Awards of Excellence
We are pleased to announce that the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa is the recipient of the following awards since its opening in October 2002:
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Forbes Five Star Award
Kai Restaurant – Forbes Five Star Award 2009
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AAA Five Diamond Award
Kai Restaurant – AAA Five Diamond Awards 2007-2009
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AAA Four Diamond Awards
Resort – AAA Four Diamond Awards 2003-2009
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Forbes Four Star Award
Aji Spa – Forbes Four Star Award 2009
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Zagat Guide to Nations Best Eateries
Recognized as One of America’s Finest Resorts, as voted by patrons in “Top U.S. Hotels, Resorts & Spas” by ZAGAT SURVEY 2005. “Best Restaurant in the Valley” (Kai)- Zagat Guide to Nations Best Eateries, 2009
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National Geographic Traveler
Named to National Geographic Traveler’s “Stay List” 2008, National Geographic Traveler TIA Odyssey Award “Geotourism Award for Sustaining an Indigenous Culture or Community” 2007
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Pinnacle Award
“2008 Pinnacle Award” Successful Meetings Magazine
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Open Table Diners
Best Overall Dining Experience (Kai) – Open Table Diners, 2008
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Sheraton Hotels & Resorts
“Hotel of the Year”- Sheraton Brand North America, 2007
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Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Catering and Convention Services Team of the Year- Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. 2006
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Arizona Republic and azcentral.com
Best Resort, Restaurant, In-Town Getaway, Chef and Golf Course – Arizona Republic and azcentral.com’s Best of Arizona Poll, 2007
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Meetings and Conventions Magazine
Meetings and Conventions Magazine – “Gold Tee Award 2007”
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Resorts & Great Hotels Magazine
Resorts & Great Hotels Magazine special feature: The Connoisseur’s Guide to the World’s Best Resorts & Great Hotels – Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa featured in the “Where to Stay in 2004” Collection
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Wine Spectator Magazine
Wine Spectator Magazine - “Award of Excellence” for Kai’s Wine List – featured in 2004, 2005 and 2006 Restaurant Awards Issue
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Meetings & Conventions Magazine
Meetings & Conventions Magazine - “Gold Key Award 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009”
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Arizona Republic Newspaper
Arizona Republic Newspaper - Ranked #1 in Top 10 List of Arizona Republic Romantic Dining Restaurants, 2009. View List >
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Food & Wine Magazine
Food & Wine Magazine –Voted Kai as one of the Best New Restaurants in Phoenix, 2004.
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Arizona Business Magazine
Arizona Business Magazine – Voted Whirlwind Golf Course among the “Top Ten Public Courses in Arizona” in the 2004 Ranking Arizona
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Golf World Business
Whirlwind Golf Club at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass named by Golf World Business, “One of 100 Best Golf Shops in the U.S.”
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Troon Golf
Awarded # 1 Troon Golf’s “Facility of the Year” for 2004 (out of 140 Courses Worldwide)
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Travel & Leisure Magazine
Featured in Travel & Leisure Magazine (January 2005 issue) as “One of the world’s most enriching, culturally authentic resorts.”
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Smart Meetings Magazine
Smart Meetings Magazine 2005 and 2006 “Platinum Choice Award” Recipient
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Food & Life Magazine
Food & Life Magazine Golden Plate Award- Voted Sivlik Grill at Whirlwind Golf Course, “Valley’s Best Tee-Time Dining,” January 2006
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944 Magazine
944 Magazine Voted “Best Native American Influenced Restaurant,” January 2006
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US Airways Magazine
Sexiest Resorts in the World” 2006, US Airways Magazine
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