Utah's largest destination resort brings luxury accommodations, a spa and wellness center, diverse dining, and access to outdoor adventure to the region

IVINS, Utah, Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Desert Resort, a premier destination for luxury hospitality, golf, and adventure, announced today the completion of its resort center. This expansive hub in Southern Utah sets a new standard of luxury with 447 rooms and suites spanning two distinct offerings—a Hotel and Resort Collection. Guests can also enjoy seven food and beverage outlets, the 15,000-square-foot Plume Spa & Wellness, an infinity-edge pool with cabanas, a 19-hole Tom Weiskopf-designed championship golf course, a wide range of resort activities, and 45,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting and event space. Black Desert Resort is masterfully designed to harmonize with the centuries-old canvas of striking black lava beds and burnt-red sandstone cliffs of Greater Zion.

"Our vision was to create luxury without pretense—an experience rooted in the soul of this incredible landscape," said Patrick Manning, Managing Partner of Black Desert Resort. "We didn't want to replicate traditional Southwest motifs with the resort development. Instead, we chose to let the raw beauty of Greater Zion inform every design choice, creating spaces that feel both sophisticated and organically connected to the land. The Resort Center is the heart of that vision, a place for guests to connect, relax, and be inspired."

RESORT PROGRAMMING AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Black Desert Resort is anchored by a 19-hole Tom Weiskopf-designed championship golf course, which hosts annual events on the PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour. The resort features an infinity-edge pool complete with 12 private cabanas, fire pits, and a large hot tub. Guests enjoy guided hikes led by an adventure concierge, daily fitness classes at Plume Spa & Wellness, culinary workshops with the diverse food and beverage team, golf clinics, and more.

The resort spans over 600 acres of scenic desert landscape and guests receive easy access to nearby landmarks such as Snow Canyon and Zion National Park, as well as 200+ acres of preserved land, six miles of hiking trails, scenic bike paths, and more. Black Desert Resort is in close proximity to Tuacahn Center for the Arts, a stunning red rock amphitheater hosting Broadway-style shows and concerts, and The Kayenta Art Village, a growing enclave of galleries, studios, festivals, and local restaurants in a lively hub that celebrates creativity, connection, and community spirit.

DESIGN & ACCOMMODATIONS
Scottsdale-based Allen & Philp Architects conceived the overall design of the Resort Center while the architectural concept was led by the Madrid-based firm GVI, which drew direct inspiration from the surrounding ancient lava flows and sandstone mountains to create a contemporary desert aesthetic. Inside, the design was spearheaded by Allen & Philp, Patrick Manning and Molly Enos, Director of Design for Reef Capital Partners. Guests can discover a palette of rich basalt, warm wood tones, and glowing orange glass accents that evoke desert sunsets. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows blur the line between the indoors and the breathtaking vistas of the golf course and surrounding landscape. The trio wanted the interiors to feel like a seamless extension of the stunning natural scenery. By layering organic textures, locally quarried stone, and mid-century modern sensibilities, the duo crafted a sense of rugged elegance that can be seen from the custom millwork to bespoke lighting that mimics the desert night sky. Every detail is designed to immerse guests in a refined yet authentic atmosphere.

The newly completed Resort Center at Black Desert introduces a differentiated hospitality experience through three distinct accommodations: the Hotel Collection, Resort Collection, and Plume Wellness Collection—each thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of today's modern traveler.

• The Hotel Collection is where modern luxury meets intuitive comfort. Located at the heart of the resort, these rooms offer seamless access to dining, spa, fitness, pool, and convention spaces—ideal for both business travelers and spontaneous desert getaways. Guests can expect sleek furnishings, plush bedding, and high-speed connectivity, wrapped in refined simplicity.
• The Resort Collection brings casual luxury and comfort together just steps from the resort's vibrant core. These well-appointed suites are ideal for families, groups, or longer stays, offering residential-style layouts with sofa beds, kitchenettes, and easy access to all main resort amenities.
• The Plume Wellness Collection offers a sanctuary of stillness, healing, and harmony near the Plume Spa & Wellness Center. With only eight thoughtfully appointed rooms, this collection caters to wellness-minded guests with amenities such as circadian lighting, CBD-infused pillows, infrared therapy blankets, yoga and mindfulness tools, and aromatherapy using locally harvested botanicals. It's a space where nature's rhythm supports intentional rest and rejuvenation.

Across all three collections, guests enjoy elevated amenities including a welcome beverage upon arrival, furnished balconies, artwork inspired by Greater Zion, a personalized pillow menu by Malouf™ where guests can choose their ideal pillow type for a restful, customized sleep experience, on-demand golf cart transportation, exclusive access to the putting and driving range, and daily use of the pool, hot tub, and state-of-the-art fitness center. 

With the Hotel Collection's 148 rooms and suites, the Resort Collection's 299 rooms and suites, and the soon-to-open Terrace Collection adding another 174, Black Desert Resort continues to expand its footprint as a premier destination with 600+ luxury accommodations designed for every type of traveler.

CULINARY
The culinary program at Black Desert Resort stands as a destination in its own right, presenting a portfolio of seven unique dining concepts. Among these are its signature restaurants: Basalt, an elevated American steakhouse showcasing prime cuts and local purveyors, and Latitude, a casual, open-air eatery specializing in wood-fired beef, seafood, and vegetable-forward cuisine. Additional culinary offerings include an indoor-outdoor lobby bar for inventive cocktails and small plates, an artisan coffee and dessert bar with gelato and pastries, a rooftop lounge offering 270-degree views and live entertainment, a lively sports bar with hearty bites local craft beer, simulated golf bays and a vibrant poolside bar for fresh salads and frozen beverages.

SPA & WELLNESS
Plume Spa & Wellness serves as the cornerstone of the resort's wellness program. The 15,000-square-foot spa and fitness center signals a new era of high-end longevity and spa experiences in Southern Utah and is designed to offer guests a profound journey towards renewal, emotional balance, mental clarity, and physical rejuvenation. Plume Spa & Wellness offers 13 state-of-the-art treatment rooms, a robust treatment menu that focuses on healing and restorative therapies and treatments, as well as a Longevity Lounge featuring high-tech equipment and immersive experiences for guests, including a Dry Cryo Float, Hyperbaric Chamber, Salt Inhalation and more. For those seeking a deeper retreat, the dedicated Plume Wellness Collection offers nine guest accommodations centered around wellbeing, providing an exclusive haven for profound relaxation and rediscovery.

MEETINGS & EVENTS
Black Desert Resort offers more than 45,000 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor space with stunning views of the vermillion sandstone cliffs and striking black lava beds. Featuring 18 distinct venues such as a 10,000-square-foot ballroom, five breakout rooms, naturally lit spaces, and expansive event lawns capable of hosting up to 500 guests. The resort offers a dedicated events and conference team, along with an on-site chef-driven banquet and catering team, and is equipped to host conventions, conferences, trade shows, weddings, and various special events.

SUSTAINABILITY
Black Desert Resort is deeply committed to ecosystem preservation. 67 percent of the 600 acres surrounding the resort are protected open space, and the team has incorporated sustainable practices into the fabric of both the construction and daily operations. Black Desert Resort broke the record for C-Pace funding and is the world's largest to use low-voltage Power over Ethernet (POE) for energy efficiency and employs an advanced water-reuse system.

In partnership with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Utah Tech University, Black Desert Resort established a protected lake habitat for the endangered Virgin River chub. This fish species is native to the Virgin River and is threatened due to habitat loss and drought. In an effort to protect this species, 400 Virgin River chubs have been released into one of the lakes, providing a safe haven for these fish to grow and reproduce, away from predators and other environmental stressors.

Black Desert Resort is elevating the guest experience with local collaborations—featuring UT47 Certified Utah Beef across dining venues, Redmond Real Salt on the table, and Hydralyte wellness packets in-room. Together, these partnerships highlight the best of Utah craftsmanship and care.

Starting rates for Black Desert Resort begin at $399/night. Future developments of Black Desert Resort will include a water park, pickleball courts, additional rooms and suites, and more dining, shopping, and entertainment options. For more information, please visit blackdesertresort.com or call 844-237-8824. Follow @blackdesertresort on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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About Black Desert Resort
Set amidst the vermillion sandstone cliffs and striking black lava beds of Greater Zion, Black Desert Resort is a premier destination for luxury hospitality, golf, and Southern Utah adventure. Black Desert Resort is anchored by a Tom Weiskopf-designed championship golf course, and hosts annual events on the PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour. The Resort Center includes 447 rooms and suites, seven dining venues, a 15,000-square-foot spa, state-of-the-art pickleball courts, a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, and 45,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting and event space. Future phases will include a water park, more rooms and suites, and many more dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Spanning over 600 acres of scenic landscape, Black Desert Resort offers easy access to 200+ acres of preserved land and six miles of hiking trails.

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