Most activity at the new conference center at Rancho Bernardo Inn focuses on the Aragon Ballroom, a supremely flexible 10,140-square-foot venue joined by a 6,700-square-foot foyer and 3,200-square-foot event lawn. Altogether, the longtime San Diego favorite now offers 22 meeting rooms, accommodating grand events for 1,000 as easily as board meetings for 10.
Surrounded by rolling green hills and bathed in year-round California sunshine, the 265-acre property recently completed a sweeping $25 million renovation. Along with the 287 newly polished accommodations, guests enjoy casual and fine-dining restaurants, a lively sports bar, glamorous new day spa, fitness center, tennis, three pools, and 45 holes of executive and PGA-rated championship golf. Perhaps most memorably of all, they enjoy a complete resort getaway within a quick drive of San Diego's myriad visitor attractions.
Planner Reviews
From our planner community
Average Planner Rating
4.7
Arrival Experience:
4.3
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.8
Accommodations:
4.6
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.7
Food & Beverage:
4.9
Conference Services Staff:
4.9
Guest Service Experience:
4.9
Recommendation to Planners:
4.7
Arrival experience (door man) was a little more casual than I like, but everything else was a delightful surprise. The F&B is exquisite. Privately owned, the hotel staff has a huge amount of flexibility - far more than corporate hotels. Basically, they just won't say "no"! The sales and CS teams think creatively. Spa is not to be missed. Golf holds its own excellent reputation. I wasn't going to site this property because doesn't have the brand recognition of big brands - but what a secret treasure! Put it on your list if San Diego is your destination.
Overall Rating: 4.7/5
Association Planner Financial
Rancho Bernardo was great to work with. Our guests enjoyed their stay, the food was delicious, and the staff was wonderful. We were able to be creative with outdoor events. We really enjoyed our event at Rancho Bernardo.
Overall Rating: 4.4/5
Emily W. McKenna Long & Aldridge Other
The feedback from the group was awesome. They loved RBI and definitely want to return.
Overall Rating: 4.5/5
Christine B. Life Technologies Corporate Planner
The people, facilities, and F&B at Rancho Bernardo Inn were wonderful. Every wish was treated as their command. Had only one complaint and that involved another hotel guest - nothing to do with the venue. Highly unusual to have such a trouble-free conference.
Overall Rating: 5.0/5
Wickey E. Goose Creek Systems, Inc. Association Planner
Overwhelming positive response from our attendees! Rancho Bernardo Inn went above and beyond for our group. We had many special requests that were accommodated not only to our specifications and satisfaction, but beyond that! They really cared about making our guests feel welcome and taken care of. The food is amazing and the F&B and Conference Services staff were creative in designing custom menus and events for our partners. I don't think anyone told me "no" at any point from planning to execution. I can't recommend this property enough. We will be back!
Overall Rating: 4.6/5
Laura M. Dentons US LLP Corporate Planner
This property has everything to offer. This is a must for all meetings, conventions, incentive trips, etc. You will not regret visiting :)
Overall Rating: 5.0/5
Corporate Planner
Everyone at RBI is pleasant and provides exceptional customer service. The "vibe" at this property is relaxed but elegant. The grounds are stunning. The food is phenomenal. I look forward to my next program on the property later this year. I know they will not disappoint my partners for their annual meeting.
Overall Rating: 4.8/5
Laura M. Dentons US LLP Corporate Planner
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4.7
7 reviews
Arrival Experience:
4.3
Accommodations:
4.6
Food & Beverage:
4.9
Guest Service Experience:
4.9
Conference Services Staff:
4.9
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.8
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.7
Planner-to-Planner Recommendation:
4.7
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Capacity Charts
Room Name
Andalucia I
70
9.1 x 7.6
2
750
30.00' x 25.00'
8
40
70
50
60
30
22
25
0
Andalucia II
70
9.1 x 7.6
2
750
30.00' x 25.00'
8
40
70
50
60
30
22
25
0
Aragon A, B or C
105
13.1 x 7.9
5
1,127
43.00' x 26.00'
18
80
130
100
160
28
33
0
0
Aragon Ballroom
942
39.6 x 23.8
5
10,140
130.00' x 78.00'
18
700
1,000
840
1,150
0
0
0
0
Aragon Foyer
585
N/A
5
6,300
N/A
18
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Aragon I & II or II & III
628
26.2 x 23.8
5
6,760
86.00' x 78.00'
18
480
780
580
960
0
140
0
0
Aragon I, II or III
314
13.1 x 23.8
5
3,380
43.00' x 78.00'
18
240
390
280
480
84
70
0
0
Aragon IAB, IBC, IIIAB, IIIBC
209
13.1 x 15.8
5
2,254
43.00' x 52.00'
18
160
260
200
310
60
65
0
0
Aragon Lawn
297
12.2 x 24.4
5
3,200
40.00' x 80.00'
18
0
0
200
0
0
0
0
0
AVANT - El Biz Room
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
AVANT - La Taberna
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
AVANT Kitchen
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Granada
92
13.7 x 6.7
3
990
45.00' x 22.00'
11
45
100
70
90
35
32
40
0
Grandee
37
5.5 x 6.7
2
396
18.00' x 22.00'
8
20
45
0
0
24
0
0
0
North Lawn
307
N/A
0
3,309
N/A
0
0
0
150
250
0
0
0
0
San Bernardo Ballroom
465
22.9 x 20.4
4
5,000
75.00' x 67.00'
14
310
540
400
500
0
50
60
0
San Bernardo Ballroom East
195
18.3 x 10.7
4
2,100
60.00' x 35.00'
14
130
250
200
300
40
36
40
0
San Bernardo Ballroom West
195
18.3 x 10.7
4
2,100
60.00' x 35.00'
14
130
250
200
300
40
36
40
0
San Bernardo Patio
280
N/A
0
3,017
N/A
0
0
0
150
250
0
0
0
0
Santa Catalina Ballroom
203
12.2 x 16.8
3
2,180
40.00' x 55.00'
9
125
250
150
200
45
40
45
0
Santa Catalina Ballroom East
106
12.2 x 8.8
3
1,140
40.00' x 29.00'
9
50
125
60
120
35
32
35
0
Santa Catalina Ballroom West
97
12.2 x 7.9
3
1,040
40.00' x 26.00'
9
50
110
60
120
35
32
35
0
Santiago Ballroom
336
25.6 x 13.1
4
3,612
84.00' x 43.00'
14
270
430
360
450
0
0
0
20
Santiago Ballroom A
35
8.2 x 4.3
4
378
27.00' x 14.00'
14
15
20
30
35
15
12
0
0
Santiago Ballroom B
35
8.2 x 4.3
4
378
27.00' x 14.00'
14
15
20
30
35
15
12
0
0
Santiago Ballroom C
35
8.2 x 4.3
4
378
27.00' x 14.00'
14
15
20
30
35
15
12
0
0
Santiago Ballroom I
108
13.1 x 8.2
4
1,161
43.00' x 27.00'
14
60
120
80
150
40
30
36
0
Santiago Ballroom II
108
13.1 x 8.2
4
1,161
43.00' x 27.00'
14
60
120
80
150
40
30
36
0
Santiago Ballroom III
108
13.1 x 8.2
4
1,161
43.00' x 27.00'
14
60
120
80
150
40
30
36
0
Santiago Ballrooms A+B
70
8.5 x 8.2
4
756
28.00' x 27.00'
14
30
70
50
70
25
20
25
0
Santiago Ballrooms B+C
70
8.5 x 8.2
4
756
28.00' x 27.00'
14
30
70
50
70
25
20
25
0
Santiago Ballrooms I+II
220
16.8 x 13.1
4
2,365
55.00' x 43.00'
14
140
250
200
250
0
50
40
0
Santiago Ballrooms II+III
220
16.8 x 13.1
4
2,365
55.00' x 43.00'
14
140
250
200
250
0
50
40
0
Santiago Courtyard
325
N/A
0
3,500
N/A
0
0
0
180
300
0
0
0
0
Valencia
70
9.1 x 7.6
2
750
30.00' x 25.00'
8
40
70
50
60
30
22
25
0
Valencia Parlor
35
7.6 x 4.6
2
375
25.00' x 15.00'
8
16
30
0
25
12
12
0
0
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