ATLANTA— Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas Paradise Valley is now open in one of Arizona’s most exclusive enclaves, following a $42 million reimagining of the Scottsdale Plaza Resort by Trinity Investments and Partners Group.
The refreshed property debuts with 224 reimagined guestrooms and 36 casitas that represent phase one of the resort’s 404 keys, with spacious villas and residences set to arrive later this year. Signature restaurant Hecho Libre from James Beard Award-finalist Chef Wes Avila, Spa Miralina, sensory Desert Reveries installations, six pools and over 50,000 square feet of event space round out the opening.
Miralina boasts more than 50,000 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor event space, including the new Horizon Pavilion, a contemporary, glass-enclosed venue framed by mountain views. Meeting rooms, event lawns and terraces open naturally to the desert, giving conferences, weddings and events an enduring sense of place.
Hecho Libre, the signature all-day restaurant from Chef Wes Avila in partnership with lifestyle hospitality group sbe, anchors the resort’s dining program. Inspired by coastal Baja flavors and Sonoran ingredients, the menu blends wood-fired meats and seafood with bold desert touches and includes artisan coffee and local craft pastries in the mornings at the cafe, and an agave-forward bar spotlighting small-batch Mexican producers in the evenings. Executive Chef Stephen Jones, a James Beard semifinalist and celebrated Arizona talent, leads day-to-day culinary operations across the property, including at the lively poolside bar Cima, in-room dining and events.
The reimagined guest rooms and casitas take their palette from Sonoran colors and textures, with gradient wallcoverings that mirror the changing hues of the desert sky, custom furniture with soft forms inspired by the landscape and tactile natural materials throughout. New accommodations range from king rooms to one-bedroom casitas with living rooms and wet bars.
Spa Miralina offers five treatment rooms, poolside massage pavilions, a full-service salon, sauna and cold plunge. The state-of-the-art fitness pavilion connects to an outdoor terrace that hosts the Miralina Movement program, offering classes like aqua dance, yin stretch and gyrotonics.
Nestled between Camelback and Mummy Mountains, Miralina offers a rare balance of seclusion and connection. While Old Town’s vibrant cultural scene lies just minutes in one direction, the famed trailheads of Camelback Mountain beckon from the other.
“Miralina is offering a new definition of luxury for the Sonoran,” said Colm O’Brien, general manager. “At Miralina, we want our guests to connect with the desert on a deeper level; not through a scripted experience, but through honest access to the land and the people who know it best.”
Inspired by Paradise Valley’s shifting light, colors and elemental beauty, interiors open fluidly from arrival through the lobby, gardens and pools, each designed to frame mountain views and invite the outdoors in. Outside, the lush grounds showcase indigenous plant life, with intimate garden pockets and gathering spots that allow guests to seek solitude or connection. Six pools are located throughout the property, including the expansive multitiered Canyon Pools, featuring shaded cabanas and family-friendly spaces.
For more information or to make a reservation, visit miralinaresort.com or call 480-948-5000.
