Red Mountain Resort & Spa

There seems to be a diversity of opinions in the reviews I’ve read, and I’m baffled by any of the less than great reviews! I enjoyed four nights and five jam-​packed days at the Red Mountain Spa with my daughter (in her mid-​20s) this past December. It was my third time –first with a girlfriend, then with my husband and now a mother-​daughter adventure. Each time was wonderful. Our favorite part is the morning hikes, offered at different levels to suit different levels of energy – all providing breathtaking views, friendly guides, and good exercise. Another highlight is taking out the complimentary bikes to the artist complex called Kayenta – with splendid views along the mountains and a good six mile ride.
Though weight loss was a goal, we loved the healthful and varied food so much that in the end, it was hard to shed those pounds. Buffet breakfast consisted of a variety of cereals –hot and cold, egg dishes, turkey bacon or other meats and grains, plenty of fresh fruit salad, delicious fruit butters, carrot peanut butter, breads, muffins, bagels, granola… yum. Lunch offered a huge buffet of salads and grains and chicken or fish, always inventive and flavorful. Dinner was served more formally in the restaurant and there were always vegetarian, fish and chicken options. Carnivores could have steak every night… the portions weren’t huge but balanced with grains and veggies, very filling considering the meal included a lot of salad choices, plus soup plus delicious rich (or calorie-​conscious) desserts. Nutritional value and caloriie counts were posted on the dinner menu. Wine was available for purchase, other drinks were included – all day long a variety of nice teas and juices were available. Eight of signed up to attend a cooking demo with the chef – which we enjoyed so much, we asked if they’d do another cooking demo during our stay. They did, and the chef’s creations were again creative and absolutely delicious!
We found the staff to be friendly and accommodating. One evening we noticed a fire pit on the side of one of the buildings, and several of us asked if we could use it… they immediately sent someone from maintenance to build us a fire to sit by. No request was too much, it seemed. People who go to this spa are very friendly and well traveled, and I’ve always met interesting people there – one couple was there for the fifteenth time this December.
We stayed in a standard double room — with two beds and all the comforts we needed — clean, modern, good bedding, internet, mounted big screen tvs, a refrigerator… perfectly adequate if not luxurious. We were not expecting a Ritz Carlton, but were there for the spa and excercise. Plenty of classes and lectures kept us active all day long, and though it was cool weather, we did manage to lay around the hammocks that are spread out all over the property, with pillows and blankets handy nearby… and the hot tub was refreshing, even in the 48 degree temperatures. The property itself is well laid out, with beautiful views every direction. If there were any deficiencies I would have to say that not all of the classes were equally great… my daughter found the barre class not as stimulating as others she’s taken, and one of the teachers of the special «Melt» class was not as well versed as she could have been. But the spa treatments were awesome and the relaxation room with its gorgeous view was a treat. Overall, the spa is a great place to renew and relax, a wholesome retreat in the spectacular red mountain setting with something for everyone, as there were couples, singles, and other mother-​daughter pairs like us.

Highly Disappointed from the time I checked in. Red Mountain is a place I love to get away. But I usually come to get a spa day, but I stay Ala carte bc it’s cheaper and I’m not too keen on the lunch or dinner. However, the breakfasts are awesome. With Ala Carte, you would get Breakfast but now, bc of management changes or something? You no longer get breakfast, now my two day stay was roughly $ 360, you couldn’t have included breakfast? So forget it, if I had known, I would have canceled my reservations and stayed elsewhere. Plus, they upped the spa day by $ 25, and they have restrictions on how you plan out your package. Also, staff was not friendly this time. The spa staff is wonderful, but the hotel staff didn’t seem to really care. Honestly, I loved it up there, but won’t stay bc of the principle of the matter. I might still come to the spa, if I can’t find services at another spa, but I won’t ever stay again, I can assure you.
*placed a review on travel advisor, during the first day of my stay, even expressed my disappointment to check in staff, who didn’t seem to care& the general manager said she’d like to speak to us. For what? It’s not as if you can respond to them back via travel advisor. Plus, what are you going to do after my stay that’s going to make a difference to keep me as a customer? We shall see. I shouldn’t have to contact them after they see a bad review, but we will see what she has to say. I will update accordingly.

Overwhelmed by my job and the daily grind of life itself I needed to get away! Not a vacation with my boyfriend, or with anyone else. I needed ALONE time. Red Mountain was mentioned in Lifetime Athletics’ monthly magazine highlighting solo traveling. After doing research online, Red Mountain looked like just the place for me! It was a 2 hour drive from Las Vegas and when I arrived I was amazed by the scenery on the way up to Ivins, Utah! Everything looked preserved! Contemporary ranch-​style homes engulfed the area, and were the color of brilliant clay. It was gorgeous the way the earth tones made bright flowers pop. All around plant life was organic and strategically placed. You knew that nature was taken serious here. When I arrived the staff went over all of the amenities offered and supplied me with a red mountain draw string backpack and 2 water bottles you must have filled before attending any hikes. I was early checking in so the staff told me to grab buffet lunch from the restaurant. Afterwards I checked into my room and I loved how it smelled so fresh! Everything was so perfect. I got the standard Villa and was happy I did not upgrade since this was amazingly perfect for just one person. Later that evening after a nap I woke up for dinner and was surprised that it was unlike breakfast and lunch. It was a la carte menu with the most delicious food to choose from, all while nutritious. I met a lady named Sandra who’d been there 47 TIMES! All of the staff knew her and she invited me to sit at the «community» table for dinner but it was full when I arrived that evening. She told me about her first stay there she told her husband she was staying for one week and ended up staying a month because she loved it so much! There were few couples, anyone under their 30’s, and rarely any children or attractive males my age. I think I saw one black person, (haha) and the majority of women had traveled alone. Some as far as the UK. The rest of the week I had the best time ever. I went on daily guided hikes scaled to your fitness level. The ones I enjoyed were «Challenge» hikes. They weren’t too hard, but they got your heart rate going. The hiking guides chatted with you as if you were their best friends. It made it fun and you didn’t realize you were «working out». I went to RM to literally relax and be secluded in my room but it’s hard to just stay in with so many activities. My day consisted of waking in the morning for 0600 breakfast. By 0730 I was headed toward one of the many complimentary hikes. We arrived back at the premises by 1030 and I usually took a nap. By noon I’d eat from the buffet lunch and walk it off by looking around the campus. It was so quiet – no cellphone conversations outside of your room and I appreciated that. Who wants to hear drama when you’re trying to get your ZEN on? It was in the 98’s when I was there so I’d find a shaded hammock and fall asleep under a tree while my cellphone played SPA music. After my nap, I’d take an aqua fitness class in the pool, or work out in the gym, then walk over to the indoor pool that NOBODY uses and float around in there. I’d splash and play in the pool like a 5 year old, laughing so hard by myself because I was so happy and I didn’t want to leave! Afterwards I’d shower and get ready for dinner. I couldn’t wait to see what delectable they were serving that night. Included in my package was an evening lava tube hike where we wandered through caves with a headlight. The next night we went kayaking as the sun went down and I got motion sickness. I had to paddle all the way back to shore praying BOTH of my ends didn’t lose it. By day 2, I went into the RM Outfitters store and bought a cool hydropak by Oster. I wanted to look the part! This getaway made me want to quit my job and become a hiking guide at RM and just say to hell with this world! I wanted to be like Sandra, sip on Hibiscus tea and take classes all day long. But Sandra was in her 70’s and didn’t have to work. I came back to reality and realized that I could always come back – just like Sandra! The staff had grown on me and in just 4 days I felt sad saying goodbye. I’m already planning my trip again for Spring 2016 and will return again at the request of Sandra in August 2016. For $ 1,022 (tax included) I had the pleasure of:
* Three healthy meals daily
* Daily guided morning hikes
* Unlimited fitness classes
* Healthy life classes & events
* Personal discovery activities
* Complimentary Wi-​Fi in rooms and throughout resort
* 42″ flat-​screen, high-​definition televisions
* Use of indoor & seasonal outdoor pools, bicycles, walking trails, strength & cardio
* Lava tube hike
* Kayaking
I never turned on my TV, except to play their signature channel that ran continuous spa music, and I never used my phone except to check-​in. You’ll be surprised how refreshed you feel when you turn off the media and REALLY become one with nature. The worse that can happen is you never want to leave!

This place is wonderful! The staff is helpful and pleasant. The grounds are picturesque. The classes and adventures were run by knowledgable and well spoken instructors. The food was amazing!!! I loved that everyone walked around in workout/​hiking clothing all day. It was so low key. If you want to get dressed for dinner or not, it’s up to you. There’s always something to keep you busy or if you are like my husband and want to power down, he found a hammock and relaxed one afternoon. I did a gentle stress class and Aqua class, sunset horseback ride solo and with hubby we did a challenge hike, a hike into Zion and kayaking. It’s a little pricey but was worth it! We loved our stay here. Since it was our anniversary, they gave us a nice picture frame as a gift. Fun relaxing and active!!!

Ended up here by accident…
Thank you to the guy who took my call late one Sat night when I was in Page AZ and reality hit that all hotels, motels & camping sites were all sold out! My mom & I didn’t plan things out because we never imagined that we wouldn’t be able to find something near Page or Zion but I must have made 40 – 50 calls to every type of hotel and no luck. Long story short a young lady from another hotel located this one for us and they had 2 rooms left!
We ended up in a villa as everything else was sold out and after making the 2.5 hour drive from Page we ended up in this oasis.
Behind large gates lies this little jewel that is about 20 mins from downtown St.George. You drive up winding streets, up the hill, passing many upscale communities. It was so beautiful.
I’ve never been happier to see a front desk person and this guy was so nice. After a short drive from the front desk to our room there was the bed! And then I spotted the jacuzzi tub! After soaking for an hour or so I slept like a baby.
The room was beautiful with very comfy beds, nice large restroom with a pretty shower and huge jacuzzi tub, fireplace (we didn’t use it but it would be perfect for cooler nights) and a huge balcony overlooking the beautiful mountains along with a nice pool. I really liked everything.
The nice guy who spoke with me over the phone was kind enough to throw in free breakfast for us and we made it just before they closed. Unfortunately breakfast was extremely bland. If you’re going to pay for breakfast here I would pass. I didn’t take pics because I forgot my phone in the room :(
These rooms are set up as apartments or condos and with a rate of about $ 250 on a Sat night. With every place sold out in all directions I was very surprised that the rate wasn’t doubled.
We would have loved to stay longer and explore the grounds and check out the hikes behind this place but there’s always next time!

Stayed here with my husband and 9-​month-​old this past weekend. The best part about the place are the views and I loved the hammocks everywhere.
It’s a great place to stay if you like to hike, go to yoga classes, commune with nature, etc., but if you’re not, you’d be better off staying elsewhere.
Our first night we decided to have dinner at their restaurant. BIG mistake! Small menu, small portions, big prices. $ 22 for a tiny quarter of a chicken breast (seriously, it was pitiful) with half a yam and some sprigs of broccoli. Husband’s dish was essentially the same, only he got the steak instead of the chicken. The steak was also pitiful and cut unevenly, making the cook well-​done on one end and medium well on the other (he ordered medium). And forget about bringing small children. Our baby had to sit on our laps, because in the whole facility they don’t have one single high chair, and no children’s menu. Seriously? The best thing I had was the tomato-​basil soup that we had to walk across three rooms to get ourselves.
The restaurant is sprawling, but they had people sitting in isolated little spots in different rooms all over, making the atmosphere dismal and lonely. I agree with previous reviewer Saul — while our waitress was alright, the busboy was extremely off-​putting. He seemed pissed off about something the whole time, and cleared dishes brusquely without checking first to see if anyone was finished.

First thing to keep in mind is that St. George is on Mountain time, luckily in my third pass at reading the check in information, I noticed this little hidden gem of information. Your phone will update automatically in Utah, but it is important to update the other devices that aren’t as sophisticated, to make sure you don’t miss any activities. When we arrived, the registration was our first stop. Note that when you make the reservations, you should email and reserve spots for certain activities, such as anything that involves money, the daily hikes, the cooking demonstration! (this filled up fast when we went), and the bike ride to Kayenta. The staff is really friendly and makes you feel at home right away, which is nice after a 7 hour drive from California! We checked into our room and went to the pool area, which offers the basic amenities, such as towels, pool floats and umbrellas. There isn’t any music, so bringing small speaker wouldn’t be a bad idea, in case you want a little peaceful music by the pool. Dinner was the best meal of the day as we enjoyed a prix fix menu of sorts. We enjoyed a wonderful Coconut yam spiced soup the first night, which makes me salivate even now. Our server was fantastic and helped us with making the best modifications to our dinners when it came to the menu, such as which sauce to use with which meat and which sides were the best to complement our new creations. She also offered amazing recommendations with the desserts, which did not disappoint. I recommend bringing a few bottles of wine with you to the resort, the corkage fee is only $ 15. Their cocktails are also delicious and refreshing, but nothing beats a good glass of wine after a long day of hiking and classes. Also, their outdoor patio is a great place to unwind as you watch the sun setting. Our first morning we decided to do the casual snow canyon walk in order to get a lay of the land. We were lucky enough to get paired with John, and John was not only knowledgeable, but he was also enthusiastic about the area and different plants and animals that we were experiencing on our walk. If you get to hike with John then count yourself lucky! We came back and enjoyed a stretching class, which was a fun experience and relaxing, after walking a few miles. The classes were a great experience, and the options were overwhelming for the few of us that were just spending two days there. We did experience a lot of people who were staying for the week, and that seems like the best way to truly enjoy all of the offerings. We ended up driving to Kayenta, which is a cool little art community located about 3 miles down the road from the resort. This is a very small place and has a handful of art galleries that include breathtaking photos of the surrounding landscape as well as jewelry/​sculptures created by some very talented local artists. The highlight for us was the café, which comes recommended by everyone when you mention Kayenta. We did a sampler of the dessert offerings which included a very delicious bread pudding, and a decadent chocolate cake. The atmosphere was relaxed and we enjoyed the light rain and acoustically appealing music on the patio as we imbibed on our coffee drinks and desserts. This town is small and really only takes about an hour to see in its entirety… unless you are there to spend some money on art. After dinner, we were recommended a dusk bike ride into snow canyon park, which was beautiful as the dusk rolled in. Seeing the park at night is an experience in itself and offers various sounds and visuals that will provide a nice contrast to earlier in the day. I am an avid reader myself, and found some solace in the wonderfully hidden sauna/​steam building. There is a lounge area, which was pictured on the website, that offers comfortable lounge chairs with a view that overlooks the pool and surrounding mountains. All in all, this was a fantastic way to spend a weekend and I can definitely recommend it to those who would like an experience where they get to one place and enjoy its many amenities and offerings. I can also not comment enough on how friendly and helpful the staff is at Red Mountain Resort.

I booked a solo vacation for myself at Red Mountain just to unwind, exercise and enjoy good food. I wasn’t disappointed. Loved the beauty of the resort and the facilities, which were clean and spacious.
The food was really good (especially dinners) and healthy too. For breakfast and lunch, the buffet provides a lot of variety including vegetarian food and a salad bar. Dinners were from a menu and included the calories and carbs which sometimes helped me in making a decision on what to order. There was always a fresh fish or new entrée like a lamb or duck dish on the menu.
Wine was available but frankly, it didn’t seem like many people indulged while there. The only place to get wine was at dinner and through the restaurant (not available otherwise on premise). Next time, I’ll definitely pack a bottle for myself as you can’t order wine to take back to your room.
The best part of each day: the daily challenge hikes. We saw some amazing views and the hikes were indeed challenging and varied. I hike at home and am used to the hills but this required lots of scrambling, climbing and jumping over rocks. It was great and I returned feeling like a got a great workout. every day I tried almost all of the fitness classes, i.e. tai chi, zumba, yoga, barre, nia, a drums alive class, etc. and enjoyed all of them.
The only downside to the experience was the air conditioning in the room, which was required given that it was 110 degrees outside. But it was very loud and made to hard to sleep… I tried changing the temperature to reduce the sound of the fans blowing throughout the night.
My room did have a beautiful view of the red mountain and while small, it was enough for just me. Maid service was very good and I typically returned from the hikes before 10 a.m. to find that my room had already been straightened.
The pool and hammocks were a nice way to just relax. The pool had several lounge chairs available that you could lay in while in the water and even read even while partially submerged. The water fitness classes were a nice change from the indoor fitness options!
I also had a spa treatment every day. The spa was very nice but I wouldn’t consider it the main attraction of the resort. I found that there was a nice variety of treatments available though and the practitioners were all professional. It wasn’t a «hang out» place though as there was just one waiting area with lounge chairs (but I must add that it had a large look out window that provided an INCREDIBLE view of the mountains).
Most of the people I met were women like myself who just needed a get a way. The activities made it very easy to socialize and I left with several new friendships.
I will definitely return!

We visited the spa this weekend after hearing so much about it. The facility is really nice — amazing views of the red rocks, comfortable chaises to enjoy that impressive view and great tea in the relaxation area. I had a himalayan salt stone massage and really enjoyed it — the hot stones really worked out all of the stress knots I was holding in my shoulders and I came away completely relaxed. I will definitely be back when I am visiting the area to enjoy that splendid view and great treatments!

Great location for hiking, biking into Snow Canyon State Park and off the beaten path of downtown St George — close to the small growing village of Kayenta.
Beautiful background views from the dilapidated «spa» — which boasts of a «relaxation room» — the room w/​the great views — far from relaxing with so many other guests chatting and walking through from the Luke-​warm jacuzzi.
Breakfast (buffet) was weak at best. Not much fresh fruit — very basic… sliced cantaloupe, bananas and apples… no walnuts for the oatmeal. No fresh berries… was disappointing. Coffee was damn good though. Service was very disappointing — we ordered coffee and asked for cream, the waitress actually suggested we could use my glass of milk for that. Oh really?
Decided not to eat dinner there due to the mad-​rush we experienced from all the hungry hippos waiting at the door at 5:30 pm.
Rooms were OK — nothing special but clean and the bed was really comfortable.
Resort is a bit run down … but fair price point. The biggest disappointment was the obvious lack of professionalism of the staff. The concierge, front desk, spa attendants, the restaurant hostess and waitresses all clearly indicated they did not want to be there, let alone be courteous, polite and professional. Maybe the place is scheduled for closing… hence the careless attitude of the staff.
St George deserves a better resort.

This resort was beautiful. The colors, the hammocks and the quietness were very Zen. I didn’t try the pool, because I went in the month of October. The resort was very quiet. I was extremely impressed with the restaurants on site. The food was extremely healthy. I felt right at home when I saw that almond milk was served for breakfast. I will come back to this hotel as soon as possible to try their All Inclusive. I had both breakfast and lunch and was very impressed. If I were to do the all inclusive, I will make sure to have all three meals offered, because the rate is very pricey. I don’t recommend a the smallest/​standard room available, because the bathrooms were extremely tiny and the room was small. I didn’t mind since I saved money, and being my first time I didn’t know what to expect at this hotel. I bought some wine with me and the concierge was able to go out of away to locate a wine opener for me. I was very impressed by this considering they didn’t have any type of room service. Service overall was quite impressive. I believe that this resort is worth its splurge!

I read a lot of great reviews on this place and have to say they don’t meet what I read. I booked villa King room. So when we arrived not only did the other front staff snap at my girl checking me in, she just made a wrong impression to me. We were then taken to the wrong room twice. But the rooms had seen better days. I would definitely pay for the upgraded room!
Deluxe rooms #Neednewpaint and deep cleaning. Spa had outdated and rundown décor. The spa geosphere shaped building made the rooms so small the massage therapist couldn’t even go around the table. There were other people out side the door laughing chatting away. Made it very hard to relax and enjoy. The locker room was dirty and had no toilet paper. John was very nice staff member who helped us move to all the rooms and very pleasant to interact with. The Villa King Pool and hotub were great. Both well kept and clean.

Loved the organized hikes! I chose the «challenge» hikes and was definitely challenged, but the guides were always encouraging and never left you behind. There are classes planned throughout the day so you can stay as busy as you like or just relax at the pool or the spa. I stayed busy with a week of hikes, pilates, aqua zumba, melt and stretch classes. They also have outing for an extra fee, I did the Zion hike but should have stayed put. (Zions a different review), we did enjoy the kayaking trip. The rooms aren’t great, but the little time I spent in it was just sleeping. Beautiful surrounds, great spa treatments and healthy meals. Bonus, you can fly into Vegas then spend a few days there on your way out of town undoing all the good you just did for your body. It’s all about Balance!

Red Mountain Resort exceeded my expectations! Maybe because I had read previous older Unilocal reviews that were lees than glowing…
Location: Just down the street from Snow Canyon State Park, which is gorgeous. The daily guided hikes & some other activities are done here. One day, I borrowed a bike from the resort & explored a little on my own… glad I did! Also, walk or ride a bike that way at night to see a sky full of stars :)
Rooms: Large, lots of storage in drawers & closet, mini-​fridge, great tub, and an amazingly comfy bed!
Food: Yes, breakfast & dinner are buffet style, but there are lots of options for everyone & every day has a new & interesting menu. Dinner was always delicious & any entrée could be modified to be vegetarian or vegan. No complaints here.
Activities: The guides are all super friendly & knowledgable. Every one that I met seemed to truly enjoy their job & like sharing what they know. I did activities with Dave, Kayli, Emily & Toni… all great people! I only did 2 classes on the fitness schedule. I will say the gal who did the MELT class seemed a little irritable, but she was the only person I experienced who was less than lovely. I took the day trip to Zion National Park & say it’s a must if you’re going to RMR.
Spa: I had one massage at the spa with Rosalind… Best massage of my life. No joke.
Staff: I had zero issues with laziness or negative attitudes. The staff at front desk as well as in the restaurant were all extremely helpful, kind & cheery.
I have already told many friends & clients about Red Mountain Resort… The location is excellent & the price is right… GO!!!

LOVED IT, and I now have a go-​to place if I ever need a quick escape! I have never been more impressed with knowledgeable staff, facilities (super clean), and breath taking views. More importantly, the food was fantastic and not unhealthy.
But before I get into that, I thought I would perhaps share the mishap that lead me to a great beginning! I missed my flight into St. George (closest airport) so to catch the next available flight it would have had to been into Las Vegas. I noticed on the resorts website that there is a shuttle that leaves from Vegas to the resort. SO instead, I decided to rent a car — yes you pay a little more to take the car across 3 states, but I personally enjoyed the drive very much. Smooth ride, only «scary» part to me was driving through the Arizona Gorge — either way I made it out alive :)
Back to the resort:
My trip time was limited to 3 whole days but I really felt I was able to get as much in as possible and the resort offering all of the adventures made it MUCH easier. Of course you have to pay but your ride and a nice lunch or snack is always provided and you just have to show up. The only thing I would suggest is making sure to check what you should wear/​bring. I was there the first week of September and although hot felt like the best time of the year to come.
Room:
CLEAN! I am the the type that likes to use my clorox wipes on everything and I didn’t find any dirt! Except I think some on the remotes… but hey, that’s good in my book! I stayed in the dragonfly solo room, it’s a smaller room but it was perfect for just me. Flat screen TV and cable, I was a happy gal.
Adventures — Arrive early to all, the concierge desk consistently weren’t able to tell us how to dress for the activity but the guides will be there early in case you need to run back and change.
Zion Narrows — we had a small group just 4 of us besides the guide. This is a MUST DO. Our guide was Rhonda, she was great and in super shape! To be honest, I was a little nervous about being in water above my knees but it was so clear and clean I didn’t mind once I was there. They suggest everyone to wear shorts because they dry fast. Personally, I wore nylon/​acrylic pants that dried fast — I liked this option better but the choice is yours. With the fee, you’re provided with water shoe rentals (again, I’m a major germaphobe but nothing was stinky or had a I’m-used-equipment smell so I was a happy camper!). I would definitely do this again. TIP buy electrolyte tablets or gatorade, I was severely dehydrated and had a major headache, thought because its strenuous but your body doesn’t show it because of the cold water, you don’t profusely sweat. But a friend I met on the trip gave me some and it saved my life! Shout out to Jen13Travel which was my neighbor!
Kayaking — It was nice, relaxing, a good pick after a day at the narrows
Challenge Hike at Snow Canyon (which is the hilly areas right behind the resort (BEAUTIFUL!) — So… I don’t think I’m out of shape, but apparently I am. There are two options for hikes, beginner or «challenge» so I tried for that. It was probably one of the tougher hikes I did but it was seriously worth it! I was the slowest one but dependent on the size of the hiker group they decide how many guides to have so we had 3 and it was nice you can still try to go at your own pace.
Tips:
— This was my first ever solo trip, and YES I couldn’t have chosen a better place.
— Remember, time changes by an hour if you drive from Vegas
–They give you water bottles to refill. I love that they are so green and ecofriendly
I would recommend this place to anyone, and I plan to come :) BTW I didn’t do any spa treatments but I heard they were amazing.

Such a beautiful resort. Truly breathtaking views, delicious and wholesome breakfast, good prices, fitness classes and lots of activities daily. The location is conveniently close to snow canyon park, and two hours from Zion national park. My fiancé and I drove to both during our stay and still had time to enjoy the pool, get dinner, and other activities. We also took advantage of the spa and booked massages the first day. The spa experience was relaxing. We spent some time in the waiting area which had an unbelievable view of the red rocks and delicious cucumber lemon detox water. My fiancé was adamant about going to utah at first but changed his mind as soon as we arrived. I stayed 3 days and they were wonderful. My getaway was essentially everything I hoped it would be and was close to Vegas where I was heading for the weekend. I would definitely go back in the future and recommend this resort to anyone interested in traveling to the south west.

Adequate to Mediocre food, below average spa qualities, expertise and amenities. Above average room but the overall package was marketed and presented to be far more elaborate and elegant than it actually was. If this resort cost ¹⁄₃ to ½ of what they actually charge, it would score 4 stars. Simply put, it is not worth what they charge.
Check your bill thoroughly, in addition to service fees and room taxes, PER PERSON, PER DAY, we were charged an extra $ 200 for things we had already paid for.

LOVE this place! Great hiking and guides, spa treatments and food. We were here 6 yrs ago and they’ve made lots of improvements. Bit of a hidden treasure but I decided to share it today :-)

I’m a lucky person. There is no doubt about it. I’ve been here a few times over the years and find it to be great. Anyone who can spend time in Ivins Utah, no matter the hotel, is lucky. Its a gorgeous place. Everywhere you look breathtaking views. Unbelievable.
The GREAT:
Hiking — The hiking here is terrific. Three levels, reasonable, longer distance, insane. I’ve done the first two. The third, not me. Not yet anyway.
The first means you leave at the same time (depends on the season but around 7 or 8 am) from the Spa in a Spa van. This walk is usually a few miles with not too much elevation (Ivins Utah is already very high up there for most of us from the East Coast). Its a terrific hike to do your first day there, while getting acclimated to the higher elevation. Also a great hike if hiking is not you thing.
The second level is usually around 3.5−4.5 miles or so and usually involves elevation. Sometimes straight up a hill and then back down the other side, other times up and down all morning long. Depends. They also walk faster on this hike.
The third one I think is running much of the way and is longer still. But Ill let someone who has done those weigh in on that.
You can also hike yourself from the Spa. Well marked paths, roads, very safe. Hiking here is really the best thing around. Its just gorgeous.
They do offer day long excursions to Zion and other places as well.
Caliente — the small art town nearby is terrific. Well worth a visit. You can drive there, hitch a ride or take a bike. really nice area. Nice people. Nice stores. Some reasonable price, some super high end.
The steam room in the ladies spa is super. So nice. The showers are terrific. They provide robes & slippers, so no issues there. The locker system is well done and organized. The rest area to lie while waiting for massage has the best view of the spa, and people lie there for hours reading etc.
The food here is great. I cant understand what people are complaining about on that front. I have found it terrific. And the Community Table concept for dinner is great when you want some new people to talk to. very fun.
The GOOD:
The spa. Ive been lucky and been pleased here for the most part. However, I have heard others complain about the quality of massage at times. Since I ask for specific people I have not had an issue. But, when doing a package, as I have done in the past, make sure you understand the whole tipping thing. Its confusing and may wind up as an add on, which is annoying if you paid them cash, as I do. So pay attention. I have not done a mani or pedi so cant comment.
The amenities in the spa are good, but they don’t seem to always have things, which, if you are counting on, for example, shaving cream or a comb, can be annoying.
The lodge rooms are super. Many have washer and dryer. Worth the upgrade if you spend time in the room and are willing to walk a little farther. So nice.
The Gym is good. The classes are original and fun that way. But to find a hard core class can be tough. And they are not always aware of timing it seems. If you go on Holiday weeks, you will probably get subs as teachers, some are GREAT, some are not.
The NOT GOOD:
First let me comment that you are at a Spa, so really, how bad is your life? But even then, these things may annoy you.
The hotel rooms — small. loud AC. odd bathrooms without a door. small. thinner walls than some may be used to. small, especially for a weeks stay.
If you do one of the package deals, they offer a few, they can be good, but you will need to drive the process. what’s odd to me about this spa is that I have to drive much more than at other spas. I like it when I get a calendar for the day with my schedule on it. I don’t want to think as much as I have to here sometimes.
Signing up for the hikes. They can «sell out», which can be annoying if you counted on one each day. ITs all related to how many guides they have, the hikes are SUPER SAFE, which means they have great guides and the right number of them.
This is not only a spa. Its also a hotel more or less, some people come only for a few days and may or may not hike etc. So its not all consistent. IN trying to be two things, they drop the balls a little here and there on occasion. Since its not cheap either way, peoples expectations are not always met.
I have been here with and without a car. I prefer with a car because you can do some other things, which I did. However, this is a very easy place to be without a car as well, they have a shuttle that will take you places, and you could easily not need to leave the resort other than the hikes anyway. Id fly direct to Vegas and drive for a few hours to get here again. Ive flown into St George, and by the time you make a transfer and wait for the next flight you could drive a scenic route.
Have fun!

I had a big big big exam scheduled in St. George, Utah. I booked Red Mountain Resort because I needed to be well rested for a 8 hour exam. This resort was only 5 miles from my test site, extremely comfortable, clean, quiet, and had good quality sheets. Also, I didn’t feel like driving off site so I just grabbed dinner at their on site restaurant. Dinner was about 3 stars because pricey and quality and taste was about hotel food level. BUT, the free breakfast buffet was excellent because it was included in my stay, offered a lot of variety, fresh fruit options, and they had good coffee! I definitely want to come back for a weekend trip and enjoy all the natural beauty in St. George (i.e. Zion)! Oh yeah and I passed the test with good scores, yay!