Suite, with Sofa bed, Balcony

The suite opens onto a private balcony overlooking the resort grounds. The resort sits on 316 acres in the Sonoran Desert, so it makes a relaxed spot for morning coffee or an evening outdoors once the day's heat has eased.

The suite has a king bed in the bedroom and a double sofa bed in the sitting area, so it sleeps up to 4 guests. Both beds have pillowtop mattresses, and the sheets are changed on request. A couple with two children fits well, as do two couples who don't mind sharing the sitting area.

It is an 896 sq. ft. one-bedroom suite. The king bedroom is separate from the living and sitting space, so one part of the group can rest while the others stay up. Blackout drapes help with sleeping in.

The private bathroom has a deep soaking bathtub and a separate shower. Bathrobes, a hair dryer and complimentary toiletries are provided, and towels are changed on request.

Yes. The suite is equipped with an accessible bathtub, a roll-in shower, a raised toilet seat and grab bars near the toilet. It also has a height-adjustable showerhead, lever door handles, a low-height door lock and view port, low-height outlets in the bathroom, a visual fire alarm and a closed captioned TV.

The resort is family-friendly, and the sleeping arrangements suit a family of four. The AquaRidge WaterPark has the Canyon Creek Lazy River, three multi-story water slides and Wildfire Grove with two pools. The resort fee includes waterpark access for up to four guests. The pool area is open daily 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and wristbands are required. Copper Alley has games and pizza, and Just A Splash Bar & Grill serves the pool deck.

Yes. The sitting area, soaking tub and balcony give you room to spread out. Couples can use the Sky Island adults-only (21+) pool and the 28,000-square-foot Revive Spa, which admits guests 18 and older. Both are separate from the family pools. Spa guests without a treatment pay a daily access fee, which varies by source.

There are several options on property. Tia Carmen serves Southwestern food from breakfast through dinner. Kembara serves Asian street-food-inspired dinners and is closed Mondays. Meritage is an urban tavern, and twenty6 is the lobby lounge and bourbon bar. There is also a Starbucks, and Desert Ridge Marketplace is a short walk away.

Check-in is 4:00 pm and check-out is 11:00 am. The minimum check-in age is 21, and you will need a photo ID and a credit card. A mandatory daily resort fee applies and covers things like bike rental, tennis and pickleball for two, and AquaRidge access. Self-parking and valet are both available for an additional charge. Sky Harbor Airport is about a 30-minute drive away. The hotel does not run a shuttle, though there is a Hertz desk on-site, and a car is useful for most attractions. Arriving late in the evening? Call the front desk so the room is held.