Civana Wellness Resort & Spa

Civana exceeded my expectations in every way. Every staff member is wonderful. The place is beautiful. Every inch of the property is impeccably designed and maintained. The class instructors/guides are caring, smart, personable, and inspirational. The little extras made the experience one to remember. You can tell that thought and care goes into planning the customer experience, and that every person employed here believes in the philosophy. Thank you for making this special for me! I definitely plan to return in the future.

Absolutely a wonderful place to retreat to for a little rest and relaxation! Rooms are beautifully done, spa has wonderful treatments as well as some of the best aestheticians and massage therapists. Go for a couple days to have a nervous system reset!

I came during memorial weekend for a solo trip, and to my surprise the resort wasn't as packed as I thought it would be. I signed up for classes prior to coming to the resort just in case I wasn't able to get into any classes, but I feel some classes weren't too full when I actually arrived. Check in went smooth and easy. The lady at the front desk was very nice and accommodating if I had any questions. She actually walked all the way to my room which I appreciated. They give everyone a water bottle and have water stations around the resort to keep us hydrated. Loved that! Arizona weather is hot so if you aren't used to that type of heat - Please bring sunscreen, hat, shades, etc to keep you cool. Especially for the hike! They advise you to pick your classes early but a tip. If the class isn't cancelled by 5pm the day prior they will CHARGE you a $15 late cancellation fee. Keep that in mind. All the wellness classes were very good, even though I wasn't able to take all of them the ones I did really impacted me in a great way. All the instructions were good but the guest teacher Veronica really knows how to communicate and resonate with everyone in her classes. The only con I would say I wasn't the biggest fan of the food. Majority bland, not really fulfilling. The filet mignon, smashed avocado, green goodness smoothie, and salmon tacos were my top favorites. I can say the drinks were pretty good, and the bartenders at the bar were always so helpful if you had any questions. All in all, I would recommend anyone to take a trip down here, even come by yourself. You will meet other travelers who are solo or anybody just wanting the same experience. All the staff are so positive, friendly, and welcoming.

I had high hopes for this place based on feedback I got from people I knew that visited in the past. With that being said, I wasn't that impressed especially for the price. I will start with the things that I liked/enjoyed. The overall cleanliness of the facility was excellent; landscaping was gorgeous especially with variety of birds and some bunnies. The gym area was good in terms of size and equipment variety. The pool areas were nice and the fact you can order food was a plus. I didn't like the fact that you had to purchase a spa service to access the saltwater pool. For the things I didn't like... The class schedules could have been better as well as the number of participants allowed. If you're going to have a cap then offer the class more than once, maybe a morning and evening option. The food was not the greatest, the only saving grace was breakfast. Lunch and dinner options were not the best in my opinion especially for the price. Luckily, I had a rental car, so I ventured off and grabbed some good food in the surrounding area.

I just got back from CIVANA resort and spa and literally had the best 4 days and 3 nights of pure relaxation and revitalizing activity. I went to CIVANA with my husband after going through a tough loss together. We both needed a trip that would give us a proper reset and positive outlook. AZ is one of our favorite places to visit and CIVANA is located in such a gorgeous part of AZ called Carefree! The SPA is divine at CIVANA (you'll want to spend the entire day there so allocate a day for that) but for us the real treat was all the mind-body programming to choose from. We took Pilates Sculpt classes, a Ropes Course (highly recommend this!), a 4 mile hike (Tortuga Trail) and on our last day we did an SUP excursion. Every class and excursion was led by the most skilled, experienced and personable pros. We loved Sierra who led our hike and SUP trip! Terras Restaurant is the perfect compliment to all the fitness with a menu that's healthy and always so beautifully plated. We also couldn't get over the smoothies at SEED Cafe. They're pricey but WORTH IT! Definitely try the Mango Lassi smoothie. Overall, I'd highly recommend CIVANA as a 3-4 day escape with your partner or friends. Or if you're craving a solo trip, honestly there isn't a better place than CIVANA. This is where I'd go solo as evrything about it is safe and supportive for a solo female traveler. CIVANA really is a special place and I loved crawling into bed at the end of each day there. The rooms are cozy and nicely maintained and all face inward to the property. I liked waking up to the sun spilling into my room each morning nice and early! We had no bad experiences here and all 4 days were nicely outlined for us in a thorough itinerary that we were given upon arrival. My advice would be to choose your classes a week before you go. You can always change up your schedule once you get there if you change your mind about things. Just don't back out of the Ropes course as it will be the most memorable thing you do. We actually upgraded our hike to a more challenging train and added an aerial meditation session to our itinerary. You'll be able to feel things out once you get there.

Everything about this hotel is excellent, spa, classes and the food were all excellent. Food options are somewhat limited, portions were relatively small, but overall satisfying.