Arizona Grand Resort & SpavsMarriott's Canyon Villas
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. On balance, Arizona Grand Resort & Spa scores significantly better than Marriott's Canyon Villas. Arizona Grand Resort & Spa ranks #18 in Phoenix with recommendations from 8 publications such as Gayot, Afar Magazine and oyster.com.
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
8000 S. Arizona Grand Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85044
From $159/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"Next to Phoenix South Mountain Park, half a mile from the area's premier shopping mall and 4 miles southeast from the university, this mega-resort continues to improve." Full review
Gayot
"Hiking, riding, golf, tennis, and a water park make this an idyllic family destination."
DK Eyewitness
"This family-friendly resort offers golf, tennis, horseback riding, and a spa. Its piece de resistance, exclusive to guests, is The Oasis - a waterpark with a slide, a wave pool, and the Zuni River."
Fodor's
"This beautiful all-suites resort next to South Mountain Park is home to Oasis, one of the largest water parks in the country, and one of the Valley's more challenging golf courses." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"You’ll find all the amenities of most resorts, but it’s the seven-acre Oasis Water Park that really draws guests in." Full review
Afar Magazine
"This is one of the most stunning spa resorts I have ever seen in my life." Full review
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Make sure to book ahead for your spa treatments so you do not miss out on this amazing service.
U.S. News & World Report
23.0
"Big enough to have its own water park, 18-hole golf course, fitness club and spa — plus six restaurants. " Full review
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When you need an escape, book a massage or prepare to hit the links, which features fantastic desert views. If you're not a golfer, you can take in the scenery from your guest room's balcony or patio; accommodations also feature flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi access.
Travel + Leisure
"In South Phoenix, near the pristine tangle of trails carving through South Mountain Park and Preserve, Arizona Grand Resort and Spa is giving new meaning to “oasis"
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Frommer's
"One of the best choices in the Valley for families. These guys win the Water Park Wars...guest rooms, all suites, feature contemporary southwestern furnishings and lots of space." Full review
Marriott's Canyon Villas
5220 East Marriott Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85054
From $263/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot
"Part of the adjacent JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, these fully furnished villas in north Central Phoenix are time-share properties with many rentals available."
Zagat
4.7
""Lovely" guestrooms and exceptional, "spacious" one- and two-bedroom villas with fully equipped kitchens and private balconies help make for "a relaxing vacation"."
U.S. News & World Report
"You won't be starved for entertainment at Marriott's Canyon Villas at Desert Ridge: Along with multiple outdoor pools, this Marriott property also boasts a hiking trail and access to two..." Full review
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Past visitors suggest asking for a room with a view of the garden or golf course to avoid the noise that often drifts from the pool area.