Overview
Experience a transformative stay at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, a AAA 4-Diamond gem. Whether you're in North Phoenix, Arizona for a family getaway, a productivity-boosting business conference, a romantic retreat or a special occasion, our five-star luxury hotel promises to create unforgettable memories. Nestled within the serene beauty of Arizona's Sonoran Desert, we offer a wide range of exceptional experiences. For sports enthusiasts, we boast one of Phoenix's premier pickleball facilities, with 17 courts, a fully stocked pro shop and certified instruction. Our spectacular pool area features five pools, a relaxing lazy river, luxurious cabana cottages and pool suites. Golf aficionados can tee off on two championship courses, complete with PGA professional instructors, tournament play and club fittings. Escape to this luxury desert oasis at our hotel in Phoenix, Arizona, where breathtaking views, personalized service and cutting-edge amenities will captivate your spirit like no other resort can.
Resort fees include
- Effective January 1, 2026, JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa will increase their Daily Resort Fee to $60.00USD per room per night. Paid directly to the hotel.
- Access to AquaRidge WaterPark for two guests
- Daily Access to Wildfire Golf Driving Range for up to two people with unlimited balls and use of clubs. Proper golf attire required.
- Daily 1 hour Pickleball for up to two guests.
- Daily 1 hour Tennis for up to two guests.
- Daily 2 hour bike rentals for up to two guests.
- Daily Enhanced high-speed internet access (Wi-Fi).
Check in
4 p.m.
Check out
11 a.m.
Rooms
869
Inclusions
Rooms
- 1 king bed
- No more than 3 guests in the room
- 1 king bed
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 3 adults
- Maximum 2 children
- No more than 3 guests in the room
- Mini fridge
- Smoke-free
- A/C
- Alarm clock
- Bathrobes
- Coffee maker
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Iron/Ironing board
- Rollaway bed (on request)
- Safe
- TV
- Private balcony or patio
King bedded rooms allow a maximum occupancy of 3 total guests.
- 1 king bed, and 1 sofa bed
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, and 1 sofa bed
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 4 adults
- Maximum 3 children
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- Balcony
- A/C
- Alarm clock
- Bathrobes
- Coffee maker
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Iron/Ironing board
- Rollaway bed (on request)
- Safe
- TV
- Private balcony or patio
Amenities
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Lobby Reception Hall
Pool
Waterslides and Lazy River
Spa and Cabanas
Golf Course
Meritage Fire Pit
Location
Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
These people are greedy AF!
Steve O on Mar 21, 2026
We had a pretty frustrating experience here. We fully understood going in that this is a large resort with premium pricing, and we didn’t complain about paying $30 for cocktails or $26 for burgers poolside — that’s expected in this type of setting. What didn’t sit right with us was what happened on our third night. After spending a significant amount of money at the resort over several days (well over $1,000), we decided to order food from a local restaurant and brought it to a patio area near the entrance. Almost immediately, we were told this wasn’t allowed and that we had to leave. That felt excessive and unnecessary. After being loyal, high-spending guests for multiple days, it was disappointing to be treated that way simply because we chose to eat something off-property for one meal. It came across as more focused on enforcing rules to capture every dollar than on creating a positive guest experience. Overall, the resort feels more concerned with maximizing revenue at every turn than with customer satisfaction, which left a bad impression.
Poor service and ridiculous costs
Erik K on Mar 21, 2026
I am a capitalist. But I’ve never seen such a money grubbing business in all my life. You pay $1,200 a night for a suite, is it to much to ask for some fresh towels and sheets. Our lounge chairs, which we paid nearly $100 per chair for, were taken from us when we left the pool for 35 minutes. The staff took our belongings and gave the chairs to someone else. Why let a chance to double book and maximize revenue go to waste? By the way, we only left to have lunch in the room because we didn’t want to spent $30 on a greasy, disgusting quesadilla. When we came back, they gave us a new spot under a tree with no umbrella. In short, paying $1,200 a night won’t get you even decent service. I guess you either have to pay more, or else yell and scream and cause a scene. This is my last experience with Marriott resorts. I’ll pay slightly more to stay at the 4 Seasons, but at least they’ll pretend to care. On the bright side, at least every future hotel experience will seem better after this experience.
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