Championship Golf Course : This Hyatt resort offers challenging golf on the Gainey Ranch golf course with 27 holes of championship golf, in three distinctively designed nine-hole golf courses. - Also available is a fully equipped golf shop and resort boutique, indoor restaurant and outdoor patio food service, cart service featuring beverages and snacks, three putting greens, full-service practice facility, individual and group lessons, electric carts, club storage, left and right-handed rental clubs, and shoe rental. - Courses: - Dunes - Features dramatic terrain, reminiscent of Scottish courses. * Par 36 * Yardage: 3,238 (championship); 2,950 (regular); 2,416 (ladies) * Course rating: 70.7 (championship); 68.9 (regular); 68.9 (ladies) - Arroyo - The longest and most open course. Features a meandering desert wash, providing a natural hazard throughout the nine. * Par 36 * Yardage: 3,424 (championship); 3,183 (regular); 2,753 (ladies) * Course rating: 71.9 (championship); 70.0 (regular); 70.3 (ladies) - Lakes - Featuring varied terrain in a garden-like setting. This "showcase" nine plays around a variety of water features. * Par 36 * Yardage: 3,376 (championship); 3,069 (regular); 2,577 (ladies) * Course rating: 71.1 (championship); 68.8 (regular); 68.6 (ladies)
Water Playground : The 2.5 acre water playground offers something for everyone from 10 interactive pools, a sand beach, 3-story waterslide, 25 ft. spa, adult only pool, poolside food and beverage services and children's playground featuring Camp Hyatt .
Tennis Courts : * Eight tennis courts - Hours: - * Daily 8AM to 8PM - * Hyatt Touch Clinic, Monday-Thursday, 10AM to 11AM. - * Hours are seasonal - Lessons, Clinics, Tournaments: - * Private and semi-private - * Ball machine - * Adult customized clinics, 3-to-1 ratio - * Junior clinics, 6-to-1 ratio - * Tournament arrangements - Full-Service Tennis Shop: - * Racket Rental - * Apparel - * Stringing - * Grips - * Balls
Sonwai Spa : A 4,500-square foot health and fitness facility; Hours 6AM to 8PM daily; no charge for hotel guest use, except for classes and massage therapy - Includes: - * Weight room - * Men's and women's locker rooms with showers, steam room and sauna - * Professional massage therapy - Special Classes: - * Aqua aerobics (seasonal) - * Personal weight training (by appointment only) - Weight Room Equipment: - * 10 Paramount equipment stations - * 2 Treadmills - * Free-weight dumbbells - * 3 Lifecycles - * 2 Lifesteps
Jogging and cycling trails
Sandolo boats : Authentic Venetian-style sandolo boats.
Camp Hyatt?? : Daily, fun-filled, educational activities for children ages 3-12, available throughout the year.
Hot air balloon flights : Experience endless panoramas of the desert foothills, as well as the flora and fauna below, while drifting slowly over the desert in an open basket.
Horseback Riding : Explore the desert on horseback, riding among the tall saguaros and over rugged mountains. Our Concierge staff can help arrange a guided ride with any of the outstanding local stables.
Hiking and outdoor adventure : Scottsdale and the Valley of the Sun have dozens of hiking trails to suit every fitness and adventure level. Two of the most popular, Camelback Mountain (pictured) and Squaw Peak, are less than 15 minutes from the resort.
Scottsdale Fashion Square : Shopping in Scottsdale is as varied as the cultures of Arizona. The finest in southwest fashions and jewelry and outstanding examples of cowboy art and Native American arts and crafts are available throughout the Valley.
Sedona : A quick day trip from Scottsdale, Sedona is a mecca for art lovers and collectors interested in southwestern art and authentic indian crafts. Surrounded by the towering red sandstone cliffs of Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona's red rock buttes provide an extraordinary backdrop for hiking and guided jeep adventures.
The Sonoran Desert : Minutes from Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch in north Scottsdale, mighty saguaro cacti stand sentry over the spectacular mountains and wildlife of the Sonoran Desert. Experience our unique desert by horseback or desert 4-wheel adventure or visit the Desert Botanical Garden to learn about the extraordinary plants that thrive in the desert.
Native American Dancer : Native American peoples represent a significant part of Arizona history. Today, the Valley of the Sun is home to 23 Indian reservations representing 17 Native American tribes. Their art, music, dress and language are an important part of Arizona's diverse culture. The internationally acclaimed Heard Musuem is one of the best places to experience and learn about the fascinating cultures and customs of Native Americans and their impact on the southwest.