Arizona Grand Resort & SpavsSheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass
Both properties are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Arizona Grand Resort & Spa is preferred by most professionals compared to Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass. Arizona Grand Resort & Spa comes in at 81 with recommendations from 8 reviews such as Afar Magazine, Frommer's and Star Service.
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
Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass
5594 West Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Gila River Indian Community, Chandler, AZ 85226
From $156/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"Renovated in 2010, this resort is located about 20 minutes south of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"On the ceiling of the resort's east-facing lobby, there are 10 Native American murals—an example of the cultural touches designed to reflect the local Pima and Maricopa heritages." Full review
Gayot
"Just 11 miles south of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Wild Horse Pass is named for the herds of wild horses that kick up dust on the far horizons of the Gila River Indian Community."
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"The Phoenix-area Gila River Indian Community does more than house Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa on its grounds — it informs everything about the hotel’s design and amenities." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
26.0
"On the Gila River Indian Reservation just south of Phoenix, the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa is the premier spot to explore Native American culture" Full review
Fodor's
"The culture and heritage of the Pima and Maricopa tribes are reflected in every aspect of this tranquil property on the grounds of the Gila River Indian community, 11 miles south of Sky Harbor Airport" Full review
Lonely Planet
"At sunset, scan the lonely horizon for the eponymous wild horses silhouetted against the South Mountains." Full review