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Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain

5700 E McDonald Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain
Real Traveler Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 91 reviews from 4 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.9 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
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Highly Recommended
Based on 91 reviews
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  • Overall: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "I recommend the spa casita rooms over the mountain casita rooms since the spa casita rooms are newer and nicer." source Hotels.com

    "Great place for a romantic weekend." source Travelocity

    "I highly recommend the hot stone massage." source Expedia

    "I highly recommend this hotel." source Hotels.com

    "I would highly recommend a stay at this resort." source Travelocity

  • Clean: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "Rooms are quiet, clean and zen." source Orbitz

    "Comfortable beds and crisp linens." source Expedia

    "The room was large, clean, comfy and well appointed." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "Other than the leaf blower guy that seemed to keep blowing the same leaves (near the pool that I was trying to relax at), I loved this hotel; beautiful scenery and the customer service was outstanding." source Hotels.com

    "The pool, exercise, tennis, food, service, rooms and scenery are great." source Travelocity

    "As part of the turn down service, candles are lit to create a peaceful and relaxing ambiance, and they also leave a little something sweet on your pillow. Room service was timely, accurate, and not to mention delicious with extreme portions." source Expedia

    "The service at the pool was excellent." source Hotels.com

  • Location: Rating of 4.9 out of 5

    "This is a real nice quiet hotel in a very secluded area." source Hotels.com

    "The resort's location was fantastic, nestled right up against Cambelback Mountain and fairly close to almost everything in Scottsdale." source Travelocity

    "but was pleasently surprised to find out it was located in a Air and Light restricted area." source Expedia

  • Value: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "We got a great deal from online travel website (especially since we went off-season) and the pictures of the room online looked great." source Travelocity

  • Room: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "I was treated like a King and I was staying in the cheapest room in the resort." source Hotels.com

    "From the momeny you drive up and they meet you to the room and dining in Elements, Sanctuary is the best." source Travelocity

More information on Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain

Situated on 53 acres, high above the valley, Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain recalls the era when the finest resorts were elegant and intimate. Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain offers its guests unparalleled privacy and peace. Every aspect of the property blends into the ageless mountain setting, yet guests enjoy the most modern of pleasures and conveniences.Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain provides a unique resort experience, offering stunning, panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valley below. Terraced high on Camelback Mountain, this tranquil setting is secluded, yet close to upscale shopping, dining and world-class golf. The Sanctuary Spa provides a relaxed, luxurious retreat with an Asian-inspired design and philosophy includes indoor and outdoor treatment rooms, a fitness center with a movement studio, meditation garden, a therapeutic Watsu pool and a shaded, outdoor lap pool. The resort also offers Arizona's largest infinity-edge resort pool, six newly resurfaced tennis courts and hiking and biking trails. Sanctuary was recognized as "Top Resort in the United States", "27 World's Best of the Best" Readers' Choice Awards, 2006.

Check-in Time:

1600

Check-out Time:

1200

Year Renovated:

2005

Total Rooms:

Mountain Vista Casita:Feature great views of Camelback Mountain and Paradise Valley. Spectacular contemporary design with unique wood block flooring, glass-tiled dry bar. The casitas offer 500 sq.ft. including a luxurious bath with travertine marble shower and separate oversized bathtub.Mountain Vista Suite:These 1000 sq ft suites feature breathtaking views of Camelback Mountain and Paradise Valley. Striking contemporary design with unique wood block flooring. The living-dining area features sleek yet comfortable furniture, a large, high def flat-screen tv, kitchen alcove with limestone dining table and wood burning fireplace. Enjoy the panoramic views from the spacious balcony. Guests also enjoy a spacious bath with separate travertine marble shower and oversized bathtub.

Total Floors:

1 floors.

Rooms:

Mountain Vista Casita:Feature great views of Camelback Mountain and Paradise Valley. Spectacular contemporary design with unique wood block flooring, glass-tiled dry bar. The casitas offer 500 sq.ft. including a luxurious bath with travertine marble shower and separate oversized bathtub.Mountain Vista Suite:These 1000 sq ft suites feature breathtaking views of Camelback Mountain and Paradise Valley. Striking contemporary design with unique wood block flooring. The living-dining area features sleek yet comfortable furniture, a large, high def flat-screen tv, kitchen alcove with limestone dining table and wood burning fireplace. Enjoy the panoramic views from the spacious balcony. Guests also enjoy a spacious bath with separate travertine marble shower and oversized bathtub.

Price

Late Dec to early May $415-$765 double; early May to early June and early Sept to mid-Dec $315-$665 double; early June to early Sept and mid-Dec $165-$375 double. Children under 17 stay free in parent's room, V

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Cancellation Policy

7 Days

Directions

Terraced high on Camelback Mountain, this tranquil setting is secluded, yet close to upscale shopping, dining and world-class golf.

Area

Paradise Valley, AZ

Pets

Pets accepted

Dining

ElementsWatching the light of sunset on Camelback Mountain during dinner at elements restaurant is one of the most popular pleasures at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa in Paradise Valley, Arizona. With a menu as inspiring as the stunning location, elements restaurants features farm-fresh American cuisine with Asian accents. The menu changes monthly to reflect the seasonal harvests and always includes innovative ideas from Iron Chef America winner Executive Chef Beau MacMillan.Jade BarDrink the view from jade bar. Adjacent to elements, jade bar's intimate setting and secluded outdoor patio are ideal for sipping martinis. Choose from an extensive selection of wines by the glass and innovative cocktails. Then enjoy the full elements menu, which is also available for dining at the bar and in the lounge.

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