The Sonoran desert has long been a favorite place to escape the stresses of daily life. Here at the Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites, one of the premier luxury desert resorts in Scottsdale, Arizona, the gentle breezes and stunning palette of warm earthen colors create an ambiance of peace and solitude — one that is perfect for a restful get-a-way, inspiring business meeting, or spectacular
social events.

Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites is a peaceful, green 25 acre retreat tucked into the Sonoran Desert. Secluded yet convenient, just 12 miles from the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), our luxury resort is surrounded by everything that makes Scottsdale world-renowned…from the neighboring Borgata Shopping Village to Old Town's captivating variety of arts, dining and entertainment choices.

Nestled at the foot of Camelback Mountain and drenched in sunshine an astonishing 300 days a year, our luxury desert resort is an inviting oasis in Scottsdale featuring exotic desert flora, clean crisp air, and breathtaking mountain views. Everything has been designed for ultimate comfort and supreme relaxation including our beautifully manicured grounds, two swimming pools, fitness center, tennis courts, putting greens, and nature trail where guests often spot cottontail rabbits and quail in their natural habitat. Our luxury desert resort features Classic Flagstaff Casita Guestrooms providing a true residential feel with everything you need to make yourself at home in Scottsdale, while our Traditional Tucson Casita Suites come with the added benefits of extra space, high speed internet, and a front dining patio which complements the peaceful feeling of the resort, while our Premier Phoenix Casita Suites include the same amenities as the Tucson Suite and feature a full kitchen, and a classic Arizona wood burning beehive fireplace.  Newly updated for the 2010 summer season, the resort now has Pool View rooms just steps from the Oasis Pool, our main resort pool.  Choose from the Pool View Traditional Tucson Casita Suite or experience the ultimate in comfort with the Pool View Premier Phoenix Casita Suite.   

For weddings, meetings, and other special events in the Scottsdale and Phoenix area, our luxury desert resort offers a wide range of indoor event space able to accommodate up to 400, plus 19,000 square feet of magnificently landscaped outdoor space with the spectacular scenery of Camelback Mountain as the backdrop.

The picturesque Moriah Restaurant is the place where Chef Jason Lee transforms fresh ingredients into works of art.