JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

Set on 316 acres of sweeping Sonoran Desert, JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa embodies all things luxury, recreation and rejuvenation. Recently unveiling an $80 million transformation, Arizona’s largest luxury resort offers beautifully redesigned guest rooms and suites; two new signature restaurants helmed by “Top Chef” alum Angelo Sosa— Tía Carmen (opened in 2022) and Kembara (opened in 2023); an on-site spa and wellness area; 36 holes of championship golf; 17 world-class pickleball courts (more than any resort in the country); and more. The resort also introduced AquaRidge WaterPark, a $16M pool enhancement featuring the lively Havasu Playground with three exhilarating water slides (including the only dual-person vertical wall tube slide at a resort west of the Mississippi), an enhanced Lazy River with poolside cabana suites, the tranquil Sedona Springs with a hot tub overlooking the lake and golf course, and the exclusive adults-only pool experience, Sky Island.