Suite, with Sofa bed (Ranch)

The suite looks out on peaceful Carmel Valley views and the wide-open ranch setting. Carmel Valley Ranch sits on nearly 500 acres behind a manned security gate, so the outlook is of open, tranquil landscape rather than a busy streetscape.

The suite has one king bed in the bedroom and a queen-size sofa bed in the living area, and it sleeps up to 5 guests. A rollaway or extra bed can be added for a surcharge if you need more flexibility.

At 800 sq. ft., the suite separates the bedroom from the living area, so one group can sleep while others stay up. All suites at the resort include a fireplace, and the room has air conditioning and heating, blackout drapes and premium bedding.

It is a private bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower. You'll find bathrobes, slippers, a hair dryer, shampoo, soap and complimentary toiletries. Towels and bed linens are changed on request.

The mandatory nightly resort fee covers pool access, spa tub access, the 24-hour fitness center and fitness and yoga classes. It also covers sporting facilities or equipment, internet and business center access, an in-room safe, in-room coffee and bottled water, concierge and valet service, self-parking, and shuttle service around the 500-acre property. In the suite you'll also find a 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels, an espresso maker, an electric kettle, a refrigerator and an iPod dock.

Yes. Its separate living area, queen sofa bed and available high chair suit families well. Up to 2 children aged 15 and younger stay free in a parent's or guardian's room using existing bedding. The River Ranch recreation area has a family saltwater pool open to all ages, a kids' splash pad, a playground and a kids' camp. The Lodge Pool at Spa Aiyana is adults-only.

Dining is on the property. Valley Kitchen serves farm-to-table California cuisine, with dinner reservations highly recommended, especially at weekends. The Clubhouse Grill and River Ranch Bar & Grill are casual walk-in options, and The Market & Creamery serves coffee, breakfast and local treats. In-suite dining runs daily from 7 am to 10 pm, and the resort shuttle links areas such as the Lodge pool, River Ranch and the Golf Clubhouse.

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is about 13 miles and 20 to 30 minutes away. The resort does not run airport transfers, so plan on ride-share or a rental car. Carmel-by-the-Sea is roughly a 15 to 20 minute drive. Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out depend on availability and cannot be guaranteed.

Carmel Valley Ranch is dog-friendly, welcoming up to 2 dogs of any size per reservation (not cats). A non-refundable one-time pet fee applies and includes a welcome package with a bed, bowl and treats, and a Pet Agreement is signed at check-in. Pets are not permitted in areas such as the Lodge Pool, Spa Aiyana, the main dining area of Valley Kitchen and River Ranch. Service animals are not subject to the pet policy.