Best Pool Hotels in Tucson

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.

There are four pools at the hotel in what it calls the "Desert Springs Oasis." The outdoor pools come with hot and cold jetted tubs. There is also a swim-up poolside bar, the Desert Springs Bar & Grill. There is a 143-foot "Sliderock" waterslide and Shallow Springs children's pool. The Acacia pool for adults offers a quiet and serene atmosphere.

The Serenity Pool and Hot Tub is an adults-only retreat used for swimming laps, taking water aerobics classes or relaxing in the hot tub. The main pool, open to all, offers live music, contests, and complimentary amenities such as suntan lotion and chilled hand towels. Bill's Grill serves Southwestern-Mexican food and cold drinks poolside.

Visitors can sun themselves on deck chairs that surround Miraval's three outdoor pools. One pool is just outside the fitness center and is suitable for swimming laps. It's also where the aquatic fitness classes are held. Another is situated within the spa grounds and includes a pool bar, and third is located near the zen garden.

The resort has three heated outdoor pools, including a lap pool for exercising. There is also a poolside bar, Oasis, that offers light fare, a kids menu and cocktails.

There is a 60-foot heated pool at the hotel complete with a sun deck and poolside dining. Cushioned lounge chairs surround the pool, and an ice cream sundae bar is available on the pool deck from April to October.

Since the sprawling pool deck is a popular venue for outdoor events, many guests prefer to rent one of the five private cabanas or lounge in one of the two Jacuzzis. The beach pool entry on the shallow end is equipped with a splash pad for children. The Oasis Pool Bar/Lounge serves light fare and drinks.

The hotel features an infinity edge pool and lower lap pool. After a swim, guests can relax on the resort's tanning deck which is equipped with ample lounge chairs.

Canyon Ranch in Tucson boasts four main pools. A 12,000-square-foot aquatic center houses a large indoor pool used for fitness classes, as well as several smaller hydrotherapy and relaxation pools. Of the three outdoor pools, the largest, a T-shaped pool, is most suitable for lap swimming. Three of the four pools are heated, and guests can use three underwater treadmills within the L-shaped pool.

There is a 25-meter heated pool with multiple lap lanes, as well as an adjacent children's pool.