Keep Cool This Summer in These Scottsdale Pools

  • July 29, 2024
Keep Cool This Summer in These Scottsdale Pools

Resort pools in Scottsdale, Arizona are more than just another hotel amenity. One can find everything from thoughtfully-designed, private rooftop pools and live entertainment for a jam-packed pool party to cold plunge pools and Arizona’s only white sand beach escape. The destination boasts more than 70 hotels and resorts and an impressive total of 130+ shimmering, turquoise pools – 10 of which come from one standalone resort. With poolside needs met for every type of traveler, whether it be for the wellness seeker, bachelor/bachelorette parties, bleisure travel, friend-cations, or families, Scottsdale’s impressive selection of luxury pools are worth traveling for.

Best Pools for the Wellness Enthusiast 

    • Those seeking to elevate their pool experience can take a dip in the negative-edge infinity pool at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney’s Resort & Spa. Visitors will find stylish and cool poolside cabanas that offer the perfect place to post up after their swim and to enjoy a craft cocktail all while soaking up the up-close views of the spectacular Camelback Mountain.
    • Guests interested in combining spa and pool offerings can take advantage of the Joya Terrace Pool at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia. Perched on top of Joya Spa with breathtaking views of Camelback Mountain, Joya Terrace is the perfect place to relax and unwind before or after a spa service. This secret paradise hideaway is offered exclusively to guests who are pampering themselves with one of Joya’s many luxury spa treatments. Guests can also dabble in poolside dining and cocktails at the open-air oasis.
    • The design of Well & Being Spa is drawn from nature’s primary elements – air, water, earth, wood and fire. Guests can kick-start their health transformation by relaxing the mind, body and soul lounging by the beautiful private rooftop pool or taking a refreshing dip in the cold plunge pool. Not only can visitors enjoy beautiful views, but they also can indulge in spa amenities like the Eucalyptus inhalation room, Swiss shower and more.

 

Best Pools for Friends

    • Epic people watching can be experienced at WET Deck, located on the second floor of Old Town’s W Scottsdale Hotel. WET features private cabanas, a chilled pool, underwater lighting and music, a summer pool party experience, and a young, see-and-be-seen crowd. Friends seeking to experience the ultimate party vibe can reserve a spot for WET Deck Pool Parties taking every Friday-Sunday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. where pulsating music and bottle service awaits.
    • With a buzzing pool scene (pictured) offering DJ-spun music, a lounge and firepit area, lawn games and a lively bar that churns out fancy sip-able cocktails, Hotel Adeline is Scottsdale’s boutique summer getaway hotspot.
    • In addition to its olive-and-martini-glass design, retro-chic chaises and posh cabanas,OH Pool at the Hotel Valley Ho – known as a mid-century modern hideaway – serves up delightful poolside fare and colorful craft cocktails underneath the palms that all friends will enjoy.

 

Best Pools for Families

    • Grabbing a pool day pass from The Westin will guarantee all day fun. Hang-ten on the FlowRider board-sport simulator, glide down a 110-foot water slide, or take a laid-back inner tube ride down the 900-foot Lazy River – it’s all part of the fun at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa’s Adventure Water Park.
    • Two kid-friendly pools are better than one, and at The Princess Scottsdale Fairmont, families can make their way to Sunset Beach – Arizona’s only beach escape – with 9,000 square feet of soft white sand and swaying palm trees. The hotel’s largest pool area features comfy, oversized lounge chairs and a giant splash pad. On the other hand, thrill-seeking kids and parents will find Sonoran Splash, home to two 200-foot twisting water slides. This family-friendly area also features zero-entry waters for younger guests.
    • Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa’s resort pool, a recently renovated 2.5-acre water oasis complete with 10 pools, is the perfect retreat for families. Guests can discover the thrill of a three-story waterslide, engage in exciting pool volleyball matches and participate in a variety of daily activities.

Image credit: Hotel Adeline