Wellness · Phoenix

Royal Palms Resort & Spa

Tucked at the foot of Camelback Mountain, Royal Palms is a Mediterranean-style landmark that has been a Phoenix retreat since the 1940s, with courtyards, fountains and stands of towering palms. Its Alvadora Spa is the draw for many day visitors — a quiet, garden-set escape built around desert-botanical treatments.

You don't have to be an overnight guest to slow down here. A spa treatment, a wander through the grounds and a meal at the resort's restaurant make for a restful afternoon, especially when the summer heat has you looking for shade and stillness.

It sits along the Camelback Corridor, close to Biltmore shopping and an easy drive from many of our Phoenix rentals. A lovely way to treat yourself midway through a trip, or to mark a special occasion.