BRAND NEW FOR 2024 - WINTER WONDERLAND! The holiday season just got a little brighter and merrier at JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa as they unveil a sleigh full of activities and experiences designed for locals, visitors, and resort guests alike to enjoy throughout the month of December.
This is the first season the resort has expanded its holiday offerings that encompasses everything from private dining in an igloo under the stars TO a giant 16x16x10 gingerbread house with a hot cocoa and cocktail bar to a fully decked-out holiday suite package to an après ski polar plunge pop up bar in collaboration with Whiskey Del Bac.
Private Igloo Experience
Nestled under a canopy of twinkling lights and surrounded by festive décor, there are five private igloos – three on Meecha Lawn and two on Salud Patio, each with its own private chiminea or fire pit and plush, cozy blankets. The igloos will be available to reserve beginning December 6th, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm daily. Cost per igloo is $300 and includes a charcuterie board and s’mores kit for six. Perfect for family gatherings, romantic evenings, or celebrating the season with friends. Price is exclusive of tax and service charge.
S'mores Fire Pit Experience
Enjoy s’mores on the Plunge Patio and gather around the campfire to experience this mouthwatering holiday tradition. Available on select dates. Reservations are available in 45-minute increments for $45 per session and includes 8 s’mores. Additional s’mores are available for $25 per package of four s’mores.
Whiskey Del Bac Polar Plunge Pop-Up Bar
Rooted in the Sonoran Desert and family-owned and operated in Tucson, Whiskey Del Bac is partnering with JW Marriott Starr Pass this holiday season to create a whiskey-inspired library room at the resort’s Plunge Bar. Surrounded by whiskey barrels and ribbons, stockings hung above the mantle and the TV re-imagined into a fireplace, the bar will feature specialty whiskey flights, Sonoran-inspired Old Fashioneds, Manhattans, hot chocolate, and more. Santa plans on setting up a Del Bac retail shop for last minute logoed gifts, merchandise, glassware, and stocking stuffers created by local vendors and artisans. The Whiskey Del Bac Polar Plunge Bar will be open every Saturday beginning December 6th.
Brunch with Santa at Passaggio
Celebrate with Santa on Saturday December 7th, 14th, or 21st, for a festive feast of traditional holiday favorites and brunch classics. Kids will enjoy holiday activities and photos with Santa while adults enjoy gourmet offerings and holiday libations. Cost is $55 per adult, $25 per child (ages 3-12) and children two and under are complimentary. Price is exclusive of tax and service charge.
Holiday Workshops at JW Market
‘Tis the season to be creative and decorate your favorite holiday ornaments, stockings, or cookies in the JW Marketplace on Fridays or Saturdays beginning December 6th.
Giant Gingerbread House - Hot Cocoa & Cocktail Bar
The holidays aren’t complete without the sweet smells and aroma of freshly baked gingerbread. The resort’s talented team of pastry chefs have constructed a 16’ x 16’ x 10’ life size gingerbread house that will reside in the lobby during the holidays beginning December 6th. With a recipe that touts hundreds of pounds of gingerbread goodness and decorations, the resort will be serving hot cocoa every Friday and Saturday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, beginning December 6th through the 21st. The resort’s mixologists will be serving festive holiday spirits and libations on Saturday, December 7th and 14th from 2:00pm. to 4:00pm.
Elf Tuck-Ins
Every Saturday from 7:00pm to 8:45pm, between December 6th and the 21st, resort guests can treat their children to a magical experience when one of Santa’s elves tuck them in with a cozy blanket and read their favorite bedtime story. Reservations required.
Story Time with Santa’s Elves
Kids will gather ‘round one of Santa’s elves in the resort lobby to listen to “how to catch an elf” and “how to catch a reindeer” every Friday and Saturday from 6:00pm to 6:15pm, beginning December 6th through the 21st.
Holidays with Hashani Spa
The resort’s Hashani Spa offers a variety of body treatments, facials, and massages for that special person on your list. Additionally, the spa will have a select menu of holiday treatments.
HOLIDAY ROOM PACKAGES
Holly Jolly Hideaway Suite – Celebrate the holidays in a 920 square foot Signature Suite that is fully decked-out with festive holiday décor including a decorated tree, garland, stockings, and cozy holiday décor from pillows and rugs to snow globes and twinkle lights. Package includes a holiday welcome amenity, special elf tuck-in for children, and complimentary self-parking per night.
Winter Wonderland Experience – Delight in the magic of the holidays during the Winter Wonderland extravaganza and enjoy an array of holiday festivities, décor, and joyful experiences that will delight all ages. The Winter Wonderland package includes $100 resort credit and complimentary self-parking per night.
