JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

Phoenix, United States

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Is JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa good? Overview, pros and cons

Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews

“JW Desert Ridge's water park”

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge is a drop-dead-stunning family resort — beautiful grounds, multiple pools plus a lazy-river water park (the area's best), incredible but expensive food, plentiful bottled water on request, super clean rooms, and warm staff (trainee Clara Jane did amazing). Notes: connecting rooms cost extra to secure, a bathroom floor and shower could have been cleaner, and an evening golf-cart driver passed a self-parking guest without offering a ride.

Rooms
Super clean rooms; a bathroom miss once.
Service
Warm staff; a trainee praised here.
Location
Near shopping in Desert Ridge here.
Food
Incredible food, though expensive for the guests.
Facilities
Pools and a water park for guests.
Value
A spoiled-feeling stay for the guests.
  • Pools
  • Beautiful
  • Kind staff
  • Food
  • Sauna
  • Gym
  • Private parking
  • Dear food
  • Cleaning slip
  • Far from the centre (26 km)

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How it compares

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa ranks #11 of 111 hotels Staylist lists in Phoenix and #2 of 6 5-star hotels there. The closest listed alternative is Marriott's Canyon Villas, 400 m away (score 8.0).

About the hotel

Address
5350 E Marriott Dr, Phoenix, Arizona, 85054, United States
Hotel class
★★★★★ 5-star
Chain
JW Marriott (Marriott)
Opened
2002
Renovated
2022
Check-in / out
From 16:00 · by 11:00
Distance to centre
26.1 km
Getting there
Airport: Scottsdale Airport (10.94 km) · Train Station: Union Station (37.36 km)
Children
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.

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Amenities

  • Golf course
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Hiking
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Massage room
  • Gym
  • Private parking
  • EV charging station
  • Car rentals
  • Bar
  • Tennis court
  • Restaurant
  • Conference room
  • Multi-function room
  • Business center
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Water park
  • Water slide
  • Kids' club
  • Childcare service
  • Currency exchange
  • Wi-Fi in public areas

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa?
Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is by 11:00.
Does JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa have a pool?
Yes: outdoor swimming pool, children's pool.
Is there parking at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa?
Yes: private parking.
What wellness facilities does JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa have?
Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym.
How far is JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa from the airport?
The nearest airport is Scottsdale Airport, about 10.94 km away.
How far is JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa from the centre of Phoenix?
About 26.1 km.
Is JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa suitable for children?
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.

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Hotel information updated 2 October 2026. How Staylist scores hotels. Report a problem with this page.

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