Hotels used to be simple places to lay your head for the night. Now resort hotels offer guests more fun than can sometimes be found at other attractions in the area. Some hotels even include waterparks on site. These fun-in-the-sun amenities include relaxing lazy rivers and towering water slides. Because of the warm year-round climate of Phoenix, many hotels offer aquatic parks.
In central Phoenix, the Arizona Grand Resort's Oasis Water Park sports not only three eight-story water slides but also a relaxing lazy river. It also includes Wild Cat Springs for younger children and a wave pool that's fun for all ages. The seven-acre park has been featured on the Travel Channel as one of America's top 10 waterparks.
Arizona Grand Resort
7777 S. Pointe Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85044
602-438-9000
arizonagrandresort.com
The Point Hilton Squaw Peak resort includes the River Ranch, which includes a water slide, lazy river, pools, waterfalls and activities for children. Four acres of the resort are devoted to its aquatic playland, designed for all ages. Guests must be at least 42 inches tall to use the water slide. The resort's Coyote Camp is available for children of registered guests.
Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort
7677 N. 16th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85020
602-997-2626
hilton.com
The Point Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort indulges guests at its Falls Water Village. Three acres of swimming pools include waterfalls and a 138-foot water slide. Private cabanas offer privacy and the Cascades Cafe provides refreshments.
Point Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
11111 N. Seventh St.
Phoenix, AZ 85020
602-866-7500
hilton.com
Centrally located in Phoenix off of Interstate 17, the Sheraton Crescent Hotel offers luxury amenities and outdoor pool fun. The hotel has heated pools and Monsoon Mountain, a 166-foot water slide. The Sheraton Crescent also offers volleyball, basketball and tennis courts and is close to the Castles-n-Coasters amusement park.
Sheraton Crescent Hotel
2620 W. Dunlap Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85021
800-325-3535
sheratoncrescent.com
