The Scottsdale Resort and Spa
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7700 E McCormick Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85258View on a mapPublished · Updated
Cheapest Dec, May–Aug from $160 a night all-in
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McCormick Pool is a year-round heated saltwater pool.
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SpaRator 7.1: SolidSpa core 7.5
An average of the Spa Treatments and Spa Facilities scores.
7.1 Solid overall · guests rate it 4.2 on TripAdvisor
9th of 17 in Scottsdale, October 2026
Luna Spa's 68-service menu and a real thermal circuit carry this McCormick Ranch resort.
Luna Spa's 68-service menu spans seven groups, and the thermal circuit runs sauna rooms, a coed steam room, hot tub and cold plunge. Cranial Sacral Energy Therapy is the standout booking. Staying guests say they pay separately for the circuit, and fees and tax add 25.1% on a peak night. Right for a treatment-led stay that uses the circuit; wrong for anyone expecting spa access bundled into the room.
Pricing and Availability
- Peak
- Jan–Mar
- $430–$630
- Cheapest
- Dec, May–Aug
- $160–$290
a night all-in
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Rate notes, fees and tax
Our 27 Feb 2027 check: from $459 a night. Our 21 Aug 2027 check: from $84 a night.
- 27 Feb 2027 check
- 27 Feb 2027 from $459 room, $574.41 all-in. The typical rate across the major booking sites for Saturday 27 February 2027, checked 6 October 2026, is $504 with the $45 fee, before 13.97% tax.
- 21 Aug 2027 check
- 21 Aug 2027 from $84 room, $147.02 all-in. The typical rate across the major booking sites for Saturday 21 August 2027, checked 6 October 2026, is $129 with the fee included, a thin sample; the $147.02 all-in holds whether or not the fee is waived.
- Rate notes
Fee stack: $45 resort fee a night, separate line (covers Wi-Fi, bike rentals, fitness classes, putting and chipping, Social Boardroom, lawn games, two water bottles, and dining and spa discounts); 13.97% tax on room plus fee; self-parking $25, valet $35, not in the fee; spa 22% service charge on one offer page, 24 hours' notice, no deposit.
Rates correct as of October 2026; verify current availability via the booking links above.
No renovation or repositioning is stated on the hotel's pages as of October 2026.
Spa Treatments
Luna Spa's treatment menu is the strongest thing here. Its online menu lists 68 services across seven groups, including Cranial Sacral Energy Therapy. Nine treatment rooms run more than The Scott's six and fewer than the 24 at Boulders or The Phoenician. Guests rate Luna Spa 4.9 on Google across 118 reviews, and six therapists each earn praise by name in six or more guest reviews.
Spa Facilities
A full four-element circuit is what Luna Spa is built around, with guests reporting they pay separately to use it. Sauna rooms, a coed steam room, hot tub and cold plunge form the circuit, with a second plunge and a private hot tub in the Zen Garden. Guests reported the cold plunge out of service twice in 2025, and reviews since show it in use. No spa square footage is published, so scale against the market is unmeasured.
Wellness Programs
Complimentary classes ride the resort fee, but no count or schedule is published, so a guest cannot know what a stay includes. Five Peloton bikes sit in a gym with LifeFitness cardio, free weights, machines, and locker rooms with showers. Putting and chipping at McCormick Ranch Golf Club and a year-round heated saltwater pool round out the active side. Whether those included classes match other Scottsdale resorts is unknown.
Staff & Service
Staff at Scottsdale Resort draw heavy praise, but food and beverage service is the sore spot. Praise outnumbers complaints 250 to 43, and service is the primary complaint in 10.6% of reviews. Food and beverage complaints come from 20 reviewers (about 5.9%), 2 in the latest six months and 6 in the latest twelve, so the pattern is easing. Reported failures run through the pool bar, restaurant and room service as slow, ignored or rude service.
Experience
Guests at Scottsdale Resort rate recent stays a shade below the longer record. TripAdvisor carries 4.2 across 3,232 reviews and Google 4.4 across 2,375, both dated October 2026, with recent months reading lower. Nine reviews make pool music a primary complaint, and eight note room or sewer smells, three of them in the latest six months. Guests rate it above Omni Montelucia, The Scott, The Phoenician, Boulders and W Scottsdale, and below CIVANA, The Canyon Suites and Hotel Valley Ho.
Value for Money
Value is the sore point: fees and tax add 25.1% on a peak night, and staying guests say the circuit costs extra. The peak all-in of $574.41 sits below 11 of the 12 other Scottsdale hotels with a peak all-in figure. At 50 minutes, the Therapeutic Massage is $239, about $286.80 an hour on the per-minute rate, and no 60-minute massage is sold. A 22% service charge is stated on one offer page. Whether it covers every service is not stated.
Spa Facilities
15 spa facilities: 11 available, 4 not confirmed
Available
11Beauty Services Facials, body treatments and waxing fill the menu; no hair or nail salon is stated.
Couples Treatments Luna for Two runs 50- and 80-minute couples sessions, call to book.
Cold Therapy Cold plunge in the circuit, with a second plunge in the Zen Garden.
Fitness Center Five Peloton bikes, LifeFitness cardio, free weights and machines, locker rooms with showers.
Fitness Classes Included Complimentary fitness and wellness classes sit in the resort fee; weekly count not stated.
Full-Service Spa Luna Spa, nine treatment rooms, spa boutique.
Hot Tub and/or Jacuzzi Outdoor hot tub beside the cold plunge; a private hot tub for two also sits in the Zen Garden.
Pool Facilities McCormick Pool, year-round heated saltwater, with covered cabanas and Twisted Vines pool bar.
Sauna Sauna rooms inside the circuit.
Steam Room Coed steam room, part of the circuit.
Wellness Programs Complimentary classes ride the resort fee, but the program's schedule and weekly count are not published.
Not confirmed: Adults-Only Pool or Area, Hammam, Himalayan Salt Room, In-Room Spa Treatments.
Other Spa Facilities
Luna for Two is the couples booking, by reservation only. The Zen Garden adds a private hot tub for two and a second cold plunge outdoors. A Spa Boutique sells beauty products, resort wear and jewelry. Wellness Reset adds a $150 spa credit with a two-night minimum, and Tranquil Tuesday gives Arizona residents 20% off spa treatments every Tuesday.
Spa Menu, Prices and Policies
- Massage$139–$309 · 25 to 80 min
- Body treatment$219–$309 · 50 and 80 min
- Facial$139–$449 · 25 to 80 min
- Seasonal$209–$269 · 50 and 80 min
- Signature treatmentTherapeutic Massage50 min · $239
- Spa hoursLuna Spa is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- GratuityA 22% service charge is added to spa services, based on the full treatment price.
- AccessTreatments are open to guests and non-guests. The hotel does not state whether a treatment day includes the thermal circuit.
- Day passA paid Day Pass covers Luna Spa, the Zen Garden, the fitness center and McCormick Pool. Its price is not published on the pages read.
- AgesSpa offers carry a rule for ages 18 and older.
- CancellationCancel with 24 hours' notice. The spa takes no deposit.
Hotel Facilities
21 hotel facilities: 10 available, 3 not available, 8 not confirmed
Available
10Bar The Madam speakeasy, Barnaby's Cafe & Wine Bar, Twisted Vines at the pool, and The Social Boardroom with a pool table, shuffleboard and golf simulator.
Bike Rentals Bike rental sits in the resort fee.
EV Charging Stations On-site EV charging.
Garden Areas The Zen Garden and landscaped grounds; the 7-mile McCormick Ranch greenbelt runs adjacent.
Golf Adjacent McCormick Ranch Golf Club, with putting and chipping access in the resort fee.
Meditation Areas The spa's Tranquil Room and Zen Garden.
Pets Allowed Dogs welcome for $125 a stay, non-refundable, to 75 lbs.
Restaurants Five outlets: La Fogata, The Madam, Barnaby's Cafe & Wine Bar, Twisted Vines, and The Social Boardroom.
Valet Parking $35 a night plus tax.
WiFi Included in the resort fee.
Not available: Adult Only, Airport Shuttle, Free Parking.
Not confirmed: Air Conditioning, Apothecary, Business Center, Concierge Services, Dry Cleaning, Kids Club, Pickleball, Tennis.
Other Hotel Facilities
Standard kings and two-queens run 380 square feet, and studio suites run 675. Check-in is 4 p.m., check-out 11 a.m. Five dining outlets cover La Fogata's Pan-Latin open flame, The Madam's speakeasy, Barnaby's cafe and wine bar, the Twisted Vines pool grill, and The Social Boardroom's game lounge. The resort fee includes two reusable water bottles and discounts at La Fogata and Luna Spa.
About This Hotel
Set in the McCormick Ranch neighborhood of Scottsdale, with 36 holes of golf adjacent and five dining outlets, the hotel wraps around Luna Spa: nine treatment rooms, a 68-service menu, and a four-element circuit of sauna rooms, coed steam room, hot tub and cold plunge.
The Spa, Specifically: Luna Spa
Luna Spa’s thermal circuit is built around sauna rooms, a coed steam room, a cold plunge and a hot tub, with a second plunge and a private hot tub in the Zen Garden. A paid Day Pass covers the circuit. Guests say a treatment includes it too, and staying guests say they pay separately. What the hotel does not state is whether staying guests get circuit access. The menu is the bigger draw: 68 services across seven groups, including Cranial Sacral Energy Therapy and the Luna for Two couples session. At Luna Spa, the Therapeutic Massage runs $239 for 50 minutes, about $286.80 an hour on the per-minute rate, and no 60-minute massage is sold. A 22% service charge is stated on one offer page only. Guests praise the steam room in 19 reviews and the sauna rooms in 16. The hydrotherapy circuit gives them one hot-cold sequence. Six therapists are each praised by name in six or more guest reviews. Luna Spa is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Who’s Right, Who’s Wrong
Book The Scottsdale Resort for a treatment-led stay that uses the circuit: golfers, greenbelt cyclists and locals buying the Day Pass all fit. A 68-service menu and a thermal circuit reward someone who plans a spa morning and then enjoys the resort, rather than a guest who expects the spa to sit inside the room rate. Skip it if you expect spa access bundled into the room. Guests report paying separately, and the hotel does not state whether staying guests get circuit access. Guests report paying separately for the circuit, and the hotel’s offer page lists the 22% service charge.
Where It Sits in the Scottsdale Market
Nine treatment rooms at The Scottsdale Resort and Spa sit ahead of The Scott’s six and behind Sanctuary’s 12, Four Seasons’ 14, and the 24 each at Boulders and The Phoenician. Its $45 resort fee matches Omni Montelucia’s, runs above Boulders’ and W’s $40, and sits below The Phoenician’s $55 and The Scott’s and CIVANA’s $60, while Valley Ho charges none. Spa square footage is not published, so scale stays unmeasured against the best Scottsdale spa hotels.
| 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 Scottsdale Resort Spa Worth the Price?
Yes, for a treatment-led stay that uses the circuit: golfers, locals and couples who want a 68-service menu and a real thermal sequence at a typical all-in of $220 to $480 across the year. No, for anyone expecting spa access bundled into the room: guests say the circuit costs extra, and the hotel's offer page lists a 22% charge.
When to Book the Scottsdale Resort
January through March run peak, April, October and November shoulder, May through August and December low. A peak night runs about 2.4 times a low-month night and about 1.2 times a shoulder night. July is the cheapest four-week window, about one third of the annual median, and late January into February runs dearest, with night-to-night swings. Spa bookings need 24 hours' notice to cancel.
- January: peak
- February: peak
- March: peak
- April: shoulder
- May: low
- June: low
- July: low
- August: low
- September: not yet priced
- October: shoulder
- November: shoulder
- December: low
- Peak
- Shoulder
- Low
- Not yet priced
Typical all-in per night: Peak $430–$630 · Shoulder $390–$490 · Low $160–$290
Typical room rate across the main booking sites and the hotel's own site, 14 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
TripAdvisor4.2 / 53,232+ reviews
Google4.4 / 52,375+ reviews
Booking.com8.3 / 1039+ reviews, check rates on Booking.com
Best massage I've ever had. Spa was beautiful. Looking forward to booking another session
Google (spa listing)June 2026Stay rated 5 of 5 The plunge pool was super cold. The hot tub was super hot and the steam room was beautifully scented.
GoogleMarch 2026Stay rated 5 of 5We purchased a spa pass and had a great time relaxing and enjoying the spa’s amenities.
GoogleFebruary 2026Stay rated 5 of 5The massage was ok but far pricier than I would have expected given the ambiance of the spa in general.
GoogleMay 2026Stay rated 2 of 5The noise level is unacceptable. We can clearly hear every conversation and movement from the room next to us
TripAdvisorFebruary 2026Stay rated 2 of 5Lovely resort about 30 mins from the Phoenix airport. It was quiet, peaceful with nice landscaping.
GoogleJuly 2026Stay rated 5 of 5
Location
7700 E McCormick Pkwy
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Is the Scottsdale Resort and How Far Is the Airport?
The Scottsdale Resort and Spa sits at 7700 E McCormick Parkway in the McCormick Ranch neighborhood, about 20 minutes by car from Phoenix Sky Harbor. Old Town Scottsdale is 5 miles south, roughly a 10-minute drive. A 7-mile greenbelt trail runs past the property, and 36 holes of golf sit immediately adjacent.
Can I Use Luna Spa Without Staying at the Resort?
Yes, two ways. Treatments are open to non-guests, and a paid Day Pass covers Luna Spa, the Zen Garden, the fitness center and McCormick Pool. The Day Pass price is not published on the hotel's pages. Staying guests report paying separately for thermal circuit access, and the hotel does not state whether staying guests get circuit access.
What Thermal Facilities Does Luna Spa Have?
A complete contrast circuit: sauna rooms, a coed steam room, a cold plunge, and a hot tub. The Zen Garden adds a private hot tub for two and a second cold plunge. Guests say a treatment includes the circuit, and the paid Day Pass covers it. Staying guests report paying separately, and the hotel does not state whether a treatment day includes it.
Does the Spa Add a Service Charge?
Yes, 22%, added to spa services based on the full treatment price. It appears on the Fall Specials fine print only, and whether it applies to every service is not stated. Budget for it either way.
What Is the Resort Fee, and What Does It Cover?
It covers Wi-Fi, bike rentals, putting and chipping at McCormick Ranch Golf Club, lawn games, fitness classes, Social Boardroom access, two reusable water bottles, 15% off dinner at La Fogata, and 10% off select Luna Spa services. Parking is not included.
How Much Is Parking?
Self-parking runs $25 a night and valet $35 a night, each plus tax, and neither is in the resort fee. There are no in-and-out privileges, and EV charging is on site.
How Much Do Luna Spa Treatments Cost?
Massage runs $139 to $309 for 25 to 80 minutes, body treatments $219 to $309, facials $139 to $449, and seasonal specials $209 to $269, all before the 22% charge. The standing Therapeutic Massage is 50 minutes for $239, and no 60-minute massage is sold. For a breakdown by modality, see the types of spa massage.
What Is the Age Policy?
Eighteen and over is stated on the offers' fine print only. Whether it applies spa-wide is not stated, and whether the resort has an adults-only pool or area is not stated. The resort itself is family-friendly.
Is the Resort Good for Families?
The resort suits families: pools, lawn games, bikes and the Social Boardroom absorb kids easily, and dogs to 75 lbs are welcome for $125 a stay. Luna Spa's 18-and-over rule is stated on the offers' fine print only, and whether it applies spa-wide is not stated.
Are Pets Allowed at the Scottsdale Resort?
Dogs are welcome for $125 a stay, non-refundable, to 75 lbs.
What Is the Golden Getaway Offer?
As of October 2026, the hotel's offers page lists Golden Getaway at 20% off rates with the resort fee waived and complimentary self-parking, from $139 per night. No end date or blackout dates are stated, so verify before booking.
When Is Peak Season at the Scottsdale Resort?
Peak runs January through March, shoulder months are October, November and April, and low season runs May through August plus December. A peak night runs about 2.4 times a low-month night and about 1.2 times a shoulder night. July is the cheapest four-week window, about one third of the annual median. For more detail, see the best time to visit Scottsdale.
How This Analysis Works
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- Platform ratings
TripAdvisor 4.2 of 5 from 3,232 reviews; Google 4.4 of 5 from 2,375 reviews; Booking.com 8.3 of 10 from 39 reviews.
Luna Spa's Google listing holds 4.9 across 118 reviews. Short five-star reviews built around one named employee were 22.3% of in-window TripAdvisor reviews and count at half weight.
- Sources
- Thescottsdaleresort.com, hilton.com, the SpaTime engine, DataForSEO platform reads, and the rate-calendar consensus.
- Data gaps
- The Day Pass price, room count, spa square footage, pickleball court count and guest access, whether the 22% charge covers every service, whether staying guests or a treatment day include the thermal circuit, and the class schedule all remain unpublished or unresolved.
- Guidelines
- Reviewed under Guidelines Version 9.9
- Version history
- October 2026 Full re-review. Overall moved from 7.7 to 7.1, with Value furthest down, 7.6 to 6.3. 25.1% is the peak all-in premium, and guests report paying separately for the thermal circuit.
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