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JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa Waterpark

AquaRidge WaterPark

The 140,000-square-foot AquaRidge WaterPark at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is a waterslide hotel in Phoenix full of water-filled adventures for all ages, featuring a lazy river, slides, adult-only island, and more.

Expansive Pool Area

Water Fun For All Ages

At AquaRidge, within JW Marriott Desert Ridge, a premier waterslide hotel in Phoenix, AZ, there's something for everyone to bask in the sun and revel in the pools. The vast complex features the winding Canyon Creek Lazy River, two lively splash pads, inviting fire pits, and the centerpiece, Wildfire Grove. Wildfire Grove includes our main pool with a captivating waterfall tower and an activity pool. For exclusivity, Sedona Cove offers a gracefully curved pool with VIP cabanas and lounge chairs. Enjoy the Sedona Springs whirlpool’s soothing warmth amid stunning mountain views. For an adults-only retreat, Sky Island awaits those 21 and over.

Two kids running through waterfall fountain
Water Adventure
Two teens in double inner tube on slide

Gullywasher

A favorite of the Canyon Creek Water Slides at this Phoenix hotel with waterslide is the dual-person tube ride featuring thrilling loops, high-banking turns, and a heart-racing vertical wall plunge. Minimum height of 42”.

View of waterslides from the ground

Little Eddy

This slide features an enclosed tube with three loops and a longer ride time, guaranteed to be a favorite for all ages. Minimum height of 42”.

Girl coming down waterslide

The Drop

For the more adventurous, this slide begins with a fast loop followed by an exhilarating high-speed, free-fall drop finish. Minimum height of 48”.

Little girls playing on splash pad

Splash Island

Little ones are sure to love splashing through the pop jets and boulders with water spilling out with views of the water slides.

Couple floating in the lazy river

Canyon Creek Lazy River

Guests can relax and float on tubes down this winding lazy river surrounding Splash Island.

AquaRidge Poolside Dining

Guests can savor delectable cuisine and refreshing beverages amidst the sun-soaked ambiance, all while taking in the picturesque vistas of the pool and beyond.