CoralTree Hospitality has added the Black Desert Resort and Red Mountain Resort in southwest Utah to its management portfolio. The two properties, owned by Utah-based Reef Capital Partners, are located in Greater Zion with access to Zion National Park, the third most visited National Park in the United States.
“Our company continues to grow and innovate, and being selected to manage these two resorts that are reshaping the vacation experience in Greater Zion illustrates how we are being recognized for our approach to independent properties,” Tom Luersen, president of CoralTree Hospitality, said in a statement. “Our mission is to optimize the value for every property for its team members, guests and owners. We deliver an exceptional guest experience through our “Sense of Connection” program in ways that honor the communities that we live, work and play in. This philosophy has translated into continually over indexing against our comp set for guest satisfaction and a half dozen of our properties on key industry “best of” lists like the Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice. We know what we are doing is working and we can’t wait to enliven this process at both Black Desert and Red Mountain resorts.”
Black Desert Resort
The new Black Desert Resort, developed by Reef, is a 600-acre resort and entertainment complex spanning three communities: Ivins, Santa Clara and St. George. The development is the only all-encompassing resort community in Greater Zion. The first phase of development has nearly 800 rooms including hotel rooms, private homes, a 45,000-square-foot convention center, 15,000-square-foot spa, infinity pool and cabanas as well as seven restaurants and bars.
The centerpiece of the first phase of development is the 19-hole, par-72 Black Desert Resort Golf Course, known as Tom Weiskopf’s final masterpiece.
The resort is currently open for preview stays and will have its grand opening later this year.
The long-term vision for the Black Desert Resort calls for additional rooms and residences, a pedestrian-only boardwalk with more than 80,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space, a pickleball complex and water park. There also will be six miles of public hiking trails throughout more than 200 acres of preserved land.
Red Mountain Resort
The 55-acre Red Mountain Resort is located adjacent to the Snow Canyon State Park and provides access to all of the outdoor adventures found throughout Greater Zion. The 130-room resort has daily morning hikes, dining at Canyon Breeze restaurant, relaxation at the Sagestone Spa, a fitness and recreation center as well as daily adventure and fitness offerings.
“CoralTree’s exceptional track record in managing diverse resort communities and their expertise in blending residential resort rentals with traditional hotel offerings perfectly aligns with our vision for Black Desert and Red Mountain resorts,” Reef CEO Jared Lucero said. “Their unique approach to hospitality celebrates the natural beauty, culture, and community of each destination. We are confident that CoralTree’s stewardship will not only help reimagine Red Mountain but also establish Black Desert as a landmark destination in the desert southwest.”
“Our team members are the catalyst for realizing the vision of these two properties,” added Luersen. “Not only do we empower our team to serve from the heart but we focus heavily on allowing them to innovate, deliver greatness and do what is best in all aspects of their work. We are passionate about the people we work with and look forward to welcoming the teams at both resorts into the CoralTree family.”