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Arizona Grand Resort & SpavsThe Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Both Arizona Grand Resort & Spa and The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa is the choice of most reviewers compared to Arizona Grand Resort & Spa. The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa comes in at 85 with positive reviews from 7 publications like Oyster, Fodor's and Gayot.
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
Star Service
Gayot
DK Eyewitness
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
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 Report23.0
"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"
7 of the Best Arizona Resorts for Luxury Travelers
March 16, 2022
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
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa Fodor's
Oyster Star Service Gayot
Zagat Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure U.S. News & World Report Frommer's Travel + Leisure
6902 East Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
From $367/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "The spacious rooms all have balconies or patios with views of the mountains or the resort's water park and tubing river." Full review
OysterUpscale
"While not quite a romantic escape in the same way as The Boulders or The Sanctuary, the Westin Kierland is, all-around, a great resort with a convenient Scottsdale location." Full review
Star Service "Just south of the sprawling Fairmont Scottsdale, this sophisticated castle in the desert is the centerpiece of a growing community that encompasses hundreds of time-share units." Full review
Gayot "This impressive Westin is large and diverse enough to offer satisfying luxury stays for families, couples and business travelers."
Zagat4.0
"Fans "rave" about this "beautiful" Scottsdale "desert oasis", where an "attentive" staff looks after "amazing" grounds boasting a "majestic" golf course."
Afar Magazine "Agave, The Arizona Spa melds the healing practices of the region’s native cultures with therapies from the East, like acupuncture, Tui’ Na, and Thai massage." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa is a luxurious desert outpost in Dreamweaver’s Canyon that accommodates leisure, business, events, and golf travelers." Full review
U.S. News & World Report22.0
"Families who travel to this standout Scottsdale property find something for everyone: pools, a golf course and Agave, The Arizona Spa are just a few amenities travelers enjoy." Full review
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The resort has multiple restaurants to choose from, but for a sophisticated dining experience, indulge your palate at Deseo, the resort's premier eatery.
Frommer's "A slew of events each day—from desert-animal demonstrations to a bagpiper at sunset—give the place a lively vibe...guest rooms all have balconies or patios" Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Sonoran Desert is a geographical wonder, dotted with mighty saguaro cacti, but if you’re here in the hotter months, you might need the lazy river (and gigantic waterslide) at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa to you cool down after a desert excursion"
