Kimpton Miralina Resort and Villas
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7200 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253View on a mapPublished · Updated
Cheapest Dec, Jun–Aug from $190 a night all-in
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SpaRator Expert Rating
SpaRator 6.4: ModestSpa core 7.2
An average of the Spa Treatments and Spa Facilities scores.
6.4 Modest overall · Spa: Thermal Complete · guests rate it 4.3 on TripAdvisor
14th of 17 in Scottsdale, October 2026
Uneven service and a small paid-extra spa, but the deck and treatments hold up.
Service runs patchy since the property's January 2026 conversion to Kimpton, and Spa Miralina is small, with a lounge and lockers guests call cramped. Treatments and the deck are the counterweight: desert rituals plus a sauna, hot tub and cold plunge. A treatment or a $40 two-hour pass opens that circuit, adults only. Right for guests booking a treatment who want the deck; wrong for anyone needing consistent service, a lounge-and-lockers spa day, or a finished property.
Pricing and Availability
- Peak
- Nov, Jan–Apr
- $360–$520
- Cheapest
- Dec, Jun–Aug
- $190–$210
a night all-in
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Rate notes, fees and tax
Our 27 Feb 2027 check: from $417 a night. Our 10 Jul 2027 check: from $125 a night.
- 27 Feb 2027 check
- 27 Feb 2027 from $417 room, $522.85 all-in. That is the typical rate across the major booking sites for 27 February 2027, checked 6 Oct 2026, for an Essential room.
- 10 Jul 2027 check
- 10 Jul 2027 from $125 room, $192.39 all-in. That is the typical rate across the major booking sites for 10 July 2027, checked 6 Oct 2026.
- Rate notes
Fee stack: $45 resort fee a night plus 13.17% tax on room and fee; self-parking included, valet not stated; hydrotherapy pass $40 resort guest, $85 non-guest, included with a treatment; spa gratuity percentage not stated.
Rates correct as of October 2026; verify current availability via the booking links above.
A repositioning applies to these rates: the property converted to Kimpton in January 2026 under a new brand and operator, and guests were still reporting construction disruption in September 2026.
Spa Treatments
Spa Miralina builds a full menu around a desert-rooted Signature group. That menu spans 107 services in 11 groups across massage, facials, body treatments and salon. Desert Stone massage and the Monsoon Hydrating Wrap draw on the desert, and therapist Sid wins warm words from guests more than once. Guests lean positive on treatments, 13 praising reviews to 3 critical ones.
Spa Facilities
At Spa Miralina, a sauna, hot tub and cold-plunge circuit sits outdoors, adults only, and costs extra without a treatment. Spa Miralina's pages name no steam room, the deck has no lockers, and guests call the lounge and lockers cramped. A $40 two-hour pass opens the deck for resort guests, and any treatment includes the circuit. Omni Montelucia adds a hammam and steam room to its thermal set. Spa Miralina publishes no size or treatment-room count.
Wellness Programs
CENTRÉ by JH gives guests scheduled classes and activities at no extra charge, and the resort publishes no weekly count. Ignite Flow and Solstice Flow yoga, sound bath, storytelling, watercolor and mahjong run on the schedule, with several marked as part of the resort fee. A 24-hour gym and eight self-guided Desert Reveries installations round out the offer across the grounds.
Staff & Service
Staff at Kimpton Miralina deliver the stay unevenly, from housekeeping to the pool deck. Guests describe housekeeping lapses first, then front desk, pool service, and restaurant and bar service waits, and staff sometimes fail to honor villa bookings. Spa staff draw steady praise, the one bright patch. Management answers 94.3 percent of TripAdvisor reviews, and complaints cluster in a few service areas.
Experience
A stay at Kimpton Miralina reads as half-finished to many guests. Since the property became a Kimpton in January 2026, guests describe half-renovated rooms, a design that splits opinion, and frequent maintenance and noise faults. Guests still reported construction and some villa closures in October 2026. Unrenovated or half-renovated rooms head the list of property complaints, with design and in-room maintenance close behind.
Value for Money
Hydrotherapy costs extra without a treatment. A low peak night counters that: $522.85 all in on 27 February 2027, the typical rate across the major booking sites for that night, checked 6 October 2026, lowest of the eight Scottsdale spa resorts priced that night, below W Scottsdale. That lowest figure is the hotel's own IHG early-saver rate. Spa Miralina sells no 60-minute massage; by our math, the $199 50-minute Swedish runs $238.80 an hour, above the $225 median across 57 spa hotels we have rated that sell one.
Spa Facilities
15 spa facilities: 11 available, 3 not available, 1 not confirmed
Available
11Beauty Services A full salon with manicures, pedicures, blow-outs, cuts and color
Adults-Only Pool or Area The hydrotherapy deck is 18 and over; the three Canyon pools welcome all ages
Couples Treatments Couples massage on the menu, booked by phone
Cold Therapy A cold plunge in the outdoor contrast circuit
Fitness Center A 24-hour gym with TechnoGym, Peloton bikes and free weights
Fitness Classes Included CENTRÉ by JH and two yoga formats listed at no charge, several marked in the resort fee; weekly count not published
Full-Service Spa Massage, facials, body treatments and salon
Hot Tub and/or Jacuzzi A vitality hot tub in the outdoor circuit
Pool Facilities Six pools: Canyon Oasis, Canyon Vista and Canyon Ridge plus three private pools
Sauna A dry-heat sauna on the outdoor wellness deck
Wellness Programs Eight Desert Reveries installations plus scheduled CENTRÉ classes
Not available: Hammam, Himalayan Salt Room, Steam Room.
Not confirmed: In-Room Spa Treatments.
Other Spa Facilities
Waxing, nail services, a full salon and a spa cabana round out Spa Miralina's treatment menu.
Spa Menu, Prices and Policies
- Massage$199–$249 · 50 min$299–$349 · 80 min$369–$419 · 100 min
- Couples massage$199–$419 · 50 to 100 min, price basis not stated
- Signature body treatments and rituals$99–$109 · 30 min add-on$359–$379 · 80 min$439–$449 · 100 min
- Facial$199–$249 · 50 min$299–$379 · 80 min
- Wellness packages$329–$499 · 100 to 200 min
- Hydrotherapy Pass$40–$85 · 2 to 8 hours
- Cabana rental$295 · 7 hours
- Nail services$49–$105
- Salon services$20–$199
- Waxing$20–$85
- Signature treatmentSwedish Massage50 min · $199
- GratuityThe spa bases gratuity on the original value of the service and publishes no percentage.
- AccessThe hydrotherapy circuit is included with any scheduled spa treatment or available as a pass for guests 18 or older, and the pass excludes locker-room access.
- Day passHydrotherapy Pass: $40 for resort guests, 2 hours, $50 for 2027 stays, or $85 for non-guests, 8 hours with Canyon Pools and hot tub.
- AgesGuests must be 18 or older to use the hydrotherapy facilities.
- CancellationCancel with at least 24 hours' notice. The spa takes no deposit.
Hotel Facilities
20 hotel facilities: 9 available, 2 not available, 9 not confirmed
Available
9Bar CIMA Pool Bar with agave cocktails, and the Lobby Bar
Bike Rentals Kimpton bikes to borrow
Business Center Included in the resort fee
Garden Areas 40 acres with the Desert Reveries walk
Pets Allowed All sizes and breeds, no pet fee
Restaurants Hecho Libre, plus CIMA Pool Bar, the Lobby Bar and Café Libre
WiFi In the resort fee
Meditation Areas Eight Desert Reveries installations across the grounds
Standard: Air Conditioning.
Not available: Free Parking, Adult Only.
Not confirmed: Airport Shuttle, Apothecary, Concierge Services, Dry Cleaning, EV Charging Stations, Kids Club, Tennis, Golf, Valet Parking.
Other Hotel Facilities
Six pools run across the resort: three Canyon pools for all guests plus three private pools, with family, standard and daybed cabanas. Check-in is at 4 p.m. and check-out at 11 a.m.
About This Hotel
Kimpton Miralina is a resort still mid-transition, and the split defines every stay: guests keep flagging uneven service and half-renovated rooms, while Spa Miralina’s treatments and its outdoor circuit still deliver. Come for the treatments and the deck, not the polish.
The Spa, Specifically: Spa Miralina
Spa Miralina’s menu runs 107 services in 11 groups, and its outdoor circuit of dry-heat sauna, hot tub and cold plunge comes with any treatment or a pass. The hydrotherapy pass costs $40 for two hours for resort guests, $50 for 2027 stays, and $85 for non-guests, as of October 2026, and the circuit is adults only with no locker-room access. Spa Miralina’s pages name no steam room. Inside, the lounge and lockers feel tight to guests, and the reward sits outside on the deck. Massage, facials, body treatments and salon fill out the menu, alongside a Signature group built on the desert, the Desert Stone massage and Monsoon Hydrating Wrap, and across it all runs petrichor, the spa’s desert-after-rain scent. Gratuity percentage and spa hours are not published. Read how a hydrotherapy circuit works, because this is one in miniature.
Who’s Right, Who’s Wrong
Book Kimpton Miralina for a treatment and the outdoor deck, at the lowest peak all-in night among the eight Scottsdale spa resorts priced for Saturday 27 February 2027. Families fit: six pools, family cabanas, pets free at any size, and the Canyon pools welcome all ages. Service still lags. Skip it if smooth service or a finished property decides the trip. Skip the spa for a lounge-and-lockers afternoon: the circuit is outdoor and 18 and over, and the indoor space reads small. Confirm your room’s renovation status in writing before booking.
Where It Sits in the Scottsdale Market
Kimpton Miralina’s peak-night fees add 25.4 percent, above Hotel Valley Ho’s 14.0 and below CIVANA’s 35.2. It sits at the value end of the Scottsdale spa set. Its thermal offer stays small and paid-extra: a sauna, hot tub and cold plunge on one deck, where Omni Montelucia adds a hammam and steam room and Hotel Valley Ho includes a sauna in the stay. A 50-minute massage starts at $199, beside $175 for 60 minutes at Valley Ho or $215 at CIVANA. Booking.com value reads 8.1 on 884 reviews, including reviews from before the January 2026 reopening, against 8.4 at Valley Ho, Omni Montelucia and The Phoenician.
| Hotel | SpaRator | Thermal circuit | Spa access for guests | Peak all-in per night | Off-season all-in per night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa | SpaRator 8.1: Outstanding | Hot + cold | With a treatment or membership | $837 | $509 |
| Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia | SpaRator 7.8: Strong | Hot + cold | With a treatment or membership | $842 | $423 |
| Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort | SpaRator 7.5: Strong | Hot + cold | Not published | $827 | $352 |
| The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician | SpaRator 7.5: Strong | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $2,216 | $734 |
| Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North | SpaRator 7.4: Solid | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $1,535 | $553 |
| Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa | SpaRator 7.3: Solid | Heat only | Extra charge | $1,378 | $619 |
| Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows | SpaRator 7.2: Solid | Heat only | Not published | $853 | $313 |
| Hotel Valley Ho | SpaRator 7.2: Solid | Heat only | Included | $911 | $268 |
| The Scottsdale Resort and Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton | SpaRator 7.1: Solid | Hot + cold | Extra charge | $574 | $147 |
| ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection | SpaRator 7.0: Solid | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $582 | $285 |
| Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton | SpaRator 7.0: Solid | Heat only | Included | $842 | $232 |
| The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale | SpaRator 6.8: Modest | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $1,973 | $491 |
| The Scott Resort and Spa | SpaRator 6.7: Modest | None | With a treatment or membership | $823 | $319 |
| Kimpton Miralina Resort and Villas | SpaRator 6.4: Modest | Hot + cold | With a treatment or membership | $523 | $192 |
| Scottsdale Camelback Resort | SpaRator 6.4: Modest | None | With a treatment or membership | $313 | $154 |
| W Scottsdale | SpaRator 6.4: Modest | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $792 | $419 |
| Mountain House Lodge at Sereno Canyon | SpaRator 5.6: Limited | None | Not published | $1,746 | $720 |
| Market median | 7.1 | $842 | $352 |
Scored on Guidelines v9.9
All-in = room, resort fee and taxes per night, from each hotel's dated rate capture. On a phone: thermal circuit · spa access · peak all-in. Off-season all-in shows on a wider screen.
Is the Miralina Resort Spa Worth the Price?
Yes, for guests booking a treatment who want the outdoor deck and can accept uneven service. No, for a spa day or smooth service. A typical peak-season night runs $360 to $520 all in. The treatments and the deck are what justify the bill.
When to Book the Miralina Resort
Peak months (November, January to April) run about 2.3 times the June to August low on a typical night; February and March are the dearest, and December is not a reliable bargain. The summer low is flat and what early reservations usually find. In winter and spring, midweek can cost more than a weekend, so compare both.
- January: peak
- February: peak
- March: peak
- April: peak
- May: shoulder
- June: low
- July: low
- August: low
- September: not yet priced
- October: shoulder
- November: peak
- December: low
- Peak
- Shoulder
- Low
- Not yet priced
Typical all-in per night: Peak $360–$520 · Shoulder $280–$320 · Low $190–$210
Typical room rate across the main booking sites and the hotel's own site, 13 Oct 2026 to 31 Aug 2027, converted to all-in with the hotel's fee and tax. Months not yet priced are shown hatched.
What Guests Are Saying
TripAdvisor4.3 / 54,859+ reviews
Google4.4 / 53,405+ reviews
Booking.com8.4 / 10884+ reviews, check rates on Booking.com
We especially enjoyed the scenic views, ambiance, music playlist, and my husband and my spa treatments.
GoogleAugust 2026Stay rated 5 of 5Both the waiting lounge and the locker rooms are over-capacity and cramped, often leaving no room to sit or change comfortably.
Google (spa listing)January 2026Stay rated 1 of 5 Consistently long waits at the restaurants and bars. The one pool bar gets easily overwhelmed.
TripAdvisorMarch 2026Stay rated 3 of 5Lots of construction going on everywhere. Still charged a resort fee.
GoogleAugust 2026Stay rated 3 of 5
Location
Kimpton Miralina Resort and Villas
7200 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where Is Kimpton Miralina, and How Far Is the Airport?
Kimpton Miralina sits at 7200 North Scottsdale Road, with a Scottsdale postal address inside Paradise Valley. The hotel's pages publish no airport drive time or shuttle, so plan on a car or ride-share from Phoenix Sky Harbor and confirm the distance at booking.
Can I Use Spa Miralina Without Booking a Treatment?
Yes, on a Hydrotherapy Pass: $40 for two hours for resort guests, $50 for 2027 stays, and $85 for non-guests, as of October 2026. The pass covers the outdoor sauna, hot tub, cold plunge and deck, is 18 and over, and includes no locker-room access. Any scheduled treatment includes the circuit.
How Much Does a Massage Cost, and Is There a 60-Minute Option?
No 60-minute massage is sold: only 50, 80 and 100 minutes. A 50-minute Swedish, Deep Tissue or Pre-Natal starts at $199. By our math, that is $238.80 an hour, above the $225 median for 60-minute massages we have rated.
Does the Spa Add a Gratuity?
The spa says gratuity is based on the original value of the service and publishes no percentage. Ask at booking, or read the bill before you add anything.
Is There a Resort Fee, and Is Parking Included?
Yes: $45 a night plus 13.17% tax on the room and fee. It covers CIMA pool access and towels, the outdoor pools, Wi-Fi, self-parking, in-room coffee, the 24-hour fitness center, CENTRÉ classes and programming. Valet terms are not published.
What Are the Spa’s Hours, and Is There a Thermal Circuit?
Spa Miralina publishes no opening hours, and the fitness center runs 24 hours. A dry-heat sauna, hot tub and cold plunge sit on one outdoor deck, 18 and over, with no steam room named on the spa or hydrotherapy pages. See how a sauna guide stacks up.
What Is the Spa’s Age and Cancellation Policy?
Hydrotherapy is 18 and over, stated in the resort's own access rules. Cancellations need 24 hours' notice, and the spa takes no deposit. A treatment minimum age is not published.
Are All the Rooms Renovated?
Guests report that not all rooms are renovated. Since the January 2026 conversion, they describe half-renovated rooms, unrenovated sections and maintenance faults. Confirm your building and renovation status in writing before booking.
Are Pets Allowed?
Yes: all sizes and breeds, no pet fee, and the hotel books pet-free rooms for guests with allergies.
Is Construction Still Underway?
As of October 2026, guests were still reporting construction disruption and some villa closures, and the resort's Katsuya page reads "Opening Early 2027." If you need a finished property, check the status before booking.
What Are the Desert Reveries?
Eight self-guided mindfulness installations thread the 40 acres: the Canyon Echoes wind chimes, the Canyon Mists water veil, and the Infinity and Serenity oculi built for stargazing.
Is Kimpton Miralina Good for Families?
Partly: the three Canyon pools and family cabanas welcome all ages, and pets stay free at any size. Hydrotherapy runs 18 and over, and the resort's amenity list names no kids club, so confirm if a club is the decider.
When Should I Book?
The peak runs November and January through April, with February and March the dearest months, and the June-to-August low is flat and what early reservations usually find. For the full season shape, read our best time to visit Scottsdale guide.
How This Analysis Works
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- Platform ratings
TripAdvisor 4.3 of 5 from 4,859 reviews; Google 4.4 of 5 from 3,405 reviews; Booking.com 8.4 of 10 from 884 reviews.
- Sources
- Miralinaresort.com spa, hydrotherapy, fitness and resort pages; the SpaTime booking engine; Google's IHG rate listing; 6 October 2026 rate captures across Booking.com, Expedia, Hotels.com, Travelocity, Orbitz and Super.com.
- Data gaps
- Spa size, treatment-room count, spa hours, airport drive time, valet terms and the spa gratuity percentage are not published. Among reviews since the conversion, 13 of 116 Google ones and 1 of 35 TripAdvisor stays are short five-star notes naming staff; they average 5.00 against 3.71 for other reviews and count at half weight.
- Guidelines
- Reviewed under Guidelines Version 9.9
- Version history
- October 2026 Full re-review under Guidelines 9.9. SpaRator moves from 7.0 to 6.4: Treatments and Facilities rise, while Wellness, Staff, Experience and Value fall. Since the January 2026 conversion, guests have reported service lapses, unfinished rooms and construction.
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