When the summer’s sizzling temperatures roll around, find much-needed respite from the desert heat at these Arizona resorts, which offer beautiful pools for taking a dip and stylish outdoor spaces. From quiet retreats featuring chic cabanas and poolside service to water worlds perfect for making a splash with the whole family, these pool destinations provide countless ways to stay cool in sun-filled luxury.
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Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows
Experience a day of bliss and rejuvenation at Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows, a luxury oasis complete with three pools and relaxing poolside amenities set against a backdrop of picturesque Camelback Mountain. Open to both guests and nonguests, the Turquoise Pool offers a spacious pool deck with shaded lounge chairs and private cabanas, along with creative cocktails and eats from the Turquoise Pool Bar & Grille. For a more secluded experience, the adults-only Palo Verde Spa & Apothecary Pool provides relaxing services in a tranquil setting, including poolside cabana massages and refreshments. www.andazscottsdale.com
Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Arizona Biltmore is home to seven sparkling pools, perfect for taking a dip and letting the day’s cares float away or making a splash with the whole family. At The Saguaro Pool, guests 21+ can enjoy an intimate, sophisticated escape featuring icy cocktails and an eclectic poolside menu, while families can kick up the fun at Arizona Biltmore’s family- friendly Paradise Pool which now includes a triple water slide in addition to a splash pad for kids and a swim-up pool bar. Both pools offer poolside cabana rentals for guests and non- guests to enjoy. www.arizonabiltmore.com
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale
Tucked away in a backyard full of saguaro cacti, dramatic valleys and the iconic Pinnacle Peak, Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North offers the perfect place for guests to soak in the beauty of the desert without sacrificing comfort and luxury, thanks to a selection of poolside cabanas – including two luxury cabanas – available for rental. Amenities include a private bar stocked with still or sparkling water and a selection of soft drinks or iced tea, a welcome amenity, housemade chips and salsa, a personal entertainment system and more. www.fourseasons.com/scottsdale
Hotel Valley Ho
Make a splash and soak up the sun at the hottest pool scene in town. Hotel Valley Ho offers two different pools to match your energy, whether that’s a poolside afternoon at the mid- century OH Pool featuring light fare, refreshing cocktails, and entertainment or lounging under the palm trees at the serene OHasis Pool. www.hotelvalleyho.com
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch will debut a completely updated pool experience in early 2024. The pool is reimagined as part of a multi-phase renovation of the resort. The new pool area will feature an elevated desert oasis reflective of the premier water-infused experience resort guests have come to know and love over the years. It will continue to offer multiple pools, dozens of waterfalls and fountains, a sandy beach area, a three-story high-speed water slide and the addition of even more luxurious cabana options. The pool-side restaurants, H2Oasis and Sandbar, will also reveal completely revamped looks and menus taking inspiration from the surrounding area. www.hyatt.com
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa recently unveiled the $16-plus-million pool transformation of its AquaRidge WaterPark, bringing guests even more ways to cool off and unwind in the tranquility of the sweeping Sonoran Desert this summer. The resort now boasts five pools and an enhanced lazy river, plus the action-packed Havasu Playground featuring family-friendly cabanas, an active family zone, a splash pad for kids and three new exhilarating waterslides, as well as upgraded amenities at Sedona Cove and Wildfire Grove. Guests can also enjoy two new luxury sanctuaries within the waterpark, including Sedona Springs, which is equipped with three cabanas, shaded daybeds, cushioned lounge chairs and a hot tub, and the adults-only Sky Island featuring an infinity edge plunge pool and hot tub in addition to spacious cabanas, concierge service and more. www.jwdesertridge.com
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix
The stylish Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix is located in the heart of downtown Phoenix, so you know its outdoor rooftop pool offers some of the best views in town. Boasting a lively energy, the boutique hotel’s third-floor rooftop pool is an urban oasis where guests can enjoy delicious libations and small plates at the adjacent Eden Rooftop Bar to pair with good company and sweeping city views. Poolside cabanas are also available to rent for parties of up to eight people. www.hotelpalomar-phoenix.com
Royal Palms Resort & Spa
Royal Palms Resort and Spa has a stunning Mother-of-Pearl tile-lined pool that is perfect for guests and locals looking for a summer respite. The resort pool also has day-pass access with ResortPass, an ideal option for Arizona residents just looking to drop by for a swim or cabana day. The luxurious yet laid-back retreat continues with imaginative cocktails and delectable food offerings at the Cabana Café, which can be enjoyed poolside under the sun or in one of the shaded casitas for that idyllic vacation feel. www.royalpalmshotel.com
The Scottsdale Resort & Spa
Discover the perfect place to escape and unwind in the newly renovated pool at The Scottsdale Resort & Spa. Whether you prefer to lounge in a comfortable cabana, take a refreshing dip in the sparkling pool or enjoy a refreshing margarita from Twisted Vine Pool Bar & Grill, the resort’s attentive poolside service, plush amenities and serene atmosphere will have you feeling rejuvenated. www.thescottsdaleresort.com
The Wigwam Arizona
Whatever poolside enjoyment means to you, you’ll find it at The Wigwam, which offers three refreshing pools and private poolside packages for the ultimate summer escape in Phoenix. Enjoy jacuzzis, a dual waterslide, a splash pad and delicious food offerings and cocktails at the Tower Pool or take advantage of the adults-only Oasis Pool for a relaxing dip among the palm trees or the secluded pool and hot tubs located inside of LeMonds Aveda Salon & Spa. www.wigwamarizona.com
