Alvadora Spa - Phoenix, Arizona

Haley Patterson

Such a lovely spa day! The resort grounds are gorgeous and our experience at the spa was exactly what we needed. My husband and I both had massages, we enjoyed the amenities (especially the steam room!) and relaxation lounge. Staff was friendly and helpful but also left us to enjoy our time. We can’t wait to come back!

Rachel Ewell

*4.5 stars
Truly a magical relaxing spot to enjoy a spa day.
Customer service was excellent and honestly I thought the accommodations were very cozy and welcoming.
Check-in was very easy, I used valet parking which is complimentary and it was a short walk to the spa. The relaxation area was really nice - it’s being renovated due to water damage but it was still plenty of room to wait for your appointment. Lockers are provided and amenities for showering and getting ready. The hot tub is small but it was still super refreshing and nice for relaxing, the robes provided were really comfy too. The only reason I have the spa less than 5 stars is because the steam room was broken - and I love a steam room, especially after a massage.
The massage was great, the therapist was attentive to my needs and the pressure I wanted.
The pool area (which is for the whole hotel not just the spa) was very nice and the service was excellent. Overall, I was super happy with my experience and I would definitely return!

Live Life

Alvadora Spa, nestled within the Royal Palms Resort, boasts beautiful facilities that perfectly capture a Spanish Hacienda feel. The space is clean and open, with calming lighting and scents that immediately put you at ease upon entering.

Check in was seamless and I was given a tour by a courteous front desk employee.

However, my experience was marred by some significant issues. The relaxation area being co-ed was a deal breaker. As a woman, I felt uneasy being the only female in a room with two robed men. One kept looking at me and clearing his throat, which I found highly inappropriate and unsettling. Women need a safe, private space to fully relax, and this setup did not provide that.

The massage portion of my treatment felt more like a hurried rub down rather than a thorough, relaxing massage. The additional services I paid for were also rushed, leaving me feeling short-changed.

Overall, while the ambiance and aesthetics of Alvadora Spa are exceptional, the co-ed relaxation area and the subpar quality of the massage significantly detracted from my experience.

Loretta Macri

Have visited the spa twice, and although the ambiance is pleasant, it just can't compare to the amenities offered at other resort spas in the valley. The massage rooms are well appointed, but the locker room is so small with only 2 showers. Getting dressed was a crowded experience with about 24 lockers in a tiny area with one bench. The use of the resort pool was a plus, but $100 for 2 burgers and 2 drinks was overpriced

Nay The Foodie

Nice and relaxing spa. Great staff and a small intimate environment.
More indoor amenities would be nice and the poolside food menu needed more options.

Exchiela Benusic

I was left with mixed emotions about the spa. They are in need of maintenance, repairs and renovations. The steam was not working and the shower I used during my treatment needed a new shower head. The locker and shower room felt crowded but the relaxation area is very welcoming.

The lady who did my treatment was lovely and so was the ladies working the front desk.

Alannah Cullum

I booked my boyfriend and I two 50-minute massages at 4 pm from a Groupon deal. My massage therapist called me back 12 minutes after 4pm, after walking up the stairs and getting undressed, the massage started at 4:15 or after and it ended at 4:51 pm. She asked about areas to focus/ avoid but did not ask about pressure or depth. She provided light to medium pressure. I enjoyed the scalp massage but overall she seemed checked out and like she was trying to rush through it. I know it was the end of the day, she is human, and being a massage therapist is physically and mentally exhausting which I am understanding of, but my experience was subpar due to this…especially because I only ended up getting a ~36 minute massage that was advertised at 50 minutes.

My boyfriend said his male massage therapist was nice and personable and his massage started at 4pm and ended the same time as mine.

For the price point of >$170 for my 36-minute massage, I would not book again and would not recommend

vicki willson

Small, cozy, comfortable, clean. Just what a spa should be. The steam room was broken and closed, disappointing. Suggestion …put hangers in the lockers. Book your treatment for early in the morning when empty.
Get rid of Energy Healing therapy; a complete waste of money!!!!
This is my favorite spa and will return but not for Energy Healing. ?