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Hotel Information: Set on 53 acres on the north side of Camelback Mountain, this airy resort offers a secluded setting and panoramic views of Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. Its modern design highlights bold colors and Asian influences, while its landscaped grounds echo its Southwestern surroundings. The guestrooms are spread among dozens of single-story buildings on 53 acres of Camelback Mountain. Guests include leisure and business travelers.
Amenity highlights: The Sanctuary Spa (open to guests 16 and older) features a meditation garden with reflecting pool, a water-therapy pool, and a lap pool. The spa provides a variety of massage therapies, wraps and scrubs, nail care, and facials, including the Bamboo Lemongrass Scrub and Onsen Longevity Treatment. Guests receive private lockers, slippers, and robes. In-room spa treatments are also available.
Rooms
This Arizona resort has 98 suites and casitas (small villas) distributed among several dozen one-story buildings terraced on Camelback Mountain. Units at Santuary on Camelback Mountain have minimalist decor, with exposed wooden beams and custom-designed cabinetry. Premium bedding includes Mascioni Italian 300-thread count linens and duvets. Bathrooms have travertine marble and are stocked with Yeah Baby bathrobes, and bath products. Nightly candlelight turndown service is complimentary. |
Room Amenities
- Internet access - high speed
- Cable/satellite TV
- VCR
- DVD player
- CD player
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Separate sitting area
- Climate control
- Complimentary newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Access via exterior corridors
- Internet access - complimentary
- Multi-line phone
- Voice mail
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Turndown service
- Designer toiletries
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Makeup mirror
- Massage - available in room
- Slippers
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Television
- Desk
- Clock radio
- Window opens
- Sofa bed
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Smoking rooms
Recreation
The extensive spa—open to guests 16 and older—offers indoor and outdoor treatment rooms, a private treatment suite for one or two, a movement studio, and a meditation garden with reflecting pool. The resort also offers a large, outdoor, infinity-edge pool, a 25-yard lap pool, and two splash pools. There are also six tennis courts and tennis clinics; private lessons are available for a surcharge. Hiking and biking trails are located nearby; guided hikes and mountain bike rentals are offered (surcharge).
A variety of classes (surcharge) includes aerobics, yoga, belly dancing, and Pilates. The fitness center has cardio machines with built-in TVs and headsets as well as strength-training equipment. Private training and private health and nutrition counseling are available (surcharge).
At least eight golf courses are within five miles of the hotel, and dozens more are distributed throughout the Scottsdale-Phoenix area. Hiking, biking, and horseback riding are also available nearby.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Swimming on site
- Tennis on site
- Running track/path on site
- Aerobics on site
- Pilates classes/instruction on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Mountain biking nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Horse riding/rental nearby
Property Amenities
The centerpiece of Sanctuary On Camelback Mountain is an extensive spa with indoor and outdoor treatment rooms containing a private treatment suite for one or two, a movement studio, and meditation garden with reflecting pool. Guests can choose from hair and nail care, and dozens of massages, scrubs, wraps, and other treatments based on Indonesian, Japanese, and European philosophies. The spa is open to guests 16 and older; in-room services are available.
Also on site, four pools include a large, infinity-edge pool and a 25-yard lap pool. Daily classes in the movement studio, such as yoga, Pilates, aerobics, belly dancing, and indoor cycling, are available for a surcharge. Guided tours, including rock climbing, nature walks, and mountain biking are offered as well (surcharge).
Indoor and outdoor event space totals 9000 square feet.
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Spa tub
- Massage - treatment room(s)
- Steam room
- Full-service health spa
- Concierge desk
- Concierge services
- Fitness equipment
- Health club
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Bar/lounge
- Parking (valet)
- Parking (free)
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Parking (secure)
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Ballroom(s)
- Business center
- Banquet facilities
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Audio-visual equipment
- Business services
- Internet access - wireless
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Security guard
- Express check- in
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Number of rooms: 98
- Number of floors: 1
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Tour assistance
- Beauty services
- Dry cleaning service
- Ski storage
- Video library
- Fireplace in lobby
- Patio
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Shoe shine
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Umbrella
- Wedding services
- Room service
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pets accepted
- Check-in time is 4 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Dining
elements - Modern, minimalist setting with stone and wood accents. American cuisine; Asian accents. Emphasis on local ingredients and seasonal selections. Menu includes Soy Braised Pork Belly and Grilled Salmon with Greens, Somen Noodles, and Snow Peas. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
jade bar - Adjacent to the restaurant. Wines by the glass and martinis offered; signature drinks include the Purple Haze (sake and Chambord). Patio dining also offered; secluded setting; open fire; view of Paradise Valley.
Awards And Affiliations
Sanctuary On Camelback Mtn is listed in the 2007 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world’s best places to stay.
Address
5700 E Mcdonald Dr
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
USA
Nearest major airport:
Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
Area:
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
