10 Best Hotels & Resorts in Scottsdale, AZ (2026)

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The Phoenician

Grand luxury resort with world-class spa and dining

At the base of Camelback Mountain

The Phoenician is Scottsdale's flagship luxury resort and it lives up to the reputation. Sitting at the base of Camelback Mountain, the property is massive and immaculate with a world-class spa, multiple pools, a championship golf course, and dining that holds its own against any standalone restaurant. The Canyon Suites wing takes things up another notch with a boutique hotel-within-a-hotel experience. This is where you send people when they ask for the best resort in Scottsdale.

World-class spaCamelback Mountain settingCanyon Suites boutique wing

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Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale

Desert luxury with casita-style rooms and mountain views

Troon North, North Scottsdale

The Four Seasons at Troon North feels like its own world up in the North Scottsdale foothills. The casita-style rooms give you privacy and space, and the views of Pinnacle Peak and the surrounding desert are incredible. The spa is phenomenal, the pool area is serene, and Talavera restaurant is a destination in its own right. It's more intimate than the big Scottsdale resorts, which is exactly what some people want.

Casita-style roomsPinnacle Peak viewsIntimate luxury

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Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

The grand resort that hosts the WM Phoenix Open

North Scottsdale (TPC area)

The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is the resort most Phoenicians think of first. It's the home of the WM Phoenix Open, Christmas at the Princess is a Valley tradition, and the water park area is a paradise for families. The property is massive with multiple pools, excellent restaurants like Bourbon Steak and Toro, and the Well & Being Spa. It manages to be both a family resort and a serious luxury property, which is a tough balance.

Home of WM Phoenix OpenChristmas at the PrincessMultiple pools and water park

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Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain

Boutique luxury hideaway on Camelback Mountain

Paradise Valley, Camelback Mountain

Sanctuary is the boutique counterpart to Scottsdale's big resorts. Perched on the north slope of Camelback Mountain, the property has a sense of seclusion that's hard to find this close to the city. The spa is one of the best in Arizona, Elements restaurant is a destination dining experience, and the infinity-edge pool with Camelback views is postcard-perfect. It's the resort you choose when you want luxury without the crowds.

Infinity pool with mountain viewsElements restaurantIntimate boutique feel

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The Scott Resort & Spa

Mid-century modern resort with Old Town walkability

Old Town Scottsdale

The Scott is the rare Scottsdale resort that's actually walkable to Old Town restaurants, bars, and galleries. The mid-century modern design is stylish and well-maintained, the pool area is a scene on weekends, and the location can't be beat for people who want resort amenities without being isolated in North Scottsdale. The rooms are modern and comfortable, and Canal Club restaurant is a solid spot for dinner.

Walkable to Old TownMid-century modern designPool scene

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ADERO Scottsdale Resort

Dark Sky resort with panoramic desert views

Fountain Hills / North Scottsdale

ADERO is the newest major resort in the Scottsdale area and it immediately made an impression. Located in a certified Dark Sky Community near Fountain Hills, the views are some of the most dramatic of any resort in Arizona. CIELO rooftop restaurant is worth the trip alone, the pool overlooks the McDowell Mountains, and the stargazing from the property is genuinely spectacular. It's a different experience from the traditional Scottsdale resort.

Dark Sky CommunityCIELO rooftop diningPanoramic mountain views

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Boulders Resort & Spa

Desert immersion among ancient boulder formations

Carefree (North of Scottsdale)

The Boulders is tucked into the ancient 12-million-year-old boulder formations in Carefree, just north of Scottsdale, and nothing else looks quite like it. The casitas blend into the landscape, the golf courses weave through massive rock formations, and the spa uses the desert surroundings as part of the experience. It feels remote and wild while being 30 minutes from Old Town. Rock climbing on the property boulders is a unique offering you won't find anywhere else.

Ancient boulder formationsDesert casitasRock climbing on-site

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Hotel Valley Ho

Retro-chic landmark with a killer pool scene

Old Town Scottsdale

Hotel Valley Ho is a Scottsdale icon. Originally opened in 1956 and restored to its mid-century glory, it's one of the most stylish hotels in the city. The pool scene is legendary, ZuZu restaurant is a local favorite, and the Old Town location means everything is walking distance. It's not a sprawling resort experience, but that's the point. It's the hotel for people who want design, personality, and a great time.

Mid-century landmark since 1956Legendary pool sceneZuZu restaurant

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REMI Hotel Scottsdale

Scottsdale's newest boutique hotel with modern edge

Old Town Scottsdale

REMI is one of the newest additions to the Scottsdale hotel scene and it brings a fresh, modern energy to Old Town. The design is sharp and contemporary, the rooftop pool is an instant draw, and the location puts you right in the middle of everything. We covered the opening in the Scottsdale Scoop newsletter and the buzz has been building ever since. It's a great option for visitors who want something new and stylish.

Brand new propertyRooftop poolPrime Old Town location

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Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows

Artistic desert bungalows with a creative spirit

North Scottsdale (near Pinnacle Peak)

The Andaz is for people who want their resort stay to feel like an experience, not just a hotel room. The bungalow-style accommodations are spacious and artfully designed, the grounds feel like a desert art installation, and the programming includes things like guided hikes and artist-in-residence events. The pool area is stunning, the spa is excellent, and Weft & Warp restaurant delivers creative desert-inspired cuisine.

Bungalow-style roomsDesert art installation groundsCreative programming

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