We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort

On-site lodging at We-Ko-Pa, with walk-from-breakfast access to two of Arizona's top public courses on Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation land.

The property

We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort sits on Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation land northeast of Scottsdale, with direct access to the Saguaro and Cholla courses. The 246 rooms carry an AAA Four Diamond rating, and the resort runs a casino, spa, pool, and multiple restaurants that fill the hours between rounds. You walk from breakfast to the first tee without a car key, which the larger Scottsdale resorts cannot replicate for courses of this caliber.

What to expect

The pairing of Arizona's top-ranked public course with on-site lodging is the defining proposition. The location, roughly 35 minutes from central Scottsdale via the Beeline Highway, means evenings in Old Town require a deliberate decision rather than a casual walk. For golfers whose priority is the golf itself, that trade-off is straightforward.

Rates and booking

$250 to $450 per night, lower than the Five Diamond properties closer to Old Town. Combined room savings and the absence of a daily commute make this the most cost-efficient way to play the two best public courses in the state. Book direct or through your preferred booking partner.