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We highly recommend the Alisal Ranch for your family vacation.

Review of Alisal Ranch
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed Aug 20, 2024
The Alisal Ranch offers activities for the whole family. We knew the vacation was going to be a success when the grandkids were all so excited to talk about their day at dinner each evening ^_^.

We (thee families) stayed at the Alisal last week, the food was excellent (Chef Eric), the Front Desk was helpful (Toni), reservations made things easy (Jeanne), and Sandy was fabulous in the Ranch (dining)Room. The Crawford Family is happy to highly recommend the Alisal Ranch! We will be back next year.
Date of stay: August 2024
Room Tip: Schedule activities early.
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed July 2, 2024

We have been staying at the Alisal annually for around 15 years now. The beautiful landscape, healthy horses, fantastic food and welcoming staff keep us coming back. We are equestrians in our daily lives and vacation riding is a nice break from the regular work load. The memories we have made while staying at the Alisal are priceless and more are coming! You won't be hungry with some of the best pancakes and bacon around and gourmet meals in the dining room. You can spend your time at leisure or as active as you like with riding, hiking, golf, tennis, a gym and even classes. Oh...the spa? Yes please. Wonderful massage and facial services. Who doesn't want to try ax throwing? It's a newer activity. Thank you Alisal for being one of just one of the few places I consider my soul food. How lucky I can get to you in just a few hours.

Room tip: Check the weather and what you want to do...the attire can really vary depending on how you spend your time.
Date of stay: June 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed May 22, 2024

Alisal offers a unique blend of authenticity - a western ranch filled with thoughtful luxurious amenities. The rooms are recently renovated and spotless. The connection to nature and the ranch animals is restorative. I met a family who has returned the the ranch for 23 yrs. That speaks volumes.

Room tip: May is a beautiful month with wildflowers and flowing streams
Date of stay: May 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed May 21, 2024 via mobile

Alisal Ranch is a standout experience; The setting and grounds showcase the unique natural beauty and rich California history of the Santa Ynez Valley.
The rooms are beautifully appointed with the finest quality materials and amenities in a warm, classy western style.
The Oak Room Bar is a great way to start or end your evening; great live entertainment.
Our bartender, Ian, was so charming and knowledgeable.
Jack the Restaurant manager, Maria our dinner server was warm and delightful.
The food quality is excellent and included along with gratuities in the package price. Lovely piano accompaniment to farm fresh locally sourced gourmet ingredients.
The bath robes are unique; fashioned from gorgeous soft indigo denim and lined in cozy luxurious chenille.
The resident mousers, Tom and Jerry are super cute friendly kitties.
The horses and other ranch critters make this a memorable time for animal lovers of all ages.
This was a return visit for us and we plan to return again next May.

Date of stay: May 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed March 8, 2024 via mobile

Our recent stay at Alisal Ranch was an extraordinary experience, where serene peaceful beauty and understated luxury meets unparalleled service. Right from the start, William, the Director of Front Office, ensured our welcome and checkin was seamless, setting our stay up with high standard for hospitality.

The exceptional service extended to every part of our stay, including our fabulous arrival experience facilitated by the bellman, Justin. His professionalism and warmth made us feel right at home.

In the dining area, servers Abe and Marcos impressed us with their attentive service, and the genuine warmth from Ray and lovely greeting from Gerardo further enriched our visit. Each interaction was a testament to the staff's dedication to making our stay memorable.

The inspiration of the leadership of Kathleen Cochran is quite evident, as her influence is clear in the team’s commitment to ensuring every guest feels exceptionally valued.

Our two-night stay was an absolute dream! We are so deeply grateful for the memories and very eagerly anticipate our return to this remarkable resort.

Thank you to the entire team for making our stay truly unforgettable.

Date of stay: March 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Kathleen Cochran, General Manager at Alisal Ranch, responded to this reviewResponded March 29, 2024

Thank you for your amazing review and kind words about our staff. We hope you come back and visit again soon.

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Reviewed March 2, 2024

We stayed at Alisal Ranch because it was my daughter's wedding venue. We are generally not very interested in the western theme but we had a great time! The grounds are beautiful and the property is huge. They have spectacular views that reminded me of the rolling hills of Tuscany (think of cows and live oaks instead of houses and italian cypresses. The staff was very attentive and accommodating. The horseback riding activities seemed well executed and organized.

Date of stay: February 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Kathleen Cochran, General Manager at Alisal Ranch, responded to this reviewResponded March 6, 2024

Thank you so much for your review. We appreciate your faith in us for this most precious occasion.

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