The Spa at Camelback Inn

What a peaceful place to spend a Saturday! And let’s be clear, you can (and I did) spend ALL day there… checked in at 8am and didn’t leave until 5pm. It was heavenly. I started with a long workout in a very nice gym – lots of machines, cardio and free-​weight options. I meant to do yoga, but got side-​tracked with breakfast. My girlfriends and I enjoyed smoothies, eggs, asparagus, oatmeal, turkey bacon and coffee – all delicious. The facilities of the spa itself were nice, clean and tranquil. I utilized the saunas/​hot tub and then headed out to the pool. There is service by the pool and we nibbled, drank and laughed all afternoon. It’s a PERFECT place to spend a day amongst friends.
(The only reason that it’s four stars and not five is because of the bathroom situation. There are simply not enough. Each time you have to go, you have to get up from the pool and venture through the restaurant and into the women’s locker-​room. This applied during my workout in the morning as well. A bit annoying and worth noting – there should be a single use by the pool or by the gym. There is a single use one in the salon, but it’s not convenient at all. Not a huge deal, but kind of a surprise.)

This place is absolutely amazing and service outstanding! The atmosphere is relaxing with stunning views which makes this place one I keep coming back to again and again. Prices are completely reasonable and I believe a little cheaper when compared to the other high end spas in the area. The restorative organic massage is my favorite since it uses hot towels to massage your back and includes a scalp massage and foot scrub!

My hot stone massage and therapist really were 5 star. I can’t go above three stars because of the atmosphere. I am spoiled by other spas that have an intentionally dark and quiet space where you can begin to relax while waiting for your treatment. The lounge is small and on my visit was very crowded and loud despite the many «quiet zone signs». I just prefer a more subdued atmosphere for the money I spend to relax. It might be helpful for one check in person to assist large groups. I had to wait behind a group of seven people and it was tedious. Then I had to wait behind them again in order to pick up my locker key /​sandals. The spa is very clean and the attendants attentive. Usually after my treatment I like to go back to the quiet area and relax a bit more but that is not an option in this noisy area. The jacuzzi was wonderful but a little heavy on the chlorine. I loved the shower gel. It was invigorating and they have a nice area with plenty of seating, mirrors and hairdryers. I absolutely love the hot stone treatment. I enjoy this place and will certainly come back but I also want to try some of the other nice spas in the area. The cost was $ 155 plus tip.

I had an amazing restorative massage with Stevie yesterday (my first professional massage did not disappoint!). My friend had the prenatal massage and she said it was wonderful as well.
The resort and spa are beautiful and my friend and I highly enjoyed hanging out at the various spa amenities before and after our spa services (especially the private «grotto» /​pool).
At the pool, we enjoyed some lovely non alcoholic mocktails… they also had alcoholic beverages, though I was so relaxed after my massage I didn’t feel the need.
The Spa at Camelback Inn is a true treat.

Love this spa — my honey gets me a massage package every Valentine’s Day — there are not too many spas better in Arizona.

Beautiful views and a wonderful spa experience.
There is a very private area for female guests to lounge. This area is right off the hot tub room. A perfect place to sun privately. I walked out there and allowed the cool air and dry heat to dry me off after showering. It has the perfect elevated view of Camelback mountain too.
During any season, if a spot next to the spa pool is what you want, arrive early. Schedule your services fairly early in the day so you are at the pool by 11. The service at the spa pool is nicer, in my opinion, than the Jack Rabbit pool. Sorry. It may be the size, Jackrabbit is considerably larger than the Spa pool area.
The spa food is delicious. On my last visit, I had the strawberry fields salad. In general, I think the resort could benefit from more creative and exciting crafted cocktails. However, perhaps not. This resort as a whole is doing everything right to me.
This spa could be more inviting by dimming the lights a little in the common areas such as the dressing room, the treatment waiting area, the hot tub…. It is very bright in there. That bright light doesn’t make me feel relaxed. Maybe a yellowed light? I’m not sure, but I like toned down lighting in the areas with the hot tub and the treatment waiting room. I think that the spa was fairly full this last trip. So the quiet common areas were not very quiet. Small issues and thus the 4 star.
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