Best Pool Hotels in Arizona

The Falls Water Village at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort has eight pools with seven spa tubs. One of the pools offers a 138-foot-long enclosed waterslide. There are also 23 poolside cabanas available for an additional fee, a poolside bar, a swim-up bar and Cascades Café, an open-air restaurant which offers poolside service.

Guests can enjoy the private pool at The Canyon Suites or take their pick of seven pools located within The Phoenician resort. The children's pool has an interactive "spray-ground" and waterslide, while the signature mother of pearl mosaic-tiled pool is the resort's premier offering.

There are six pools at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. A white sand beach, a water slide, and cabanas make up the amenities at this large oasis of relaxation and fun in the Arizona heat.

The Westin Kierland Resort features multiple pools and a water park, which includes a 900-foot lazy river, a surf simulator and a 110-foot waterslide. An adults-only pool, open 24 hours, is also available.

The Aguamiel Pool at The Westin Kierland Villas is located near the Agave Spa. The heated pool is considered adults-only; however, all ages are welcome from 9 a.m to 6 p.m. Guests also have access to the Adventure Water Park that's part of the larger resort.

The seven-acre Oasis Water Park is exclusive to guests of the resort and includes a wave pool, a lazy river, a 25-person hot tub and an eight-story tower with three waterslides. There's also the Wild Cat Springs, which features a water spray deck.

The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain offers three pools: the Turquesa infinity pool, the family-friendly Aventura pool and an adults-only Spa Serenity pool.

There are eight swimming pools at the Arizona Biltmore. The Paradise Pool is made up of three pools and includes a 92-foot waterslide, a swim-up bar and cabanas. The Catalina Pool is well-known for its history: It was Marilyn Monroe's favorite. Two more pools are secluded and quiet, while families have their own spot at the Bougainvillea pool. Guests of the exclusive Ocatilla – the boutique hotel within the resort – have their own private pool.

The pool deck at the resort features a water playground with 10 swimming pools, 20 fountains, 45 waterfalls, a sand beach and a three-story waterslide. Food and beverage service is provided by H2Oasis and The Grotto bar.

Guests at The Westin La Paloma can stay cool in one of the property's five pools, including an adults-only pool, a six-lane lap pool, a mineral pool enriched with salt from the Dead Sea and a family pool with one of Tucson's longest resort waterslides, the "SlideWinder." The pool area also features Sabino's, the poolside bar and grill.

The JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass features three large pools, including a lap pool for exercising, a multi-level children's pool with a waterslide, and a lazy river that is popular with all members of the family, plus a whirlpool.

The Wigwam has multiple pools, including a new main pool with a separate kids area with dual waterslides and play area, as well as an adult zone. The recently renovated lodge pool features two 25-foot twisting waterslides and splash fountain play areas. The quieter Oasis and Spa pools are for adults only and feature luxury cabanas for half- and full-day rental.

The resort's pool complex features seven pools, including its Mother-of-Pearl Pool. The Phoenician also has a 197-foot waterslide, a children's wading pool and cascading waterfalls.

Enchantment Resort's adults-only pool in the clubhouse features poolside service. Guests also can use two other pools scattered between the casitas. The spa features an indoor pool surrounded by a lounge and wood-burning fireplace in addition to an outdoor pool complete with canyon views and a whirlpool.

The resort's four pools are surrounded by trees and shrubs along a winding river, providing views of the golf course, the Sonoran Desert and the distant Sierra Estrella Mountains. Waterfalls and a huge waterslide offer hours of fun for both kids and adults, and the shallow wading pool is a play area for young children. The adjacent Hanyo Grill serves lunch, snacks and drinks throughout the day.