Spa Profile: Hashani Spa at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa

Sunset at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona.

At the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona, guests enjoy hiking, biking and swimming in the resort’s multi-level pool (including a lazy river and waterslide), dining on delicious cuisine, golfing and unwinding in a beautiful desert setting. For relaxation and pampering, head to the Hashani Spa. The spa's director, Marissa Bernal, gives us a look inside the stunning Hashani Spa.

Garden View of the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa.

Why You’ll Love It: You'll love the environment and the team. We are located in a unique part of the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by Saguaros—there is a magical energy here. The spa team is what truly sets us apart; we have a core group of providers that have been together since pre-opening. We will celebrate 14 years together this December. The entire team is absolutely invested in everything we do and assists in creating, designing and decision making.

We wouldn’t be successful without our team members. Each person brings a unique talent that supports the operation, and their time and energy is deeply appreciated. The resort’s location, nestled at the base of the Tucson National Forest, gives Hashani an upper hand because its surroundings are so pristine. The spa pool overlooks the desert foothills and mountains, and the wildlife and flora of the desert give this spa a serene energy that is calming like no other. Its surroundings truly make this a different experience.

Relaxing by the swimming pool at Hashani Spa.

Key Features: The water collections at the spa are salt water, which is much better for your skin and hair. Enjoy the private lap pool, outdoor whirlpool, private cabanas, indoor steam and whirlpool, fitness center, scheduled fitness classes and fitness-on-demand.

Guests at Hashani Spa enjoy a collection of salt water options including the private lap pool and whirlpool.

Activities: The resort also offers sunrise and sunset yoga and hikes. The spa leads morning yoga classes on the pool lawn every Saturday.

The JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa offers sunrise and sunset yoga.

Bonus: The spa also has a complimentary sachet bar and aromatherapy blending bar where guests can personalize their own sachet with scents that are known to calm, reduce anxiety, ease depression, boost energy, etc.

After a spa treatment, guests can unwind on the patio at Primo and enjoy handcrafted Italian cuisine made from fresh ingredients grown at the resort.

Snacks: Fresh fruit and a natural homemade granola that is exclusive to Starr Pass are served by the culinary team each morning. We also have a special menu serviced by the in-room dining team for our guests that would like to enjoy a meal with us.

Splurge Treatment: Definitely the Petals and Leaves Ritual! This treatment incorporates everything you love about the spa: body scrub, rebalancing massage, body wrap and a warm oil scalp massage. It’s a must-have.

Insider’s Favorite: My go-to treatment is the 100-minute Hashani Signature Massage that includes cupping, deep tissue and cranial sacral.