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See detailsOn Camelback Mountain
Set on 53 acres on Camelback Mountain, this boutique resort about 4 miles from Old Town Scottsdale offers views of Paradise Valley and the mountains beyond.
Rest and rejuvenation
Recognized by the Conde Nast Gold List 2013, the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa features a full-service salon, meditation garden with reflecting pool, water-therapy pool, and lap pool.
Casitas, candlelight
The 105 suites and casitas at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa offer valley views, high-speed Internet access, Mascioni linens, and complimentary candlelight turndown service.
Renovations & Closures
- Details
- The hotel will be renovating from 10 June 2013 to 31 August 2013 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
- Bar/lounge
Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
Hotel Amenities
- General
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The centerpiece of Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa is an extensive spa with indoor and outdoor treatment rooms containing a private treatment suite for 1 or 2, 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, 4 pools include a large, infinity-edge pool, a 25-yard lap pool, and poolside bar. Pool loungers available. Daily classes in the movement studio, such as yoga, Pilates, aerobics, and indoor cycling, are available. Guided tours, including rock climbing and nature walks are offered as well (surcharge).
Indoor and outdoor event space totals 9000 square feet including 7 meeting/conference rooms totaling 3200 square feet. The resort also offers wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge), 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free valet parking is available on site. Pets allowed (maximum weight 50 pounds).
- Free valet parking
- Full-service health spa
- Massage - spa treatment room(s)
- Steam room
- Spa tub
- Concierge desk
- Health club
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- Free parking
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Secure parking
- Multiple small meeting rooms
- Banquet facilities
- Ballroom(s)
- Multiple large conference rooms
- Event catering
- Audiovisual equipment
- Business services
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Security guard
- Express check-in
- Number of floors - 1
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Beauty services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Patio
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Tennis on site
- Wedding services
- Wireless Internet access - surcharge
- Total number of rooms - 105
- ATM/banking
- Meeting facilities size (meters) - 297
- Pool sun loungers
- Coffee/tea in lobby
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Hair salon
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Designated smoking areas
- Number of outdoor pools - 4
- Poolside bar
- Room service (24 hours)
- Number of meeting/conference rooms - 7
- Year Built 2002
- 24-hour business center
- Meeting facilities size (feet) - 3200
- Shopping on site
- Spa services on site
- Internet
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Available in some public areas: Wireless Internet access - surcharge
- Parking
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Free parking, Secure parking, Valet parking, Free valet parking
- Room Amenities
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- DVD player
- VCR
- CD player
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Climate control
- Air conditioning
- Complimentary newspaper
- Access via exterior corridors
- Voice mail
- Multi-line phone
- Premium TV channels
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Pay movies
- Turndown service
- Designer toiletries
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Makeup/shaving mirror
- In-room massage available
- Slippers
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Clock radio
- Window opens
- Sofa bed
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Ceiling fan
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Cable TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- iPod docking station
- Down comforter
- Down blanket
- ESPN
- Frette Italian sheets
- HBO
- Pillowtop mattress
- Mountain view
- Desert view
- Dining
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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 elements. Wines by the glass, martinis; specialty cocktails. Patio dining available. Secluded setting, open fire, Paradise Valley views.
edge - Lounge adjacent to elements. Features elevated patios with Paradise Valley views. Serves specialty cocktails and small plates.
- Recreation
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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. Biking and hiking trails are located nearby; guided hikes and mountain bike rentals are offered (surcharge).
A variety of classes includes aerobics, yoga, 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 8 golf courses are within 5 miles of the resort, and dozens more are distributed throughout the Scottsdale-Phoenix area. Horseback riding is available nearby.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the resort; fees may apply.
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Golf - miniature nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
- Aerobics on site
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Mountain biking on site
- Pilates classes on site
- Running track/path on site
- Swimming on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Bowling alley nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Spa
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Sanctuary Spa is an intimate retreat offering a menu of Asian-inspired treatments in 12 indoor and outdoor treatment rooms. Enhanced by modern architecture and a breathtaking setting, the spa's relaxing meditation garden, boutique, reflecting pond, and Watsu pool provide a tranquil experience. Spa services and classes in the state-of-the-art fitness center and movement studio include Pilates, meditation, Yoga, and fitness and nutrition consultations. Body wraps and scrubs are also offered in the spa's 12 treatment rooms.
It is best to book spa treatments two weeks prior to the stay. Guests may contact the resort using the information contained in the confirmation received after booking via this Web site.
- Number of treatment rooms 12
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Spa boutique
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
- Accessibility
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To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
Policies & Fees
- Check-in
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Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
- Check-out
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Check-out time is noon
- Payment types
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Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
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Pets not allowed
- General
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a 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.
Resort fee charged at hotel/condo
- Fees
- Unless otherwise indicated, the charges below are not included in the overall room price. If not included in the overall room price, they will be charged by the property at check-in or check-out. Charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. This property told us they will charge you for the following:
- A 14.17 percent city/local tax will be charged
- Resort fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night in December
Hotel resort fee inclusions (may be listed elsewhere in this description as complimentary or available for a surcharge):- Pool access
- Spa access (may be limited)
- Fitness center access
- Business center/computer access
- Internet access (may be limited)
- Newspaper
- Phone calls (may be limited)
- Faxes
- In-room safe
- In-room coffee
- In-room bottled water
- Concierge/valet service
- Valet parking
- Parking
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.Show non-mandatory fees HideThe following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.- Pet fee: USD 100.00 per pet, per stay
- Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Awards & Affiliations
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- Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa is listed in the 2013 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay and the 2013 Travel + Leisure 500.
- The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.