Scottsdale's golf resorts place you directly on or beside championship courses like Troon North, TPC Scottsdale, and Gainey Ranch. Expect properties with multiple pools, full-service spas, and desert views. Budgets vary from moderate to high-end, with luxury options like Four Seasons and Boulders Resort starting around $400+ per night in peak winter season. North Scottsdale neighborhoods such as North Scottsdale and the Carefree area offer quiet retreats, while central resorts near Old Town are closer to dining and nightlife. Most resorts provide rental clubs, but booking early is recommended for the best tee times.
Top-rated options include Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North (superb 93/100) with adobe-inspired rooms and two pools for luxury guests. For families, Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort provides all-suite accommodations with kitchenettes and free tennis courts and beach cruisers. Four Seasons offers award-winning onyx bar and Talaver steakhouse restaurants. The on-site facilities include spa, tennis courts, and three golf courses like Boulders' two championship layouts. The Talking Stick Resort (adults-only) adds a casino and 14th-floor spa. Rates at Holiday Inn Club Vacations average $150 per night and include full kitchens and Mexican cuisine restaurant.