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5700 E. McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

480-607-2339

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Best Place to Hang with the (Food Network) Stars
Award Winner 2011

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2011 | Best Place to Hang with the (Food Network) Stars

Yeah, yeah, you'll pick up all kinds of helpful kitchen tips at Sanctuary's "Lunch & Learn" series -- which celebrated its 10th anniversary this year -- but the truth is, if you're going to shell out $125 for a cooking lesson, it'd better be from the likes of Robert Irvine. And it just might be. Each summer, Sanctuary executive chef Beau MacMillan invites a few of his Food Network pals out for a posh little summer vacay and a lap around the kitchen -- and you're invited,... More »
2010 | Best Luxury Hotel

We believe risk-takers should be rewarded, even if their gambles don't pay off. Luckily for Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, their choice to spend millions of dollars on renovations in a down economy was worthwhile. The revamped hotel became even more breathtakingly gorgeous with the addition of a state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen space for celeb chef Beau MacMillan and Praying Monk, a glass-walled dining area with a view of its rocky namesake on Camelback Mountain. The desert landscape views... More »
2007 | BEST RESORT POOL

It's not the biggest pool in town, and it's not even the flashiest (you won't find any fountains or water slides at this serene spot), but there are still three good reasons why the pool at Sanctuary on Camelback is our favorite place for a swim: location, location, location. Nestled amidst an oasis of lush palm trees and palo verdes that lazily wave in the breeze, it looks like a placid turquoise lagoon under the big, blue Arizona sky, with a sweet view of Camelback Mountain and the Praying... More »
2005 | BEST BOUTIQUE HOTEL

We've learned the hard way that boutique hotel does not always equal luxury hotel. Don't be sucked in by a fancy lobby and a ritzy bar -- it doesn't mean your room will be up to par. When we're looking for luxury in an intimate setting, we head up the mountain to Sanctuary, which offers a great view of the Praying Monk and makes the most of its location with a hilly climb (or golf cart ride) up to a beautiful casita, where you'll find more gorgeous views and a setting hip enough for Paris... More »
2005 | BEST PLACE FOR A TWILIGHT DRINK

Every year, the sunsets in the Valley just seem to get better and better. We'd tell you that's because of the increase in pollution, which, at twilight, lights the sky on fire with pinks and oranges. But that would be a buzz kill. Better to simply send you over to the jade bar -- the bar adjacent to elements, the restaurant at Sanctuary -- and let you ponder your existence over a cantaloupe martini and the prettiest sunset view in town. From the patio of the jade bar, you can see Mummy... More »
2002 | Best Place For A Twilight Drink

As its name implies, the ultra-luxe Sanctuary Resort pampers its guests with seclusion and serenity. Elegant and intimate, perched on 53 prime acres of Camelback Mountain, the gorgeous property certainly encourages us to abandon our cares. The most stressful aspect of any visit, in fact, is deciding just where to relax as we enjoy a fine cocktail and a spectacular, rose-gold-azure sunset. The opportunities to be impressed are endless. Perhaps we'll settle back on the outdoor patio of Jade... More »

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Heaven0507 | Phoenix, AZ | 13 Reviews

| Fri, October 15, 2010

Amazing view!!! Perfect place to escape to...
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JessicaE1 | Brawley, CA | 6 Reviews

| Sat, October 10, 2009

I had a friend that worked here and he said celebrities were always there. It is a beautiful place set in the Camelback Mountains.
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Miss Lenaiya | Tempe, AZ | 109 Reviews

| Mon, July 19, 2010

This place is extremely nice. It is a little expensive but well worth it!
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