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Royal Palms Resort and Spa

Phoenix, Arizona, United States · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits

Royal Palms Resort and Spa

A Manor of Taste, Royal Palms provides an engaging and unforgettable journey for all senses.Built in 1929 as a couple’s desert getaway, this enchanting Spanish Mediterranean mansion offers 119 artfully appointed casitas, estate rooms and suites. On every stroll through winding cobblestone pathways guests will discover romantic nooks, crackling fireplaces and splashing courtyard fountains. Intimate and tranquil, the four-star Alvadora Spa offers a collection of signature treatments centered around the nurturing essences of the Mediterranean, soothing the spirit, renewing the body and enriching the mind. Surrounded by lush courtyards and mountain views the resorts shimmering mother of pearl…

Since its beginning in 1929 as a winter retreat for a prominent New York family, the Royal Palms Resort has offered generations of guests the intimate atmosphere of a luxurious private residence along with the amenities of an award-winning resort. Nestled at the base of Camelback Mountain between Scottsdale and Phoenix, this enchanting Spanish Mediterranean mansion offers 119 newly renovated guest rooms, casitas, suites, and villas. On every stroll through the resort's winding pathways, guests will discover romantic nooks, crackling fireplaces, splashing courtyard fountains, and treasures from the original owners' worldwide travels.

What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Daily Full breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant
  • $100 USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
  • Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability

These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.

In the know

Sip on one of the resort's signature craft cocktails in the historic Mansion Courtyard and watch the sun set behind the beautiful backdrop of Camelback Mountain.

The property, in facts

The facts, as the supplier files them
Where5200 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, Arizona, United States
CategorySpa / Wellness Resort
Property typeHotel or Resort
Hotel groupHyatt Hotels Corporation
Rooms119
Room types11
Nearest airportSky Harbor Intl (PHX) · 7 miles
Advisor programmeVirtuoso
StyleCasual
Known forLocal Immersion, Seclusion, Wellness

Rooms and suites

  • Presidential Villa — PRESIDENTIAL VILLA (1700 sq. feet) is the resort's premier accommodation and offers refined detailing that evokes the beauty of a Mediterranean estate. The…
  • Valencia Villa — VALENCIA VILLA (700 sq. feet) accommodations are casita style rooms located in the hotel's Valencia gardens. Renovated in August 2017, the design of the…
  • Alvadora Villa — ALVADORA SPA VILLA (800 sq feet) accommodations are located in the Montavista courtyard. Renovated in 2017, the design of the Alvadora Spa Villa draws on the…
  • Arcadia Villa — ARCADIA VILLA (900 sq. feet) accommodations are located in the Arcadia gardens. Renovated in 2017, the design of the Arcadia Villas was inspired by the citrus…
  • Mountain View Spa Suite — MOUNTAIN VIEW SPA SUITE (600 sq. feet) accommodations are located in the main Montavista building. Renovated in 2017, the design of the Mountain View Spa Suite…
  • Mountain View Suite — MOUNTAIN VIEW SUITE (800 sq. feet) accommodations are located in the main Montavista building. Renovated in 2017, the design of the Mountain View Suite draws…

In the room

Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Coffee/Tea Maker · Connecting Rooms · Fireplace · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Iron/Ironing Board · Kitchen · Microwave · Mini Bar · Non-Smoking · Refrigerator · Safe · Sitting Area · Turn Down Service · Voicemail

What advisors say

85% of the 13 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.

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