With eight pools, multiple restaurants and bars, a destination spa, historic architecture, and an extensive lineup of resort activities, there is enough to do at Arizona Biltmore to fill several days. For Arizona residents planning an adult summer staycation, a two-night visit provides enough time to experience many of the resort’s highlights while still leaving room to slow down and enjoy the property.
Located in Phoenix near the base of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, Arizona Biltmore has been welcoming guests since 1929 and remains one of the Valley’s most recognizable resorts. The scale, architecture, and grandeur of the property are difficult to fully appreciate until visiting in person, and exploring the grounds is as much a part of the experience as the pools, dining, spa, and activities.
Guests planning a stay can take advantage of several summer offers at the resort, making it an ideal time for a Phoenix staycation. From an adults-only pool day and massages at Tierra Luna Spa to cocktails, standout dining, and a few trips down a 65-ft. waterslide, here is how to spend the perfect two-night summer staycation for adults at Arizona Biltmore.
Friday Afternoon: Check In and Start the Weekend at Citrus Club
Arrive at Arizona Biltmore in the afternoon and begin the weekend with Citrus Club, an adults-only lounge that can be added to a resort stay. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., the private lounge serves food throughout the day, including breakfast, lunch, golden hour selections and evening treats, along with complimentary cocktails, wine, and spirits.
Citrus Club access is particularly useful on arrival day because guests can use the lounge before check-in. Settle in with a cocktail, seasonal fruit, salads, or small plates while waiting for the room to be ready. The dedicated concierge team can assist throughout the stay, and the attentive service is one of the strongest reasons to consider adding access. Staff members can check on room availability and can personally escort guests to their accommodations once the room is ready.
Other Citrus Club benefits include extended lounge access after checkout, priority access for select resort reservations, and savings on eligible weekday cabanas and spa treatments. More importantly, the lounge provides a comfortable home base throughout a two-night stay, whether stopping by for a morning coffee, an afternoon snack, a cocktail, or an evening dessert.
Stay in One of Arizona Biltmore’s Historic Cottages
While Arizona Biltmore offers several accommodations throughout the property, the historic cottages are particularly well-suited for a romantic weekend or adult getaway. Originally built in 1929 and restored in 2021, the cottages combine the resort’s historic architecture with contemporary desert-inspired interiors. Cottage rooms feature curated artwork, organic textures, vintage board games, small libraries and private patios or courtyards that provide additional space to relax. Some of the most memorable elements are found in the smallest details. The colorful Pols Potten Grandpa tea cups and Grandma espresso cups found in the cottages are an unexpected design touch that reflects the attention to detail throughout the resort.
After settling into the room, take some time to walk around the property before dinner. The resort’s architecture, landscaped grounds, and mountain surroundings are an essential part of the Arizona Biltmore experience and deserve time on the itinerary.
Friday Evening: Dinner at Renata’s Hearth
Begin the first evening with dinner at Renata’s Hearth, a restaurant centered around the essence of smoke, with wood-fired cooking, and Latin influences woven throughout the menu. Start with staff favorite, the Seabass & Blue Crab Ceviche, prepared with passionfruit leche de tigre, cucumber, pineapple, red onion, pepita, and pimentón oil. Pair dinner with El Matador, a cocktail made with Don Julio Reposado tequila, Unión Uno mezcal, habanero, hibiscus, pomegranate, lime, and black lava salt. The result is a smoky drink that perfectly suits the cuisine here.
For the main course, two dishes came highly recommended and will not disappoint. The smoked American Wagyu brisket is a must-order, especially for the table to share, with 12 ounces of Snake River Farms Gold brisket smoked for 10 hours over pecan and mesquite. The roasted Chilean seabass is equally memorable, served simply with Peruvian rice, mole verde, and pickled Fresno chile. Perfectly cooked and deceptively simple, the seabass is one of the standout dishes at Renata’s Hearth and a strong complement to the rich, smoky brisket.
Friday Night: End the Evening With Drinks at Spire Bar
After dinner, head to Spire Bar for cocktails once the sun has gone down and the outdoor bar comes to life. The bar itself is visually striking, and its lively, adult atmosphere makes it an ideal place to end the first night of the staycation. At the center of the lawn stands a 30-ft. spire created as a tribute to architect Frank Lloyd Wright. As darkness falls, the installation illuminates in a colorful light show, transforming the space and adding to the energy of the evening. Order a cocktail, find a seat outdoors, and enjoy the atmosphere before heading back to the cottage for the night.
Saturday Morning: Start With Coffee and a Bike Ride Along the Canal
Begin Saturday morning with a latte from Cup & Cone. The resort’s Art Deco-inspired café opens early and serves coffee, espresso beverages, baked goods and grab-and-go options. For guests who want to explore beyond the resort grounds, rent one of Arizona Biltmore’s bikes for a one-hour morning ride along the canal. Summer temperatures make the morning the best time to ride, and the route provides an opportunity to enjoy the surrounding neighborhood and mountain views before returning to the resort for the rest of the day.
Saturday Late Morning: Book Massages and Spend Time at Tierra Luna Spa
After the bike ride, dedicate several hours to Tierra Luna Spa and Sol Garden. Rather than arriving only for a treatment, plan enough time to enjoy the spa amenities before and after a massage or other spa treatment. Tierra Luna Spa features separate locker rooms with steam rooms and other amenities, as well as co-ed spaces where couples or friends can spend time together. The outdoor Sol Garden is one of the highlights of the experience. The co-ed space provides a place to relax together before or after treatments rather than separating for the entire spa visit.
Saturday Afternoon: Reserve a Cabana at the Adults-Only Saguaro Pool
Spend the rest of Saturday at Saguaro Pool, Arizona Biltmore’s adults-only pool reserved for guests ages 21 and older. The pool features food and drink service, cabanas, daybeds, and a hot tub. For an adult summer staycation, reserving a cabana makes it easier to spend several hours poolside without being in the Arizona sun all afternoon. Cabanas provide shade, a refrigerator, and a comfortable place to relax between swims. Order lunch and cocktails poolside, cool off in the pool, and settle in for an afternoon without leaving the resort. This adult pool offers a quiet respite with light, upbeat music to set the mood.
Take a Detour to Paradise Pool and Ride The Twist
An adult staycation does not mean every part of the weekend has to be serious. Before concluding your pool time for the day, head to Paradise Pool and take a few rides down The Twist. The 65-ft. triple waterslide was inspired by the curves, circles, and spirals associated with Wright’s design philosophy. The views from the top stretch across the surrounding desert landscape, but the ride itself is the real reason to go. The Twist is genuinely fun and provides a chance to feel like a kid again, even in the middle of an adult-focused weekend.
Saturday Evening: Enjoy Another Night at the Resort
After a full day at the spa and pool, return to the room to relax before heading out for the evening. With multiple restaurants and bars throughout the property, the second night is an opportunity to explore another dining venue or return to a favorite spot from the previous evening. Stop by Citrus Club for golden hour selections and cocktails, enjoy dinner, and end the night at Spire Bar or with an evening walk around the resort. For a warm-weather treat, stop by Cup & Cone for housemade gelato before returning to the room.
Sunday Morning: Order Breakfast in Bed
After two days of activities, spend the final morning enjoying the cottage and order breakfast through in-room dining. Arizona Biltmore’s breakfast menu includes traditional options alongside more distinctive dishes. The smoked salmon is served with a toasted bagel, herb cream cheese, tomatoes, onions, capers, cucumbers, hard-boiled egg, and pea tendrils. Another standout is the Elote Breakfast Burrito, made with cage-free eggs, queso fresco, tater tots, avocado, roasted corn, peppers, onions, cilantro, Tajín, Mexican crema, and salsa roja, with the option to add bacon or sausage. Having breakfast delivered provides a slower ending to the weekend and additional time to enjoy the cottage before packing and checking out.
Stop by Citrus Club Before Heading Home
One of the benefits of adding Citrus Club access is the ability to continue using the lounge after checkout. Stop by for a final snack, drink, or coffee before leaving the resort. The extended access allows a little more time at Arizona Biltmore without extending the stay by another night.
Is Two Nights Enough at Arizona Biltmore?
Two nights at Arizona Biltmore provide enough time to experience many of the resort’s highlights, but the property offers considerably more than can fit into a single weekend. A well-planned adult summer staycation can include time at the adults-only pool, massages and several hours at Tierra Luna Spa, dinner at Renata’s Hearth, cocktails at Spire Bar, a morning bike ride, The Twist waterslide and plenty of opportunities to simply enjoy the resort. The key is not trying to do everything. Arizona Biltmore’s architecture, history, and sheer scale are part of what makes the property memorable, and leaving room in the itinerary to explore the grounds and appreciate the surroundings is just as important as making reservations.
For Arizona residents looking for an adult summer staycation that combines pool time, dining, wellness, and resort activities without leaving Phoenix, a two-night weekend at Arizona Biltmore offers plenty to fill the itinerary and more than enough reasons to return.
To book a stay at the historic Arizona Biltmore, a five-star luxury resort, and to see the summer offers, visit arizonabiltmore.com/offers.
2400 E. Missouri Ave.Phoenix, AZ 85016