Royal Palms Resort and SpaEST. 1950

















































































A magnificent Mediterranean villa nestled at the base of the Camelback Mountains is one of the country's most acclaimed romantic getaways since 1923. That's a long time.
All the glitz and glam of it's design origin without the ginormous plane ticket price tag. Fete at this historic hotel among towering palms, lush gardens, hidden nooks and romantic Spanish colonial design.
The Lowdown
Venue use
Best for these Occasions
Venue type
BallroomField / Forest / OrchardHotel / Resort / SpaRestaurant / Private DiningBoutique Hotel
Views
desertgardenlandscaped grounds
Style
ElegantClassicMediterraneanRomanticTuscan
Venue Settings
Inspiring generations of storybook weddings, Royal Palms Resort and Spa began in 1929 as a couple's cherished desert getaway in Phoenix, Arizona. Today, their devotion lives on in a romantic backdrop of towering palms, lush gardens, hidden nooks and regal, Spanish Colonial architecture.
Capacity
180Seated300Standing
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
- Venue price range
- Does this include catering fees?
- Yes
- Estimated price per head
- $80 – $120
- Insurance
Additional insurance is not required to host an event here
Amenities
Event Logistics
Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.
- Celebrations hosted here since
- 1950
- Curfew
- 12 AM
- Venue spaces
- Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
- Catering
- Client must use the catering provided by the venue
- Alcohol
- Provided by Venue for fee – you must use the venue for all alcohol services
- Music
- Indoors Only
- Smoking
- Non-smoking venue
- Accommodations
- Royal Palms Resort and Spa features 119 beautifully decorated guest rooms, casitas and villas set among the lush landscaping of the historic property. Built in classic estate style, all rooms are appointed with plush Desert Dream pillow-top mattresses, flat-screen televisions and hand selected European furnishings.
- Eco/Green Events
Yes
- Pet-Friendly Events
Yes
- Handicap Accessible
Yes
Onsite amenities
Venue Features
The scene
Watch your event rise to the extraordinary at Royal Palms, where an intimate, historic 1920's estate setting leaves no participant uninspired. In contrast Royal Palms offers 20,000 square feet of event space that includes exquisite boardrooms, private salons, beautiful outdoor courtyards, an interactive restaurant, delectable catering and a rejuvenating spa - all the ingredients you need to foster creativity and memorability. Since it began as a couple’s desert getaway in 1929, this Phoenix, Arizona hotel has offered generations of guests the intimate atmosphere of a luxurious, private residence—along with the amenities of an award-winning resort. Unique among Phoenix and Scottsdale luxury resorts, Royal Palms is an enchanting mansion with 119 artfully appointed casitas, estate rooms and villas. On every stroll through this historic resort, guests will discover new treasures from the owners’ worldwide travels, along with the ever-changing sights, sounds and fragrances of citrus groves, exotic flora and splashing courtyard fountains.
Design
Set at the base of the majestic Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona, surround by fragrant citrus groves and towering palms, the Cooke's decorated their home with art and worldly antiques curated from their extensive travels throughout Latin America, many of which remain on display today and embellish the resort's guest rooms and outdoor spaces. All of our guests are invited to discover this timeless landmark.
Extra perks
WEDDING CEREMONY The ceremony fee includes the following: White Garden Chairs Set-Up and Tear Down of Both Function Spaces Microphone with the Sound System for the Officiant Iced Water Service Personal greeters for your guests from valet to the ceremony area and reception location (1)Valencia Casita for the Bride & Groom for the evening of the wedding
Awards, Notables & Events
Travel + Leisure best Resort in Phoenix 2015, Top 500 "World's Best Hotels" 2010 - 2015 AAA Four Diamond Award
Getting there
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
5.3 mi
