A most exquisite and magical destination. If you're looking for pure relaxation and fabulous food…read morefrom morning to night , you're in good hands at Castle Hot Springs. I celebrated my 50th birthday three years ago and the place is incredibly peaceful and rejuvenating. The attentive staff makes this place very special. Istvan and Ian and Rafaela at Harvest were particularly delightful and the farm fresh food is just incredible! The Hot Springs are very soothing, relaxing and reinvigorating. Don't expect a TV in the room as they are absent. If you just wanna relax and catch up on your sleep or read a good book with no noise to be found, this is a place for you. The 7 mile dirt road to the resort is very scenic and you are likely to find burros along the way. Definitely need some kind of suv for that part. Or if you have no object to spending money, then take the helicopter from Scottsdale airport to whisk for a 20 minute ride to the resort.

(I'm AZ native local) My review:…read moreEhhhh....i guess I'd recommend it to people from out of state if they are REALLY REALLY interested in trying hot springs and hiking the desert mountains. The property is absolutely beautiful.... gorgeous to say the least. Superb customer service no doubt!!! Every employee on property was a delight to chat with, whether it's the cool farmer who's growing the vegetables, the housekeeping, service or upper management, everyone is extremely pleasant. My only "issues": - Hard to find the value at a price point of $100+ per hour for every hour you are there. - The food was slightly underwhelming. Not bad by any means but doesn't hit the mark commensurate with the price. (All the vegetables are amazingly tasty!!) - for a resort, it's a little too rigid in terms of having to plan each individual activity....i am i'll go with the flow semi spontaneous type of person so it didn't really fit my vibe but those who like to play in their day out this would be great for them -every "room/cabana" should have a bathtub that is large enough for two people. - too many à la carte activities at a very premium price. We didn't partake in those activities so I can't speak on those but the Farm tour was nice and complimentary thought the customer is still paying $100per hr to be there. The only reason I'm not giving this five stars is shortcomings in value for the price as well as almost every activity is à la carte and expensive. The staff at Castle Hot Springs is amazing, kudos to all those that are working hard; it's seen and appreciated.

My husband surprise me with a weekend trip to the wigwam for our anniversary. We packed a quick bag…read moreand headed over to the resort. Even thought ahead to get around close to the adult only pool. He gets extra brownie points for that lol our room was beautiful. With a huge balcony overlooking the pool there's a nice huge tub to soak in the room as well as a separate shower, a king size bed, and a couch. We decided to take advantage of the nearly empty pool for a bit before heading out to dinner at the nearby Reds at the golf course. Service was phenomenal no matter where we went on the property room was quiet and we just kept talking about how comfortable the bed and pillow pillows were.. we typically wish we were back at home when we go to a hotel because the beds are so uncomfortable but this trip we slept great. They had live music at the bar and Grill when we went for a later night, appetizer and drinks. We're already planning our next trip back. I will say if you have younger kids that the bigger pool is pretty awesome as a waterslide and his large enough even when busy that you don't feel overcrowded it was a great weekend for sure.

We recently purchased day passes for the Wigwam Resort and left feeling underwhelmed…read more The resort has both a family pool and an adult pool. The family pool was extremely crowded with children, which is expected for a family-friendly resort. We spent most of our time at the adult pool, which was much quieter and child-free. Unfortunately, the adult pool area felt like an afterthought compared to the family side. Several tiles in the pool were broken, giving the area a worn and somewhat neglected feel. The lounge chairs were not as nice as those at the family pool, and the cabanas also seemed less inviting and less maintained. The food and beverage experience was another disappointment. There was no traditional menu available at the adult pool. Instead, you had to scan a QR code on the drink menu to access food options and then call in your order yourself. It felt inconvenient and took away from the relaxing resort experience. One bright spot was the poolside service. Our server was very attentive, friendly, and checked on us regularly throughout the day. She did a great job and provided excellent customer service. While the adult pool provided a quieter atmosphere, it lacked the quality and amenities I expected.

We came for a staycation which we are owners have a timeshare with Blue Green. We enjoyed our…read morelittle stay but one of those days we had to go talk to our timeshare staff which they wanted us to upgrade what we have. The guy did get upset because we didn't upgrade what they wanted us to, but that's all we could afford. The only thing I didn't liked is that they were pushy and come on. We already bought something and we can't upgrade and they get upset. But our room was cute like a small one bedroom apartment. We enjoyed our staying we walked around the whole resort. There's a lot of stuff to do. Just make sure you bring extra money. We are going back so we can enjoy other things that they have since we only stayed on the weekend. We were able to go to the adult pool and they were having a game where it was called name that tune it was fun. Got to meet other people and then that poor for adults only they had a bar. The guy was super friendly. We really enjoyed our time besides the guy who got mad at us for not upgrading our timeshare. We got a $75 gift card for buying a timeshare but the guy just gaved us the gift card and walked away and didn't say much to us after we refused to upgrade. Other than that resort was nice.

Horrible. I got suckered in at Bass Pro Shop for a vacation package for $150. Long story short as I…read moreattempted multiple times to tell them that I wasn't interested in using it. The woman kept saying you can use it next year and I just didn't wanna do it. I finally decide to book it and as the date was approaching, it was getting busier and busier at work so I emailed them and told him that I couldn't make it so they go in my account and charge me $99 for not being able to make it. Ultimately wasting $250 for nothing.. Stop doing timeshares people.

Lovely birthday dinner at Elements Restaurant. Nice service and amazing food! I always love…read morecoming here for my birthday. They make me feel special on my birthday. Checkin and our waiter specially wished me Happy Birthday and my birthday dessert was so lovely! The scenes is always so lush and beautiful and to go at sunset is just magical. The staff are very attentive and polite. Having a drink at the beautiful Jade Bar is the perfect beginning and then dinner at Elements with the stunning sunsets is just perfect. Bern coming here for years but I always come back for the amazing experience!!

This resort has really nice views of Camelback and the valley below. My husband and I stayed one…read morenight and felt it was very peaceful and relaxing. The bed was very comfortable. The rooms are on hills and they have golf carts to drive you if you don't want to trek back and forth up and down the steep hills. Parking was just outside of where our room was. The pool area is very nice and has floats provided with some of the best views. Otherwise, there isn't much going on at this resort as it is smaller than some of the surrounding resorts. But I liked the tranquility that it provided.

This year's girl's trip was a visit to the Omni. I'd never been to Scottsdale before, let alone…read moreleft the Phoenix airport so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. With it' stunning mountains, palm trees and ritzy houses, Scottsdale is gorgeous. Bonus points for only being about 20 minutes from the airport. The hotel itself is beautiful with a ton of common areas to enjoy the sunset and scenery. It was a little chilly so the number of outdoor fire pits were very much appreciated. I was put in a room in the 17the or 19th building. I got lost a couple of times as it gets quite dark and the property is a bit of a maze. My friends were closer to the entrance. My room was nice but I felt it needed a bit of an update. Unfortunately I didn't receive my member benefits. I think this is a good resort for meeting up with a group or family, though there were plenty of couples while we were there. I didn't pay a ton for our stay which was good because I didn't really consider it a luxury property. A few things to note: the convenience store is only open till 6pm so plan accordingly. They will take you in a golf cart to your room. The pool is heated in the winter. Uber only takes a few minutes to come get you.

Very difficult to review. The location is perfect with gorgeous views of Camelback mountain, well…read moremanicured grounds and a very peaceful atmosphere. Service was, however, subpar for a resort of this type. Front desk was inattentive and did not react as one would expect when we found larvae in the sheets and on the wall! No urgency and no empathy. Bugs in the sheets is not insignificant but was treated that way. The spa had a great vibe with a nice rooftop pool, wonderful amenities and very attentive attendants. Facials and body scrub were amazing! Massages were not good. Hit or miss just like the entire resort. Definitely not at the level of the other local resorts.

We've stayed at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa twice and it never disappoints. It's…read morebecome one of our favorite resorts in Phoenix and a place we always look forward to returning to. The lazy river is perfect for relaxing, the three water slides are so much fun for both kids and adults, and we love that the resort also has adult-only pools for a quieter escape. We even enjoyed playing pickleball, which was a fun bonus during our stay. The entire property is beautifully maintained, the rooms are spacious and comfortable, and the staff has always been welcoming and attentive. One of my favorite things about this resort is how beautiful it is at night. The palm trees, landscaping, and lighting create such a peaceful atmosphere, making an evening stroll around the property the perfect way to end the day. Whether you're planning a family vacation, a couples' getaway, or just a relaxing weekend in Phoenix, this resort has something for everyone. We've made so many wonderful memories here over the years and can't wait for our next visit. Highly recommend!

I've been to this place a few times! So lovely. Really a beautiful property and conference center…read more The rooms are $$$$ though, so plan accordingly. I've eaten at most of the on-site restaurants, but also know that there are a ton of other restaurants immediately off-site within a one-mile walk from the resort. Grab your sunglasses, catch some sun, and have some fun!

I'd give it a four, save there are situational problems…read more First, the grounds are cool, a nice calm place. There are several food trucks nearby. There are private tubs and a communal tub. Starts at $40/person, which is HIGH. High for the tepid 98F water temp. High for the incessant flies. The communal hot tub area is clean, and we felt safe. There are showers, and their restrooms are good, too. But the water wasn't even hot tub warm. And the flies could drive you crazy. I'd like to rate it higher, it's a cool, calm, and happy place with various types of tubs in the communal area, which is nude only. But for $40, I could sit in a river without the flies, downstream from view, nude, and be happier. There's lots of parking, fuel nearby, something to eat, but despite its proximity to Phoenix, they could buy some fly strips and heat the water.

Such a nice surprise. We are always looking for a good soak when we travel in our RV. We got a…read moregreat spot in the corner with electric. Soaked at sunset and again in the morning. Both were in the private tubs. Nice clean "outdoor" toilets and showers. Great atmosphere. People working there were so nice It was a quiet middle of the week visit.

The meals were great. Chicken tenders were unbeatable served by a great group of workers. The…read moreprivate suite overlooks the pool and has bedrooms, a fridge, a poker table, and a huge couch... Great for young kids. I'll for sure return when I visit Arizona

I was looking for a place to stay for the weekend while in town for business. I was a bit unsure…read morebecause of the lack of reviews but I was absolutely blown away by the resort. The views were immaculate and the service was divine. I will be staying here every time I'm in town for business. Mr and Mrs Wissink stopped by for a few nights and they treated me like family; not to mention the four legged friends who were often on the grass area. I've stayed at multiple resorts in Paradise Valley and this is by far the best one.

First time staying at this hotel.. I have to say, this was a great experience. My recommendation…read moreis to reserve the 2 room suite which separates the living room from the bedroom. Really nice features. Check in was nice with helpful staff and friendly folks. Self parking is just around from the front entrance so no need to valet. Definitely would stay here again.

The check-in was smooth, nice hotel. Good location for State Farm and outlet mall. Good and plenty…read morerestaurants nearby. Now for the actual room. Nice size and great shower. Bed and pillows were horrible. Pillows super flat and bed super lumpy. Worst two night with little sleep as evidenced by Apple Watch feedback.