Best Hotel Pools in Scottsdale

Summer is just around the corner….& Arizona always brings long days filled with sunshine & heat ~ which means, it’s important to know where you can cool off in style!  In this post, we’re headed to Scottsdale, the trendiest part of Phoenix: looking for the best family-friendly pools, the best party pools (where you might want to host your next Bachelor or Bachelorette party), & the most luxurious pools….where you can simply chill out & get your tan on, while sipping a fabulous cocktail with a view.  Here are the some of the “Best Hotel Pools in Scottsdale, Arizona!” 

The Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain offers some of the most serene & beautiful views of the area’s stunning red rocks.

Map of Scottsdale Pools

Overview of Scottsdale Pools

First up, I’ll give you a quick overview of the best Scottsdale pools in each category; simply click on the hotel to check rates.  If you’re looking for photos of each pool, keep scrolling down….

Hotel Adeline offers a beautiful backdrop for photos…with poolside games & fun cocktails to boot.

• Best Overall Pool Hotel in Scottsdale = The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Hotel (waterslides for kids ~ but SIX pools + a relaxing spa pool gives plenty of options for everyone).
• Best Pools for Families in Scottsdale = Westin Kierland Resort & Spa (lazy river + water park) & the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch (super-lux resort with TEN pools, 20 fountains, 45 waterfalls, sand beach, & a 3-story waterslide ~ the kids will be HAPPY here!!).
• Best Party Pools/Best for Bachelorette Parties in Scottsdale = Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows (mid-century modern resort with THREE pools ~ Turquoise is the liveliest), Hotel Adeline (buzzy boutique hotel with poolside ping-pong & giant Connect Four), Hotel Valley Ho (retro 70’s vibe & a young feel), & the W Scottsdale (day parties turn into rollicking poolside night parties).
• Best Luxury Pools in Scottsdale = The Phoenician Resort (3-tiered pool area with family-friendly seating on the north ~ adults-only on the south, & a rooftop zen-like spa pool), Mountain Shadows (two 75-foot pools connected by a waterfall), & the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain (Scottsdale’s largest infinity pool with AMAZING red rock views).

Photos of Luxury & Party Pools…

The Andaz is a hip spot for adults to play & relax…

Step back into the 70’s at the retro-chic Hotel Valley Ho…

Looking for a great place to host your Bachelorette party? Consider the always-happening W Scottsdale…

Simply want to chill out & relax? Head to the Sanctuary on Camelback.

More luxury awaits, at The Phoenician.

Best Family-Friendly Scottsdale Pools

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa & the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch are the top two contenders here: older kids will appreciate the 3-story waterslide at the Hyatt Regency, while younger kids may prefer the laid-back “Lazy River” at the Westin…

The kids will be talking about the Lazy River at the Westin Kierland for weeks after….

The Hyatt Regency has the largest complex of water action: 10 pools, 45 waterfalls, a sand beach, & 3-story waterslide!

Kids of all ages will love the pools at the Hyatt Regency…Photo courtesy of the Hyatt.

Best Overall Hotel Pool in Scottsdale

The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Hotel wins out here: it’s lux enough for the most discerning clients, yet offers up plenty of family fun with big waterslides & six pools to choose from….

Massive waterslides at the Fairmont Princess.

The Fairmont Princess gets my pick for the best OVERALL hotel pool: there are waterslides here for the kiddos ~ but six pool choices give plenty of options for everyone.

Best Hotel Pools in Scottsdale

That’s a wrap on great hotel pools in Scottsdale!  Let me know your favorites in the comments below…

xoxo Noelia

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