JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa has announced a $24 million transformation of The Spa at Camelback Inn that will redefine the resort’s luxury well-being experience in Paradise Valley, AZ. The refreshed Spa at Camelback Inn is set to debut in January 2026.
Designed by architectural and interior design firm EDG, The Spa at Camelback Inn will maintain its 32,000-square-foot footprint while the interior and exterior areas will be completely redesigned, offering intentional spaces for guests to relax, reset and rejuvenate. The transformation will pay homage to its Sonoran Desert surroundings while integrating contemporary wellness advancements. Guests will begin and end their journey to serenity through separate men’s and women’s locker rooms. The Spa at Camelback Inn will feature 20 newly designed treatment rooms, including three double suites, offering a range of therapies tailored to each person’s wellness journey. Sound will play a pivotal role in The Spa’s sensory journey with a music consultant curating bespoke audio experiences along with signature scents throughout the indoor and outdoor spaces.
Unique to The Spa at Camelback Inn, the indoor comprehensive Wellness Circuit custom-designed by Bradford Wellness will promote muscle recovery and circulation. It will feature a Himalayan salt sauna, natural stone, aromatherapy steam cavern and an experiential cold therapy shower with three options: cold mist, bucket shower or cold air therapies. Past the circuit, guests will find a sunlit solarium with an 18-person hot tub and comfortable lounging. The focal point of the indoor space, The Sanctuary will be a relaxed, open area for individuals and couples to unwind with natural light streaming through floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the Camelback Mountain. Quieter and calmer, The Stillness lounge is a meditative space for peaceful reflection on Mind-Sync Harmonic Wellness Loungers. Ranging from five- to 60-minute sessions, this experience will incorporate weighted blankets, eye masks and noise-canceling headphones for total sensory relaxation to reduce stress and anxiety while enhancing sleep.
Surrounded by panoramic views of the Sonoran Desert, the Wellness Waters will provide an outdoor space to indulge in a trio of tranquil hydrotherapies—The Flow (main pool), The Still (salt pool) and The Chill (cold plunge). Two private cabanas will be available to reserve. For those seeking an escape within an escape, The Villa will offer a private pool suite with a double treatment room, patio and lounge area for couples or small groups of up to 10 guests.
Signature spa treatments will be desert-inspired and incorporate indigenous ingredients such as adobe clay, juniper and sage oils, prickly pear and agave nectar oil. Guests will see familiar favorites on the spa menu such as the ayurvedic-inspired Bindi Treatment and immersive Vichy shower experience, alongside refreshed options such as gua sha facials enhanced with LED lights and microcurrents, treatments incorporating handcrafted natural wooden materials for a grounding experience. Beyond spa treatments, the refreshed wellness experience will include a Wellness Studio offering expert-led sound baths, yoga, mindfulness workshops and guided meditations. The 24-hour fitness center will be outfitted with TechnoGym equipment and Peloton bikes plus offer strength training and personalized fitness sessions. Additional amenities at The Spa at Camelback Inn include a curated retail space and nail salon.
The new Ora Café will debut an all-day menu featuring vibrant dishes and expertly crafted beverages. Designed to be a social hub within the wellness space, Ora Café will feature an open kitchen, banquette seating and outdoor tables nestled beneath tree canopies. The menu will be developed in collaboration with a licensed nutritionist, and blend indulgence with lighter wellness-inspired fare.
The boutique Jackrabbit Spa will be open for resort guest use during this transformation phase.
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