Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa

5700 East McDonald Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, USA, 85253-5218
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About us

Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa is located at 5700 East McDonald Drive. One of the most coveted boutique properties in the Valley of the Sun, Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, clings to the rugged north slope of its namesake mountain. Intimate and sophisticated, as favored by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, the hotel welcomes groups seeking a tranquil environment well above the day-to-day fray. 110 Casitas and Suites achieve their magic through Zen like simplicity, generous space, natural materials, and lofty views of the surrounding desert. In addition 8 Mountainside Villas ranging from 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2,000 square feet to 5,500 square feet are perfect for your exclusive guests. Custom corporate activities range from wellness programs at the spa to cooking classes in the teaching kitchen, golf and tennis. Yet most groups spend the majority of their time at The Views, a secluded building with its own lobby and reception area. Flanked by floor-to-ceiling windows and a wraparound terrace. Two boardrooms stand by for executive sessions, while the pool deck, patios, terraces, and lawns set the stage for unforgettable parties under the Arizona sun and stars.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1969
Renovated2025
Total meeting space6,829 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms110
Venue typeResort

Awards

Industry awards
Travel & Leisure Top 500 Hotels in the World

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (mountain)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Rental car service
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Mar 6, 2027 - Mar 18, 2027
Mar 24, 2027 - Apr 17, 2027
Jun 1, 2027 - Aug 31, 2027

Seasonal Availability

Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.
High season
Shoulder season
Low season
May 18 - Sep 30

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
6,829 sq. ft.
Largest room
5,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
11
Second largest room
4,500 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Standing capacity
200
Seating capacity
250
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Hollow square
3,851 sq. ft.
78 x 43 sq. ft.
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280
52
250
250
280
165
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65
1,146 sq. ft.
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503 sq. ft.
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27
12
20
27
20
20
12
12
948 sq. ft.
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33
14
30
33
30
24
18
14
1,036 sq. ft.
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-
90
36
50
70
90
44
36
36
781 sq. ft.
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41
20
30
41
40
30
20
20
583 sq. ft.
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39
18
30
39
25
25
18
18
2,487 sq. ft.
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12 ft.
140
40
100
130
140
88
46
40
1,364 sq. ft.
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80
35
60
80
65
55
35
35

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
110
Single (1 bed)
100
Single (1 bed) rate
$299.00 - $899.00
Double (2 beds)
9
Double (2 beds) rate
$299.00 - $1,899.00
Suites
52
Tax rate
8.8%
Occupancy rate
13.17%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 8 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Valet parking
Bus parking

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Cancellation Policy

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Top 500 Hotels – Travel + Leisure - 2025. World’s Best – Top 15 Resort Hotels in the West – Travel + Leisure – 2020 Readers’ Choice - Top 20 Destination Spa Resorts in the United States – Condé Nast Traveler - 2020 Travelers’ Choice. Terraced high on Camelback Mountain, enhancing the beauty of its surroundings, Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain offers 110 luxuriously appointed casitas and spa suites that capture the splendor of this inspiring setting. These tranquil casitas are secluded and offer panoramic views of Paradise Valley below. Sanctuary Spa is an indoor/outdoor Asian-inspired spa which offers 14 treatment rooms, a meditation garden, shaded 25-yard outdoor lap pool and a state-of-the art fitness center with movement studio. Golf – We partner with the finest golf clubs in the valley. The Short Course at Mountain Shadows a relatively quick par-3, 18-hole course that is adjacent to our resort. Troon North, We-Ko-Pa, Talking Stick, Eagle Mountain and Phoenician Golf Clubs are also a few of our favorites. Several of the golf courses are within 5 – 20 minutes from our resort and we will arrange the box lunches and transportation. See the attached Preferred Golf Club Guide. Elements’ sophisticated yet casual setting sets the stage for a one-of-a-kind experience. As Executive Chef of Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Matthew Hobbs leads his staff with a singular passion for allowing the flavors of each ingredient in his Cuisine stand out. This philosophy is evident in his innovative seasonal menus that change monthly, focusing on fresh, local ingredients procured from a network of artisans and organic farmers.

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Sustainable Practices

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Diversity and Inclusion

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