
Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows
Best for couples, wellness weekends, and travelers who want standalone bungalows, quieter adult-friendly spa spaces, and a design-led property.
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Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows is a 5-star design-forward bungalow resort on 23 acres with standalone bungalows, three heated pools, and a spa; it's best for travelers who want a quieter, intimate Scottsdale stay with private patios and a strong wellness focus. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is a large 5-star full-service resort known for golf, multiple pools, many event spaces, and family-friendly programming — read this if you want big‑resort amenities, golf, or an events-oriented property.
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Best for couples, wellness weekends, and travelers who want standalone bungalows, quieter adult-friendly spa spaces, and a design-led property.

Best for families, groups, golf trips, and travelers who want many pools, on-site activities, and large conference/wedding facilities.
When Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows wins: choose Andaz if you want a smaller, bungalow-based property with private patios, three heated pools (including an adults-only spa pool), a focused spa program, and a more design-driven, intimate feel.
When Fairmont Scottsdale Princess wins: choose the Fairmont if you need lots of on-site options — multiple restaurants and bars, six outdoor pools and two hot tubs, golf and driving-range access, and extensive meeting and event space for weddings or conferences.
Bottom line: both are five-star Scottsdale resorts that deliver upscale service; pick Andaz for a quieter, bungalow‑forward wellness stay and pick Fairmont Scottsdale Princess for broad family, golf, and event amenities.
| Category | Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows | Fairmont Scottsdale Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Intimate, design-forward bungalow resort with wellness emphasis | Large, full-service luxury resort with a resort‑scale activity program |
| Location | 6114 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley (near Camelback Mountain and Old Town Scottsdale) | 7575 E Princess Drive, Scottsdale (near Scottsdale Quarter, Kierland Commons, TPC Scottsdale) |
| Size (rooms) | 185 rooms/suites and standalone bungalows | 750 rooms |
| Audience / age policy | All ages welcome; some adults-only spa/pool areas (18+) | All ages welcome (family-friendly) |
| Pools | Three heated outdoor pools: Turquoise (family), Retreat (private enclave), Palo Verde spa pool (adults 18+); hot tubs | Six outdoor pools and two hot tubs; pool cabanas and multiple pool bars |
| Restaurants & bars | Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen (chef-driven Mediterranean/Sonoran) + Turquoise Pool Bar | Multiple on-site restaurants (about 5) plus 3 poolside bars and 4 bars/lounges |
| Spa & wellness | Palo Verde Spa & Apothecary with indoor/outdoor treatment rooms, spa pool (18+), yoga and fitness classes, 24-hour gym | On-site spa with massages, body treatments and facials; fitness classes and health club available |
| Known for | Standalone bungalows, private patios/outdoor showers, Camelback Mountain views, intimate event lawns | Golfing on site, resort-scale pools, large meeting and wedding facilities |
| Event & meeting space | Multiple indoor/outdoor venues; Foundry Ballroom (3,800 sq ft) and many lawn/ballroom options | Extensive conference space (about 4,274 m² / 46,005 sq ft) and large ballrooms and outdoor lawns |
| Parking & transport | Self-parking and valet (fees); complimentary local shopping shuttle; on-site EV charging | Self-parking (surcharge) and valet (surcharge); limo/town car service available |
Andaz sits on 23 acres in Scottsdale/Paradise Valley with Camelback Mountain visible from the property and quick access to Old Town Scottsdale and nearby shopping.
Andaz is convenient for Old Town, shopping, and Camelback Mountain access.
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is sited near Scottsdale Quarter and Kierland Commons and is a short drive from local golf courses and TPC Scottsdale.
Fairmont is well placed for shopping, golf, and large events with straightforward airport access.
Andaz offers 185 rooms and standalone bungalows, many with private patios and outdoor showers across resort grounds.
Andaz emphasizes private bungalow-style accommodations and outdoor patios.
Fairmont has a wide range of room types across a very large inventory (supplier lists roughly 750 rooms), from accessible king rooms to large Privado studios and multi-room suites.
Fairmont offers more variety and many larger-suite options suitable for families and groups.
Andaz centers dining around Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen and the Turquoise Pool Bar, with a chef-driven Mediterranean/Sonoran menu.
Andaz focuses on a concise, chef-led food program and poolside casual dining.
Fairmont lists about five restaurants plus multiple bars and poolside outlets, offering broad on-site dining choices.
Fairmont gives more on-site restaurant choices and varied casual and formal dining.
Andaz maintains three heated outdoor pools — a family Turquoise Pool, a Retreat Pool for the private enclave, and an adults-only Palo Verde Spa pool — plus hot tubs.
Andaz is set up for both family and adults-only experiences, with separate pools for each.
Fairmont provides a larger pool complex with six outdoor pools, two hot tubs, poolside bars, and rentable cabanas (surcharge).
Fairmont is better if you want a wide variety of pool types and poolside amenities across a large property.
Andaz centers wellness on Palo Verde Spa & Apothecary, daily fitness and yoga classes, and smaller event lawns and ballrooms.
Andaz suits wellness-focused stays, intimate weddings, and boutique meetings.
Fairmont offers a full spa program plus large-scale event and conference facilities, alongside activities like golf lessons and tennis/pickleball.
Fairmont is built for bigger meetings, weddings, and active resort programming including golf.

Andaz — boutique bungalows, private patios, and adults-only spa spaces.

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess — more pools, family programming, and kid-friendly activities.

Fairmont — on-site golfing, driving range, and multiple recreational options.

Andaz — bungalow‑surrounded lawns and midsize ballrooms for smaller, private events.
Andaz is tailored to spa and wellness weekends with Palo Verde Spa & Apothecary and an adults-only spa pool; Fairmont also has a full spa but in a larger, busier resort setting.
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is the more family-oriented choice with six pools, poolside bars, and broader kid-friendly programming; Andaz is family-friendly too but has specific adults-only spa areas.
No. Neither property is all‑inclusive; breakfasts and other meals are typically charged separately unless a specific package says otherwise.
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess has substantially larger conference and ballroom space for big meetings and weddings; Andaz offers many flexible indoor/outdoor venues but on a smaller scale.
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