Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows
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6114 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253View on a mapPublished · Updated
Cheapest Jun–Aug from $320 a night all-in
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According to the hotel's August 2025 fact sheet, the resort has 185 keys made up of 94 bungalows, 88 suites and 3 villas.
SpaRator Expert Rating
SpaRator 7.2: SolidSpa core 7.3
An average of the Spa Treatments and Spa Facilities scores.
7.2 Solid overall · Spa: Full-Service · guests rate it 4.6 on TripAdvisor
7th of 17 in Scottsdale, October 2026
The bungalow campus and Sonoran treatments are the reasons to book.
Guests rate a stay here warmly, and Palo Verde Spa gives them a Sonoran menu and a heat suite of steam, hot tubs and an adults-only pool. Across 23 acres, 185 bungalows and suites make the campus the quiet win. What holds it back is a small spa: four treatment rooms, no cold plunge stated, and spa access stated only for suite and villa guests. Right for pool-and-garden couples adding treatments; wrong for anyone chasing a full thermal circuit.
Pricing and Availability
- Peak
- Oct, Feb–Mar
- $760–$1,000
- Cheapest
- Jun–Aug
- $320–$340
a night all-in
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Rate notes, fees and tax
Our 27 Feb 2027 check: from $704 a night. Our 21 Aug 2027 check: from $226.45 a night.
- 27 Feb 2027 check
- 27 Feb 2027 from $704 room, $853.29 all-in. The typical rate across the major booking sites for that night, checked 6 Oct 2026.
- 21 Aug 2027 check
- 21 Aug 2027 from $226.45 room, $312.86 all-in. Same basis. Summer rates were early when checked and may move.
- Rate notes
Fee stack: $50 resort fee (concierge, fitness center and classes, health club, housekeeping, coffee, calls, pool access); 13.17% tax on room plus fee; self-parking $23; valet $35; dogs $150 (up to 6 nights); 22% spa service charge.
Rates correct as of October 2026; verify current availability via the booking links above.
Spa prices are current on the spa's booking system as of October 2026.
Spa Treatments
A Sonoran-leaning menu is the best reason to book a treatment at Palo Verde Spa. A 60-minute Classic Massage runs $210 before the 22% service charge, current on the spa's booking system as of October 2026. The body menu adds the Sonoran Scrub and Sonoran Clay Wrap, and Soul Essence pairs a massage with an aromatherapy consult that blends your own oil. That $210 60-minute massage sits just under the $215 median of the eight other Scottsdale hotels with a published price.
Spa Facilities
Palo Verde Spa has steam and private hot tubs; no cold plunge is named, and access is suite-and-villa only. It sits inside 12,000 square feet, per the August 2025 fact sheet. Four treatment rooms are the fewest of nine Scottsdale hotels we score with a count, median 16.5 for the other eight. Nothing states a sauna, and one March 2026 guest reported no dry sauna. Two guests found the spa smaller than other Scottsdale spas. One reported algae in the hot tub and moldy cushions.
Wellness Programs
Wellness at Andaz promises classes inside the resort fee, and a weekly schedule is not stated. Fitness and yoga classes sit in the fee list, per Expedia's hotel-supplied copy, and the 24-hour Technogym center adds Peloton bikes. One April 2026 guest counted classes running once a week. So plan a stay around the gym and the pools, and confirm the class rhythm before you book.
Staff & Service
Staff at the resort earn far more praise than complaint, and the front desk is where friction shows. Guests speak warmly of the staff, with praise outrunning complaints 236 to 35, and spa therapist Sarah earns first-name praise on two platforms. Specific soft spots show at the front desk: trouble lands in about 6% of recent reviews, and spa reception and booking draw closer to 10% of the smaller spa conversation. Book with that in mind, and the ground-level experience reads mostly warm.
Experience
Guests rate a stay here above the typical Scottsdale resort, and room wear tops the complaints about the property itself. TripAdvisor holds 4.6 across 1,737 reviews, Google matches at 4.6 across 1,162, and Booking.com sits at 8.4 from 73, as of October 2026. Recent reviews here average 4.6 stars, against a typical 4.4 across the twelve other Scottsdale hotels we score. Room wear shows up in about 6% of recent stays and maintenance just under 5%, conditions on a warm record rather than reasons to avoid it.
Value for Money
Andaz prices near the Scottsdale middle, yet guests rate value below most peers. The typical rate across the major booking sites for Sat 27 Feb 2027, checked 6 October 2026: $853.29 all-in on a $704 room, level with Boulders and CIVANA. Booking.com Value is 7.9 against the 8.05 median of the ten other Scottsdale hotels with a Value score, and 8.7% call it poor value. Spa prices are current on the spa's booking system as of October 2026.
Spa Facilities
15 spa facilities: 10 available, 2 not available, 3 not confirmed
Available
10Beauty Services Salon: manicures, pedicures and hair, on the spa's own menu
Adults-Only Pool or Area Palo Verde Spa Pool, adults 18 and over
Couples Treatments Spaces for couples, per the hotel's Expedia listing
Fitness Center 24-hour Technogym center with Peloton bikes
Fitness Classes Included Fitness and yoga classes sit inside the resort fee; the weekly count is not stated
Full-Service Spa Palo Verde Spa & Apothecary: four treatment rooms, including spaces for couples, per Expedia; 12,000 square feet on the August 2025 fact sheet
Hot Tub and/or Jacuzzi Private outdoor hot tubs, separate for men and women
Pool Facilities Three salt-water pools: the Turquoise main pool at 90°F, the Retreat Pool for Retreat guests only, and the adults-only Palo Verde Spa Pool
Steam Room Named in the spa's amenity list and in guest reviews
Wellness Programs Fitness and yoga classes are inside the resort fee, plus complimentary yoga and meditation on the hotel FAQ; the weekly count is not stated
Not available: Hammam, Himalayan Salt Room.
Not confirmed: Cold Therapy, In-Room Spa Treatments, Sauna.
Other Spa Facilities
At the apothecary blend bar, guests blend a personal oil with a specialist, take a roller bottle home and later carry the blend into their massage. Soul Essence pairs a massage with a 15-minute aromatherapy consult, three poolside cabanas work for open-air treatments, and spa dining runs beside the adults-only pool.
Spa Menu, Prices and Policies
- Massage$125 · 30 min$210–$225 · 60 min$260 · 75 min$280–$295 · 90 min$330 · 105 min
- Body treatment$225 · 60 min$295 · 90 min$395 · 120 min
- Facial$125 · 30 min$210–$295 · 60 min$265 · 75 min
- GratuityA 22% service charge applies to treatments and services.
- AgesAdults 18 and over.
- CancellationCancel with at least 8 hours' notice or you'll be charged for the full treatment.
Hotel Facilities
20 hotel facilities: 7 available, 2 not available, 11 not confirmed
Available
7Apothecary The spa's blend bar, where guests mix a personal oil to take home
Bar Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen and the Turquoise Pool Bar & Grille
Concierge Services Inside the resort fee
Garden Areas 23 acres of bungalow courtyards
Pets Allowed Dogs $150 for up to six nights
Restaurants Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen; Turquoise Pool Bar & Grille; Palo Verde Spa dining
Valet Parking $35 a night
Not available: Adult Only, Free Parking.
Not confirmed: Air Conditioning, Airport Shuttle, Bike Rentals, Business Center, Dry Cleaning, EV Charging Stations, Golf, Kids Club, Meditation Areas, Tennis, WiFi.
Other Hotel Facilities
185 keys spread across 94 bungalows, 88 suites and three villas on 23 acres, each building low-slung around courtyards. Three salt-water pools carry the day: the Turquoise main pool at 90°F, the Retreat Pool reserved for Retreat guests, and the adults-only Palo Verde Spa Pool. Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen, the Turquoise Pool Bar & Grille and spa dining cover food and drink. Inside the resort fee sit Cattle Track Arts Compound access, SMoCA admission, the 24-hour Technogym center, Peloton bikes and a house-car drop-off inside a 3-mile radius, as of August 2026.
About This Hotel
Andaz Scottsdale is a design resort with a spa attached, not a destination spa. The resort has 185 bungalows and suites on 23 acres, three salt-water pools and a four-room spa that guests rate warmly while the facility itself stays small.
The Spa, Specifically: Palo Verde Spa & Apothecary
Palo Verde Spa & Apothecary runs 12,000 square feet on the August 2025 fact sheet, with four treatment rooms including spaces for couples, per the hotel’s Expedia listing. Sonoran is the menu’s register, with prices current on the spa’s booking system as of October 2026: a $210 60-minute Classic Massage, the Sonoran Scrub, Desert Ritual and Sonoran Clay Wrap on the body side, all before the 22% service charge. Spa facials run from the 30-minute Andaz Facial at $125 to the house OxyGeneo at $295, and manicures, pedicures and hair sit in the salon. Soul Essence is the bridge to the apothecary bar, a 15-minute consult that blends your personal oil for the massage. Heat means steam. The spa has one steam room and private outdoor hot tubs for men and women, beside the adults-only Palo Verde Spa Pool. No hotel page states a cold plunge or a sauna, so this is not a full hydrotherapy circuit. Access is provisional: suite and villa guests get spa facilities included, and the hotel does not state a rule for everyone else.
Who’s Right, Who’s Wrong
Book Andaz for design-led couples and friends who want a quiet bungalow campus, three salt-water pools and a Sonoran treatment folded into the stay. Book elsewhere if the spa is the trip: four treatment rooms, no cold plunge stated and no stated class schedule will frustrate anyone planning a circuit. Families are welcome, but the spa and its pool run 18 and over, and a kids club is not stated.
Where It Sits in the Scottsdale Market
Four treatment rooms make Andaz the intimate counter-weight, against a 16.5 median for the other eight Scottsdale hotels we score with a count. Those four sit against 19 at the Grand Hyatt and 14 at the Four Seasons, and the $210 60-minute massage (current on the spa’s booking system as of October 2026) undercuts Grand Hyatt, CIVANA and Sanctuary while running above Hotel Valley Ho. At $50 the resort fee matches the market median and beats the $55 at the Grand Hyatt and Four Seasons, and recent reviews average 4.6 against the typical 4.4 across the twelve other Scottsdale hotels we score. The stay reads 8.0 on guest experience against 6.5 for spa facilities, a hotel that comfortably outperforms its spa. Our full Scottsdale rankings put that in context.
| Hotel | SpaRator | Thermal circuit | Spa access for guests | Peak all-in per night | Off-season all-in per night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa | SpaRator 8.1: Outstanding | Hot + cold | With a treatment or membership | $837 | $509 |
| Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia | SpaRator 7.8: Strong | Hot + cold | With a treatment or membership | $842 | $423 |
| Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort | SpaRator 7.5: Strong | Hot + cold | Not published | $827 | $352 |
| The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician | SpaRator 7.5: Strong | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $2,216 | $734 |
| Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North | SpaRator 7.4: Solid | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $1,535 | $553 |
| Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa | SpaRator 7.3: Solid | Heat only | Extra charge | $1,378 | $619 |
| Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows | SpaRator 7.2: Solid | Heat only | Not published | $853 | $313 |
| Hotel Valley Ho | SpaRator 7.2: Solid | Heat only | Included | $911 | $268 |
| The Scottsdale Resort and Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton | SpaRator 7.1: Solid | Hot + cold | Extra charge | $574 | $147 |
| ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection | SpaRator 7.0: Solid | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $582 | $285 |
| Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton | SpaRator 7.0: Solid | Heat only | Included | $842 | $232 |
| The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale | SpaRator 6.8: Modest | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $1,973 | $491 |
| The Scott Resort and Spa | SpaRator 6.7: Modest | None | With a treatment or membership | $823 | $319 |
| Kimpton Miralina Resort and Villas | SpaRator 6.4: Modest | Hot + cold | With a treatment or membership | $523 | $192 |
| Scottsdale Camelback Resort | SpaRator 6.4: Modest | None | With a treatment or membership | $313 | $154 |
| W Scottsdale | SpaRator 6.4: Modest | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $792 | $419 |
| Mountain House Lodge at Sereno Canyon | SpaRator 5.6: Limited | None | Not published | $1,746 | $720 |
| Market median | 7.1 | $842 | $352 |
Scored on Guidelines v9.9
All-in = room, resort fee and taxes per night, from each hotel's dated rate capture. On a phone: thermal circuit · spa access · peak all-in. Off-season all-in shows on a wider screen.
Is the Andaz Scottsdale Spa Worth the Price?
Yes, for design-led couples and friends who want the bungalow campus, three salt-water pools and a Sonoran treatment added to the stay, with typical all-in nights from $320 to $340 in summer, $550 to $690 in shoulder months and $760 to $1,000 in peak. Less so for circuit-led trips: four treatment rooms, steam and hot tubs, no cold plunge stated.
When to Book the Andaz Scottsdale
Peak runs October, February and March, and June through August are the low months. The other months sit between. A peak-month night runs about 2.8 times a low-month night, and a shoulder month about twice. There is no reliable weekend premium. Summer figures reflect early published rates, so treat the low-season picture as provisional.
- January: shoulder
- February: peak
- March: peak
- April: shoulder
- May: shoulder
- June: low
- July: low
- August: low
- September: not yet priced
- October: peak
- November: shoulder
- December: shoulder
- Peak
- Shoulder
- Low
- Not yet priced
Typical all-in per night: Peak $760–$1,000 · Shoulder $550–$690 · Low $320–$340
Typical room rate across the main booking sites and the hotel's own site, 13 Oct 2026 to 31 Aug 2027, converted to all-in with the hotel's fee and tax. Months not yet priced are shown hatched.
What Guests Are Saying
TripAdvisor4.6 / 51,737+ reviews
Google4.6 / 51,162+ reviews
Booking.com8.4 / 1073+ reviews, check rates on Booking.com
Impeccable service, outstanding food & drink, spa treatments worth every penny, gorgeous desert mid-century aesthetic and a chill vibe made this the perfect weekend getaway.
TripAdvisorOctober 2025Stay rated 5 of 5They have a steam room, private hot tubs, and a pool with comfortable chairs and umbrellas for shade.
Google (spa listing)May 2026Stay rated 5 of 5 The spa pool, whirlpool, and steam room were relaxing and rejuvenating.
TripAdvisorOctober 2025Stay rated 5 of 5There is only one small set of lockers and a bench, so all guests are in one tiny space.
Google (spa listing)November 2025Stay rated 1 of 5 No assistance with luggage when check-in, they just watched us carrying 4 huge luggage cases upstairs without offering help.
TripAdvisorNovember 2025Stay rated 2 of 5The scenery of the resort captures the beauty of the desert and allows you to feel secluded yet also near to anything you could need.
GoogleSeptember 2026Stay rated 5 of 5
Location
Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows
6114 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
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6114 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Awards: Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2025, No. 10 Resort in Arizona · U.S. News Best Hotels, Gold Badge 2024 and 2025 · AAA Four Diamond, 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Is Andaz Scottsdale, and How Far Is the Airport?
Andaz Scottsdale sits on Scottsdale Road at the Paradise Valley line, at 6114 N Scottsdale Rd. Phoenix Sky Harbor sits about 15 miles away per the resort's August 2025 fact sheet, roughly a 20-minute drive, and Scottsdale's private airport about 7 miles, roughly 13 minutes. Guests find no airport shuttle listed. A house car runs drop-offs within a 3-mile radius.
Can I Use Palo Verde Spa Without Booking a Treatment?
Yes for outside visitors, through a ResortPass Spa Pass (no price stated), which covers steam rooms, hot-tub patios, the relaxation lounge and the fitness center, though not the main pool. Sonoran Suite and Villa guests get spa facilities included. The access rule for other hotel guests is not stated, so confirm before you book.
What Is the Spa’s Age Policy?
18 and over, spa pool included. Families head to the Turquoise Pool instead.
Does the Spa Add a Service Charge?
Yes, 22% on every treatment and service, added on the full price. The spa runs card-only, a card secures the booking, and cancellations inside eight hours are charged in full.
How Much Do Treatments Cost?
A 60-minute Classic Massage runs $210 before the 22% charge. 90-minute massages run $280 to $295, and facials $125 to $295. Body treatments run from the Sonoran Scrub at $225 to the Desert Ritual at $395. These prices are current on the spa's booking system as of October 2026, so confirm them at booking.
Does the Spa Have a Sauna or Cold Plunge?
The spa's published amenity list does not state a sauna or a cold plunge. One Google spa reviewer in March 2026 reported no dry sauna. The confirmed heat is a steam room and private outdoor hot tubs for men and women.
What Is the Resort Fee, and What Does It Cover?
$50 a night plus tax. Per the property's Expedia listing it covers concierge, the fitness center and classes, the health club, housekeeping, in-room coffee, calls and pool access. Cattle Track Arts Compound access, SMoCA admission and a house-car drop-off within three miles also sit in the hotel's own FAQ, as of August 2026.
How Much Is Parking?
Self-parking runs $23 a night and valet $35. Nothing at the gate is free.
Is Andaz Scottsdale Good for Families?
Workable, not designed for it. Kids stay at the Turquoise Pool and the bungalow courtyards absorb them, but the spa and its pool run 18 and over and a kids club is not stated.
Where Do We Eat on Site?
Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen is the main restaurant, the Turquoise Pool Bar & Grille runs poolside, and Palo Verde Spa has its own dining beside the adults-only pool.
Are Dogs Allowed?
Yes: $150 per stay for up to six nights, one dog up to 50 pounds or two totaling 75.
What Are the Spa’s Hours?
Current hours at the spa are not stated on a current page, so confirm your slot when you book.
What Is the Spa’s Cancellation Policy?
The spa needs eight hours' notice or the full treatment is charged. A card secures the booking and you arrive 30 minutes early. Room cancellation terms depend on the rate booked, so check your specific terms.
Is Andaz Scottsdale a Wellness Resort?
Honestly, no. It is a design resort with a spa attached. One April 2026 guest counted classes running once a week, and a weekly class schedule is not stated, so plan around the gym, pools and treatments rather than programming.
How This Analysis Works
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- Platform ratings
TripAdvisor 4.6 of 5 from 1,737 reviews; Google 4.6 of 5 from 1,162 reviews; Booking.com 8.4 of 10 from 73 reviews.
- Sources
- The spa's live booking menu (read October 2026) and the hotel's August 2025 fact sheet, Expedia's hotel-supplied listing, ResortPass and guest reviews on TripAdvisor and Google.
- Data gaps
- The spa's hours, hotel-guest access rule, class schedule, sauna and cold plunge are not stated. A small prompted cohort of short five-star reviews built around named staff (3.6% of recent TripAdvisor and 4.0% of recent Google) counted at half weight.
- Guidelines
- Reviewed under Guidelines Version 9.9
- Version history
- October 2026 The treatment menu was read from the spa's live booking system and its prices are current (the $210 Classic Massage is unchanged from the February 2025 guide); Spa Treatments moved from 7.7 to 8.0 and the overall SpaRator score moved from 7.1 to 7.2. The spa's heat is steam and hot tubs, with no cold plunge and no sauna stated. Spa access is stated only for suite and villa guests, and the rule for everyone else is not stated.
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