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Dog-Friendly Hotels in Scottsdale

We list 24 dog-friendly hotels in Scottsdale. For 2 nights from Fri, Nov 13, the lowest price is $87 per night, $173 total with taxes and fees, at Motel 6 Tempe, AZ Phoenix Airport Priest Dr. Published pet fees range from $20 per pet per night to $75 per stay. 18 others have not published a fee: confirm at booking.

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24 hotels in Scottsdale that accept dogs

Prices are for Fri, Nov 13 to Sun, Nov 15 (2 nights, 2 adults) with 1 dog, taxes and mandatory fees included, cached on November 11, 2026. Your final price is confirmed when you pick dates. Pet fees are paid to the hotel and are not part of the total.

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Which Scottsdale areas work best with a dog?

Old Town Scottsdale is the walkable core, with galleries, restaurant patios and the canal-side Scottsdale Waterfront, and its hotels range from mid-century motor lodges to modern boutiques. The resort corridor running north along Scottsdale Road through McCormick Ranch and Gainey Ranch is greener, with lakes and paved paths. North Scottsdale, around Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter, has open-air shopping centres that actively welcome dogs, and it is closest to the desert trailheads. Neighbouring Paradise Valley is quiet and exclusive, while hotels near the Loop 101 freeway are the budget choice.

Where can I take my dog in Scottsdale?

Chaparral Park has the city's best-known dog park, around three fenced acres with separate areas for different sizes and temperaments. Vista del Camino Park and Horizon Park also have off-leash areas. The Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt is an eleven-mile chain of parks, lakes and paved paths that is ideal for long leashed walks on grass. The McDowell Sonoran Preserve allows leashed dogs on its trails; the Gateway Trailhead is the main access point and has water. Kierland Commons, Scottsdale Quarter and many Old Town restaurants set out water bowls on their patios.

What should I know about heat and desert trails?

Scottsdale requires dogs to be leashed in public, including on every preserve trail. Summer heat is extreme: from late May through September, mornings are already hot by eight o'clock and asphalt can burn paws in seconds, so keep dogs on grass, use booties or stay in. Preserve staff strongly discourage bringing dogs onto trails in hot weather, and heat-related rescues are common. Year-round, carry more water than you think necessary and watch for rattlesnakes, cholla cactus segments and coyotes. Winter and spring, by contrast, are close to perfect for dogs.

How do pet fees work at Scottsdale hotels?

Scottsdale is a resort town, and resorts price dogs accordingly: a flat per-stay fee is typical, often alongside a daily resort fee, and many properties place dogs in ground-floor rooms or casitas with direct outdoor access, which is a real advantage. Old Town boutique hotels are frequently the most welcoming on size. Chain hotels along the Loop 101 and in nearby Tempe and north Phoenix charge less and often by the night. High season runs from January to April, peaking with spring training in March; from June to September, luxury resorts drop their rates steeply.

Scottsdale dog-friendly hotel FAQ

How much do hotels in Scottsdale charge for dogs?

Among the 24 hotels we list in Scottsdale, published pet fees range from $20 per pet per night to $75 per stay. 18 hotels have not published an exact fee, so confirm at booking. Pet fees are paid to the hotel and are separate from the room total.

Which Scottsdale hotels have no pet fee?

None of the hotels we currently list in Scottsdale states a no-fee pet policy in its published hotel content. Chains that typically charge $0 for pets include Kimpton, Motel 6 and Red Roof Inn, but policies vary by property, so confirm with the hotel.

Can I leave my dog alone in a hotel room in Scottsdale?

It depends on the hotel, and none of the Scottsdale hotels we list publishes its unattended-pet rule in the content we receive. Many US hotels allow it only if the dog is crated and quiet. Ask before you book, leave a phone number at the desk, and keep absences to about 4 hours or less.

Which Scottsdale hotels allow large dogs over 50 lb?

Kimpton Miralina Resort and Villas by IHG (no weight limit stated by the hotel), Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Phoenix Airport, AZ (up to 150 lb), Hyatt Place Tempe Phoenix University (up to 50 lb), La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale (up to 75 lb), La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (up to 75 lb) and 2 more publish a weight limit of 50 lb or more. Use the "Weight limit 50 lb+" filter to show them.

Are dogs allowed in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve?

Yes. Leashed dogs are allowed on trails in Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve, on a leash of 6 ft or shorter. Bring water for your dog, start early, and avoid the trails entirely in hot weather; there is very little shade.

Is Old Town Scottsdale dog-friendly?

Yes. Old Town's sidewalks, the Scottsdale Waterfront canal path and the Civic Center park are all open to leashed dogs, and many restaurants and bars allow dogs on their patios. In summer, limit walks to early morning and after sunset.