Ravella at Lake Las Vegas is a Mediterranean-inspired oasis in the midst of the Southwestern desert. Just 15 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, the grounds of this lakeside resort feel like a world away from the bright lights of the city, complete with Italian gardens and vine-covered balconies. Take a leisurely afternoon to drift in a boat under the vast desert sky, or sip cocktails by Ravella’s lagoon. Guests here revel in their magnificent Lake Las Vegas environment, a location unlike anywhere else.

The facilities

Ravella offers a wide variety of recreational amenities, including a lagoon with a white sand beach, an outdoor pool with well-equipped cabanas, hiking and jogging trails, kayaks and a fitness centre with personal trainers and yoga classes. The resort’s full-service spa offers soothing massages and treatments in 24 rooms, plus a sauna, steam room and cold plunge pool.

The rooms

Ravella’s 314 rooms and 35 suites are spacious and tranquil, boasting soft feather beds and striking views of the peaceful lake and desert hills beyond. Large marble bathrooms are stocked with Gilchrist & Soames products, and all rooms feature enormous flat-panel televisions and personal work stations with complimentary WiFi and dual-line phones.