Things to do at and near Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
At Arizona Grand Resort & Spa you can spend days at the on-site 7-acre Oasis Water Park and multiple heated pools, play the 18-hole Arizona Grand Golf Course, or relax at the Arizona Grand Spa and 20,000-square-foot Athletic Club. The resort also offers several on-site restaurants and easy access to South Mountain Park, Arizona Mills Mall, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center and other Tempe/Phoenix attractions.
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Oasis Water Park & resort pools
The resort includes the 7-acre Oasis Water Park with eight-story thrill slides, a lazy river, a wave pool, a water spray deck, and a 25-person hot tub. Resort guests receive wristband access through the Resort Fee; the number of included wristbands depends on your confirmed room type.
Pools on the resort grounds include Sedona, Camelback and Mountainside pools plus a dedicated Adult Only Lap Pool. Pools and the water park are heated to the low 80s year-round.
- Oasis slide height rule: 48 inches minimum for Slide Canyon Tower thrill slides.
- Children under 12 in Oasis must be accompanied by an adult.
- Only sealed water bottles allowed inside the water-park gates; outside food/beverage is not permitted.
- Pool towels, reclining loungers and standard seating are provided at no charge.
| Feature | Typical Hours / Notes |
|---|---|
| Sedona, Camelback, Mountainside pools | Open daily 6:00 AM–10:00 PM |
| Adult Only Lap Pool | Open daily 7:00 AM–10:00 PM |
| Oasis Water Park (seasonal closures possible) | Daytime operation; resort guests may enter as early as 12:00 PM on check-in day (subject to seasonal schedules) |
Arizona Grand Golf Course
The on-site 18-hole Arizona Grand Golf Course is within walking distance of the resort and provides views of South Mountain and the Phoenix skyline. The course offers warm-up balls included with the Resort Fee.
Golf cart and club rentals are available on property; check the golf pro shop for tee time availability and any rental options.
- Approximate walk from main buildings to the course is a few minutes (the course is described as a short walk).
- Complimentary warm-up balls are included with a suite stay via the Resort Fee.
- Golf cart and club rentals available (contact pro shop for details).
| On-site golf | Notes |
|---|---|
| 18-hole course | On-property, with views of South Mountain |
| Warm-up balls | Complimentary with Resort Fee |
| Rentals | Golf cart and club rentals available |
Arizona Grand Spa and Athletic Club
The Arizona Grand Spa offers massages, facials, body treatments, pedicures and hair services across 10 treatment rooms, including couples' rooms. Spa hours are Monday–Thursday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM and Friday–Sunday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM.
The Athletic Club is a 20,000-square-foot fitness facility included with the Resort Fee; it is noted as welcoming guests ages 16 and older and has early morning hours on weekdays.
- Spa signature treatments include the 100-minute Deep Rest Ritual and the 80-minute CBD Calm & Restore Facial (check the spa for current menu and pricing).
- Guests should arrive at least 15 minutes before appointments; a 12-hour cancellation/reschedule notice is required to avoid charge.
- Athletic Club hours: Mon–Fri 5:00 AM–8:00 PM; Sat–Sun 6:00 AM–8:00 PM (age 16+).
| Service | Hours / Age Policy |
|---|---|
| Arizona Grand Spa | Mon–Thu 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; Fri–Sun 9:00 AM–6:00 PM |
| Athletic Club | Mon–Fri 5:00 AM–8:00 PM; Sat–Sun 6:00 AM–8:00 PM (16+) |
| Spa appointment policy | Arrive 15 minutes early; 12-hour cancellation to avoid fees |
Dining and casual food options on site
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa has several on-site restaurants and bars covering American, steakhouse and Mexican menus plus a Marketplace Café serving Starbucks® beverages and pastries. The property is not an all-inclusive resort; meals and drinks are charged separately.
Guest Suite Dining is available from select outlets for in-suite meals; check restaurant hours and in-room dining availability before ordering.
- Lobby Grill: breakfast and all-day dining; breakfast service begins at 6:30 AM and all-day dining continues through the evening.
- Aunt Chilada's: Mexican dinner service (hours vary by day) with patio and private dining options for larger groups.
- Rustler's Rooste: steakhouse dinner venue with live music on many nights.
- Oasis Bar & Grill: poolside menu and tropical drinks inside the water park (breakfast room delivery available weekends).
- Marketplace Café: Starbucks® refreshments and grab-and-go sandwiches/pastries (hours vary weekdays vs. weekends).
| Venue | Typical Hours / Service |
|---|---|
| Lobby Grill | Breakfast starts 6:30 AM; all-day dining later |
| Aunt Chilada's | Dinner service (hours vary; Fri–Sat later) |
| Oasis Bar & Grill | Poolside service during park hours |
Nearby attractions and day trips
South Mountain Park and Preserve is minutes from the resort and offers desert hiking and scenic drives. The resort sits close to South Mountain in South Phoenix and provides easy local access.
Family-friendly nearby attractions include Arizona Mills Mall (a short drive or roughly a 15-minute walk), which houses SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center; Tempe and downtown Phoenix sights are also within a reasonable drive.
- Arizona Mills Mall: about a 3-minute drive or a 15–16 minute walk from the resort.
- LEGOLAND® Discovery Center and SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium: located at Arizona Mills, a short drive away.
- Tempe Town Lake, ASU and downtown Phoenix attractions are within roughly 10–25 minutes by car depending on traffic.
| Attraction | Typical travel time from resort |
|---|---|
| Arizona Mills Mall / SEA LIFE / LEGOLAND® Discovery Center | About 3-minute drive or 15-minute walk |
| Tempe Town Lake / ASU | About 10 minutes by car |
| Downtown Phoenix (museums, convention center) | About 15–20 minutes by car |
Suites, check-in/out and practical tips
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa is an all-suite property; room types include Room, Suite, Deluxe Suite, Grand Suite and variants with Golf View and Hospitality names. Examples of exact room names: Deluxe Suite; Suite, Golf View; Grand Suite; Grand Suite, Golf View; Suite (Hospitality); Suite, with Sofa bed (Resort); Suite.
Standard check-in begins at 4:00 PM (rooms guaranteed by 6:00 PM) and check-out is 11:00 AM. The front desk typically accepts check-ins into the evening.
- The Resort Fee includes high-speed Wi-Fi, Athletic Club access, a set of Oasis Water Park wristbands and complimentary warm-up golf balls.
- Guests may use the water park starting at 12:00 PM on their check-in day (subject to seasonal operation) and may continue using Oasis on check-out day after 11:00 AM; luggage storage with Bell Staff is available.
- The minimum age to check in is 18; the person checking in must be at least 18 years old.
| Policy | Details |
|---|---|
| Check-in | Begins 4:00 PM; rooms guaranteed by 6:00 PM |
| Check-out | 11:00 AM |
| Minimum check-in age | 18 years old |
