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Royal Palms Resort and Spa

5200 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85018

  • RecommendedForbes Travel Guide19 Aug 2026
  • 4.7/5Google rating1,558 reviews · 20 Aug 2026

Best for

  • couples
  • wellness
  • food & wine
  • city breaks

About Royal Palms Resort and Spa

Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix features 119 rooms and 6 villas, with a focus on Mediterranean-inspired cuisine at T. Cooks and casual fare at Cabana Cafe. Guests can enjoy cocktails at Mix Up or by the palm-lined pool. The Alvadora Spa provides treatments with natural botanical ingredients, including calming Vichy showers and eight-foot waterfall showers. The resort offers 24-hour access to its swimming pool for relaxation at any time.

Recognised with a Forbes Travel Guide Recommended award for 2026, this property combines dining, wellness, and leisure in a setting convenient to Scottsdale and Phoenix.

Why it stands out

Royal Palms Resort and Spa is listed as EMPTYJET Approved for its Forbes Travel Guide Recommended status, quality dining options, and notable spa facilities. Its Phoenix location and varied amenities make it suitable for guests seeking both relaxation and culinary experiences.

Key facts

Keys
119 rooms · 6 villas
Check-in / out
16:00 / 11:00
Architecture
original Spanish Colonial Revival villa, 1920s-era winter home
Type
Wellness

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Swimming pool — 24-hour access to the swimming pool

Dining

  • Multiple restaurants — T. Cooks; Cabana Cafe
  • Bar — Sip on refreshing cocktails and frozen beverages by the sprawling palm tree-lined chilled pool

Wellness

  • Spa — Alvadora Spa offers an array of distinguished treatments

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
T. Cooks — Mediterranean
Restaurant
Cabana Cafe
Bar
Mix Up
Bar
Cabana Cafe

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
Alvadora Spa — calming Vichy showers, natural botanical ingredients, cascading eight-foot waterfall showers

Services

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Pools
1

Awards & affiliations

  • Forbes Travel GuideRecommended2026

Location

33.5041, -111.9680 · approximate

Position is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.

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