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Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States · Independent · Core Luxury
Mountain Shadows opened in 1959 at the foot of Camelback and still plays that midcentury desert: 217 rooms, cocktail carts in the rooms, and balconies aimed at the mountain. A par-3 course sits on the grounds, three miles from Camelback Mountain itself. AAA has the resort at Four Diamond, and MICHELIN has given it a Key.
- 217 rooms
- Opened 1959
- Neighborhood: Paradise Valley
About Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale
- The resort opened in 1959 with 217 rooms and still keeps a midcentury feel at the foot of Camelback.
- The resort holds AAA Four Diamond and a Michelin Key.
- Camelback Mountain is three miles off, with par-3 golf on the property and a free shuttle to the golf club.
History
Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale opened in 1959 as a midcentury desert resort, 217 rooms three miles from Camelback Mountain and Camelback Golf Club.
The setting
3 miles from Camelback Mountain.
Restaurants and bars
- Rusty's — Restaurant
- Hearth '61 — Restaurant
Experiences
- Succulents & Sips terrarium-making experience — Terrarium-making experience offered to groups at the resort.
- Yoga and meditation class — Yoga and meditation class offered to groups at the resort.
- Putting challenge — Putting challenge offered to groups at the resort.
- Food for Thought cooking demo with Chef Wiley — Cooking demonstration with Chef Charles Wiley offered to groups.
- Guided hike — Guided hike arranged just outside the resort.
- Horseback ride — Horseback ride arranged just outside the resort.
Amenities
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Golf course
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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