Booking a Scottsdale spa resort? Check how you get into the spa before you book the room. At several of the big resorts, a room alone won’t get you past the locker rooms: the spa pools, steam rooms and saunas open with a booked treatment or a paid day pass. Pick the spa first. Here’s where I’d book, from Old Town to the desert below Pinnacle Peak.
Quick answer: Book Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Its spa facilities cover 44,000 square feet, with a Sisley-Paris Spa alongside Well & Being.
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Scottsdale Spa Resorts
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1. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Location: 20 to 28-minute drive to Old Town Scottsdale, North Scottsdale
Guest Reviews: Well & Being Spa, adults-only rooftop spa pool, steam room, eucalyptus aromatherapy room, sauna, Bourbon Steak, La Hacienda, white sand beach pool
Best Room: Privado One-Bedroom King Suite with Patio or Balcony and Fireplace
Good to Know: The resort is large; ask for golf cart rides to and from the spa.
From USD $440 – $1,055 per night
Moroccan-Inspired Joya Spa
2. Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Location: 12 to 18-minute drive to Old Town Scottsdale, Paradise Valley
Guest Reviews: hammam ritual, rooftop Joya Terrace pool with Camelback Mountain views, steam room, sauna, cold deluge, relaxation room, salon, adults-only pool, Prado tapas
Best Room: Resort Suite – 1 King Bed
Good to Know: Hammam rooms sit inside separate men’s and women’s locker rooms; book couples massages to share.
From USD $220 – $1,010 per night
Three-Story Spa with Rooftop Pool
3. The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Location: 9 to 12-minute drive to Old Town Scottsdale, Camelback Mountain
Guest Reviews: hot-and-cold hydrotherapy ritual, vitality pool, sauna, steam room, Drybar, nail lounge, Mother of Pearl Pool, adults-only pool, J&G Steakhouse
Best Room: Junior King Suite
Good to Know: The rooftop spa pool has eight private cabanas; ask for one when you book.
From USD $490 – $1,485 per night
Himalayan Salt Room at Spa Avania
4. Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Location: 10 to 20-minute drive to Old Town Scottsdale, Gainey Ranch
Guest Reviews: Spa Avania French Celtic mineral pool, sauna, steam room, salon, garden treatment rooms, La Zozzona Italian chophouse, Tiki Taka, Mesa Centrale
Best Room: Suite
Good to Know: Waterslides and a sand beach draw families; the adults-only pool stays quieter.
From USD $310 – $850 per night
Signature Nopal Cactus Massage
5. Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Location: 28 to 45-minute drive to Old Town Scottsdale, Pinnacle Peak
Guest Reviews: eucalyptus steam rooms, dry saunas, relaxation lounge, salon, Aroma Design Bar, adults-only pool, plunge pool suites, Talavera restaurant
Best Room: Pure Wellness Casita
Good to Know: Wellness casita stays include fitness classes; book a yoga class before your massage.
From USD $475 – $1,540 per night
Aromatherapy Blending Apothecary
6. Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Location: 5 to 12-minute drive to Old Town Scottsdale, Paradise Valley
Guest Reviews: Palo Verde Spa & Apothecary, men’s and women’s steam rooms, outdoor hot tubs, couples treatment suites, Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen
Best Room: Wellness Suite
Good to Know: Wellness Suites have a Tonal smart gym; train in your room before the spa.
From USD $315 – $940 per night
Adults-Only Aguamiel Pool
7. The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Location: 18 to 40-minute drive to Old Town Scottsdale, Kierland
Guest Reviews: Agave, The Arizona Spa, eucalyptus steam room, sauna, whirlpool, Antidote patio bar, Faro & Brag, Brittlebush Bar & Grill
Best Room: Junior Suite, Junior Suite, 1 King, Alternate bed: sofa bed
Good to Know: Kierland Commons sits across the street; walk over for dinner after the spa.
From USD $490 – $1,300 per night
Chromotherapy Spa Saunas
8. Hotel Valley Ho
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Location: In Old Town Scottsdale, 11-minute walk to Scottsdale Road
Guest Reviews: VH Spa couples treatment room, spa deck, movement studio, fitness center, ZuZu restaurant, private patios or balconies, mid-century modern design
Best Room: Suite with Terrace
Good to Know: OH Pool has seasonal weekend music; swim laps at the OHasis Pool instead.
From USD $205 – $1,025 per night
Zen Garden with Cold Plunge
9. The Scottsdale Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Location: 10 to 20-minute drive to Old Town Scottsdale, McCormick Ranch
Guest Reviews: Luna Spa, sauna, Zen garden hot tub, nine treatment rooms, La Fogata, Twisted Vine pool bar, Barnaby’s Café + Wine Bar
Best Room: King Studio Suite with Pool View
Good to Know: The Madam speakeasy needs a password; ask for it at check-in.
From USD $175 – $575 per night
Can Hotel Guests Use the Spa Without a Treatment?
Each resort sets its own rule for who gets into the pools, saunas and steam rooms. Check it before you book, since the spa is the reason for the trip.
- Included with the room: Room rates at Hotel Valley Ho include the VH Spa facilities. You can use them on a day with nothing booked.
- One treatment opens the day: Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort gives full spa access on the day of a booked treatment. At The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, a service of 50 minutes or longer opens the spa facilities, and the rooftop pool at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia is kept for spa guests.
- Which treatments count? Facials, massages, body treatments and a combined manicure and pedicure all open the facilities at The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale. A Drybar blowout on its own doesn’t.
- Book a room with spa privileges: Privado and Fairmont Gold rooms at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess come with spa privileges. Other hotel guests can buy a day’s spa access from Monday to Thursday, or book a treatment to get in on any day.
I’d book a treatment for the first full day of the stay and plan to spend the rest of it in the spa.
Scottsdale Resort Spa Day Passes for Non-Guests
Several resort spas take visitors who aren’t staying. A treatment or a day pass gets you in, depending on the resort.
- Book a treatment as a visitor: Treatments at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia are open to the public, with no overnight stay needed. Day visitors at Hotel Valley Ho get the saunas, the fitness center and two pools with a treatment of 60 minutes or more.
- Buy an amenity day pass: Agave, the spa at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, sells day passes to adults when space allows. Luna Spa at The Scottsdale Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton sells an amenity-only pass online, with no treatment included.
For a spa day without a hotel stay, I’d book a treatment at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia.
Separate Men’s and Women’s Spa Areas: What Couples Should Know
Several spas split their steam rooms, saunas and plunge pools by gender. Couples who want to spend the day together need to know where the shared spaces are.
- Fully separate: Spa facilities at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North are completely separate for men and women. Private suites take couples’ treatments side by side.
- Separate circuits: Hot-and-cold rituals at The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale run inside each gender’s locker room. At Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort, the hot and cold plunges sit in separate men’s and women’s areas.
- Where to meet: Agave at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa has a co-ed relaxation lounge alongside its men’s and women’s lounges. The steam room at The Scottsdale Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton is co-ed, while its saunas are his and hers.
I’d book a couples’ treatment, then meet in the shared lounge or by the spa pool afterward.
Spa Age Limits at Scottsdale Resorts
Spa minimum ages run from 12 to 18. Salons take younger guests.
- Adults only: The spas at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia, The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale, Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort and Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows admit guests 18 and over. The same rule applies at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa and The Scottsdale Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton.
- Teen treatments: Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North takes spa guests from age 12. A parent or guardian signs a waiver for facials under 16, and for massages and body treatments under 18.
- Salons for younger guests: Joya’s salon at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia takes children from 10. At The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale, Drybar and the nail salon take younger guests with an adult.
- Kids’ club during treatments: Kids For All Seasons, the daily kids’ club at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, takes children aged 5 to 12. Book them a session for the hours you’re in the spa.
With a teenager along, I’d book Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North.
Best Time to Book a Scottsdale Spa Resort
Hotel demand peaks from February to March and drops through summer. Room rates follow it.
- March: March is the busiest month for Scottsdale hotels, by the city’s own bed-tax figures. Book a spring spa trip well ahead.
- Spring training: Cactus League spring training runs from late February into late March. Room rates sit near their highest across those weeks.
- Phoenix Open week: The Phoenix Open golf tournament plays in Scottsdale in early February. Book early for that week, or plan around it.
- October to December: Phoenix-area hotels have their second strong season from October to December, after the summer lull. Expect rates to climb back from their summer lows.
I’d book spring early and keep summer for a budget spa trip. On a winter visit, I’d add a night in one of the Phoenix and Scottsdale fireplace suites.
How Far Ahead to Book Spa Treatments in Scottsdale
Resort spas ask you to book treatments early and arrive well before them.
- Four weeks out: Joya Spa at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia advises booking treatments four weeks ahead. Book spring dates first, when Scottsdale hotels are busiest.
- As early as you can: Agave at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa strongly recommends booking in advance. Book the treatment when you book the room.
- Arrival time: Arrive 60 minutes early for Joya and 30 minutes early for Agave. Use the extra time in the steam room or by the pool.
- One booking, whole day: At The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale, one qualifying treatment opens the facilities, locker rooms and rooftop pool on the day of your treatment. Book a morning slot to get the most from it.
I’d book the spa first, then pick hotel dates around the treatments.
FAQs
1. What is the best spa resort in Scottsdale?
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is the strongest all-round answer, with more than 70 treatments across Well & Being Spa and its Sisley-Paris Spa. For hiking between treatments, Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North sits next to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve trails. Check how each resort handles spa access before you book the room, since the rules differ from one spa to the next.
2. Does the JW Marriott Camelback Inn have a good spa?
Yes: the spa at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa covers 32,000 square feet, with 20 treatment rooms. Its indoor circuit includes a Himalayan salt sauna, an aromatherapy steam cavern and an 18-person vitality pool. Outside, a three-pool hydrotherapy circuit ends in a cold plunge. Book a treatment there for the circuit rather than the room.
3. Is Sanctuary Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale?
Not quite: Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney’s Resort & Spa sits in the Town of Paradise Valley, on the slopes of Camelback Mountain. Its spa has 12 indoor and outdoor treatment rooms, a Zen garden and a lap pool. The spa takes visitors who aren’t staying at the resort, so you can book a treatment while sleeping elsewhere. Book it for the spa and the mountain setting.
4. Are the Boulders, CIVANA and ADERO resorts in Scottsdale?
No: Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton sits in Carefree, with an adults-only spa of 33,000 square feet. CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa also sits in Carefree and runs a hot and cold aqua circuit. ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection sits in Fountain Hills, east of Scottsdale. Book them for the desert, not for evenings in Old Town.
5. How far is Scottsdale from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?
Old Town Scottsdale is a 15-minute drive from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Resorts farther north take longer: Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North puts the airport 35 minutes away. Scottsdale Airport, a smaller airfield, sits 25 minutes from the same resort. Plan on a car or an app-based taxi for trips between the resorts and Old Town.
6. Which Scottsdale spa resort is best for couples?
Pick a resort with treatment rooms built for two. The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale has a couples suite in its spa, and Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort keeps couple-friendly rooms among its 19 treatment rooms. Book a side-by-side treatment, then spend the afternoon at the spa pool together. Check whether the steam rooms and saunas are split by gender, since that decides where you’ll meet.
7. Is summer a good time for a Scottsdale spa trip?
Summer suits a budget trip: July is the quietest month for Scottsdale hotels. Room rates across the Phoenix area fall well below winter levels through the summer quarter. Book treatments for the morning or evening and spend the middle of the day inside the spa. Rooms are far easier to find than in spring.
8. Where can you book a girls’ spa day in Scottsdale?
Book the private Villa at the spa at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, which takes groups of up to 10 with its own heated vitality pool, a double treatment room and a lounge patio. For friends who aren’t staying, Agave at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa sells day passes to adults when space allows. Luna Spa at The Scottsdale Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton sells an amenity-only pass online. Book every treatment at once so the group gets slots side by side.
