Stay at One of Scottsdale’s Best Pet-Friendly Resorts
Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale is a pet friendly resort in Arizona that offers a contemporary, chic retreat where pets are welcomed with the same warmth and style as their humans. With its modern design, artful details, and serene desert atmosphere, it’s an ideal home base to explore Scottsdale’s top dining, shopping, and outdoor attractions with your favorite pet in tow.

🌵 A Scenic Desert Setting Perfect for Pets
Set between Camelback and Mummy Mountains, the resort’s grounds offer a visually striking backdrop for daily walks. Guests can explore landscaped pathways, quiet neighborhood streets, and panoramic desert views.
🐾 Pets Stay Free
Unlike many luxury properties, Mountain Shadows welcomes pets at no additional cost. This makes it a top choice for travelers looking for pet‑friendly hotels with no pet fees or luxury dog‑friendly resorts in Scottsdale. Complimentary in‑room amenities include a pet bed, bowls, bottled water, doggie bags, and a special treat.

❓FAQ: What are the top pet‑friendly outdoor activities and restaurants in Scottsdale?
🐾 Wander Through Old Town Scottsdale
Old Town Scottsdale is known for being exceptionally welcoming to pets. Its walkable streets, shaded corners, and lively atmosphere make it perfect for exploring with your dog. Many storefronts and patios happily greet four‑legged visitors.
🌅 Scenic Paradise Valley Sidewalks
The secluded Paradise Valley neighborhood offers wide sidewalks, mountain views, and peaceful residential streets — perfect for morning or sunset strolls.
🌳 Enjoy Scottsdale’s Parks and Trail Networks
Consistently ranked among the most pet‑friendly cities in the country, Scottsdale offers an impressive mix of green spaces and desert trails. Whether your dog prefers grassy parks or wide‑open desert scenery, there’s no shortage of places to roam.
🍽 Dine on a Pet‑Friendly Patio
Scottsdale’s dining scene includes numerous restaurants that welcome pets on their outdoor patios. Many local spots offer water bowls and shaded seating to keep pets comfortable while you enjoy your meal. And, your pup can join you for patio dining at Mountain Shadows; choose from Hearth ’61 and Rusty’s.

🏨 Pet Policies — The Details
We look forward to welcoming your pet! So that we can provide a great experience for all guests and ensure compliance with county health code:
- Pets must be fully trained and kept on a leash or carrier when outside your room.
- Pets are not permitted in the pool areas, fitness center, golf course, or inside Rusty’s or Hearth ’61.
- We ask that pets not be left unattended in a guestroom unless necessary.
- Pets must be registered with the hotel and a pet policy letter must be filled out.
- If you will be leaving your pet in your guestroom, please place the pet door hanger on the door to alert our team.
Does Your Dog Qualify as a Service Animal?
A service dog must:
- Be trained to perform tasks that support the handler’s disability
- Accompany a person with a disability
- Be housetrained and under the handler’s control
- Be on a harness or leash
- The ADA does not classify the following as service animals: emotional support animals, therapy dogs, facility dogs, and companion dogs.

🌅 A Stylish Base for Exploring Scottsdale
As travelers increasingly search for pet‑friendly hotels in Scottsdale, dog‑friendly Scottsdale resorts, and Scottsdale hotels where pets stay free, Mountain Shadows stands out with its elevated design, stunning desert setting, and thoughtful amenities that make bringing your pet effortless.
If you’re looking for pet friendly resorts near Scottsdale or Phoenix, AZ, book a stay today.