Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort Review

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Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort

  • Address: 1054 Alisal Rd., Solvang, CA, 93463 | Map It
  • Phone: 805/688-6411; 800/425-4725
  • Fax: 805/688-2510
  • www.alisal.com
  • Price range: $$$$
  • Location: Solvang

Fodor's Review:

Since 1946 this 10,000-acre ranch has been popular with celebrities and plain folk alike. There are lots of activities to choose from here: horseback riding, golf, fishing, sailing in the 100-acre spring-fed lake—although you can also just lounge by the pool. The ranch-style rooms and suites come with garden views, covered porches, high-beam ceilings, and wood-burning fireplaces, with touches of Spanish tile and fine Western art. A jacket is required at the nightly dinners (which are included in your room rate). Pros: Old West atmosphere, tons of activities, ultraprivate. Cons: Isolated, cut off from the high-tech world, some units are aging.

  • Hotel Details: 36 rooms, 37 suites
  • In-room: no a/c, refrigerator, no TV.
  • In-hotel: restaurant, golf courses, room service, tennis courts, bar, children's programs (ages 6 and up), pool, gym, spa, Internet terminal, bicycles.
  • Rate includes: 2 meals
  • Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
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