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Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
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2 outdoor pools, open 6 AM to 10 PM, cabanas (surcharge), sun loungers
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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
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9.6 out of 10
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5445 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ, 85253
  • Scottsdale Fashion Square
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Biltmore Fashion Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Camelback Mountain
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬
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  • 427 sq ft
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  • 427 sq ft
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  • 426 sq ft
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  • 526 sq ft
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  • 557 sq ft
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  • 1000 sq ft
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  • 531 sq ft
  • Mountain view
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  • 1700 sq ft
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  • 567 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
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  • 1756 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Paradise Valley

Located within a 5-minute walk of Short Course at Mountain Shadows, Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale is within a few miles (5 km) of Camelback Mountain. This 217-room, 4.5-star hotel has 2 outdoor pools along with a golf course and 2 restaurants.

What's nearby

  • Short Course at Mountain Shadows - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Scottsdale Fashion Square - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Biltmore Fashion Park - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Talking Stick Resort Casino - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Camelback Mountain - 14 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • 38th Street - Washington Station - 14 min drive
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Henry - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buck & Rider - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Flower Child - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blanco Cocina + Cantina - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
Guests of Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale have access to a golf course, 2 outdoor pools, and a gym. Free valet parking is included with your stay. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a steam room, a hot tub, and free newspapers.
Flat-screen TVs come with Netflix and pay movies. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other amenities include minibars, coffee makers, and free newspapers. Housekeeping is available on request.
Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 40 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 7 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 16 to October 4:
  • Golf course
The property will be renovating from June 9 2025 to June 10 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Golf course
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 47.53 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness center access
  • Internet access
  • Parking

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 20.00 to 40.00 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free valet parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 6 AM to 10 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for golf tee times. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale Paradise Valley
Mountain Shadows Scottsdale Paradise Valley
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Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale Hotel
Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale Paradise Valley
Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale Hotel Paradise Valley

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale?

Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale?

As of Jun 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale on Jun 22, 2025 start from $139.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do within easy reach of Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale?

This hotel is located in Paradise Valley, just steps from Short Course at Mountain Shadows. You'll also find Scottsdale Fashion Square and Camelback Mountain within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale?

Yes, valet parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale include a casino?

No, Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools and a hot tub. Guests have pool access between 6 AM and 10 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including 2 outdoor pools and a poolside bar plus some guestrooms feature fireplaces.

Does Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale has 2 restaurants, and serves a cooked-to-order breakfast on weekday mornings for a surcharge.

Will Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale and the property also provides food and water bowls for pets.

Are there connecting rooms at Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale?

The closest major airport to Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale is Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX), which is 9.4 mi away (17 minutes by car). Another top airport is Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT), which is located 18.3 mi away (23-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale.

Does Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale host weddings?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale.

Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 870 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1002 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and amazing amenities and amazing value!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
This property was golden. Offering filtered alkaline water, sun screen & towels at the pool. Restaurants onsite were 5* Extremely clean Modern vibe
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery, nostalgic nods, great avocado toast 😉, clean room, free water at desk and around property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! Would definitely stay here again! The pool was great and the food was excellent! Very beautiful hotel with a great view!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My go-to

It’s become my go-to place for short stays in Paradise Valley. The location is serene and the service is exceptional. Breakfast on the patio is a great way to start the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our experience at Mountain Shadows Resort was wonderful! The staff was so helpful and friendly. The property is stunning and we lived every minute! We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwight

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We paid to upgrade to the 3 bedroom suite and it is one of our favourite rooms we've ever stayed in.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Picturesque

Sprawling, quiet great beds. Spacious rooms, decent food and beautiful views. Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Friendly staff, beautiful property, really appreciated the on site water stations!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Traveled with group
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely resort, excellent service, nice pool and gym facilities. Very short drive to downtown Scottsdale.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jamee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy after 10pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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