Miraval Arizona Resort and Spa
Resort hotel · Catalina
5000 E Vía Estancia Miraval, Tucson, AZ 85739
Highlights
Mindful desert retreat offering wellness activities, spa, fitness & dining.
Mindful desert retreat offering wellness activities, spa, fitness & dining.
"A wellness-focused, off-the-grid sanctuary in the U.S. Southwest dedicated to mindfulness and self-discovery, offering spa treatments, counseling, education, physical training, and locally inspired cuisine. Mornings commonly include stretch classes and yogalates, and guests can join chefs in the Balance Kitchen for artisan taco-making that combines lessons on farming, sustainability, and community with practical culinary skills." - AFAR
"My stay was truly the most relaxed I have ever felt," says Fora travel advisor Nadia Bess, who praises the exemplary staff—"all of the guest services staff are friendly and helpful, and the practitioners are all experts in their field." An adults-only, all-inclusive resort, the desert-inspired spa includes a serenity pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, and relaxation lounge; regionally inspired treatments include the Cara Vida facial that uses local Arizona honey. "All meals, snacks, coffee, smoothies, and non-alcoholic beverages are included, and, let me tell you, the food is spectacular!" (as quoted in the original coverage)." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A desert wellness icon near Tucson that blends immersive programming with experiential practices like an equine-guided experience designed to illuminate personal patterns and Ayurvedic-based Discover Your Dosha workshops. Housed in adobe-style buildings with private patios, the retreat offers a wide range of workshops and activities focused on nutrition, sleep, mindfulness and equine-assisted learning." - Devorah Lev-Tov
"A wellness-centered sanctuary in the Sonoran Desert focused on structured programs—sunrise yoga, meditation, spa services, and even equine therapy—centered around the mantra to unplug, unwind, and find your inner Zen at the world-renowned spa. Cuisine and programming emphasize mindfulness; gratuities and Wi‑Fi are included, no restaurant reservations are required, it’s about 45 minutes from the airport, and starting rates are around $1,000/night." - Meagan Drillinger Meagan Drillinger Meagan Drillinger left New York City for a life on the road. She has spent the majority of her career traveling and living in Mexico, and is passionate about seeing destinations in a slow-paced, immersive manner. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains about an hour from Tucson, this wellness-focused resort centers on resetting and disconnection, including a no-phone policy in public spaces. The all-inclusive nightly rate covers meals, snacks, nonalcoholic beverages, many activities, and a $175 daily resort credit; the more than 400-acre grounds feature hiking trails, a high- and low-ropes challenge course, a zip line, and an equestrian center." - Chris Dong
