10 Best Resorts in Phoenix

Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale offers contemporary rooms in a resort setting with dining, bars, outdoor pools and a golf course. Guests can also use fitness classes and spend time at pools with Camelback Mountain views, making the property suited to both staycations and longer leisure stays.

The resort works for couples, families and guests who prefer to keep dining, recreation and relaxation on-site. A quieter sunset pool and a more family-oriented main pool provide different settings across the property.

Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa offers modern rooms and suites, a spa, infinity pool and upscale dining. Its grounds sit at the base of Camelback Mountain, with indoor and outdoor dining, multiple pools, a gym and a boutique adding to the resort setting.

The property suits couples seeking a private desert getaway, guests planning a relaxing stay and visitors stopping for drinks, views or a meal. The hilly grounds can make golf-cart transportation useful for guests who prefer not to walk extensively.

The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician is a luxury hotel in Scottsdale with suites, complimentary breakfast, a lounge and an outdoor pool. Its setting also connects guests with resort amenities, including walking trails and access to the main hotel’s facilities.

The private pool offers a quieter atmosphere for guests seeking downtime, while the resort setting works for celebratory stays, leisure trips and extended relaxation. A complimentary breakfast includes both hot and cold selections, adding substance to the morning routine.

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa combines hotel lodging with 24-hour room service, five restaurants, a golf course and a spa. Its expansive pool complex includes a lazy river, multiple pools and a 21-plus pool area, creating options for relaxation, family time and resort-focused stays.

The Phoenix property also accommodates conventions with meeting space and indoor meeting rooms. Rooms may include spacious layouts, balconies, separate tubs and showers, and USB outlets. Guests seeking a quieter room should consider whether an atrium-facing location suits them.

Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts is a historic Phoenix resort with seven pools, two golf courses, seven dining options and an on-site spa. The property also offers landscaped grounds, multiple room settings and the Citrus Club for guests seeking an added resort experience.

It suits leisure stays, group celebrations and travelers who want dining, recreation and relaxation in one destination. Wedding events occur on the property, and the resort’s historic character and Camelback-area setting add a distinctive sense of place to the stay.

The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale offers an upscale resort stay with tennis, pools, a spa, golf and a celebrity-chef steakhouse. Complimentary Wi-Fi and extensive desert landscaping support both recreation and relaxation, while the large property provides scenic pathways and mountain-desert views.

It suits travelers planning a luxury getaway, spa visit or celebration stay. Guests can choose from resort amenities and dining in one setting, with concierge assistance and housekeeping contributing to a polished hotel experience. The property combines an elegant atmosphere with outdoor leisure.

Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass is an upscale Chandler resort with three restaurants, a lobby bar, an outdoor pool, a spa and two golf courses. Walking trails and a broad resort setting add options for guests planning a leisure stay, family pool time or a conference visit.

The property’s spread-out layout can involve considerable walking, particularly between wings. Guests relying on rideshares should also plan ahead, as the resort’s distance from surrounding areas may make pickups slower or less dependable.

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa is an upmarket Scottsdale resort with rooms and suites, three golf courses, a spa and elegant dining. It suits family getaways, golf trips and travelers who want recreation and relaxation within one resort setting.

Guests can use pools, a lazy river and FlowRider, while scheduled activities include yoga, guided meditation, walking, jogging and boot camp sessions. Nearby shopping and restaurants add off-property options, and the resort’s back patio provides a setting for sunset views.

Royal Palms Resort and Spa places upscale lodging in a lavish 1920s Spanish Colonial home, with a spa, fine dining and a poolside bar. The property suits romantic getaways, celebrations and travelers drawn to historic architecture, landscaped grounds and a resort experience with several ways to spend the day.

Casitas can offer a more secluded-feeling setting within the grounds, while the restaurant and pool support an on-site itinerary. The property also provides distinctive event settings, including three ceremony locations and numerous photo backdrops.

Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows is an artsy hotel with bright rooms and suites, bungalow-style layouts, dining, a poolside bar, and a spa. The property is designed for guests who prefer open space, desert surroundings, and a quieter resort atmosphere over a conventional high-rise hotel experience.

It suits couples, leisure travelers, and guests planning a Scottsdale stay with room to unwind. Rooms are grouped in bungalows, while the pool offers chairs and shade for relaxed daytime use.