There are more than 40 pet-friendly resorts in Scottsdale where furry members of the family are welcome to enjoy pampering, adventure, relaxation and dining in their proper place — right by their human’s side. No vacation is complete without the fur babies!
WHERE TO STAY: FEE-FREE
- V.I.P. (Very Important Pup) Treatment: The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa accommodates all cats and dogs into its Kierland Companion’s Club, a home away from home, for free. Pups receive a complimentary Westin Heavenly Dog Welcome Kit including clean-up bags, food dishes and most importantly, a Westin Heavenly dog bed.
- Hotel Valley Ho encourages travelers to bring four-legged friends along at no extra charge. They’ll receive a welcome pet amenity including dog treats, a double-sided bowl for water and food, pet clean-up bags, and a ‘Pet in Room’ sign. A limited supply of elevated dog beds are also available on loan, allowing pets to sleep next to the bed. Conveniently located downtown, guests can take their pets for a walk around the property’s lush grounds, around Old Town Scottsdale or along the nearby Arizona Canal Trail. Please note Hotel Valley Ho also has a separate service animal policy.
- Pets stay free at Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale in all resort guestrooms as well as select residences. Mountain Shadows will make felines and canines alike feel at home with a bed, food and water bowls, bottled water, doggie bags and a complimentary pet amenity upon request. Pets are also welcome on the patio at Rusty’s, the golf course restaurant. If pets need to stay in the guestroom, a pet door hanger may be placed on the door to alert staff.
- Dogs and cats weighing no more than 30 pounds may stay in the 210 luxurious guestrooms at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. The casitas and suites offer the perfect blend of Southwestern charm and modern amenities, ensuring an unforgettable stay with every single family member. Direct access to Pinnacle Peak, a popular hiking trail, offers a great way to burn off some of Fido’s energy. Two pets per room are allowed.
WHERE TO STAY: FOR A FEE (UNDER $100)
- The Hot Ticket: For only a $100 fee, The Hermosa Inn, a Boutique Hideaway greets pups with a letter from the Director of Guest Experience, accompanied by a plush bed, bowls, water and natural treats. A partnership with Pawsitive Vacation Pet Sitting makes dog sitting and/or walking services available at a nominal fee, too. One pet, weighing no more than 50 pounds, is allowed per room.
- W Scottsdale’s Pets Are Welcome (PAW) program is custom-designed to treat furry friends with the same level of luxurious service as their masters. Upon check-in at the hotel, they’ll receive the following pet-friendly amenities: An exclusive W Hotels pet bed, treat and water bowl, and a ‘pet in room’ door sign. “Whatever/Whenever” pet services are also available. The room rate with a pet is $25 above the room charge, plus a $100 cleaning fee. One pet, weighing no more than 40 pounds, is allowed per room.
- Other cost-effective options for bringing the fur kid(s) along include:
- Bespoke Inn – $50 per pet, per stay. Up to two pets per room. No weight limit. Dog-friendly amenities nearby include doggy daycare and Chaparral Dog Park.
- Hotel Adeline – $75 per room, per stay. Up to two pets per room. 50-pound weight limit.
- The Scottsdale Plaza Resort & Villas – $75 cleaning fee per room. 50-pound weight limit.
- Additional pet-friendly, world-class resorts in Scottsdale include
- In addition to pet amenities and services at Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows, order a meal from the Weft & Warp pet menu and enjoy 15% off an entire meal every Wednesday. $1 from every pet meal will be donated to Scottdale’s Lucky Dog Rescue pet rescue program.
- Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort
- JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa
- The Phoenician and Canyon Suites at The Phoenician
- Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney's Resort & Spa
- Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains
- The Scott Resort & Spa
- The Scottsdale Resort and Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
WHERE TO EAT
- At Olive & Ivy Restaurant & Marketplace on the Scottsdale Waterfront, humans can choose from the market’s Mediterranean-influenced menu items while pups can delight in some sunshine on the patio and complimentary doggie bones fresh from the marketplace.
- Just down the street, people and animals alike go gaga over the sweet treats at Sprinkles Cupcakes. The bakery offers doggie cupcakes made with eggs, honey and vanilla and topped with a yogurt frosting.
- Spoil pooches with a fresh chicken and grain Dog Bowl at Farm & Craft in Old Town Scottsdale – they deserve it!
- Hit the patio with a pup in Old Town Scottsdale at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers, Brat Haus, Daily Dose Grill, Breakfast Club, Sip Coffee & Beer House or Virtù Honest Craft.
WHERE TO PLAY
- Looking to commune with nature? Take the furry friend to Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve, totaling approximately 35,500 acres of protected Sonoran Desert land featuring miles of untouched terrain, perfect for leisurely walks or heart-pumping hikes (on- or off-leash).
- Chaparral Park offers a three-acre, off-leash doggie arena that includes grass frolic zones, turf areas, seating (for people), play features and water fountains. More furry fun can be found at the City’s other two dog parks, Horizon Park and Vista del Camino Park.
- The Arizona Canal Path is one of the longest multi-use trails – popular with pups, on- or off-leash – in Maricopa County, running between Scottsdale, the Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community, Phoenix, Peoria and Glendale along both sides of the Arizona Canal, one of the county's vital waterways. The trail is paved at some parts and unpaved at others. Run, Fido, run!
