Scottsdale, ArizonaParadise Valley
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
Andalusian desert village
Paradise Valley Scottsdale, Arizona
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
Omni Hotels & ResortsAndalusian desert village
The property unfolds like an Andalusian village beneath Camelback Mountain, linked by courtyard fountains, arches, and mature olive trees.
“With its ornate entryways and floral squares, the resort looks more like a charming European village than an Arizona resort.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Alhambra-inspired courtyards, trickling fountains, and imported sixteenth-century Spanish entrance doors.
Notable
Arizona's only Moroccan hammam with authentic two-hundred-year-old cherrywood treatment tables.
Notable
Thirty-four desert acres beneath Camelback Mountain with three pools and private cabanas.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
the 293-room Montelucia will appeal to fans of the classic desert resort, where every turn brings another pool (five in this case) and every employee demonstrates an eagerness to please.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The quiet avenues of Paradise Valley surround the grounds, with Camelback Mountain trails and central Scottsdale just minutes away.
1 of 4
The rooms
Accommodations are clustered into five village districts, ranging from secluded courtyards with bocce lawns to lively poolside terraces.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Fire pits and daybeds line the Kasbah Pool, which faces Camelback Mountain alongside an oversized whirlpool.
The spa
An illuminated crystal rotunda sits at the heart of the spa, leading to nineteen treatment rooms offering Moroccan Rhassoul clay.
Fitness on the terrace
Spin bikes line a shaded colonnade looking toward Camelback Mountain, alongside a 24-hour gym with daily classes.
At the table
Prado prepares Spanish dishes over wood-burning hearths beneath Camelback Mountain, and Mbar pours seasonal sangria alongside mesquite tapas.
How it began
Montelucia translates to mountain of light, named for the warm glow that sweeps across Camelback Mountain at dusk.
Scottsdale
More like this
Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Sonoran adobe lodge”
The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician
“Sonoran desert hideaway”
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa
“Pueblo casita village”
The Phoenician
“Palatial desert playground”
Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort
“Desert water playground”
Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale
“Desert modernist revival”
CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa
“Desert wellness campus”
The app
Like this one? There are so many more.
Swipe any city’s hotels and heart the ones you love. The app gets your taste.
Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.