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Great Wolf Lodge

3.0 (693 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
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The beds were nice the employees were very friendly to us and we had a great time all the staff were great I recommend! Sunny howlz! :3

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Alyssa W.

We did an overnight at Great Wolf Lodge for the first time and it was overall a great experience. I appreciate having the waterpark included the day of check in even before your room is ready. Also love the self check-in kiosk and the wristbands that are your passes for everything. It was really nice not carrying a key card around! It was nice to get a text message when the room was ready too! Don't understand the $20 overnight parking fee but at least it had in out privileges. It was hard to find some seats the first day at the water park but we eventually found some. You can check out towels using your wristband, but don't forget to turn them back in, otherwise you'll incur a $15 fee. I also appreciated that they had complimentary water diapers. My toddler had an absolute blast at the water park. She loved the wave pool and the slides in the toddler area. The room was very nice. It was clean, well maintained, and very spacious. We went out for dinner because the food was prices here are actually very expensive as you'll see in the menus I posted. Food doesn't have to be that expensive. I did add breakfast on when I was making my reservation and it was one of the best breakfast buffets we had. So many options like an omelette bar, breakfast meats, waffle bar, yogurt and fruit, and even some kid friendly options. Really enjoyed breakfast. It starts at 7:30am and you can go back anytime until they close at 11am. There are a lot of add-ons which again, are super expensive. Bowling, mini golf, build a bear. I guess if you're coming from out of town that might be a fun option but we are local and it does not cost $50 to build a bear at the mall. We would bring my toddler back on a day pass because she loves the waterpark. Everything else is just so expensive.

Breathing air sign outside
Jon K.

Came here for a friend's birthday with a half-day pass. The half-day pass after 4pm was $45 instead of $60 (full day) but after the ridiculous "amenity fee" of $10 and taxes, it still ended up costing $60. On top of that? They ask for you to pay a $20 parking fee on their giant lot which had more than enough spaces. This place is pure greed. It's like an indoor Disney World and great for kids. It's just as expensive as Disney world too. If you are doing a staycation, this place is great as there is plenty of food and things to do inside. Would be great for Arizona summers. For adults? It's too expensive to justify the $60 each for 4 hours half-day pass. Be prepared to spend an arm and a leg for food, drinks, activities, and gifts here.

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Mary S.

First time here and we had a wonderful time. My 4 year old daughter and 18 month old son absolutely loved it. There really is so much to do that you never have to leave the property. The water park was great-- both kids loved it, lots to do, and my husband and I def appreciated the bar! In addition to the water park, the arcade, the restaurants, the shops, and the numerous activities kept us busy! And I feel like there was still so much more we could have done! While there are options on property for food, there are also so many excellent options very close by. Being in Scottsdale is a great perk of this place-- lots to do and see if you do want to explore beyond GWL. Also of note is the USS Arizona memorial right next to the hotel. It's lit up at night and is a beautiful tribute. Our room was great, very spacious and suited our needs perfectly. It was quiet at night and housekeeping responded quickly to any of our needs. Some of the only cons were that the check in line took a little while and that there was a bit of a BO stench upon exiting the elevator to our floor. Also be aware that they do charge a daily parking fee. Overall though, this place is a well oiled machine! We had so much fun and we definitely plan to return!

Outside pool
Danielle V.

Stayed here as part of our trip to Scottsdale. Spent a couple nights with everyday filled with indoor and outdoor pool time. Much like any water park but the employees are fabulous. Not just one or two...all of them are friendly and helpful. Maybe something is in the water but I was continually amazed by the employees. Everyone does their jobs with attention to detail, especially the life guards. Cool place with lots of fun for everyone.

Spring Splash Fest '26!
Josh S.

Best indoor water park in town! We love to take the kids here pretty much all year long. My kids were bored this weekend so, on a whim we went to Great Wolf. We couldn't believe the pricing for the night, with two days at the water park.... Totally worth the value, and the kids had a blast! Both were asleep by 9:30pm lol. Drinks were on point, rooms are always so clean and spacious, and so many activities for the kiddos. Adults by the bar/ wake pool, kids on the slides all day, dance parties and shows at night.... Couldn't have asked for a better weekend. We love to be able to stay in town but still feel like we took a vacation, without driving hundreds of miles or spending thousands. Great Wolf killed it again with another amazing weekend!

Policy online as of 6/05/2026
Alex D.

Really shady practices. We had to cancel our stay because we had to unfortunately fix our ac. The policy online says $50 fee cancelation if you cancel 8 days or before from arrival. When my wife called they said the deposit was non refundable. So I got on the phone and had to read the policy to him and then he said "that's an old policy" I told him I was reading it straight from the website and then he magically changed his mind and said he would cancel it for us... this to me is really shady and bad practice to lie to your customers when the website doesn't say anything about a non-refundable deposit unless you just don't show up.

Jeanna H.

DO NOT STAY HERE. We stayed at Great Wolf Lodge in Phoenix expecting a fun, safe, family experience--and instead had one of the worst hotel experiences we've ever had. On the morning of April 16, 2026, while we were at the water park, $1,000 in cash was stolen directly out of my father's wallet inside our room. When we returned, the room had already been cleaned, meaning someone had accessed it during that time. We immediately reported this to the front desk and were told management would contact us. They never did. No follow-up. No concern. No accountability. Nothing. Let that sink in: a guest reports a $1,000 theft from inside their room, and the hotel's response is complete silence. What makes this even worse is how much money we spent to be there. This was a 3-day stay, and we even paid for cabanas for two of those days--which are incredibly expensive--because we wanted to enjoy the experience fully. Instead, we were left dealing with theft and zero support from the hotel. This all happened on my mom's birthday, which made the situation even more upsetting. What should have been a special family trip turned into stress and disappointment. And honestly, even outside of the theft, this place does not live up to its price tag: - Beds are uncomfortable - Pillows are cheap and low quality - Carpets are visibly dirty For what this resort charges, the conditions and service are unacceptable. Between the lack of security, zero communication from management, and overall poor quality, this was a complete waste of money. We will never be back--and I strongly recommend others think twice before booking here!

I'm giving this place 2 Stars based on the hotel mostly.. the water park is very fun and the kids had a great time. I don't know how much it costs if you just go to the water park but it might be a better deal if you do that and just come to the water park for a day or two. If I could separate the staff from the hotel in the water park experience I would give them five stars they have excellent staff here! Somebody on here suggested if you go through the hotel itself to book your rooms you get a better deal, that couldn't be further from the truth! I booked rooms for my son and his wife and a bunch of kids. He took the boys in one room she took the girls in another room and I booked a room just for myself I got their two rooms off of Groupon so the price was steep but not nearly as bad as my room. I thought I was getting a great deal at $172 a night but when I got here I realized that was only for one night. They charged me $450 for the second night! WTF! I consider myself to be a somewhat experienced traveler. I am in and out of hotels and on planes at least a couple of times a year for the past several years. This hotel is close to being run down. But i will say, the beds are comfortable and the TV works:-) otherwise there are chips of paint missing from lots of things, the toilet in my room required some learning about how it best flushes , the refrigerator in my son's room barely works .. and bring your own shampoo if you want something other than crappy shampoo/conditioner, the wristband they give you to open your door sometimes works, sometimes not working so well, there are no microwaves in the rooms.. but one microwave where the ice machine is on every floor.. seriously! They're doing that so they can force you to buy food in the restaurant or you have to leave and go get food that's more reasonably priced. They do have a good breakfast buffet but you pay for it. My daughter-in-law mentioned that she thinks having it open as a water park only is not fair to the people who come and pay all this money at the hotel. The water park is indoors and EXTREMELY noisy when it's full of people LOL there really isn't any way to get around it except earplugs! Once you have your wristbands they are also used to get in and out of the parking lot ($20per night) yes you have to use your wristband in order to leave. I'm thinking for what it cost to stay at this place the room amenities and maintenance should be better. Oh yeah also be aware that they shut down everything at the pools at 8:00. They're supposed to open at 9:00 but at least on the first day that did not happen there was a line almost to the front lobby waiting for the pool to open which happened at around 10:00. I've read on here that that's supposedly because they are doing maintenance and cleaning.. what are they doing from 8:00 at night until 10:00 in the morning?! It's also been suggested that they do that so that you get bored and to go to the shops. This place is all about let's see how much money we can make at one location! If you got money to burn on plastic that will likely be thrown away the day after you leave, then it might be a great for you-)

Amber H.

Went on a howling adventure for my son's 10th birthday. It was just the two of us and we had a pretty good time over 3 days. They charge you for every single thing though! Wow! A lot of kids had banners on the room door for birthdays. I had put in the reservation we were celebrating a birthday, but we didn't get a banner so bummer. Parking is $15 per night. They have an AI conceiege so you can text your plate to them and they will track your LP number. Parking is not covered and it was quite busy on the weekend. Check in was easy with self check in. We had also purchased wolf passes which is extra for activities and such and didn't get the passes on check in with the self check in, which was a pain. We had to go back after to the front desk and stand in line anyway to get the passes. The room was clean and large. My son enjoyed the bunk bed and the TV inside the room. There was a refrigerator, plenty of towels and the bed was comfortable. Would have been perfect with a microwave. They allow you to order food on their app ahead of time so you can chill in your room or do activities while you wait for food, which is nice. If you purchase drinks you have to scan your cup before it will even pour, so don't expect to try to get a free refill. For the prices you would think they could give you a refill or at least some free soda or water in the room. The arcade was expensive, but clean and all the games worked well. They had attendants when needed and good prizes although be prepared for spend some money if you want to obtain said prizes. We completed the quest in about 4 hours over 2 days and it was fun, but omg the walking back and forth. My ankles are paying for it. It was fun, but with the technology now a days I feel like they can ramp this up a bit. The quest was my son's favorite part of the park, but he was a bit disappointed once it was done as he felt it was a bit boring and too easy. The water park was just ok. We only spent a few hours there. The wave pool was super crowded and the floating wave river was short. I think it's good for younger kids, maybe 5-7.

That was something else but Oliver the racoon was so nice too!

Specifically the food place is so good the server Christina was so nice and she like actually listened unlike some servers and I didn't expect such nice servers.

Candy and ice cream shop
Angela Q.

We had a blast at Great Wolf Lodge. I reserved about a month ago and used a promotion to save a little money. Four ladies, me, mom, sister and great niece who is two, went on this trip. Check in was via kiosk but I had to go to the counter and complete it and get my wristbands. Great thing is that for every room, you get the number of passes that the room accommodates. We reserved a patio room, 1107, and it was very spacious. It was an accessible room with a tub and shower. We spent $150 per night which was a steal. We had two queen beds and one pull out bed. The AC worked very well and the water was hot. The patio was open, no gates or anything which was a bummer but it was too chilly to sit out anyway. The water park was open 10am to 8pm daily and had a wide variety of slides, wave pool, kid activities and floats and towels were provided. The water was nice and warm as it was indoors. I didn't do any big rides but had my niece on any and every ride that her two year old self wanted to do. Plenty of seats and tons of food options throughout the park. Food: candy shop, ice cream, donut shop, pizza, sit down restaurant and they had a couple of bars that sold alcohol. They had an ice maker and microwave in the common area and the room had a mini refrigerator. They also had a ropes course, build a bear, bowling alley, magic quest and an arcade. If you download the app, you can see park times and activities. The resort is cashless. You can bring your own drinks and snacks or get them there. If you have a car, plenty of restaurants and stores within 3-5 miles- Walmart, Target, Albertsons, coffee shops. Please note: the Walmart and target are on tribal land so they do not sell wine or beer. But Albertsons does and it's about 4 miles away.

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Ask the Community - Great Wolf Lodge

Is there a promotional code for first time visitors?

Yes, just search coupon codes online. There's usually a 30% coupon. They also have a current deal (7/15/22) if you book a few months in advance you get 50% off. It's on the site.

Is there anything for toddlers to do?

Our girls have been enjoying GWL since age 3. The water park, bowling with tiny perfect sized balls, arcade with mini rides, goofy golf, arts and crafts, Build A Bear or Wolf, Candy Store, Ben amd Jerry's ice cream, outdoor pool, Magi Quest wand fun… 

How do you know your $100 dollar hold was released?

If you don't comp anything to your room and check out you will never see the hold on your bank statement nor have I ever even seen it shown on my banking history. You just receive a final bill for what you spent overall.

Do parents have to pay for a day pass for themselves too?

Yes.

What is the advance Deposit fee? They put a hold on my card for $100 and that was released but on my final bill I was charged $49.74 and it says advance deposit.

The $100 deposit is like a security deposit. Adults can use their bracelets as payment when staying. You can charge food, drinks and activities to your room that way without having to carry your money. You do not have to pay that way. Just an… 

Does the seating fill up? Is it worth it to pay for reserved seating?

It wasn't hard for my husband and I to find a seat and we moved around to every area my son went to. People do "claim" areas. Personally, I would only pay for seating if I wasn't staying at the hotel and I wanted a "us" spot OR if I wanted a… 

I read the mask rule my wife and I are vaccinated but the kids are not so the male the kids wear masks everywhere inside ? Do they enforce a lot

Yes they enforce it regardless of age or if you are vaccinated. The only time you don't have to wear a mask is in the water park or the pool. Everywhere else you need to have it on. If they see you without a mask they are quick to hand you one.… 

Are they enforcing the mask rules in the water park?

No they're not. They do recommend guest wear them and children under 5 wear masks.

Are there microwaves on property?

No microwaves. Only a single serve coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

Do they put a hold on your credit card when you check in?

No,.. You can request not to use the hold.… 

What time do they serve breakfast at the buffet?

7am-11am. It was worth it!

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“My daughter enjoyed the build a bear we got her the wolf pass and pup pass and she got to do everything there.”

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Castles-N-Coasters has always been a total vibe in Phoenix. My only concern with this place is that…read morethe employees do not seem to care if people are buckled in or not. So I'm always very careful when I come with my kids, especially on the bigger posters. None of the rides are super dangerous, but I would hate for somebody to fall out! So thankful that it's still there and has survived all of the businesses closing around it. Will definitely be back.

So there we were, headed to Castles N' Coasters a wholesome amusement park in the desert... a place…read morefor families, laughter, and apparently, poor decision-making. Now my buddy this man reaches into his pocket and pulls out what I can only describe as a historical artifact. I'm talking a doobie so big it looked like Bob Marley himself rolled it during a greatest hits tour. I said, "Absolutely not. I am a grown man. I got responsibilities. I got a mortgage. I got snacks at home I haven't even finished yet." That didn't matter. Next thing I know, windows are up, car turns into a Dutch oven of bad decisions, and now I'm just along for the ride literally and spiritually. Somewhere between "this is a bad idea" and "why is everything funny," I lost control of the evening. We pull into the park around that magical time you know, that in-between hour... not quite day, not quite night... like God dimmed the lights and said, "Alright boys, let's see what happens." The whole place is glowing neon lights, arcade buzz, roller coasters rattling in the distance. Felt like walking into a carnival dream... or maybe a fever dream. Jury's still out. Now here's the thing about this place it's been around since the late '70s, sitting right there in Phoenix like a desert time capsule of fun. You got four roller coasters, including the Desert Storm, which sounds fun until you're on it reconsidering every life choice that led you there. Then there's the Patriot wooden, loud, and about as gentle as a bar fight. And somehow... SOMEHOW... we thought tequila beforehand was a good idea. So now we're buzzed, slightly baked against our will, and wandering this park like three philosophers who lost their notes. We're laughing at everything. Nothing's funny but everything's hilarious. A trash can? Comedy gold. A churro? Best thing I've ever eaten in my life. A child running past me? I'm emotionally invested in his journey. But I'll give credit where it's due the park itself? Clean. Staff's friendly. Nobody's judging three grown men giggling like idiots. It's got that old-school charm too arcades, mini golf, rides, the whole deal. You can bring a family here... or whatever version of a situation we were. Now the rides... oh, the rides. Let me tell you something nothing will make you rediscover fear like being slightly out of your mind on a roller coaster you thought you could handle. I got scared... not once... not twice... but a few times. The kind of scared where you start making promises to God you don't intend to keep. "I'll be a better man if I survive this drop..." Didn't mean a word of it. By the end of the night, we had the munchies, the laughs, and just enough dignity left to get back to the car without needing a group meeting. For a couple hours, though? We were kids again. No responsibilities. No stress. Just lights, noise, and pure, ridiculous fun. So yeah Castles N' Coasters might be a family amusement park... but under the right or completely wrong circumstances, it turns into one hell of a story. Would I recommend it? Absolutely. Just... maybe crack a window on the way there.

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JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa

4.0(528 reviews)
4.4 mi
•$$$

This is for the pool only through resort pass…read more Booked a daybed on a holiday weekend. when we showed up, we were walked over to a nice corner bed facing the pool that was out of the sun. The staff was constantly around and friendly, and the service was quicker than expected. The fruit platter that came with the daybed was much better than we have received at other resorts with the add in, and the meal and drink cost was on par. What we really enjoyed was that the music was at a relaxing volume, we were given free drinks as the resort wanted all guests to get into the holiday. Having the day bed from 10-6 was more than enough...we used 5 or 6 of the hours. Will definitely come back! Two knocks/challenges - figuring out where the pool actually was posed a challenge. We ended up walking around the massive property for a bit as the front desk was busy when we walked in and there wasn't good signage. When we found the pool all the entrances are locked and need a key card. Fortunately a staff memeber had walked near the gate and let us in.

Given my husband's ambassador status with Marriott-- We have stayed at a lot of Marriott's around…read morethe world. Of those Marriott's stays a fair number of them have been with the JW brand. From my experiences, I would not say that this hotel meets the JW Marriott standards. First of all, the rooms: As an ambassador we do not feel that we were upgraded during our stay. Mind you the hotel was not too busy, as still summertime, so we felt there was an opportunity. We were informed that we were provided a recently updated hotel room when we checked in. From my perspective the hotel room is due for another update or perhaps some touch ups-- when you review my picture, you will see behind the toilet paper roll, a piece of wallpaper was cut out in square and replaced with another square. Furniture is scratched or ruff in the bathroom as well as the living quarters. The sofa has seen better days. The quality of this room is more at a Marriott level. Given the quality of the room for a JW hotel, I knocked some stars off. Plus, the room does not give off high-quality comfort-- the bathroom had a very small shower. The shower door opening inwards, makes it feel even smaller. The bathtub in the bathroom, is a stand tub-- and perhaps even smaller that standard. I would expect a luxurious tub for this hotel. The patio furniture is basic and not comfortable to enjoy the views. Also, some better pillows would be nice. As for amenities-- the hotel only has one pool open for all guests. If you attend the SPA, there is an additional pool. As we were at the hotel during an off-season period the pool was not too busy. Given the number of chairs at the pool, I can imagine the pool being very busy during high season. The hotel's main gym is connected with the SPA. The gym offers a great amount of equipment. There is also a small gym at the pool. There is also a hiking trail at the back of the property which is a great feature to enjoy the mountains. Near the mountains, there is an event space. It looks like a wild west scene which could be great for parties and bbq. To get around the property- you can call a golf cart. Plan ahead as you may have to wait for service. During cooler times, you can definitely walk around the property. If in the back of the property, you do have to walk up hill from the lobby. You can also drive around the property- parking is included in your resort fee. As for restaurants- there are several restaurants on the property. During the summertime, the higher end restaurant, The Lincoln, was closed. Given the closure this restaurant we ate at their more causal restaurant-- the food was good and the service was excellent. This restaurant provides an excellent breakfast buffet- where the food is fresh. This property is place you come to relax, not too work. The rooms don't even provide a desk. The hotel is nestled among the desert scene with view of the mountains and access to trails. You could easily unwind here. Overall, the service was great at the hotel. The staff at check-in, around the pool and at the restaurants. The level of service we experience does match the JW quality.

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Kimpton Miralina

Kimpton Miralina

3.2(494 reviews)
2.2 mi
•$$$
24/7 Availability
Luxury

I absolutely loved my stay at the Kimpton Miralina! The property itself is beautiful, comfortable,…read moreand has such a great atmosphere. What really stood out to me, though, was how incredibly accommodating and kind the hotel staff were. We had some difficulties with the TV in our room, and the staff went above and beyond to make it right. They were so helpful throughout the entire process and ultimately moved us to a much nicer room, which we really appreciated. I stay in Phoenix frequently for work and have stayed at quite a few hotels in the area, including several 5-star resorts in Scottsdale, and the Kimpton Miralina is easily my favorite. The combination of the beautiful property, great location, and genuinely exceptional staff made this stay stand out from all the others. I'll absolutely be staying here again the next time I'm in Scottsdale!

I recently stayed at Kimpton Miralina for the first time during a week-long birthday trip where I…read morevisited three IHG Hotels & Resorts properties. I was excited to try this newly acquired Kimpton -- formerly the Scottsdale Conference Center -- especially since it's nice to have another Kimpton option in Arizona. Unfortunately, this stay didn't live up to expectations, and I likely wouldn't return based on the overall experience. Compared with the excellent Phoenix Kimpton property, this one still has some service and operational issues to work through. On the positive side, the property itself is beautiful. The grounds are expansive with stunning pools, updated design elements, and a renovation that gives the hotel a fresh feel. Free parking is a welcome perk, and the location in Scottsdale is convenient. I appreciated the gracious upgrade, birthday room decorations, plus the bath sheets and linen robes added a nice touch. The hosted wine hour with chips and salsa was enjoyable, though I'd love to see better-quality wines or perhaps some local beer selections since AZ has so many good breweries. Also, the time for social hour was never shared with me at check in. I guessed 5-6, but who knows what it was. Where the experience fell short was primarily service and follow-through. The restaurant seemed understaffed: dinner service was slow, menu items came out incorrectly, and breakfast took 45 minutes for a to-go order that was missing an entire dish the hostess admitted she forgot. That was especially disappointing since it was my one Diamond breakfast perk for two not one. Communication was another issue. I reached out prior to arrival but never received a response from the hotel's email, ultimately having to contact corporate for assistance. While the hotel offered a cabana rental and dinner through corporate outreach, those promises weren't honored. I was encouraged to move my dinner reservation earlier due to expected capacity (which I did), yet the restaurant never filled and service remained slow with a limited, below-average menu. Other small misses added up: no personalized welcome amenity waiting in the room, no acknowledgment of elite status at check-in, and the "social password" perk resulted in only a small bag of inexpensive candy. If you're staying in a casita, be aware the property is sprawling -- you'll likely need a car to reach your room. Noise insulation in the casitas could also be improved, as neighboring guests were easily heard, and the pillows were unusually large and tall, which may not suit everyone. Overall, the property has great bones -- beautiful setting, solid design, and potential -- but attention to customer service, communication, restaurant operations, and consistency would make a big difference. For now, I'd choose other Kimpton options before returning here.

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