Scottsdale Villa Mirage

Overall a very nice resort. We were in a one bedroom which was quite roomy for the two of us. The unit was clean and comfortable, but had not been updated yet like some of the other units. That wasn't a big deal, but right now we are at Sedona Summit in a room that is even nicer, and my guess is all the rooms at Villa Mirage will be this way. The grounds were nice. The pool was a little small for some activities, but not a problem really. We would stay there again. There was no problem checking in, parking passes are no longer issued, and no pressure to attend a presentation ( thanks, Michelle, in the concierge dept.). Activities were fun, especially water aerobics and a guided one hour walk of the area. My only real complaint is that a resort group this big should be willing to have free WiFi, or at the very least, a reasonable weekly charge. You need to sign up with AT&T at $30 for seven day, or a more expensive daily charge. Cheap motels on our way here had free internet.

Stayed here in June. Very clean, well maintained and were treated well. Good location. Will stay here again.

I would give this a 5-star but I agree that the units need some upgrading. Good news is that the Villa Mirage has started the process. As of the end of February, 2009, the pool area and fencing have been upgraded. The units are now undergoing complete renovation. By the spring of 2010, at least half of the units will have new appliances, hot tubs, furniture, tile, etc.

We are owners and rent several units for spring training and spring break weeks. The location is excellent and we spend several weeks in a one-bedroom unit in Jan and Feb.The staff is friendly and accommodating.

Not sure about the $25 fee for taking a tour but we have never received pressure or negative feedback from our renters. Worth a call to the property to check it out.

We rented a week through redweek. The transaction went smoothly without problem.

Pros: Good location with good acessibility to the 101. Pool is supposedly nice but was closed for the week that we were there, week starting Feb28, 2009. Even though the pool was closed the management provided a golf cart shuttle to the Neighboring Xona resort which by all accounts have a nicer pool anyway. Unit was good size, comfortable, clean, but dated. The grounds are also well kept and clean. They seem short some parking stalls as parking was definitely hard to find sometimes.

Cons: As stated above the unit we had could use an update. Staff make you pay a $25.00 deposit prior to attending a presentation to buy at the resort. They won't give you your keys and complete your registration without it. I am not even sure this is legal, but my wife had to check in alone after a 30 hour drive and was not about to argue for $25. It is a shady practice if you ask me. Also they charge approximately $29.95/computer for internet access for the week. This adds up fast when you have several kids that take online schooling.

I know I will be looking buy my next few weeks at the Sheraton Oasis next door.