Best Resorts in Arizona

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Why Choose a Staycation in Arizona

From the vibrant energy of Scottsdale to the tranquil beauty of Sedona’s red rocks, resorts in Arizona offer the ultimate escape without leaving the state. Unwind by sparkling pools, indulge in world-class spas, or tee off on championship golf courses surrounded by breathtaking desert landscapes. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a weekend of relaxation, Arizona’s diverse resorts cater to every mood and moment. With stunning views and luxurious amenities at your fingertips, Arizona is the perfect destination for your next resort retreat.

Best Areas for Resorts in Arizona

These Arizona destinations are known for their exceptional resorts, offering luxurious amenities, stunning desert scenery, and unforgettable experiences from spa retreats to outdoor adventures.

01

Scottsdale

Scottsdale is perfect for resort getaways, featuring lavish pools, renowned spas, championship golf courses, and easy access to the Sonoran Desert’s hiking trails, plus upscale dining and lively arts districts nearby.

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort at Gainey Ranch

Water playground, gondolas

Gainey Ranch's 27 acres center on a 2.5-acre 'water playground' — ten pools, a sand beach, a three-story waterslide — with gondola rides on the resort lakes at sunset. The camelback views and adult pool keep parents sane. Scottsdale's classic family resort.

The Boulders Resort & Spa

Casitas in the granite

North of Scottsdale in Carefree, the Boulders scatters adobe casitas among 12-million-year-old granite formations, with two Jay Morrish golf courses threading the desert and a spa built around a Native American-inspired wellness program. Arizona's most dramatic setting.

02

Sedona

Surrounded by Sedona’s iconic red rocks, resorts here offer breathtaking views, rejuvenating spas, and easy access to scenic hiking trails, making it the perfect Arizona escape for relaxation and outdoor adventure.

Enchantment Resort

Boynton Canyon immersion

Enchantment sits deep inside Boynton Canyon, red rock walls rising on three sides of its casitas, with guided hikes from the door and Mii amo's spa on property. Sunset turns the whole resort crimson. Sedona's definitive luxury basecamp.

Amara Resort & Spa

Creekside, walk to town

Amara hides below uptown Sedona on a bend of Oak Creek — an infinity pool facing the red rocks, firepits by the water, and the gallery district a five-minute walk up the hill. Boutique-scale calm at a gentler rate than the canyon resorts.

03

Tucson

Nestled amid the scenic Sonoran Desert, Tucson’s resorts offer luxurious spas, world-class golf, and sweeping mountain vistas, with easy access to hiking trails, vibrant Southwestern dining, and the iconic Saguaro National Park.

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

Catalina foothills classic

Ventana Canyon backs onto the Catalinas with an 80-foot waterfall above the property, two Fazio golf courses, and trails that leave from the lobby. Rooms face either the city lights or the mountain. Tucson's most complete resort footprint.

El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort

Pusch Ridge views, value

Beneath Pusch Ridge in Oro Valley, El Conquistador runs a water-slide pool complex, 45 holes of golf, and horseback rides into the Catalinas at a rate that undercuts most of Tucson's marquee resorts. A big, sunny, family-proof weekend.

04

Paradise Valley

Paradise Valley is home to some of Arizona’s most luxurious resorts, offering breathtaking mountain views, award-winning spas, championship golf, and gourmet dining—all set amid the serene beauty of the Sonoran Desert.

JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Spa

1936 casita classic

Camelback Inn has run continuously since 1936 — adobe casitas, mountain-framed pools, and a spa that remains among the Valley's best — earning generations of repeat Paradise Valley loyalists. Old Arizona hospitality with modern polish.

Mountain Shadows Resort

Design-forward Paradise Valley

Mountain Shadows offers Paradise Valley's modernist alternative: glass-and-steel architecture framing Camelback, twin 75-foot pools, and The Short Course's celebrated par-3 golf. Hearth '61's patio dinners face the mountain. Sharp, compact, grown-up.

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