Talking Stick Resort

Talking Stick Resort: resort and casino in Scottsdale, Arizona

Talking Stick Resort is a resort and gaming complex located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The property combines accommodations, a casino, dining, a spa, golf, and pools, and presents itself as a four-diamond resort in the Phoenix area. The property is owned by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC), a community made up of two Native American tribes, and its offerings are rooted in that community's hospitality.

Casino: slots, poker, and table games

The casino brings together slot machines, video poker, and table games. The poker room has 68 tables and is presented as the largest in Arizona and bigger than any in Las Vegas. The table game offering exceeds 50 tables and includes blackjack, craps, roulette, and Pai Gow Poker. There is also sports betting, keno, and a high limit area. The site shows casino and poker promotions, including September promotions.

Accommodations and experiences

The resort offers different room and suite categories: Deluxe, Deluxe Patio, Deluxe Poolside, Executive, Premium, Premium Poolside, and Luxury King. Deluxe rooms follow a contemporary Southwest style; some have a patio or balcony, and the Poolside versions face the pool area. The Executive and Premium categories offer views of Camelback and the McDowell Mountains, as well as living spaces and larger balconies or patios. The Luxury King includes separate living, dining, and sleeping areas. The site also mentions experience packages and a proprietary app with perks such as restaurant reservations, exclusive room rates, gaming promotions, and early access to concert tickets.

Restaurants and bars

The dining offering includes Orange Sky, presented as an upscale, award-winning restaurant; Tash, with cocktails, bold flavors, and views; Ocean Trail, Blue Coyote Cantina, Blue Coyote Cafe, and Black Fig Coffee & Bistro. The complex also has bars and lounges and dining options for the holiday season in Scottsdale.

Spa, golf, pools, and other facilities

Facilities include a spa with a treatment menu, a reservation form, and snacks; a golf course; pools; a fitness center; a cultural center; and an activities and attractions program. The resort also has spaces for meetings and events, with offerings to elevate meetings and corporate parties or holiday celebrations.

Entertainment and events

The complex schedules events and shows, and offers casino and poker promotions. The resort's app allows early access to concert tickets, among other perks. The site also mentions a rewards program, Salt River Rewards, aimed at accumulating benefits through gaming and stay activity.

Ownership and community

Talking Stick Resort is part of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, made up of two Native American tribes with distinct cultures and origins. The community invites visitors to discover its heritage of hospitality through the resort experience. The complex has a sister property, Casino Arizona, located just off Highway 101 in south Scottsdale, which offers bingo, restaurants, a sports bar, and entertainment.

Awards and responsible gaming

The resort notes that it continues to receive award-winning experiences and refers to an awards page. It also includes a responsible gaming message and a helpline for problem gambling.

Location and contact

9800 E Talking Stick Way Scottsdale, AZ 85256 · Phone: 480-850-7777