
Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows
Best for couples and travelers wanting a smaller, design-led property with private bungalow-style rooms and a strong spa program.
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Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows is a smaller, design-forward desert resort on 23 acres with standalone bungalows, multiple pools, and a full-service spa — good for couples, families who want a boutique feel, and wellness-focused stays. The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa is a large, activity-filled Scottsdale resort known for golf, a sizable spa, multiple pools, and family amenities — good for families, golf groups, and guests who want more on-site activities.
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Best for couples and travelers wanting a smaller, design-led property with private bungalow-style rooms and a strong spa program.

Best for families, golfers, and groups who want lots of on-site activities, multiple dining options, and comprehensive meeting/event facilities.
When Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows wins: choose the Andaz if you want smaller scale, bungalow accommodations with private patios and outdoor showers, chef-driven dining nearby the main lobby, and a quieter, spa-forward experience with adults-only spa pool options.
When The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa wins: pick the Westin Kierland if you need a big-resort program—golf course access and lessons, multiple pools and poolside services, extensive meeting and event space, and family-friendly facilities.
Bottom line: both are polished Scottsdale resorts; Andaz feels boutique, artsy, and bungalow-centric with a focused wellness offering, while The Westin Kierland is a large, activity-heavy property built around golf, family programming, and a broad set of on-site amenities.
| Category | Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows | The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Design-forward, bungalow resort with an arts-and-wellness emphasis | Big, full-service resort focused on golf, pools, and family programming |
| Location | 6114 N Scottsdale Road, near Camelback Mountain and Old Town Scottsdale | 6902 E Greenway Pkwy, centrally located at Kierland Commons |
| Size | 185 rooms and standalone bungalows across 23 acres | 735 guestrooms (large resort footprint) |
| Audience / age policy | All ages welcome; resort has adults-only spa pool (18+) | All ages welcome; family-friendly with children's pool and family programming |
| Pools | Three heated outdoor pools (family Turquoise Pool, Retreat Pool for some bungalow guests, adults-only Palo Verde spa pool) | Two outdoor pools, poolside bar(s), children’s pool and extensive pool facilities |
| Restaurants & bars | Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen (chef-driven Mediterranean/Sonoran) + Turquoise Pool Bar | Three on-site restaurants, coffee shop/cafe and at least one bar/pool bar (24-hour room service available) |
| Spa & wellness | Palo Verde Spa & Apothecary — roughly 12,000 sq ft, multiple indoor/outdoor treatment rooms, spa pool (18+), classes and hydrotherapy spaces | Full-service spa offering massages, body treatments, facials; health club and fitness classes on site |
| Known for | Standalone bungalows, private patios/outdoor showers, an arts program and smaller-boutique feel | Golf course on site, golf driving range/lessons, large meeting and event spaces, family amenities |
| Meetings & events | Many indoor/outdoor venues (Foundry Ballroom + multiple lawns and studio spaces) suitable for weddings and meetings | Extensive conference center and banquet/ballroom capacity for events and meetings |
| Parking & transport | Self-parking and valet (fees); complimentary local shuttle to shopping center; EV charging on site | Self parking (surcharge) and valet (surcharge); limo/town car services available |
Andaz sits on 23 acres near Camelback Mountain and is a short drive to Old Town Scottsdale and nearby golf courses.
Choose Andaz for proximity to Camelback views and a quieter, art-focused Scottsdale location.
The Westin Kierland is in the Kierland area, within walking distance of Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter.
Choose the Westin Kierland for a central Scottsdale location with immediate access to shopping and resort activities.
Andaz offers 185 rooms including standalone bungalows and two-bedroom villas with private patios and outdoor showers.
Andaz is the pick if you want bungalow privacy and mid-century-inspired room design.
The Westin Kierland has a large range of room types across its 735 guestrooms from traditional rooms to multiple suite configurations.
Westin Kierland is better for variety and family-oriented room configurations at scale.
Andaz centers dining around Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen and a pool bar for casual bites.
Andaz is for travelers who value a standout signature restaurant and curated poolside dining.
The Westin Kierland offers multiple restaurants, a coffee shop/cafe, and bars with 24-hour room service.
Westin Kierland is the choice for broader on-site dining variety to satisfy families and groups.
Andaz has three heated pools including a family pool, a Retreat Pool for certain bungalow guests, and an adults-only spa pool tied to the Palo Verde Spa.
Andaz is better for guests wanting a mix of family and adults-only pool options within a smaller property footprint.
The Westin Kierland provides a large pool program with multiple pools, poolside bars, and family-oriented water facilities.
Westin Kierland suits guests who want more pool variety and a resort-wide activities program.
Andaz's Palo Verde Spa & Apothecary is a central feature with many treatments, hydrotherapy spaces, and adults-only access.
Andaz is the stronger choice for guests prioritizing a destination spa and curated wellness programming.
The Westin Kierland includes spa services, a health club, fitness classes, and on-site tennis and golf programming.
Westin Kierland is better if you want a broad range of sports, golf and fitness options at the same property.

Andaz — choose it for standalone bungalows, private patios, and a smaller property with design details.

The Westin Kierland — pick it for on-site golf, driving range, lessons, and large meeting/event space.

Andaz — Palo Verde Spa & Apothecary with its spa-only pool and a wide menu of treatments.

The Westin Kierland — family-friendly pools, arcade/game room, and a variety of kid-friendly on-site amenities.
Andaz Scottsdale — Palo Verde Spa & Apothecary is a major feature with its own adults-only spa pool and an extensive treatment menu.
The Westin Kierland is generally better for families who want lots of on-site activities, family pools, and kid-friendly programming; Andaz also welcomes children and has a main family pool but skews smaller and quieter.
Yes — many Andaz bungalows have private patios and outdoor showers; Westin Kierland rooms commonly have private balconies.
It depends on scale: Andaz provides many boutique indoor/outdoor venue options and lawn spaces for weddings, while Westin Kierland offers larger conference and ballroom capacity for bigger meetings and events.
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