Sanctuary at Camelback Mountain

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Address: 5700 E. McDonald Dr.
Neighborhood: Scottsdale
City: Scottsdale
Phone: 800-245-2051
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Scottsdale and neighboring Phoenix are all about relaxation and, consequently, upscale resort spas. This elegant resort wraps its guests in desert beauty, making it an alternative to the more urban Phoenician.

2008 SMART LUXURY WINNER
Desert Spa Bliss

Situated on 53 acres on Camelback Mountain, 98 quaint casitas provide swanky, spacious quarters designed to blend with their desert environment. There's also a mountain-side infinity-edge pool and an exceptional, Asian-inspired spa that comes complete with Zen meditation garden and indoor and outdoor treatment rooms – even if you don’t spend the night at the resort, don’t leave Phoenix without trying the popular Watsu water massage. See more Smart Luxury Award winners

 

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#2 of 27 hotels in Arizona

Amazing location with verrrry hip atmosphere.  The bar is dead by 10pm but if you can score a seat on the hillside deck and linger after dinner there is no place you would rather be.

Reviewed by: Kala H. - 04/04/2006

"Hip resort"

I'd been going to John Gardiner's Tennis Ranch for a while. The new Sanctuary (over-hauled, at the same location) is a major step up.

ROCKSTAR STATUS!Since I've planned meetings here, my contact really hooked me up fat!  I had an awesome room with a view and this time a kitchenette.  We love that we have access to a kitchen when we travel to store snacks and have breakfast in... more

Reviewed by: meredith c. - 07/06/2009

"beautiful setting but beware of one thing....."

Just returned from a stay at Sanctuary. I have wanted to stay there for years after having a lovely dinner at elements (their restaurant) awhile back. The grounds are beautiful and the pool is very relaxing and i would give it a great rating if it... more

Reviewed by: travelbug75tucson

The pool area was very nice.  Every chair had a towel on it ready for you.  The pool service was great.  Greg Badger is the most hard-working waiter there.  He was out in the sun in upper 90/lower 100 degree temperatures and was very helpful to... more

Reviewed by: jasmine p. - 09/04/2007

"Great place to relax and not leave!"

We stayed here because we wanted to go on a Memorial Day weekend trip that would be relaxing, have a nice pool and fitness facility, a nice place to eat and nice rooms. We got all of that. If you want to go and just stay there the whole time you... more

Reviewed by: dallaskeebler

I love sipping wine at the Jade bar or enjoying some of the finest dining with an exquisite view.  Not for one on a budget.  I would like to stay and get pampered soon... ;)

Reviewed by: Jana S. - 09/18/2007

"The Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain"

My brother who lives in Paradise Valley took me to the Sanctuary one night for after-dinner drinks. It is the perfect place to sit outside in the warm desert air with a beautiful view of the Phoenix lights. This is also a spa and hotel which I've... more

Reviewed by: ELehrman - 06/01/2005

Lunch and Learn, Lunch and Learn, Lunch and Learn... get my drift? In July & August at lunch on Saturdays with a couple for dinner.  Today it was the "Arizona Iron Chef Competitors" with chef fun, live demos and excellent food & pairings.  The... more

Reviewed by: Doug T. - 07/19/2008

"Amazing resort and surroundings"

I stayed here for a couple of days of business and then a weekend of relaxation. This place is just breathtaking with its close to nature feel and wonderful bar, restaurant and pool scene. Its also perfect staying here if you would go to Sedona (as... more

Reviewed by: caetanomi
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