Arizona boasts an abundance of exceptional resorts for outdoor enthusiasts and luxury-minded travelers. Here are the top spots for adventure seekers, wellness-oriented travelers, and everyone looking for an unforgettable stay.
Junipine Resort provides guests with a cozy getaway experience while offering resort amenities, such as cooking classes, meditation/yoga sessions, mountain biking trails, and hiking trails.
L’Auberge de Sedona
This breathtaking resort is an idyllic retreat. Boasting an award-winning spa featuring Asian-inspired treatments and a tranquil meditation garden, its location near Camelback Mountain makes for spectacular views. Additionally, this hotel provides various dining options. Whether it be traditional Mexican fare or something out of the ordinary – the selection is vast!
L’Auberge de Sedona offers an idyllic retreat that will revitalize and recharge you. Conveniently situated in central Sedona, its 88 luxury rooms and cottages feature panoramic red-rock views with fireplaces, private balconies, spacious living areas, free Wi-Fi connectivity, and coffee makers in each room – and can even include a hot tub or Jacuzzi access!
L’Auberge de Sedona is a luxury retreat offering in-town accessibility without compromising its tranquil Oak Creek setting. This resort combines the beauty of Red Rock country with outstanding service that has been nationally recognized. Visitors have recently complimented L’Auberge for its amenities and relaxing atmosphere.
At this resort, guests can also participate in mindful activities that help restore balance, such as yoga, meditation, and massage therapy sessions. They can also attend the weekly kirtan gathering, which serves as an outlet for spiritual connection among local communities.
Great Wolf Lodge is another fantastic resort explicitly designed to meet the needs of families, offering an indoor water park, treehouse, cabana rentals, and access to their 2.5-acre water playground – which features lazy rivers, tandem tube water slides, and three-story high-speed waterslides – among other family-oriented features.
This resort is only minutes from the airport and provides a tranquil escape for your getaway. Its luxurious suites are designed to resemble modern homes, featuring private balconies with mountain or golf course views and offering remote seating areas. Furthermore, there is a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as spa services and pool table use – not forgetting experiencing local culture through galleries and shops nearby!
Boulders Resort & Spa
The Boulders Resort & Spa in Arizona is an impressive resort. Dubbed after its 12-million-year-old granite boulders that dot its picturesque desert property, this Arizona retreat boasts golf, spa treatments that many consider among the world’s finest, a tennis center, dining options in various restaurants, an organic citrus orchard, and a horseback riding stable. However, perhaps its greatest strength lies within its wildlife; guests have reported seeing coyotes, baby bobcats, roadrunners, quail families, and even owls, among other creatures, roaming free – not forgetting our desert photography tour to take photos of all these critter actions!
Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton offers 209 adobe-inspired guest rooms with wood-burning fireplaces and Southwestern decor; each room comes equipped with its balcony or patio and refrigerator; there are also suites offering spa amenities such as a spa tub and separate shower. Guests can dine at Palo Verde – an al fresco restaurant serving classic favorites and Southwestern dishes- or the Discovery Lounge and Spotted Donkey Cantina, which both provide western and Mexican fare.
Just north of Phoenix in Carefree is an old-time western feel resort with two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Jay Morrish that are reminiscent of Arizona as a cowboy’s playground. Additionally, Carefree offers world-class spa services, golf academy training facilities, and eight tennis courts.
At Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio guests can expect private bathrooms equipped with designer toiletries and hairdryers, flat-screen televisions and DVD players in each suite, a hot tub, fitness center, and outdoor pool to take advantage of, plus its secluded desert sanctuary featuring labyrinths, authentic Tipis for guided meditation sessions, relaxing outdoor massage areas as well as its relaxing desert sanctuary with a maze, labyrinths, an authentic Tipi for guided meditation sessions as well as various outdoor massage areas; indulge further at full-service spa services complete with steam/shower suites that come equipped with steam/showers, private vanity/lounge areas out to its patio with fireplace and outdoor jacuzzi for an unforgettable spa experience!
Junipine Resort
Arizona resorts provide an extraordinary opportunity to escape the daily grind. Tucked away in picturesque natural settings amidst dense forests and breathtaking landscapes, these luxurious retreats boast amenities designed to make your stay unforgettable – everything from glistening pools to gourmet restaurants is found within these resorts – for a unique vacation experience.
Great Wolf Lodge in Arizona is an outstanding resort option for families with young children, offering a giant indoor water park sure to keep the kids occupied for hours – with lazy rivers, tandem tube water slides, treehouses, hot tubs, and cabana rentals providing plenty of shade and privacy while they play.
Sedona Summit Resort provides an ideal spot for relaxation and rejuvenation, located on the outskirts of Sedona, with stunning views, activities, and spa services that truly pamper. Plus, their highly-trained therapists are always ready to assist guests in relaxing.
At Oak Creek Canyon Resort, nature lovers will find an idyllic retreat. Boasting beautiful greenhouses and wood-burning fireplaces, guests can take part in hiking and fishing on the property and near attractions such as Slide Rock State Park and Airport Mesa Viewpoint.
Junipine Resort boasts a restaurant and bar for guest convenience, offering complimentary breakfast vouchers to each visitor. Furthermore, WiFi and parking services are also complimentary – not to mention their friendly and helpful staff who make for an enjoyable stay!
The resort’s natural setting in Sedona makes it an excellent venue for hosting events and meetings, whether casual encounters of 10 people or grand wedding ceremonies of 100+ attendees. Their staff can assist in planning the perfect occasion to ensure it runs smoothly.
Miraval
Miraval Resort near Tucson on the edge of the Sonoran Desert is not your grandmother’s Berkshires; instead, its buzzy, all-inclusive resort caters to guests seeking an escape into modern luxury and mind-body renewal. All 118 rooms and suites provide comfortable cocoons of modern luxury complete with private patios and stunning desert views; every week, guests choose from 120 fitness and wellness classes, outdoor activities, and workshops for optimal well-being – not to mention delicious gourmet meals to fuel healthy lifestyle choices and state-of-the-art spa services!
Miraval Resort specializes in wellness, beginning with check-in, including a fresh juice concoction and a Miraval tote full of your weekly schedule. If you prefer, renting a bike and exploring independently can also be done. Still, most guests stay put and participate in all its offerings while retreating into one of many meditation labyrinths for ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation.
Before planning to arrive, selecting your activities ahead of time is wise, as some activities tend to sell out quickly. Classes like the “Body & Soul” yoga class and the “Mindfulness and Compassion” workshop will fill soon; fortunately, you may add something else once there if space allows.
This resort’s primary emphasis is self-discovery; life-altering moments occur frequently at its healing retreats and educational workshops. But the hotel also boasts a renowned restaurant, cutting-edge spa services, organic garden plots, bee hives, and beekeeping hives that all make this trip an excellent combination of detoxing and fun.
From November to April, temperatures are more comfortable, and lush gardens flourish on the property. These months provide plenty of activities, classes, and less-than-crowded spa facilities, an excellent way to escape winter’s gloom. You’ll leave feeling revived, rejuvenated, and prepared for anything that comes next!
