“A fabulous reinvention of a 1950's destination for the stars, this modern-luxe resort brings Camelback Mountain to life. Ultra modern rooms offer plush bedding, cocktail carts and floor to ceiling windows with spectacular views. The open-air bar and restaurant comes complete with two pools.”

Hotel review

Once a destination for Hollywoods biggest stars from John Wayne to Elizabeth Taylor, it had rather lost its sparkle in the 50 years since — until now! This is a completely modern make-over of Mountain Shadows, for a new generation of guests. The contemporary style and clean cut lines somehow enhance the connection to the Southwestern landscape outside, they step back and let the windows do the talking. Every possible convenience has been thought of, every detail perfectly ironed out by the unbelievably helpful and competent staff. We would recommend taking a balcony room as that view just needs to be admired, preferably while you sip on cocktails and discuss the next day's plans!!

Hotel Guru Staff Contributor
Hotel Guru Staff Contributor Review published: 06/04/2018

Recommended for

  • Total relaxation

    • Whether it's golfing, swimming, sipping on cocktails or being pampered and poked in the spa- relaxtion is on the cards
  • Golf

    • The hotel itself boasts a quick par-3 course and there are several longer courses in the area
  • Museums

    • The Gallery at Mountain Shadows hosts an ever changing display of exhibitions that focus around Arizona
  • Other Activities

    • After your workout in the fitness centre, grab a drink from the juice bar and hit one of the two pools
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • The open air poolside restaurant and bar draws a lively crowd and is the focal point of the hotel
  • Great walks

    • Hitch a lift with the resorts Tesla to Echo Canyon trailhead at Camelback Mountain
  • Luxury

  • Romantic

  • Views

  • Lively

  • Family Suites

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Designer

  • Outstanding location

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Child friendly

  • Hills & mountains

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Artworks

  • Chic

  • Gym

  • Disabled access

  • Wellbeing

  • Contemporary

Facilities

  • Rooms

    183 rooms in this hotel
  • Views

  • Safe

  • Bath robes

  • Parking

  • Family Suites

  • Bar

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Outdoor dining

  • Massage

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Child friendly

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Swimming Pool

  • Garden

  • Gym

  • Wifi

  • Room service

  • 24 Hour room service

  • Disabled access

  • Suites

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Air conditioning

Activities

  • Golf

    • The hotel itself boasts a quick par-3 course and there are several longer courses in the area
  • Museums

    • The Gallery at Mountain Shadows hosts an ever changing display of exhibitions that focus around Arizona
  • Other Activities

    • After your workout in the fitness centre, grab a drink from the juice bar and hit one of the two pools
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • The open air poolside restaurant and bar draws a lively crowd and is the focal point of the hotel
  • Great walks

    • Hitch a lift with the resorts Tesla to Echo Canyon trailhead at Camelback Mountain

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Mountain Shadows Resort

"Whether inside or out, everywhere you look at Mountain Shadows, the beauty of the Sonoran desert is on colourful display."

Originally published by The Telegraph

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