The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

With 735 guest rooms, the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa is one of Scottsdale’s largest full-service resort properties, set in the Sonoran Desert along the Kierland district in north Scottsdale. This four-star golf resort sits steps from Kierland Commons, giving groups immediate access to dining, shopping, and entertainment without needing transportation. A multi-phase renovation currently underway is introducing a redesigned arrival experience, a new lobby bar, an expanded Scotch Library, a new speakeasy, and updated pool environments. On the recreation side, the property includes a 900-foot lazy river, a 110-foot water slide, and the Agave, The Arizona Spa and Salon, making it a strong fit for both incentive travel and conference groups who want activity options built in.

The Westin Kierland offers more than 200,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. The flagship Kierland Grand Ballroom spans 25,000 square feet, the Herberger Ballroom covers 15,000 square feet, and the Trailblazer Ballroom adds another 11,000 square feet. The Kierland Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 3,600 people in theatre-style seating. The current renovation includes a full modernization of all three ballrooms and 45 meeting spaces, incorporating updated design and technology throughout.

Amenities

• Agave, The Arizona Spa and Salon, offering facials, massages, manicures, and pedicures
• Westin Kierland Golf Club, an award-winning course designed by local architect Scott Miller
• Brittlebush Bar and Grill, a casual on-site restaurant serving bar bites and grilled meats, open daily for lunch
• The Rim lobby lounge, with views of Dreamweavers Canyon, premium tequilas, an award-winning wine selection, vintage cigars, and live music from local artists
• The Scotch Library, offering guided tastings through over 300 whiskey labels in a private dining setting
• Daily resort fee covers fitness classes for two, shuttle service to Kierland Commons, pickleball court access with equipment, and a wellness ritual at Agave Spa for two

Event Facilities

• More than 200,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space
• Kierland Grand Ballroom, 25,000 sq ft, with 25-foot ceilings
• Herberger Ballroom, 15,000 sq ft
• Trailblazer Ballroom, 11,000 sq ft
• 45 breakout and meeting rooms, currently being modernized as part of an ongoing renovation
• Each event is assigned a dedicated Executive Meeting Specialist, with full catering capabilities from morning coffee breaks through to multi-course dinners

Local Attractions

• Kierland Commons, an upscale shopping and dining mall approximately a five-minute walk from most guestrooms
• OdySea Aquarium, featuring SeaTrek Helmet Diving and a shark tour
• Old Town Scottsdale, with bars, restaurants, and boutique shops, about 20 to 30 minutes away
• Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), the closest major airport
• Kierland Golf Club, featuring three 18-hole courses with views of Camelback Mountain, the McDowell Mountain Range, Mummy Mountain, and Pinnacle Peak
• The Antidote outdoor bar, described as having the largest patio in Scottsdale, with open-air sports viewing and social programming

The Westin Kierland is built for large-group logistics, with 735 rooms, three named ballrooms, and more than 200,000 square feet of event space all under one roof in north Scottsdale. Corporate travel managers planning multi-day conferences, room blocks for trade groups, or incentive programs will find the combination of on-site golf, spa, dedicated meeting staff, and walkable retail access makes coordination straightforward. Wedding planners and social event buyers get the same infrastructure, with outdoor desert venues and Sonoran Desert scenery as a backdrop.