The Ranch Malibu
Riding high
Pacific Pointe Dume
The Ranch Malibu has long attracted A-list Angelenos for its results-driven wellness programs. And while typically we’re fans of the kick back with a glass of pinot type of retreat, this is one health nut we’re willing to get behind. Sunrise treks, fitness classes and nourishing free-from fare mark your daily routine; but you’re also slated for plenty of quiet time. And with spotty cell service, your mind and body are set to be as clear as the Pacific waters below.
Facilities
Zimmer
21 cottages.
Checkout
10am, but flexible, subject to availability. Check-in is at noon, and staff ask you arrive as close to this time as possible, since group activities begin at 2pm.
Weitere Details
Rates include all meals, drinks, snacks, guided hikes, fitness and yoga classes and a daily 50-minute massage, plus departure group transfers to LAX.
Also
The Ranch Malibu’s staple six-night program isn’t particularly suitable for guests with limited mobility. However, there’s an ADA-approved cottage on-site — our Smith 24 Travel Team are on-call to help with bookings and any questions.
Fitness Center
Kostenfreies WLAN
Wäscheservice
Pool
Zimmerservice
Spa
At the Hotel
Five-acre gardens, treatment and meditation huts, activity house and boutique. In rooms: free WiFi, climate control, free bottled water, hairdryer and bespoke, natural bath products.
Our Favourite Rooms
All the cottages have a similarly serene feel, with their own Secret Garden-style entrances, an easy-on-the-eye cream palette, and rustic, farmhouse features. You’re encouraged to come alone, to make the most of the quiet, but if you’re visiting as a duo the Guest Cottage with One King Bed is where we’d be deciding to bed down.
Poolside
Cool off after your morning’s hike with a soak in the outdoor swimming pool, shaded by looming trees and bathed in the ranch’s signature serenity. There’s also a cold plunge pool for those in search of a healthy shock to the system.
Spa
In a sense, the whole ranch is your spa. Roaming animals keep you relaxed; barrels for foot baths sit alongside a clutch of epsom salts and herbs for post-hike soothing; meditation huts invite quiet moments, and there’s a fitness house for exercise-induced endorphins. But if all you’re really craving after those early morning treks is a traditional treatment, head to the ‘massage village’, where seven standalone huts rest ready for your scheduled daily deknotting. There’s an infrared sauna that’s free to use, too, and you can pay for acupuncture, cupping and IV infusions.
Packing Tips
As long as you’ve an open mind (and a sturdy pair of Salomons), you’ll be all set to make the most of your stay.
Also
For those taking their health kick seriously, there’s Bod Pod testing on-site.
Kinder
Over-14s are welcome, but this wellness programme is likely too intense for anyone under 18.
Galerie
Food & Drink
Top Table
There’s only one, so choice is limited. But we’d snag a seat where the warmth from the crackling wood-burning fire hits.
Kleiderordnung
There’s likely to be some A-listers in the mix at mealtimes, so opt for something classy but comfortable to blend right in.
Hotel Restaurant
Like most things at The Ranch Malibu, dining is done a little differently. There’s no formal restaurant; instead, dishes are plated at one communal table in the cozy main house, set up to encourage each of the 25 guests to share stories and get to know one another. Every dish, from breakfast to dinner, is deftly prepared with ingredients grown in the gardens. And don’t let the plant-based, gluten- and dairy-free fare have you fooled: meals are packed with flavor and surprisingly filling given the small size (bigger portions can be requested). Favorites include the sweetcorn frittatas, spinach and zucchini lasagna and veggie tacos.
Hotel Bar
Alcohol isn’t on the cards at this cleansing retreat, but you’re welcome to help yourself to tea or coffee from a hot drinks station in the main house.
Last Orders
Meal times may change depending on the day, but typically breakfast is between 6.30am and 7.30am; lunch is between noon and 12.30pm, and dinner is served at 7pm.
Planes
The closest international airport is LAX, around an hour’s drive from the ranch, depending on traffic. Private pick-ups from the airport can be arranged for an additional charge, and drop-offs on your departure day are included in rates (the shuttle leaves at 10am, so be sure to book a flight no earlier than 1pm).
Automobiles
You’re encouraged to stay on-site for the duration of your stay, to help fully immerse yourself in the Ranch’s off-grid ethos, so a car won’t be necessary. If you’re driving to the retreat, there’s private parking.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
Days at The Ranch Malibu follow a regimented structure, starting with an early-morning stretching class and either a two- or four-hour hike, with the rest of your 24-guest group, through the Santa Monica Mountains.
Back at base, it’s all about recovery: yoga and meditation classes, deep tissue massages, restorative therapies and treatments, sound baths, pool dips, cold plunges and sauna sessions are your idling pastimes. You’ll have one additional fitness class in the afternoon, too, before a designated hour to nap before dinner. Garden tours and cooking classes teach you about the ranch’s regenerative farming and local sustainability initiatives, and there are nutrition and wellness talks during the evenings if you’re looking to learn more.
Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt
This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .
