Best for
A tranquil desert base near Camelback Mountain and Old Town Scottsdale makes Royal Palms particularly appealing for couples seeking unhurried time together.
Best for
A tranquil desert base near Camelback Mountain and Old Town Scottsdale makes Royal Palms particularly appealing for couples seeking unhurried time together.
What makes it special
A 1929 Spanish Colonial villa anchors the resort, giving the courtyard, tiled arches, antique furnishings, and gardens genuine residential character.
Room to consider
Compare each accommodation's entrance, outdoor space, and bathroom layout before booking to find an arrangement that matches your privacy preferences.
Insider tip
Book the resort’s History Tour near the start of your stay, then use that context while exploring the estate independently.
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An original Spanish Colonial Revival villa anchors Royal Palms Resort & Spa at the base of Camelback Mountain. The nine-acre estate is in Phoenix, between the city and Scottsdale, with palms, gardens and outdoor courtyards across the grounds. The accommodation includes guestrooms, bungalow-style casitas and individual villas, with interiors inspired by the character of a Mediterranean estate. The resort is part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt.
Delos Willard Cooke and his wife, Florence, created the estate as a winter residence, completing it in 1929. They called it El Vernadero, or winter haven. The original house had fifteen rooms around a courtyard with a fountain and a covered walkway punctuated by arches. Its twenty-four courtyard arches displayed tile mosaics of Spanish provincial crests. The couple brought colorful tiles and carved furniture home from their travels. The palm-lined driveway later gave the Royal Palms Inn its name when it opened in 1948.
For a stay centered on the resort rather than a wide outlook, the Standard Limited View Room offers 480 square feet. Bedding is either one king bed or two queen beds, with partial views of the surrounding landscape.
Warm desert-inspired tones and handcrafted details give the interiors a residential character. This category keeps the focus on the room itself, without a balcony. It suits travelers who would rather use the resort's outdoor spaces than have their own terrace.
The bathroom has a marble deep soaking tub, Arcadia bath amenities and a light-up vanity mirror. A hairdryer is supplied as well. Individually controlled heating and air conditioning allow you to adjust the indoor temperature.
A coffee maker and minibar keep drinks at hand, while a 40-inch LCD television offers entertainment. You also have a safe, an iron and an ironing board among the everyday equipment.
For a stay centered on the resort rather than a wide outlook, the Standard Limited View Room offers 480 square feet. Bedding is either one...
The Junior Suite offers 560 square feet with a king bed and a queen sleeper sofa. A spacious sitting area gives you somewhere to spend time beyond the bed, while the outlook remains limited to parts of the surrounding landscape.
In the sample interior, a teal headboard and patterned rug distinguish the bedroom. The living area uses a gray sofa and a round coffee table. This category has no balcony.
A marble vanity and deep soaking tub shape the bathroom. Arcadia bath amenities, a light-up vanity mirror and a hairdryer are included in its equipment. Individual heating and air conditioning let you set the room temperature.
The suite has a coffee maker and minibar for drinks, plus a 40-inch LCD television. An iron and ironing board help with clothing care, and a safe provides storage for personal valuables while you are out.
The Junior Suite offers 560 square feet with a king bed and a queen sleeper sofa. A spacious sitting area gives you somewhere to spend...
An individual outdoor entrance gives the Garden View Casita the feel of a small bungalow. Its 470 square feet hold one king bed, with a setting that draws on the estate character of Royal Palms.
The exclusive terrace opens toward lush gardens, giving you a place to sit outside close to the room. Indoors, a fireplace brings a different focus to the space when you settle in for the evening.
A spacious walk-in shower is the main bathing feature. Arcadia bath amenities sit alongside a light-up vanity mirror and hairdryer, while robes and slippers are provided for use during your stay.
A Keurig coffee maker lets you prepare a cup before heading out. There is also a 40-inch LCD television for time indoors. In the pictured room, two brown armchairs flank a round table beneath dark ceiling beams.
An individual outdoor entrance gives the Garden View Casita the feel of a small bungalow. Its 470 square feet hold one king bed, with a...
With a private king bedroom and a separate living room, the Camelback View Spa Terrace Suite divides its 600 square feet between rest and relaxation. A queen sleeper sofa adds another sleeping option in the living area.
The terrace is semi-private and faces Camelback Mountain and Montavista Courtyard. A gas fireplace brings a focal point indoors. The sample bedroom pairs a teal headboard with a patterned rug.
A deep soaking tub is the main bathing feature, accompanied by Arcadia bath amenities. A light-up vanity mirror and hairdryer are provided for getting ready. You can adjust the heat and air conditioning to your own preference.
A coffee maker, minibar and 40-inch LCD television support time spent in the suite. An in-room safe offers storage for valuables, with an iron and ironing board among the practical equipment.
With a private king bedroom and a separate living room, the Camelback View Spa Terrace Suite divides its 600 square feet between rest and relaxation....
Valencia Villa opens through a private entrance into 700 square feet of accommodation. A king bed occupies the bedroom, and the separate living room includes a queen sleeper sofa. The arrangement gives you a distinct place to sit during the day.
A private terrace faces Camelback Mountain, providing an outdoor setting for taking in the landscape. The fireplace adds warmth and a focal point inside. The photographed living room has exposed ceiling beams and a writing desk behind the sofa.
The bathroom pairs a walk-in shower with a soaking tub and double vanity. Arcadia bath amenities are supplied, along with a light-up make-up mirror. Robes and slippers are also ready for use.
A Keurig coffee maker lets you prepare your morning cup in the villa. For entertainment, there is a 40-inch LCD television.
Valencia Villa opens through a private entrance into 700 square feet of accommodation. A king bed occupies the bedroom, and the separate living room includes...
A private terrace is the defining feature of the Camelback View Terrace Room. The 500-square-foot interior has either one king bed or two queen beds. Your bedding depends on the arrangement you book.
The terrace overlooks the Montavista Courtyard and its landscaped setting. The photographed rooms use different headboards and patterned rugs. They also have a writing desk among the furnishings.
A marble deep soaking tub anchors the bathroom. You also have Arcadia bath amenities, a light-up vanity mirror and a hairdryer. You can control the heating and air conditioning to adjust the room temperature.
A coffee maker and minibar provide drinks in the room. The 40-inch LCD television offers entertainment. There is a safe for valuables and an iron with an ironing board, useful when unpacking for dinner or a meeting.
A private terrace is the defining feature of the Camelback View Terrace Room. The 500-square-foot interior has either one king bed or two queen beds....
Arcadia Villa combines a king bed and queen sleeper sofa with a separate living area across 900 square feet. A walk-in closet provides space for clothing beyond the bedroom furniture.
The villa has two private patios, an outdoor fireplace and a fountain. There is also a fireplace indoors. The pictured sitting room has an exposed timber ceiling, with a sofa and armchairs grouped around a chest-style table.
A clawfoot soaking tub and dual vanities define the bathing area. Arcadia bath amenities, a light-up vanity mirror and hairdryer are supplied. Robes and slippers are available for your use during the stay.
Coffee comes from an in-room Keurig machine, and a 40-inch LCD television gives you another option for a quiet evening.
Arcadia Villa combines a king bed and queen sleeper sofa with a separate living area across 900 square feet. A walk-in closet provides space for...
The Camelback View Corner Terrace Suite places its 800 square feet at a corner of the building. A king bed and queen sleeper sofa provide separate sleeping options, with a living room that gives the suite room for time together.
Your outdoor space takes the form of a private patio or balcony. Views take in Camelback Mountain and the gardens, while the interiors draw on the Mediterranean character of Royal Palms through rich textures and custom furnishings.
A deep soaking tub offers a place to bathe after a day out. The bathroom equipment includes Arcadia bath amenities, a light-up vanity mirror and a hairdryer. Individual climate control serves the suite.
For drinks, there is a coffee maker and minibar. A 40-inch LCD television supplies in-room entertainment, and the safe keeps valuables stored away. An iron and ironing board are also available within the suite.
The Camelback View Corner Terrace Suite places its 800 square feet at a corner of the building. A king bed and queen sleeper sofa provide...
Montavista Villa sits within the Montavista Courtyard and has its own private entrance. The villa covers 800 square feet, with a king bed and queen sleeper sofa. A separate living room keeps daytime activities apart from the sleeping area.
Two private patios extend the villa outdoors. Fireplaces add a focal point to these open-air spaces. The surrounding gardens and Mediterranean-inspired architecture give this courtyard location its character. A wet bar is part of the indoor layout.
The bathroom offers indoor and outdoor showers as well as a soaking tub. A double vanity provides two places to get ready. Arcadia bath amenities are supplied. You also have a light-up vanity mirror and a hairdryer.
You can make coffee with the Keurig machine or watch the 40-inch LCD television from inside the villa. Robes and slippers are also provided.
Montavista Villa sits within the Montavista Courtyard and has its own private entrance. The villa covers 800 square feet, with a king bed and queen...
The Presidential Villa offers 1,700 square feet. It includes a king bedroom and living and dining areas. A private entrance gives the villa its own point of arrival. A sleeper sofa provides another sleeping option.
Three private patios look toward the resort's gardens. The villa has two fireplaces. An outdoor fireplace and fountain add to its open-air setting. These spaces give you several places to gather or spend time apart.
The kitchen area contains a full-size refrigerator, microwave and sink. You can store drinks or warm food with this equipment. The dining space gives meals a setting away from the bedroom. There is also a Keurig coffee maker.
Indoor and outdoor showers sit alongside a clawfoot soaking tub. Arcadia bath amenities are supplied, with robes, slippers and grooming mirrors among the equipment. A 40-inch LCD television offers entertainment, along with a Bose speaker docking station.
The Presidential Villa offers 1,700 square feet. It includes a king bedroom and living and dining areas. A private entrance gives the villa its own...
The 480-square-foot Standard Room has a king bed or two queen beds, handcrafted details and warm desert tones. A marble deep soaking tub accompanies views of the gardens and surrounding landscape. Terrace View Rooms extend to 500 square feet and add a private terrace facing Montavista Courtyard, with the same choice of bed configurations and a marble soaking tub.
The bungalow-style Casita has its own outdoor entrance and a garden-view terrace. Inside its 470 square feet are a king bed, fireplace and walk-in shower. The 480-square-foot ADA King and 500-square-foot ADA Terrace View Queen Queen include roll-in showers, with one king bed and two queen beds respectively. An ADA Junior Suite has a king bed, queen sleeper sofa, separate living area and roll-in shower within 560 square feet.
A Junior Suite spans 560 square feet, with a king bed, queen sleeper sofa and a sitting area furnished in the resort's Mediterranean style. A marble vanity and deep soaking tub complete the bathroom, and views of the surrounding landscape are limited. The 800-square-foot Camelback View Corner Suite has a king bed and queen sleeper sofa, with a private patio or balcony overlooking Camelback Mountain and the gardens.
In the 600-square-foot Camelback View Spa Suite, a private king bedroom sits apart from the living room and its queen sleeper sofa. A gas fireplace, deep soaking tub and semi-private terrace accompany views of Camelback Mountain and Montavista Courtyard.
Montavista Courtyard Villa opens through a private entrance into 800 square feet with a king bed and a separate living room. It has a sleeper sofa and wet bar, plus indoor and outdoor showers, a soaking tub and double vanity. Two private patios have fireplaces. The 700-square-foot Valencia Villa has a king bed, separate living room with a sleeper sofa, fireplace and terrace facing Camelback Mountain. Its bathroom has a walk-in shower, soaking tub and double vanity.
The 900-square-foot Arcadia Villa has stone floors, a king bed, separate living area with a sleeper sofa and a walk-in closet. Its bathroom pairs a clawfoot soaking tub with dual vanities. A fireplace warms the interior, while two private patios add an outdoor fireplace and fountain.
At 1,700 square feet, the Presidential Villa includes living and dining areas, a king bedroom, sleeper sofa and a kitchen area equipped with a full-size refrigerator, microwave and sink. Three private patios, indoor and outdoor fireplaces and a fountain accompany garden views. The bathing arrangements include indoor and outdoor showers and a clawfoot soaking tub. The villa has its own private entrance.
T. Cook's serves Mediterranean-inspired cooking with seasonal menus and locally sourced ingredients. Indoor tables and patio seating form its dining settings. Private gatherings of up to sixty guests can be accommodated indoors or on an outdoor patio overlooking Camelback Mountain.
Mix Up Bar + Lounge adjoins a resort courtyard. Handcrafted cocktails combine premium spirits with local ingredients, alongside curated wines, craft beer and shareable plates. The bar also serves light bites inspired by the season. Gardens and the estate's Spanish Colonial architecture surround this setting for drinks and casual dining.
At the palm-lined swimming pool, Cabana Cafe serves appetizers, entrees and sweets, with cocktails and frozen drinks from the poolside bar. Food and drink service extends to the private cabanas. The pool has a mother-of-pearl appearance, with cabanas and daybeds in the pool area.
Alvadora Spa draws on Mediterranean bathing traditions and botanical ingredients. Treatments include massages and body therapies, with Vichy showers and eight-foot waterfall showers outdoors. Couples can have a hot stone massage, and a fireplace provides a place to sit after a treatment. Indoor and outdoor relaxation spaces and a heated Jacuzzi hot tub are also part of the spa setting.
The two-story fitness center covers 900 square feet, with views of Camelback Mountain and the pool. Yoga offerings include vinyasa flow followed by longer stretches, along with yoga and meditation in the Alegria Garden. The resort's lawns also provide outdoor space for independent yoga practice, with mats available on request.
Royal Palms has 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. Mediterranean-style indoor venues range from 612 to 2,450 square feet, with adjoining gardens and patios. Outside, a stone-walled courtyard has a platform for speaking events, and a larger garden faces Camelback Mountain. The Orange Grove and Camelback Vista settings bring fireplaces and mountain views to private gatherings.
Via Cappello arranges private tables in patios and gardens around the resort, with customized menus from the T. Cook's culinary team. Flower arrangements can accompany the setting. The experience takes its name from a romantic residence in Verona, Italy.
Old Town Scottsdale and Scottsdale Fashion Square lie about 2.3 miles away. The Desert Botanical Garden is roughly 4.9 miles from the resort, while Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 6.5 miles away.
At the entrance, the fountain was brought from Guanajuato, Mexico, and reassembled at Royal Palms. Its yellow cantera stone accompanies an approach laid with laja negra, or black stone, salvaged from a hacienda in Queretaro. Some of the paving stones are more than six inches thick and needed three people to install them. One bears the date 1692.
Private cabanas give pool days a comfortable base, while accessible lifts make the pool and Jacuzzi easier to enjoy.
Alvadora Spa’s Vichy showers, eight-foot outdoor waterfall showers, and post-treatment relaxation beside a fireplace extend the estate’s Mediterranean character into wellness time.
The signature restaurant’s indoor dining and garden-framed patios keep meals connected to the estate, with space to linger over dinner.
5200 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018, United States
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