Verified Reviews of Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Excellence in every way"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Sonesta Suites at Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale provide a resort style stay with a beautiful pool area, breakfast and happy hour appetizers included, nicely appointed rooms and excellent service. It is conveniently located and fairly priced. Really enjoyed our stay!
Chris G. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
24-Feb-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Feb 21 to Tue Feb 24 2026 at a $460.99 average nightly rate.
"Ambiance was awesome"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Clean, easy to navigate, nice people, excellent pool/court yard.
Matthew G. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
09-Feb-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Feb 06 to Mon Feb 09 2026 at a $365.00 average nightly rate.
"Great Hotel"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Great staff! This is our second time staying here and will be our home hotel whenever we are in the area!
Lloyd S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
07-Oct-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Oct 04 to Tue Oct 07 2025 at a $191.99 average nightly rate.
Summary of Verified Reviews
Customer Reviews of Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch
- 4.5 of 5Overall
- 4.5 of 5Amenities
- 4.5 of 5Cleanliness
- 4.6 of 5Comfort
- 4.4 of 5Condition
- 4.7 of 5Service
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Property Description
Located in Scottsdale, Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch is within a 10-minute drive of Scottsdale Fashion Square and Talking Stick Resort Casino. This hotel is 6.9 mi (11 km) from Westworld of Scottsdale and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Camelback Mountain.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Make yourself at home in one of the 164 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
McCormick Ranch Golf Club - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Cactus Park - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Butterfly Wonderland - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
OdySea Aquarium - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Arizona Boardwalk - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Orange Tree Golf Course - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Kierland Commons - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Scottsdale Fashion Square - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Scottsdale Quarter - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Scottsdale Waterfront - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Talking Stick Resort Casino - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Short Course at Mountain Shadows - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
The nearest airports are:
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) - 29.3 km / 18.2 mi
Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) - 32.7 km / 20.3 mi
Mesa, AZ (MSC-Falcon Field Municipal) - 39.1 km / 24.3 mi
Chandler, AZ (CHD-Chandler Municipal) - 43.5 km / 27 mi
Phoenix - Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) - 60.2 km / 37.4 mi
The preferred airport for Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch is Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX).
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Scottsdale? This hotel has 7700 square feet (715 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 5 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Green Sustainability
Yes, we have sustainable practices in place including LED lighting throughout the property, low flush toilets, recycling program for paper and other products, light touch housekeeping offered daily and at the discretion of the guests.
Amenities / Features
Airport & Shuttle Information
Phoenix Sky Harbor is located approximately 18 miles/20 minutes form hotel.
Local Shuttle Info: We recommend Uber or Lyft transfers to/from the airport or other local attractions as the most cost effective option.
Breakfast Information
The hotel provides a delicious full, breakfast buffet every morning to include fresh whole and sliced fruit, breakfast breads, Danish and pastries, bagels, English muffins and assorted breads for toasting, an assortment of dry cereals and oatmeal with all the fixings, hard boiled eggs, assorted juices, coffee and teas. Each day we vary "main course" of the buffet offering options like Southwest Potato Pancake Benedict, Assorted Homemade Breakfast Burritos, Croissant Ham & Swiss Sandwiches, Huevos Rancheros, Corned Beef hash with Poached Eggs, Country Style Biscuits and Gravy with Scrambled Eggs and Country Ham and Chicken Fried Steak. Everything is made fresh in our kitchen!
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Maximum number of pets per room 2
Service animals are allowed
Pets cannot be left unattended
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets allowed
Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch is pet-friendly and welcomes well-mannered pets, with no breed or weight restrictions. Up to two pets are permitted per suite. USD 75 for up to 3 nights, USD 150 +USD 25 per week for all longer stays
Parking Info
Complimentary self-parking
Internet / WiFI
Complimentary in all guest suites and public areas. Very robust...do not need a password!
Misc Fees / Policies
- Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Destination fee: USD 34.21 per accommodation, per night
- A damage deposit of USD 75 will be collected before check-in.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
- Pool access available from 6 AM to 10:00 PM.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- The property is professionally cleaned.
Cleaning Policies
Cleanliness and Disinfecting Protocols• 70% alcohol-based sanitizer is available at Main Entrance, Front Desk, Fitness Center, ElevatorLobby and all high traffic/high contact touch points throughout the hotel with appropriatesignage.• Public areas (fitness center, lobby, public restrooms, etc.) will be sanitized with peroxide certified disinfectant at least once every 3 hours utilizing Electrostatic Misters• Housekeeping services will follow CDC-recommended disinfecting protocols in all guest rooms,as certified by Ecolab, by employees wearing appropriate PPE equipment.• All hotel operating equipment (Bell carts, Housekeeping carts, Maintenance tools, etc.) will besanitized before and after each shift.
Property uses a professional cleaning service
About Sonesta
- For long stays, check out the Sonesta ES studio suites
- More than 55 properties in brand
- For groups they can typically comp 1 room per 40
The Sonesta highlights above are subject to change without notice.
