Rancho Bernardo Inn, a beautiful resort nestled in the hills of north San Diego, has completed an ambitious capital improvement plan, with an investment cost of $25 million. With the upgrades to the property, the Inn, which is owned by JC Resorts, expands services for leisure travelers, as well as for conference and meeting attendees. The renovations balance the warm, intimate setting for which the resort is known with updates that will make every visitor’s experience memorable.

The Aragon Ballroom
Situated at the northern end of the lushly landscaped property, the stunning new Aragon Ballroom retains the distinctive early California/Spanish feel of the resort, but with all the modern amenities meeting and event groups need. With the ability to stage banquets, meetings, and wedding parties of up to 1,000 people, the ballroom—which is part of the larger 27,000-square-foot conference center—is a wonderful addition to the existing 15,000 square feet of distinctive meeting space on property. The ballroom infrastructure has been designed to accommodate trade shows and large-scale productions. Considerations include wired and wireless Internet throughout, ceiling rigging points, and isolated power for extensive lighting and sound equipment.

The Spa at Rancho Bernardo and Aragon Pool
The newly remodeled Spa at Rancho Bernardo features a lush, expansive outdoor garden oasis —complete with temperature-controlled treatment casitas, outdoor fireplaces, unique custom-designed water features, and sunning lounges. The spa features a new menu of treatments and services that reflect the resort’s renowned culinary offerings and will be fully open in early June. The brand-new 2,500-square-foot Aragon Pool and hydro-spa is situated next to the spa and gardens, surrounded by seven technology-equipped cabanas, perfect for lounging or dining.

Refurbished Guest Rooms
Rest and relaxation come easily in the 287 luxuriously appointed, spacious guest rooms, which are set within eight buildings on the 265-acre property. The rooms have been transformed into mini oases featuring a rich palette of colors such as green, terra cotta, garnet, and taupe. In addition, rooms have been outfitted with platform bed frames, new couches and chairs, upgraded linens, increased workspace, and 42” flat-screen televisions—as well as distinctive artwork and antiques, and new furniture for the private patios and balconies. Each room is also WiFi accessible.

Rancho Bernardo Inn, a member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, is the distinguished holder of many honors, including the Gold Key Award (12 years), Executive Choice Award, Mobil Four Star (18 years), and AAA Four Diamond (31 consecutive years). The Inn is conveniently located within 30 minutes of most of San Diego’s main attractions including the Wild Animal Park, Lego Land, Sea World, San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and the Pacific Ocean. Rancho Bernardo Inn is owned by JC Resorts, whose other properties include Surf & Sand Resort, Temecula Creek Inn, and JC Golf.