Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia sits at 4949 East Lincoln Drive in Paradise Valley, the leafy, low-density town between Phoenix and Scottsdale, and it suits travelers who want a resort stay with a calm, residential feel rather than a hotel in the middle of the nightlife. It is a four-class property with 293 rooms, and its guests rate it very highly. The pool area is the center of resort life, with three outdoor pools, cabanas, sun loungers and umbrellas, and pool access runs from early morning until late evening. A full spa offers facials, wraps and reflexology, a 24-hour health club runs fitness and Pilates classes, and there is a terrace, a salon and bike rental. Dining covers three on-site restaurants with Spanish cuisine among them, a coffee shop and a poolside bar, and cooked-to-order breakfast is available for a surcharge. Rooms have free in-room WiFi, and the property offers EV charging and a 24-hour front desk. Self-parking and valet are both charged per night, and no resort fee was shown when we checked, but confirm the total price at booking.
The location is the main thing to understand. Paradise Valley is quiet, and the hotel is not within walking distance of restaurants, galleries or bars, so most guests drive or use ride-share. The compensation is access: Camelback Mountain is about two miles away, Scottsdale Fashion Square and Biltmore Fashion Park are within about six miles, Salt River Fields at Talking Stick and the Phoenix Zoo are within about nine miles, and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is around a 16-minute drive.
That makes it a good hub for visitors who plan to hike Camelback at dawn, spend the day at the pool and drive into Old Town Scottsdale for dinner.
Who should stay here? Couples and anniversary trips are the natural fit, along with travelers who want a spa stay and groups who enjoy a resort that feels more like a village than a tower. Families can also be comfortable thanks to the three pools, but the atmosphere leans adult and relaxed. Dogs up to 25 pounds are allowed for a per-stay fee, and service animals are exempt.
Check-in is from 4 PM and check-out at noon, a little later than many resorts. The winter season from November to April is the most expensive and busiest, so book early for holidays and Spring Training weeks, and expect much lower rates in summer, when the pools are the main event.
A sensible plan
Arrive in the afternoon and spend an hour at the spa or pool, take an early morning hike at Camelback Mountain the next day, and use the hotel as your base for day trips to the Desert Botanical Garden and Taliesin West. If you want walkable nightlife, Old Town Scottsdale hotels will suit you better, but if the aim is rest, shade and a quiet room after a day in the desert sun, this is one of the calmest options in the Valley.
Why stay here
- ✓Three outdoor pools with cabanas
- ✓Full-service spa
- ✓24-hour health club and Pilates classes
- ✓Three on-site restaurants
- ✓Poolside bar
- ✓Free in-room WiFi
- ✓Bike rentals
- ✓EV charging station
Good questions
How far is it from Camelback Mountain?+
About two miles, so it is a short drive to the Echo Canyon and Cholla trailheads.
Does it have a spa?+
Yes, a full-service spa with facials, wraps and reflexology, plus a 24-hour health club with fitness and Pilates classes.
Is parking free?+
No. Self-parking and valet are both charged per night. Check the current rates when you book.
