Rancho Valencia Press & Awards
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa is proud to be recognized for outstanding service and exceptional experiences each year. At our 5 star San Diego hotel, we strive to provide the very best for our guests. Discover the latest press and awards below.
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J Public Relations | 619.255.7069 | ranchovalencia@jpublicrelations.com
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Awards & Recognition
U.S. News & World Report | 2023 Best Hotels | #1 Best Resort in California
U.S. News & World Report | 2022 Best Hotels | #3 Best Hotel in California
U.S. News & World Report | 2022 Best Hotels | #6 Best Resort in U.S.
U.S. News & World Report | 2022 Best Hotels | #13 Best Hotel in the U.S.
Forbes Travel Guide | Five-Star Rating Award 2023 | Five-Star Resort
Forbes Travel Guide | Five-Star Rating Award 2023 | Five-Star Spa
Travel + Leisure | T+L 500 | List of the World’s Best 500 Hotels
California Wedding Day | Best of 2023 | Best Resort
Ranch & Coast | San Diego’s Best Restaurants 2023: Editor’s Pick | Tried and True Favorites
Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report | 2022 Editors’ Choice Awards | Hotel Amenities: Most Glamourous Bath
U.S. News & World Report | 2022 Best Hotels | #1 Best Resort in California
U.S. News & World Report | 2022 Best Hotels | #1 Best Hotel in California
U.S. News & World Report | 2022 Best Hotels | #3 Best Resort in U.S.
U.S. News & World Report | 2022 Best Hotels | #4 Best Hotel in the U.S.
AAA | Five-Diamond Winner 2022
Travel + Leisure | T+L 500 | List of the World’s Best 500 Hotels
Forbes Travel Guide | Five-Star Rating Award 2022 | Five-Star Resort
Forbes Travel Guide | Five-Star Rating Award 2022 | Five-Star Spa
Travel + Leisure | T+L 500 | 500 Best Hotels 2022
Wine Spectator | Restaurant Awards 2022 | Best of Excellence
Modern Luxury San Diego | San Diego’s Finest Awards 2022 | Best Hotel Spa
Trips to Discover | Top 15 Resorts in California 2022 | Spa and Wellness Retreat
Smart Meetings | Smart Stars Awards 2022 | Best Executive Retreat
Travel + Leisure | 2022 World’s Best Awards | #5 Best Resort in California
Forbes Vetted | Best Hotels in San Diego 2022 | Best Luxury Hotel
Sunset Magazine | 2022 Sunset Travel Awards | Where to Stay
Del Mar Times | Best of North Coast Readers 2022 | #1 Day Spa
Del Mar Times | Best of North Coast Readers 2022 | #2 Hotel
Condé Nast Traveler | 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards | #4 Resort in Southern California
Forbes Travel Guide | Top Achievement for COVID-19 Health & Safety Standards | January 2021
U.S. News & World Report | #1 Resort in California | February 2021
U.S. News & World Report | #1 Resort in the U.S. | February 2021
U.S. News & World Report | #1 Relais & Chateaux Hotel in the U.S. | February 2021
Travel + Leisure | List of the World’s Best 500 Hotels | February 2021
Forbes Travel Guide | Five-Star Resort | February 2021
Forbes Travel Guide | Five-Star Spa | February 2021
AAA | Five-Diamond Winner | March 2021
Modern Luxury San Diego | 2021 Best of San Diego | Best Resort: Spa and Fitness Programming
Modern Luxury San Diego | 2021 Best of San Diego | Best Overall Bar
Travel + Leisure | 2021 World’s Best Awards | #2 of The Top 15 Resorts in California
Travel + Leisure | 2021 World’s Best Awards | #4 of The Top 15 Resort Hotels in the Continental U.S.
Travel + Leisure | 2021 World’s Best Awards | #35 of The Top 100 Hotels in the World
Ranch & Coast | 2021 Best of San Diego Awards | Tied for #1 Best of Travel
Ranch & Coast | 2021 Best of San Diego Awards | #1 Best of Fashion and Beauty Local Spa
Ranch & Coast | 2021 Best of San Diego Awards | Tied for #1 Best of Dining Bar/Nightlife
Condé Nast Traveler | 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards | #2 Top 15 Resorts in Southern California
Sunset Magazine | 2021 Travel Awards | What to do: Spa and Wellness Retreats
Visit California | 2021 Travel Awards | What to do: Spa and Wellness Retreats
U.S. News & World Report | #1 Best Resort in California | January 2020
U.S. News & World Report | #1 Best Hotel in California | January 2020
U.S. News & World Report | #4 Best Resort in the U.S. | January 2020
U.S. News & World Report | #6 Best Hotel in the U.S. | January 2020
U.S. News & World Report | #1 Best Relais & Chateaux Hotel | January 2020
AAA | Five Diamond Winner | February 2020
Forbes | Five-Star Resort | February 2020
Forbes | Five-Star Spa | February 2020
Ranch & Coast | Best Restaurant Bar | April 2020
Travel + Leisure | #2 Best Resort in California | July 2020
Travel + Leisure | #11 Best Resort Hotel in the Continental U.S. | July 2020
Tripadvisor | 2020 Tripadvisor Traveler Choice Award Winner | August 2020
Ranch & Coast | Best Travel- #2 Best Local Hotel | October 2020
Ranch & Coast | Best Dining- #2 Best Bar/Nightlife, The Pony Room | October 2020
Ranch & Coast | Best Fashion & Beauty- #1 Best Local Spa | October 2020
Forbes Travel Guide | Health Security Assessment Focus | December 2020
AFAR | Best Hotels in San Diego | January 2019
Forbes | Five-Star Resort | January 2019
Forbes | Five-Star Spa | January 2019
Robb Report | Best Fitness Retreats- Wellness Collective | January 2019
U.S. News & World Report |#1 Best Resort in California | February 2019
U.S. News & World Report |#1 Best Hotel in California | February 2019
U.S. News & World Report | #5 Best Resort in U.S. | February 2019
U.S. News & World Report | #9 Best Hotel in the U.S. | February 2019
Meetings & Conventions | 10 Top Wellness Resorts | March 2019
San Diego Magazine | Best Health Retreat- Wellness Collective | April 2019
San Diego Magazine | Most Luxurious Hotel | April 2019
San Diego Magazine | Best North County Hotel | April 2019
Modern Luxury San Diego | Best Longevity Program- Wellness Collective | May 2019
Sunset Magazine | Top Wellness Resorts Worth the Splurge | May 2019
TennisResortsOnline.com | #2 Top Tennis Resort | May 2019
Forbes | 2019 World’s Best Hotel Rooms | May 2019
Travel + Leisure | Best Hotel Amenities- Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice | June 2019
Modern Luxury San Diego | Best Dishes in San Diego- Wild King Salmon at Veladora | July 2019
Travel + Leisure | #2 Best Resort in California | July 2019
Travel + Leisure | #6 Best Resort in the U. S. | July 2019
Travel + Leisure | #72 Best Resort in the World | July 2019
San Diego Magazine | Best Wine Dinner | July 2019
Forbes | Best Boutique Hotels in San Diego | July 2019
Forbes | Best All-Inclusive Resorts in San Diego | July 2019
Condé Nast Traveler | Best Hotels in San Diego | September 2019
Condé Nast Traveler | Best Spas in San Diego | September 2019
Condé Nast Traveler | #8 Best Resort in Southern California | October 2019
Ranch & Coast | Best Local Hotel | October 2019
AAA | Five Diamond Winner | January 2018
Forbes | Five-Star Resort | January 2018
Forbes | Five-Star Spa | January 2018
GayTravel.com | Best Luxury Resort 2018 | January 2018
Sunset Magazine | Top 12 Spas in the U.S.- The Spa at Rancho Valencia | January 2018
Condé Nast Traveler | Best Hotels in San Diego | February 2018
Ranch & Coast | Best Hotel Restaurant- Veladora | February 2018
Del Mar Lifestyle | Best Day Spa- The Spa at Rancho Valencia | February 2018
U.S. News & World Report | #2 Best Resort in California | February 2018
U.S. News & World Report | #4 Best Hotel in California | February 2018
U.S. News & World Report | #6 Best Relais & Chateaux Hotel | February 2018
U.S. News & World Report | #17 Best Hotel in the U.S. | February 2018
San Diego Magazine | Best of North County- Mixology Masterclass | March 2018
Condé Nast Traveler | Top 10 Resort in the U.S. | April 2018
Organic Spa | Top Wellness Destination Spas | April 2018
TennisResortsOnline.com | 2018 Top Tennis Resorts & Camps | #2 Top Tennis Resort
AFAR | Best Luxury Hotels in San Diego 2018
AFAR | Best Wellness Destinations in San Diego 2018
Travel + Leisure | 2018 World’s Best Awards | #9 Best Hotel in California
Ranch & Coast | 2018 Best Of Awards | Best Local Spa
Ranch & Coast | 2018 Best Of Awards | Best Local Hotel
Ranch & Coast | 2018 Best Of Awards | Best Local Sommelier
Visit California | Top California Yoga Retreats 2018
San Diego Union-Tribune | 2018 Best Of Awards | Favorite Day Spa
Forbes Travel Guide | 2018 Luxurious Hotels | One of the World’s Most Luxurious Hotels
Vogue | The Most Beautiful Gardens in North America 2018
Condé Nast Traveler | 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards | #3 Top Resort in Southern California
Corporate & Incentive Travel | Best Wellness Meeting Destinations 2018
AAA | Five Diamond Hotel | January 2017
Virtuoso Life | Best Wellness Resort | January 2017
Modern Luxury San Diego | Best of San Diego- Villa Renovation | January 2017
CNN | Best Wellness Retreats- Wellness Collective | January 2017
Popsugar.com | Best Destination Spa in the U.S.- The Spa at Rancho Valencia | January 2017
Forbes Travel Guide | Best Destination Spa in the U.S.- The Spa at Rancho Valencia | January 2017
U.S. News & World Report | #1 Best Hotel in California | February 2017
U.S. News & World Report | #9 Best Hotel in the U.S. | February 2017
Ranch & Coast | Best Restaurants 2017- Veladora | February 2017
Modern Luxury San Diego | Best Massage Therapists in San Diego- Juliana Bruni at The Spa at Rancho Valencia | March 2017
American Spa | Best Wellness Programs- Wellness Collective | April 2017
Luxury Travel Advisor | Best Babymoon Destinations | April 2017
DuJour | Best Father’s Day Getaways | May 2017
Weddingbells | Best Destination Wedding Spots | May 2017
Modern Luxury California Weddings | Best Wellness Wedding Destinations- The Spa at Rancho Valencia | June 2017
Organic Spa | Best New Wellness Program- Wellness Collective | July 2017
Robb Report | Best Hotel Amenities- Porsche Partnership | July 2017
Elle Décor | Best Summer Getaways | July 2017
Forbes | Five-Star Resort | November 2017
LaJollaMom.com | Best Luxury Hotels in San Diego | May 2017
TripAdvisor | Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the U.S. | June 2017
Condé Nast Traveler | #10 Top Resort in the U.S. | November 2017
Condé Nast Traveler | #13 Top Resort in Southern California | November 2017
Town & Country | #14 Best Luxury Spa in the World | November 2017
Town & Country | Best Wellness Retreats- Wellness Collective | December 2017
Modern Luxury San Diego | Best of San Diego- The Pony Room | January 2016
AFAR | Best Spa in the World- The Spa at Rancho Valencia | January 2016
AAA | Five Diamond Winner | January 2016
Andrew Harper | Top 20 U.S. Hideaway | January 2016
Andrew Harper | Top 20 Spa Resort | January 2016
Ranch & Coast | San Diego’s Best Restaurants- Veladora | February 2016
San Diego Magazine | Best Breakfasts- Veladora | February 2016
U.S. News & World Report | #15 Best Hotel in the U.S. | February 2016
U.S. News & World Report | #3 Best Hotel in California | February 2016
U.S. News & World Report | #3 Best Hotel in Relais & Châteaux | February 2016
Forbes | Five-Star Resort Winner | February 2016
The Hollywood Reporter | Best Spa Getaways- The Spa at Rancho Valencia
Forbes | Top Family-Friendly Destinations | April 2016
Modern Luxury San Diego | Best Spas in San Diego- The Spa at Rancho Valencia | May 2016
Robb Report | Best Mother’s Day Getaways | May 2016
Popsugar.com | Best Healthy Hotels and Resorts | June 2016
Robb Report | Top Spas in Southern California | July 2016
Travel + Leisure | #4 Best Hotel in California and #1 in Southern California | August 2016
Travel + Leisure | #15 Best Hotel in the U.S. | August 2016
Travel + Leisure | #50 Best Hotel in the World | August 2016
Ranch & Coast | Best Destination Spa in San Diego- The Spa at Rancho Valencia | August 2016
Town & Country | Best Luxury to Play Croquet | August 2016
San Diego Magazine | Best Dishes in San Diego | August 2016
Condé Nast Traveler | #4 Top Resort in Southern California | October 2016
CNN | Best Wellness Resorts- The Wellness Collective | December 2016