Miraval Arizona

This spa is a great place to relax and unwind with a good selection of outdoor and indoor activities to do. The meals and snacks are both healthy and delicious and the food is all inclusive. Yes this place is expensive, but if it is in your price range, then well forth experiencing.

On the positive side, the property is beautiful, staff is very nice, and the outdoor adventures are wonderful experiences. In terms of food, I expected far more from Miraval, especially given the price point and the fact that you have no option but to eat there. I also wish there were more classes and activities included in the stay without requiring an additional fee. The food was very underwhelming and poorly executed. Here are a few examples: The flatbread (which was actually more than a finger thick) at both our table and the table next to us came out undercooked, and when I mentioned it, the server did not take it back to the kitchen for feedback; it was simply thrown away. The risotto was mushy and had the consistency of oatmeal. All the animal proteins we had lacked seasoning/salt, and the snapper we ordered smelled really bad. I also ordered a sunny-side-up egg & bacon toast for breakfast, and it arrived sitting on a “bed” of oil, which made it impossible to eat. The breakfast hot options were heavier than I expected, including a loaded potato dish and a lentil cream/soup option that was so thick it was paste-like; and the vegetables were consistently overcooked/mushy and under-seasoned. This is definitely not what I would expect from a wellness resort. The only standout items we had were the hamburger and the potato and leek soup. I ate at Miraval because I did not have other options, and I ate more burgers in four days than I do in an entire year. In general, I would have expected lighter and more nourishing meals. Overall, they use good ingredients, but the execution is flawed.

My daughter and I spent 4 days at Miraval in Tucson and had a wonderful time. All of the staff we came in contact with were very well informed and seemed to genuinely enjoy sharing their knowledge with us. There were so many unique experiences to choose from. The grounds were lovely and the food was wonderful at each meal. I would not hesitate to go back or to try one of the other Miraval properties.

Miraval Arizona is an absolute delight for body and soul. You will leave feeling so pampered and cared for and rejuvenated. Miraval has the entire package- the top-notch staff, serene mountains/desert landscape, luxury bedding, gourmet food, transportation, remodeled spa, body treatments, fitness and creativity and spiritual and challenge courses. Couldn’t ask for a better stay!

This is my fourth trip to Miraval. The new spa is incredible. I always feel present here and want them to continue their no tech policy. My only comment would be a new booking system. The current one is slow and antiquated.