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The Spa at Camelback Inn

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Location:
Set on 125 acres of gently sloping land in toney Paradise Valley, Camelback Inn offers sweeping views of the famous landmark shared by both Scottsdale and Phoenix -– Camelback Mountain. It’s called that because it looks exactly like a seated camel from certain angles.
Type of Spa:
resort spa
The Spa at Camelback Inn At A Glance:
This resort dates back to 1936, when it hosted Hollywood legends and presidents, and retains its authentic adobe feel. Today it’s owned by JW Marriott and is blurring the lines between destination spas and resort spas. For body, it offers a full schedule of fitness classes free to guests or locals who get a spa treatment. Comprehensive aerobic and testing programs that assess your current physiological status. For spirit, The “Healing Drum Circle” at sunset around an open fire pit includes Native American drumming. Or you do the typical resort thing and play on the 36-hole golf course or lounge by the pool.
Guest Rooms and Rates at Camelback Inn:
Camelback Inn has 453 spacious, Pueblo-style casita guest rooms, including 27 suites, seven with private pools. French doors lead to private patios or balconies that look out onto Camelback Mountain and desert landscaping.
The Spa at Camelback Inn:
The 32,000 square-foot spa was completely renovated in 2003 and has 32 treatment rooms, a gorgeous pool with mountain views and private cabanas, a state-of-the-art fitness center and a spa restaurant called Sprouts. Many spa treatments are designed with a desert focus, such as the Adobe Clay Purification Treatment, but you can also get a high performance Dr. Perricone facial It also has a full-service salon. The locker rooms include steam, dry sauna and hot tubs.
Facilities at Camelback Inn:
Three heated swimming pools, six tennis courts, 36 holes of championship golf, a nine-hole pitch and putt course, and seven restaurants and lounges.
Classes and Activities at Camelback Inn:
There's a full schedule of activities here including ballet stretch, Pilates matwork, Tai Chi, water aerobics, yoga, dance movement, power walks and meditation.
Contact Camelback Inn:
5402 East Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, AZ., 85253
Phone: 480-596-7040
Website: www.camelbackinn.com
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