Arizona Grand Resort and Spa is the family resort of the Valley, at 8000 South Arizona Grand Parkway in the South Mountain area of Phoenix, with 744 rooms that are all suites. It is a four-class property, and its main draw is the water: six outdoor pools plus a children's pool, an adults-only heated lap pool and the Oasis Water Park, a wave pool, lazy river and waterslides with free access for guests. A full-service spa has ten treatment rooms and requires reservations, an 18-hole golf course has a driving range and pro shop with tee times by reservation, and the property adds a health club, two indoor pickleball courts and bike rentals. Dining includes three restaurants, two bars and lounges, a coffee shop and a poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available for a fee, valet parking is free, a nightly resort fee applies and pets are not allowed apart from service animals. Check-in is from 4 PM and check-out at 11 AM.
Be aware of a renovation
The water park is scheduled to be renovated from December 23, 2026 to January 3, 2027, with the completion date subject to change, and guests have an outdoor pool as an alternative during the work. If the water park is the reason for your trip, avoid that window or confirm the status before you book. At other times the water park is a free amenity that makes the stay feel more like a mini vacation than a hotel night, particularly for children and teenagers.
Location matters. The resort sits near South Mountain, roughly an 11-minute drive from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, with the Oasis Water Park about a two-minute walk away and Arizona Mills mall a short distance, which also puts LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona and SEA LIFE Arizona within easy reach.
It is further from Old Town Scottsdale and the downtown museums than most hotels in this guide, so it suits visitors who want a pool-centered break and who do not mind driving to see the sights. South Mountain Park and Preserve is close for sunrise hikes and viewpoints.
Who should stay? Families, multigenerational groups, golfers and travelers who want a suite with a resort feel will find good value here. Couples looking for a quiet adults-only atmosphere may prefer one of the Paradise Valley resorts, and travelers who want nightlife within walking distance should look at downtown Phoenix or Old Town. Winter is the busy season; summer brings lower rates and the water park comes into its own when temperatures climb. Budget for the resort fee, and ask about any current water park hours when you book.
Why stay here
- ✓Oasis Water Park with wave pool and lazy river
- ✓Six outdoor pools plus adults-only lap pool
- ✓All-suite rooms
- ✓18-hole golf course
- ✓Full-service spa
- ✓Two indoor pickleball courts
- ✓Three restaurants and two bars
- ✓Free valet parking
Good questions
Is the water park included?+
Yes, access to the Oasis Water Park is free for guests. It is scheduled for renovation from December 23, 2026 to January 3, 2027, so check the status for your dates.
Is parking free?+
Valet parking is free on site, though a nightly resort fee applies.
Are pets allowed?+
No, except service animals.
