Kimpton Miralina Resort And Villas by IHG
A 40-acre Scottsdale property in transition, offering spacious renovated casitas, five pools, and standout dining.
The verdict
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Kimpton Miralina Resort And Villas is a 40-acre Paradise Valley property undergoing a phased conversion and remodeling. Guests praise the residential scale of the renovated casitas, multiple pools, and flavorful dining at Hecho Libre. However, the conversion did not fix soundproofing flaws, with visitors frequently disturbed by road noise and elevators through paper thin walls and windows. Ongoing construction across parts of the grounds and daily $45 resort fees also draw consistent complaints. 913102
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What travelers noticed
- The renovated casitas and villas stand out for their residential feel, stocked mini bars, yoga mats, and plush robes. 2
- Food at the on-site restaurant earns strong praise, particularly the braised cabbage over Caesar aioli and jumbo prawns with salsa macha. 13
- Guests also appreciate generous room layouts, including double rooms fitted with two king beds and large marble double vanities. 13
The catch
- Guests are divided on room quality, with some loving the refreshed casitas while others find the updates feel like fresh paint on an older foundation. drawn from the full read
- Service reviews are equally split between guests who experienced enthusiastic, warm staff and those who faced disorganized, understaffed teams and long waits at the restaurant. 913
Who it's for
- — Group trips needing rooms with two king beds
- — Guests seeking spacious residential-style casitas
- — Food-focused travelers dining at Hecho Libre
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to road noise and thin walls
- — Anyone avoiding properties with active construction
- — Travelers frustrated by daily $45 resort fees
How to book
Score breakdown
How the 86/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
91- “I loved that my double room came with two king beds (a smart and surprisingly rare option that feels generous, especially if you're traveling with friends) and a large marble double vanity beneath an arched backlit mirror.” 13
Location
93- “If you get a deal on the room great, just don't overpay. It's gonna be a great resort in a great location, I just don't think until later in the spring.” 11
Room
87Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Service
89- “Every team member I encountered was enthusiastic, helpful, gracious, and seemed genuinely invested in making my stay an excellent one. I noticed the same warmth and attentiveness in their interactions with other guests. Service stands out as a clear strength of the property.” 13
- “The spa had some cool services, very good service by the hotel.” 9
Bed & Sleep
90Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
86- “I believe 5 pools/hot tubs were up and running. They're still doing a bunch of construction on various parts but for the price I paid I was happy with my stay.” 11
- “Located at Indian Bend Road in Paradise Valley, 5 miles north of Scottsdale, near the trendier Andaz and exclusive McCormick Ranch, this fine hotel is a well-cared-for veteran that pleases those looking for midrange value.” 6
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-04
Where it sits
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Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
On par with what $$ usually buys
Scores 2 points below the mid-range median of 88, across 402 hotels in the same bracket. In Scottsdale it sits level with the local median of 86.
- This hotel
- 86
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 88
Based on 402 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
No reviewer has yet described a room, floor or aspect specifically enough to act on at this property. Room intelligence appears here the moment they do.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 21 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “I was charged for breakfast the 2nd day (I am Diamond) and the front desk said I'd need to call and speak to manager to have it reversed. I messaged IHG support who contacted the property and had it reversed but the entire thing was more of a hassle than it should have been.” 9
- “ruffpack • 5mo ago Just stayed here. Just stayed here. Very underwhelming. Disorganized. Staff seemed clueless.” 9
- “The spa had some cool services, very good service by the hotel.” 9
- “Efficiency is the motto, from service to design.” 6
- “Every team member I encountered was enthusiastic, helpful, gracious, and seemed genuinely invested in making my stay an excellent one. I noticed the same warmth and attentiveness in their interactions with other guests. Service stands out as a clear strength of the property.” 13
- “More replies ruffpack • 5mo ago Just stayed here. Just stayed here. Very underwhelming. Disorganized. Staff seemed clueless.” 9
- “The hotel is woefully understaffed and the restaurant staff were complaining about how short staffed they were. We were frequently waiting for servers.” 9
- “I believe 5 pools/hot tubs were up and running. They're still doing a bunch of construction on various parts but for the price I paid I was happy with my stay.” 11
- “Resort fees were $45. Resort fees are always a rip off and I feel like a way of getting people who stay on points.” 9
- “Food was always marginal but rooms were solid, especially for the price.” 9
- “Meanwhile, guest rooms here earn praise for their in-room minibars and flat-screen TVs; however, some guests complain about having to pay a daily resort fee.” 10
- “The entire property received a makeover during the conversion but that did not address the major flaws of the hotel, in particular, the paper thin walls and windows. You hear the road noise, elevator, people walking down the hallways and more while in your room. For the prices they charge, you should be able to get a good night's sleep without too much noise.” 9
- “Located at Indian Bend Road in Paradise Valley, 5 miles north of Scottsdale, near the trendier Andaz and exclusive McCormick Ranch, this fine hotel is a well-cared-for veteran that pleases those looking for midrange value.” 6
- “Pay for the breakfast to be included, they had a great breakfast buffet.” 9
- “The cabbage was one of the few true veggie-centric dishes on the menu, however, and I'd love to see more, along with some lighter options, given the desert heat. (Though it sounded like several salads were being added to the lunch menu after my stay.)” 13
- “The food (when it came) was great.” 9
- “Lobby and restaurant area are finished and lovely.” 11
- “Though cabbage is getting menu play everywhere these days, Hecho Libre's braised version, finished with breadcrumbs and Parmesan over a Caesar aioli, stood out from the cabbage crowd and was one of my favorite bites of the visit.” 13
- “If you get a deal on the room great, just don't overpay. It's gonna be a great resort in a great location, I just don't think until later in the spring.” 11
- “I loved that my double room came with two king beds (a smart and surprisingly rare option that feels generous, especially if you're traveling with friends) and a large marble double vanity beneath an arched backlit mirror.” 13
- “The entire property received a makeover during the conversion but that did not address the major flaws of the hotel, in particular, the paper thin walls and windows. You hear the road noise, elevator, people walking down the hallways and more while in your room.” 9
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 12 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 19/100We read 0 sources for this property, covering 0 traveler mentions, boiled down to 0 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-04.
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- 9Review: Kimpton Miralina Scottsdale : r/ihghotelsresortsreddit.comForum thread2026-03-23Current17 quotes used
“I was charged for breakfast the 2nd day (I am Diamond) and the front desk said I'd need to call and speak to manager to have it reversed. I messaged IHG support who contacted the property and had it reversed but the enti…”
Read originalreddit.com - 11Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas Scottsdale taking ...reddit.comForum thread2025-11-01Recent3 quotes used
“I believe 5 pools/hot tubs were up and running. They're still doing a bunch of construction on various parts but for the price I paid I was happy with my stay.”
Read originalreddit.com - 4Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas in Scottsdale is now ...thepointsguy.comReview site2025-10-31RecentRead originalthepointsguy.com
- 2Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villasshermanstravel.comReview site2023-03-09Ageing1 quote used
“The casitas feel residential in scale, offering space to truly settle in, while thoughtful touches - yoga mats, plush robes, and mini bars stocked with gourmet treats - add a sense of ease to every stay, regardless of th…”
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- 3Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas by IHGexpedia-aarp.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalexpedia-aarp.com
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