JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge

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JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge is a large luxury resort in North Phoenix/Desert Ridge, set in the Sonoran Desert. It’s a full-service resort with upscale amenities, multiple pools and water features, two golf courses, extensive spa and wellness facilities, and plenty of options for both relaxation and active recreation.

Atmosphere & Design

The design blends luxury with a desert-resort aesthetic: lush landscaping, water features, views of the surrounding mountains, and architecture that feels both grand and inviting. Rooms and suites have been renovated (“newly transformed”) recently, with modern furnishings, comfortable amenities, private patios or balconies, fire-pit patios (for some rooms), etc. Outside, the resort is sprawling. Multiple pools, a lazy river, slides, family-friendly waterpark elements (Aqua Ridge Water Park), cabanas, and shade features make it feel like a destination unto itself.

Entertainment & Events

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa features a full calendar of events and entertainment that blends seasonal festivities, active recreation, and immersive experiences. Highlights include the holiday-themed “Jingle at JW Desert Ridge”, a winter wonderland celebration running November through early January, with ice skating, snow tubing, virtual ski simulators, fire tables, a gingerbread village, photo stations (e.g. gondolas, Santa), and nightly family-friendly entertainment.

Dining & VIP Services

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge offers a wide variety of dining options, from upscale signature restaurants to casual pool-side and grab-and-go fare. Notable venues include Tía Carmen (creative Southwestern cuisine by Chef Angelo Sosa), Kembara (Asian-inspired street food in a vibrant space with private dining rooms), Meritage – an Urban Tavern (craft beers, cocktails, American tavern fare), Revive Spa Bistro (healthy, fresh Mediterranean-leaning menu next to the spa), Just A Splash Bar & Grill (poolside eats & snacks), plus twenty6 lounge for cocktails & small plates, Desert Ridge Taqueria at the waterpark, Copper Alley Games + Bar + Bites, and Starbucks.