Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale
Paradise Valley, Arizona, United States · 5 Star Hotel
Food & Water Bowls
Dogs Stay Free
Dog Walking
No Weight LimitMountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale Dog Friendly Review
Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale holds an A Roch Rank, which places it among the top ten per cent of dog friendly hotels in the world, and it gives a dog the same easy welcome it gives everyone else. The resort sits in Paradise Valley beneath Camelback Mountain, on the site of the original Mountain Shadows, which first opened in 1959, and it holds One MICHELIN Key for 2026. Around it are two pools, the 18-hole par-3 Short Course, Hearth '61 and Rusty's, and guestrooms that look out over the desert and the mountain.
Dogs are welcome in every resort guestroom and in select residences, with no weight limit, and dogs stay free, which is still rare at this level. Ask for the complimentary pet package when you book and your dog arrives to a bed, food and water bowls, bottled water, poop bags, a treat and a map of places to walk. Your dog can join you in the lounge and on the patio at Rusty's, the golf course restaurant, while the restaurant interiors, the pools, the fitness centre and the golf course are kept for people.
If you head out for dinner, your dog may stay in the room in a crate, and the team can arrange dog walking, a dog sitter or grooming. The staff are trained for canine guests and keep an emergency vet's number to hand, and cats are welcome too. For a dog owner heading to Scottsdale, this is a stylish desert resort where the dog is genuinely part of the stay.
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Roch Score: 44/77. Meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. This hotel has been evaluated, ranked and reviewed using the Roch Standard, the world’s first dog friendly standard for the hotel industry. We gathered data directly from the hotel and benchmarked it against thousands of other hotels to accurately and fairly derive its rank.
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This hotel was last certified on 13 October 2026.
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Is Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale dog friendly?
Yes. Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, our independent assessment of what genuinely dog friendly means, where it holds a Rank A rating. Most of its rooms are dog friendly, so getting a room for you and your dog is rarely a problem.
Is there a pet fee at Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale?
No. Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale does not charge a pet fee. Your dog stays with you at no extra cost, which is still rarer than it should be across the hospitality industry.
Is there a weight limit for dogs at Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale?
No. Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale has no weight limit, so dogs of every size are welcome. From the smallest lap dog to the largest breed, your dog's size will never stand between you and a room.
Can I leave my dog alone in the room at Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale?
Yes. Dogs may be left unattended in the room at Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale. We would still suggest letting reception know and making sure your dog is calm and settled before you head out, so housekeeping and other guests are never caught by surprise.
Where are dogs allowed in Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale?
Dogs are welcome in several public areas at Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale, including the terrace and lounge. We would always suggest keeping your dog on a lead and settled in these shared spaces, out of courtesy to other guests.
What amenities does my dog get at Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale?
Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale provides a dog bed, food and water bowls, free treats, a dog walking service and a dog sitting service for your dog. With these laid on for you, you can travel lighter and leave some of the usual kit at home.
Are cats welcome at Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale too?
Yes. Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale welcomes cats as well as dogs, so the whole household is catered for. The same certified standard that covers dogs has confirmed cats are genuinely welcome here, not simply tolerated.
Is Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale pet-friendly?
Yes. Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale welcomes both dogs and cats, so the whole household can travel together. It also meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds a Rank A rating.
Are pets allowed at Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale?
Yes. Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale allows dogs and cats to stay. There is no weight limit, so size is not a barrier. Tell the hotel you are travelling with your dog when you book, so they can prepare the right room for you both.
What is the pet policy at Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale?
The pet policy at Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale covers the essentials: dogs stay free with no pet fee, no weight limit and dogs welcome in the terrace and lounge. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.