Miraval Arizona

The food and spa are outstanding. However, there are too few free classes, leaving you with hours in the afternoon with nothing to do. The signup for classes is more complicated than it should be (at other spas, you don't need to sign up for free classes), and the cancellation process is annoying.

Such an amazing experience! So many different things to try, incredibly friendly staff, immaculate grounds, and great food. I loved every minute and can't wait to go back! I would highly recommend Miraval to anyone who is looking to get away, unplug, and recharge themselves physically and spiritually.

This place blew my expectations away! Lynn is phenomenal, get her as the planner for your experiences because she is absolutely the most helpful and knowledgeable person. Mother's Blessing with Emilia and Power of the Pendulum were mind-blowing experiences and they are very special human beings. Tony was the best host and the asst manager, he made the trip beyond incredible!! The experiences are great -- from the classes to the spa services. Go there and try spa services different than the spas back home, you can get a massage anywhere but the energy healing experiences are next level and the classes with Carolyn will change the way you think and do life.

Last year we went to Miraval Austin over Christmas so this year we thought we would try out Miraval Arizona. Overall, it was a great trip. Transportation was prearranged through the resort and went off without a hitch. The grounds are so well done - with the "river" feature running through the property, the soothing sound of rushing water creates a very zen feel. The rooms, while nothing fancy, featured comfy beds and robes. The classes were all solid and there was a varied enough offering that the three of us could each customize our day. Our favorite instructor was Dan who brought abundant positive energy to each class. We loved his afternoon stretch, cardio drumming, and cardio/strength classes. Other amazing classes included the painting class, the gratitude labyrinth and a pickle ball class. We also really liked the lunch and learn classes they offered and we took advantage of a nutrition class and a sleep practices class. These classes are an opportunity to have a really casual small group conversation with a subject matter expert about whatever is on your mind. The food offerings were also solid and provided guests a ton of food options throughout the day. We had booked almost all of our classes months in advance on the online portal which was quick and easy. Changing classes once we got there was also pretty easy although a bunch of classes were no longer available by that time (to be expected). The spa services were all well done - although the "quiet room" is not as quiet as other spas because it is right outside of the main spa lobby so all the lobby conversations bleed into the quiet room a bit. Comparing this property to their Austin property, this property wins for overall beauty with the majestic mountains in the background and incredible desert landscape. It feels more like a resort property than the Austin property. We also enjoyed the Coyote Lounge, a large bar area that they had at the Arizona property. The Austin property, while less visually dramatic, seemed to offer more energetic instructors and also a superior yoga facility and yoga teachers. Both resorts offer a solid spa retreat experience though and we would love to return to both of them.

This place is special and fantastic, get ready to disconnect and "be a human". Lots of activities, healthy food, and fantastic customer service - highly recommend getting out of your comfort zone and doing things you have never done before or that you cannot experience in your hometown. I can't wait to go back!!