Celebrate Christmas in Scottsdale with glowing desert décor, warm breezes and relaxed outdoor dining. Seasonal Christmas events and activities add spirited touches throughout your stay, making every moment feel festive and effortless.

Christmas Dining Highlights

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Breakfast with Santa Celebrate the magic of the season with a festive morning at Talavera. Gather the family for a delicious breakfast, complete with a special visit from Santa Claus himself. Enjoy a breakfast buffet featuring sweet and savoury favourites, holiday treats and seasonal delights – perfect for all ages.
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Christmas Day Brunch in Talavera Celebrate the season with an indulgent brunch in Talavera. Highlights include a decadent seafood station, carving station, churros made to order, a selection of festive desserts and a children’s buffet station.

Christmas Events and Activities

Gingerbread House Decorating Embark on a delightful holiday adventure with a Gingerbread House Decorating class designed especially for the youngest family members. With expert guidance from our Executive Pastry Chef, little ones will create a magical gingerbread house they’ll be proud to call their own.
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Holiday Activities Our weekly activities calendar includes something for everyone this season: breakfast with Santa, hot cocoa, cocktail demonstrations and holiday cookie creations. You can also enjoy a variety of wellness and fitness programs, including yoga, guided hikes to Pinnacle Peak and weekly pickleball clinics.

Sonoran Christmas Glow

As the season arrives, the Resort glows with soft desert lights, crackling fire pits and sweeping views of Pinnacle Peak. Days unfold with family fun, creative programming and relaxed time in the sunshine, bringing the spirit of Christmas in Scottsdale to life. Evenings drift into starlit dining, warm breezes and intuitive service that make every moment feel effortless. Seasonal touches, including Christmas events and family-friendly activities in Scottsdale, add a festive rhythm that blends beautifully with the natural calm of the Sonoran Desert.

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Holiday Glam & Wellness

Get Christmas-ready in style at The Salon, featuring nail and hair services for adults and children. Located inside our tranquil spa, it’s a serene way to unwind and prepare for Christmas in Scottsdale.

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Pools & Desert Relaxation

Bask in warm Scottsdale sunshine beside tranquil pools framed by mountain views. Seasonal cabana comforts, refreshing dips and relaxed desert breezes create the perfect complement to your Christmas getaway.

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Family Christmas Fun

Celebrate the season with family-friendly Christmas events and activities, from spirited kids’ programming to festive treats and creative workshops designed to spark joy and make this Christmas effortlessly memorable.

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Romantic Desert Moments

Embrace the warmth of the season with curated experiences for two – sunset strolls, intimate holiday dining and serene spa offerings that set a dreamy backdrop for romantic holiday getaway.

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Christmas Dining

Gather for chef-driven seasonal menus at Talavera, where festive flavours, Sonoran views and warm holiday décor create one of the most memorable Christmas restaurants in Scottsdale. Thoughtful service and elevated dishes set the tone for a joyful celebration.

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Luxury Desert Stays

Unwind in casita-style accommodations framed by boulders and saguaros, where private terraces, fireplaces and deep soaking tubs create a warm, serene retreat for the holidays. A peaceful desert escape for couples and families to celebrate the season.

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Plunge Pool Suites

Enjoy a desert hideaway with a private plunge pool, spacious indoor-outdoor living and panoramic views of boulders and saguaros. Fireplaces, deep soaking tubs and intuitive comforts create a warm, tranquil retreat for holiday relaxation, romantic escapes or family downtime.

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  • A tree decorated with lights and ornaments and surrounded by presents
    Discover the spirit of the season amid the desert’s serene beauty.
  • A cactus decorated with lights and a sunset in the background
    Featuring saguaros aglow and whimsical décor, our property will be decked out with all the holiday trimmings.
  • A young boy sits at a desk with presents around it and writes a letter to santa
    Holiday magic begins here – kids pen their wishes and write festive letters to Santa with joy.

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