history
Marriott's First Resort
Early guests included many celebrities and business leaders, including Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Clark Gable, Jimmy Stewart, Bette Davis and J. W. Marriott, Sr. who shared the Stewart's love for Camelback Inn. The Marriott's proudly made the Camelback Inn their first resort in 1967.
Some of the more recent celebrities and business leaders to vacation at Camelback Inn include famous talk show host Oprah Winfrey, former president George Bush and his wife Barbara, model/actress Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Dr. Ruth, actor Tom Selleck, model/actress Cindy Crawford, and world-renowned chef Bobby Flay.
J.W. (Bill) Marriott, Jr., continued his father's commitment to Camelback by overseeing further expansion. These continuous improvements have earned the resort numerous accolades over the years. In 1969, the resort received it's first Five-Star rating from Mobil Travel Guide, the publication's highest rating.
In addition to the Mobil award, Camelback Inn is also recipient of the AAA Five Diamond Award, Meeting & Conventions Gold Key and Gold Tee Awards, Corporate Meetings & Incentives Paragon Award, and Successful Meetings Pinnacle Award.
In February 1989, the resort unveiled a magnificent addition, The Spa at Camelback Inn. The 31,000 square foot fill service facility is a world-class retreat unparalleled in service and setting of any resort spa in the Southwest. In 2000, it was ranked one of the Top 100 spas in the world.
The Camelback Golf Club features 36 holes of championship golf in a parkland setting, which promises a demanding round of golf. The $16 million renovation of the Camelback Golf Club featured the newly designed Padre Course with towering trees, controlled landforms and strategic bunkering to heighten your game. Unique Arizona desert and mountain views, lush palm - and eucalyptus-lined fairways, and multiple lakes surround the 18-hole Indian Bend Course. What was the newly built 36,000 sq. ft. pueblo-styled Clubhouse still offers golfers an extensive golf shop, The Grill at Camelback Golf Club, and the finest amenities in the Valley.