Among the top luxury resorts in the country, Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain takes pride in a variety of awards that confirm there is something extraordinary about our mountainside resort in Scottsdale. Experience the undeniable serenity of our luxury retreat on Camelback Mountain, bolstering first-class accommodations, culinary delights, and celebratory events.
Some of the most recent accolades awarded to our AAA Four Diamond luxury resort include:
Resort:
AAA Four Diamond Award – 2002-2012
Conde Nast Traveler
"#1 Resort in the U.S. – Readers' Choice Awards – 2006
"#1 Resort in the Southwest, U.S. - Readers' Choice Awards - 2013
"Top 100 Mainland U.S. Resorts" - Readers' Choice Awards - 2010, 2011
"World's Best Places to Stay" – Gold List – 2002-2012
"Top 75 Resorts in the U.S." – Readers' Choice Awards – 2009
"#27 World's Best of the Best" - Readers' Choice Awards, 2006
"Best By Design" - Gold List - 2007
"#26 Top Resort Spa" - Spa Poll - 2007
"Best By Service" - Gold List - 2007
Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence
"The Most Excellent Spa Hotel" – 2007, 2008
Travel + Leisure
"T+L 500 World's Best Hotels – Continental US & Canada" – 2006-2013
"World's Best Awards - Top Resorts in U.S. & Canada" - 2011
Andrew Harper
"#2 Top Spa Resorts" - Readers' Choice Awards - 2012
Small Luxury Hotels
Favorite Country House Hotel in the Americas - Voted by Travel Agents - 2013
Celebrated Living
"Top 10 U.S. Destinations" – Readers' Choice Platinum Award – 2005-2009
Robb Report
"10 Top New Resorts" – March 2003
Foders Choice Awards – 2010, 2012
Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association
"Stars of the Industry Award – Manager of the Year" – 2010, 2012
"Stars of the Industry Award - Guest Services Employee of the Year" - 2010, 2011
"Stars of the Industry Award - Sales & Marketing Employee of the Year" - 2012
“Stars of the Industry Award – Community Outreach Committee” - 2011
"Stars of the Industry Award - Special One-Time Event - Escape for Good" - 2012
Sunset Magazine
“Top 25 Best Hotels in the West Award” – 2011
“Best for Weekend Stays” - 2012
Phoenix Magazine
“Cool Pools – Infinity Pool” – 2008, 2009
Phoenix New Times
"Best Luxury Hotel" Best of Award – 2010
AZ Business Magazine and Best Companies AZ
“Arizona’s Most Admired Companies Award” – 2011
“Best of the Stars Award” - 2012
"Best Adult Staycation" - 2012
U.S. News
“Best Hotels in the USA” – 2012
"#1 Hotel in Arizona - Best Hotel Ranking" - 2013
AZ Family
“Best Arizona Views – 3TV Summer Staycation Guide” – 2012
AZCentral.com
“Best Staycation for Grown-Ups” – Best Of Awards - 2012
Spa & Recreation:
Conde Nast Traveler
“Top 100 Resort Spas in the U.S.” Readers’ Poll – 2011, 2012, 2013
Forbes Travel Guide (formally Mobil)
"Forbes Four-Star Rating – Sanctuary Spa" – 2010-2012
Spa Magazine
“Favorite Resort/Hotel Spa for the Rockies & Southwest” – Silver Sage Readers’ Choice Award - 2009, 2010
Celebrated Living
"Top 10 U.S. Spas” – Readers' Choice Platinum Award – 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011
Tennis Magazine
"Top 50 Tennis Resorts in the U.S." – 2008, 2010, 2011
Luxury Spa Finder
"50 Spas We Love" – 2006
"Best Spa for Accommodations" - Readers' Choice Awards - 2006
SpaFinder
“Best Spa Cuisine” – Readers’ Choice Awards – 2011
“Best Fitness Program” – Readers’ Choice Awards – 2011
“Top 10 Spas for Best Fitness Programs” - 2012
The Arizona Republic
“Best Splurge Spa Treatment – Skin Fit Facial” – Critics’ Pick Best Awards – 2011
AZCentral.com
“Splurge Manicure and Pedicure” – Best Of Awards - 2012
Culinary:
The Food Network
Elements Executive Chef, Beau MacMillan wins "Iron Chef America" – 2006
Worst Cooks in America – 2010
Chopped - 2011
Esquire
"Best Bars in America – Jade Bar" – 2007, 2010
Jade bar voted "Best New Bar" in the country – 2002
Gourmet
"10 Hot Hotels to Watch" – 2003
"10 Hot Hotels to Watch" - 2003
Phoenix Magazine
“Best Bar – Jade” - Best of the Valley – 2010
"Best Happy Hour - Jade Bar & Edge" - Best of the Valley - 2010
"Best Reinvention - Elements" - Best New Restaurants - 2010
"Best Restaurant with a View" – 2002
"Valley's 24 Best New Restaurants" - 2002
Phoenix New Times
"Best Place to Meet a Celebrity Chef - elements" Best of Award – 2010
"Best Place for a Twilight Drink" - Readers' Poll - 2010
Arizona Foothills
“Best of Our Valley – Best Private Dining Room – XII” - 2012
Arizona Hotel and Lodging Association
"Stars of the Industry Award – Special Events Property Award – Mixology 101" – 2010
"Stars of the Industry Award - F&B Employee of the Year" - 2010
"Stars of the Industry Award - Lunch & Learn Series" - 2009
“Stars of the Industry Award – Special Events Property Award – Sundays in Paradise” – 2011, 2012
Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame
"Culinary Chef Extraordinaire – Chef Beau MacMillan" – 2008
Frontdoors News
"Finest Restaurant – elements – Readers' Choice Awards" – 2010
"Finest Executive Chef - Beau MacMillan - Readers' Choice Awards" - 2010
The Arizona Republic
“Best Hotel Bar” – Readers’ Choice Best Awards – 2011
AZCentral.com
“Best Restaurant to Wow a Visitor: Elements” – Best Of Awards - 2012
Meetings & Weddings:
Elite Meetings
"Top Hotels & Resorts" – 2010
Arizona Bride Magazine
“Best Indoor Reception Site” - 2011, 2012
"Best Reception Site for a Small Wedding" – 2010
"Best Place to Spend a Honeymoon Night" – 2006, 2007
The Knot
"Best of Weddings" - 2013
Successful Meetings
"Pinnacle Award" – 2003-2008
Corporate & Incentive Travel Magazine and Insurance Meetings Magazine
"Award of Excellence" – 2003-2008
Meeting News
"Planners' Choice Award" – 2004
Meetings Focus West
“Best of the West Property – Western United States” – 2011
