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Why couples loved this venue

  • Unique aesthetic style
  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
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Recommended by 99% of couples

About this venue

Set on 27 acres of the Sonoran Desert in Scottsdale, Arizona, the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort is surrounded by the natural beauty of the majestic McDowell Mountains. The luxurious venue features 70,000 square feet of state-of-the-art event space and breathtaking outdoor settings ideal for hosting dream weddings.

Facilities and Capacity

The magnificent resort has numerous options for hosting a memorable wedding ceremony and a joyous reception.

Available spaces include:

Desert Garden: The beauty of the Arizona landscape is the inspiration for the newest outdoor venue. This courtyard space is surrounded by mesquite trees, succulents, cacti, and colorful shrubs, creating an oasis in the desert. This garden space can accommodate up to 250 guests.

Waterfall Terrace: With stunning views of mountains, cascading fountains, and a well-maintained golf course, the Waterfall Terrace is perfect for an intimate ceremony for 100 guests.

Palm Grove: Offers lakeside views of the golf course and mountains and is enclosed by stately palms. Palm Grove can accommodate up to 400 guests.

Arizona Ballroom: Decorated with beautiful stained oak millwork and fossil stone accents, this 12,000-square-foot ballroom can comfortably accommodate up to 1,200 guests. Cascading fountains, vibrant bougainvillea, and over 50 royal date palms outside the entrance will leave your guests in awe.

Vaquero Ballroom: This elegant ballroom features a 16-foot vaulted ceiling with crystal tube chandeliers and is perfect for a gala reception for 850 guests.

Lawn Court: A secluded open-air grass courtyard with magnolia trees, date palms, and colorful flowerbeds. The Lawn Court accommodates up to 400 guests.

Terrace Court: Outdoor venue surrounded by blooming bougainvillea and overlooking the majestic McDowell Mountains. It accommodates up to 200 guests.

Arroyo Reception Room: Features views of Terrace Court and the Majestic McDowell Mountains from an entire wall of floor-to-ceiling windows. This room is ideal for a wedding celebration with as many as 100 guests.

Sonwai Reception Room: Features moveable glass walls that frame spectacular views of Palm Grove and the McDowell Mountains. This room is suitable for more intimate events and accommodates up to 50 guests.

Services

The venue’s experienced wedding planner will assist you with every detail of your celebration, ensuring a flawless event. Wedding packages include the following:

-Seating arrangements and room set-up

-Dance floor and risers

-Ceremony room

-Audio-visual equipment

-Parking

-Wedding cake

-Tables

-Dressing room for the bride and her attendants

-Complimentary guestroom for the bride and groom

-Weather backup space for your event

Cuisine

The culinary team at the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort offers delicious cuisine that will exceed the expectations of you and your guests. Menus can be customized to your unique needs and preferences. Couples can choose from a wide variety of spectacular hors d’oeuvres, buffet items, plated dinners, stations, salads, appetizers, and desserts. An in-house pastry chef can also create a personal wedding cake for your special day.

Accommodations

The hotel features 493 spacious remodeled guestrooms and suites, including private casitas and handicapped-accessible rooms. Guests can enjoy numerous upscale amenities like flat-screen TVs, high-speed Internet access, and 24-hour in-room dining. Discounted rates can be arranged for wedding guests.

Other Facilities

You and your guests can enjoy a championship golf course, a 2.5-acre water playground, tennis courts, and Spa Avania.

Location

The resort is conveniently located 20 minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport. The Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort is minutes from numerous outdoor adventures.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 40 years in business

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Weddings at this venue

Andy & Meghan's wedding
Andy & Meghan
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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
Linens
Parking
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)
Wedding Cake

Describe your venue:

Hotel
Resort

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Get Ready Rooms
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

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Reviews of Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort

Weddingwire
5.0/5 10 reviews
Google
4.6/5 3333 reviews
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Allyson Sent on 02/20/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Desert Garden at Gainey Ranch

The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch is such a wonderful wedding venue. My husband and I hosted our wedding in the Desert Garden space outside during the fall (in late October), and it was everything and more that we could have asked for. The landscaping and greenery provided a beautiful backdrop and the water features were so peaceful. Our photos turned out amazing! All the staff throughout the planning process as well as day-of support were extremely accommodating and gracious. If you have guests coming in from out-of-town, it’s nice to have the option to host other wedding-related festivities onsite. The little cafe, restaurants, spa, and pool are great amenities for you and your guests to take advantage of while you’re on the property. Our families also hung out at the lobby bar after the wedding and had a blast closing out the evening there together.
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Angie Sent on 02/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great wedding Location

We were married at the palm grove location and our wedding turned out Beautiful. We received so many compliments from our guests and the wedding coordinator, Bethany was great to work with!
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Lauren Sent on 11/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch

Bethany Samiya, Senior Event Sales Manager, did an incredible job with our even through booking, planning, and even postponing due to Covid-19. Bethany and team were communicative, thoughtful, and patient throughout the entire process. When we had to postpone from April to October, they didn't miss a beat even though it was chaotic for everyone involved. We enjoyed beautiful accommodations in a casita that was impeccably cleaned and perfect for entertaining guests. The service throughout the entire hotel from the front drive, spa, cocktail parities, and reception was spectacular. I truly cannot say enough nice things about this resort and venue, I wouldn't have changed a thing!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 10/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Such an incredible wedding!

We got married at the Hyatt this fall (2018), and it was the best experience ever. We had a destination wedding and did all the planning from Atlanta (which made me nervous), but the experience was flawless despite only one site visit (all else handled by phone, email, and face time). Vanessa (our Hyatt planner) and Alex were amazing. We got great room discounts for our guests. I loved the guest room booking app, which I could monitor throughout. The food was superb for both the rehearsal and reception. The location was unbeatable and made everyone feel like they were on a tropical vacation— amazing pools! The food was top notch— both wedding events and the restaurants there. And even setting wedding events aside, there is so much live entertainment there with nightly music, Indian dances, etc. I’d been to the Hyatt for a work retreat and was so impressed, I chose it for our wedding. I was not disappointed. They exceeded our expectations in every way. We even returned to our room to a sweet card and small gift, which was so above and beyond. I’d highly recommend the Hyatt for any event. Simply gorgoeus, amazing team, and the execution was flawless.
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Sarah Sent on 01/03/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Everything about the resort was fabulous. We had our ceremony, reception, and block of rooms there. Every single staff member that we encountered was extremely friendly and professional. They made the planning process seamless, and were available for any last minute changes. We started the planning process with Colleen Davidson, and when she was out for maternity leave, David Winter took over. He was fully aware of everything already planned and discussed with Colleen, it was like he had been a part of the planning process from the start. He was a huge support on the day of the wedding, making sure that everything went off without a hitch. When our mom’s mentioned they were going to do a little setup for our guestbook table prior to the reception, he immediately told them not to worry about it, that he and his team would take care of it. The ceremony site, Palm Grove, was beautiful, and as part of our contract, we had the meeting room just behind it to get ready in. It worked out perfectly. The set up in the ballroom was perfect. The banquet team, especially the banquet captain Jerry, were all wonderful. The treated us as if they had known us for years. We had 1 or 2 minor hiccups, and they were handled with ease.

The food at the reception was phenomenal. We chose to do a double protein with a filet and salmon. The kitchen was able to work with our special requests- I don’t like seafood, so they were able to do a double filet for me. We had 1 guest that is a vegan, and he said his meal was great. The steak was so tender, you could cut it with a fork. Chef Eric Howson and his team really know what they are doing!

Abbie Dalton helped us with the rooms, and she was always willing to answer any questions we had or help with any last minute changes. The Front Desk team at the hotel was awesome and made sure our guests had a great experience.

We would telling anyone getting married in Scottsdale, AZ that they need to go to the Hyatt Gainey Ranch!
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Jamie Sent on 10/24/2014
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I held a gathering to celebrate our recent marriage with our friends and family on Saturday the 18th of October. We rented out a small area called the Hearth room at Center Stage Bar in the lobby of the hotel and could not had been more happy and satisfied with the whole experience! Devraj, the bar manager, was over accommodating and just amazing at making the event come together. We can't thank him enough! The entire staff went above and beyond!! They catered to meet every need and they were so friendly as well. Abigail Dalton was also amazing at booking us a discounted rate for our group staying at the hotel and was very kind and lovely to work with. From the valet that remembered our last name to the welcome drinks upon arrival, the Hyatt Regency made our night one that we will never forget and we will always plan to return to celebrate our anniversaries!!
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Christine Sent on 10/09/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Corrin Savignano, the catering manager there at the Hyatt was awesome.. couldnt ask for anything better. She assisted me on every single thing I had questions with or concerns with. I mean everything. From start to finish. Bless her heart. She made me feel like everything was going to be just perfect. And it was . I cant say enough about her and there staff at the Hyatt that helped set up and serve throughout this process. Donna much appreciated for her service as well. She did an awesome job catering to everyone and hussling to make sure things were just perfect as well as making sure my items were given back to me at the end, rentals, gifts etc. It was the most beautiful and most memorable experience I will cherish for the rest of my life. I highly recommend this Venue for any type of event you will be pleasantly pleased.
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Mina Sent on 04/02/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing I had a dream wedding at Hyatt. Colleen the event coordinator at the resort was very helpful and kind.
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Lindsey Sent on 10/08/2008
5 out of 5 rating
This is where my husband proposed to me on the gondola ride on their man made lake. We also spent our wedding night here. They gave us $50 per day to spend in the hotel. We ate free the whole time we were there. It was amazing I want to go back for our anniversary.
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Devin Sent on 06/11/2015
4.9 out of 5 rating
After deciding to book our wedding at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch we were met with complete professionalism by Colleen Davidson. No matter what we requested, Mrs. Davidson went our of her way to accommodate our request or send us to people that could assist us further. From the first point of contact until the very end our questions were answered promptly. The whole planning process was laid out for us and we were able to move through the wedding process with ease.
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Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort frequently asked questions

Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Tables
Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The space offered by Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort for wedding events is known for:
  • Hotel
  • Resort
Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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