Best Luxury Hotels in Rancho Santa Fe

"Beautiful location "

"They charge you 50.00 a night for parking"

"Great friendly welcome with a warm cookie! Everything was so beautiful and clean!"

"Here’s a polished, balanced review you can use: ⸻ I recently stayed at the Handlery Hotel San Diego and overall had a decent experience, though there are definitely a few things to note. The highlight of the stay was Jesus, our breakfast server—he was absolutely fantastic and truly made the experience memorable. Friendly, attentive, and welcoming, he stood out and elevated our mornings. The hotel itself is reasonably priced, and parking was easy with convenient access to the lot at a fair rate, which was a big plus. However, the property is a bit dated and could really benefit from a refresh. One disappointment was that the main dining area was closed during our stay. Only the poolside restaurant was available, which wasn’t very comfortable, as seating consisted of wooden picnic tables. The bathrooms are also extremely small, which may be a concern for some guests. Additionally, the hotel isn’t within comfortable walking distance to restaurants or attractions, so having a car is pretty much necessary. Overall, it’s a decent stay for the price, with standout service from staff like Jesus, but improvements to the facilities and amenities would make a big difference."

"The hotel is very nice and clean. The issues are parking is very limited. We had to park on the street. The area is has a large population of homeless. Normally Best Western has breakfast as part of the stay but you have to pay extra at this hotel. "

"Just very underwhelmed with our stay. The property felt unusually quiet, even over spring break, which was surprising. We called regarding our water heater not working and never received a follow-up, which was frustrating. Check-in was also quite slow, we waited about 40 minutes with only two groups ahead of us. We had been told to expect an upgrade, but it wasn’t offered, nor was any form of credit or acknowledgment. Additionally, the pool conditions were disappointing. One of the main pools had very murky water, and the other was not heated, making it difficult to enjoy either. Overall, the experience didn’t meet expectations, especially given the standard the property aims to uphold."

"Easy check in & out. Great parking. Super clean & comfy bed & great big bathroom "

"Our second time staying at this location we loved it. Jennifer was helpful with nearby restaurant favorites as well as the on sire dining. We hope to return in the summer. "

"The hotel is pretty run down. Our curtain was ripped, the balcony furniture was old and worn out and dirty, the bed skirts were stained. AC didn’t work first day. Overall, the property is aged and worn down. Staff were all super friendly though. "