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    Great Wolf Lodge

    Great Wolf Lodge

    3.1
    (676 reviews)
    10.6 mi

    We just got back from an amazing family getaway at Great Wolf Lodge, and we couldn't be happier!…read moreThe indoor water park was a massive hit with the kids--there is such a great variety of slides and play areas for all ages. After a full day of swimming, the fun didn't stop. The kids absolutely loved the MagiQuest game and the evening dance parties in the lobby. The staff was incredibly friendly and made sure our room was spotless and comfortable. If you're looking for a stress-free family vacation, this is the place to be!"Option 2: Short & Sweet (Best for a Quick, High-Energy Review)"The absolute best weekend ever! Great Wolf Lodge is the perfect staycation for families. The water park is clean, the slides are a blast, and the themed rooms make bedtime fun for the kids. We especially loved the arcade and the interactive wand game. Highly recommend bringing the whole family here to make some unforgettable memories!"Option 3: Balanced & Helpful (Best for Setting Expectations)"We had a wonderful 2-night stay at Great Wolf Lodge with our kids. The highlight is definitely the water park, which kept everyone entertained for hours--there are plenty of lifeguards on duty, which gave us great peace of mind. Our room was spacious, soundproof, and perfect for a family of four. While it's definitely a popular, high-energy (and overstimulating) resort, that's exactly what we came for. Pro tip: It's highly convenient to arrive early on check-in day to get the most out of the water park before your room is officially ready."

    I visited Great Wolf Lodge on 05/04/2026 from 11am to 7:30pm with my whole class for a fun field…read moretrip, and it ended up being such a great day. I hadn't been to this specific location before, but I've gone to the Garden Grove one many times. One thing I noticed right away was that this one felt a bit smaller--just a couple fewer slides and a little less space overall--but it didn't take away from the experience. We arrived around 10:45am, and my teacher grabbed our wristbands in about five minutes, which was awesome, especially since it seemed kind of busy. By 11, we had our stuff set down and headed into the indoor water park. The first thing I did was the white group raft slide (fits about 2-5 people), and it was such a fun way to kick off the day. Of course, I had to try the red group raft next too. After that, my friends and I spent a couple hours going between the wave pool and the lazy river, which never got old. By 1pm, we were ready for lunch. I brought my own food, but I couldn't resist getting dessert after--a double scoop of ice cream from the creamery (cookie dough and mint chip). It was honestly amazing and easily one of the best resort ice creams I've had. After lunch, we went back to the slides and lazy river again. Luckily, my mom had signed the permission slip for me to stay an extra six hours--best decision ever. Around 3:30pm, I started exploring more on my own and tried the solo slides. Just like the group ones, there were red and white versions, but flipped in terms of intensity. The white one was definitely more fun, and I loved the small drop right before the end. My absolute favorite, though, was the red group slide. It starts like a normal twisty slide, then slows down before dropping you a few feet and swinging you side to side--it had all of us laughing nonstop, especially when my friend accidentally bounced up in the air. Around 6:15pm, we grabbed dinner. I got two slices of pepperoni pizza, a Pepsi, and a cookie. The pizza was actually better than I expected, and the cookie--an Otis Spunkmeyer--was so good. Definitely something I'd get again. After eating, I relaxed in the hot tub around 6:45pm. It wasn't too hot, which I actually liked because super hot water can make me dizzy. We left at 7:30pm, and honestly, I was surprised how fast the day flew by. I thought I might get bored after a few hours, but I stayed entertained the entire time. I can definitely see myself coming back here with my family soon. Great Wolf Lodge is AWESOME!

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    Arizona Grand Resort & Spa

    Arizona Grand Resort & Spa

    2.8
    (1.1k reviews)
    21.2 mi
    $$$

    Very beautiful and huge resort where we had a company meeting. Water park, pool, and golf on the…read moreproperty. Rooms were clean and huge with a living space and great views of the property. With the huge property they also had golf carts to take you from area to area. Great customer service as well as they attended to all my requests within a resonance time. My one issue is that their elevators were only working half the time I was there so often times I had to carry my luggage up to the fourth floor.

    To the staff here, it was a pleasure interacting with the front concierge, the baristas at the…read morestand near gift shop, and the groundskeepers. The overall stay here was stunningly beautiful, convenient and really Grand. The only issues I had were a few room related items which I bring up only as some constructive critique. Overall, it was all 5 stars. The program screen inside the spa/gym shows on but not logged in- with no instructions nearby on how to use it. (Front desk would need to assist, and they weren't easily available) seems like a waste of a service. Secondly, I found that the sheets on the bed are all flat- (they don't use fitted sheets- and it was troublesome as they didn't stay covering the mattress the whole night. Thankfully I asked for help and housekeeping doubled up on sheets for me. Lastly, I noticed some small rocks in my room upon check in. Needed vacuuming longer. Besides that everything felt very clean and tended too!

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    Golfland Sunsplash

    Golfland Sunsplash

    3.1
    (515 reviews)
    21.7 mi

    My family and I went to Sunsplash this last Sunday and we had a great time. We opted to pack a…read morelunch that we kept in the car and ate it in the trunk of our car. The weather was perfect but it would be a lot to eat in the car during the hot summer. I feel like there was a lot of variety of things to do for the age difference of my kids. My main issue was with the flooring of the entire park. I'd like to see them do something to make the sidewalk more comfortable for the 99% of people who are walking around barefoot. All of our feet hurt from walking around on the really hard concrete. I guess I'd recommend you wear water shoes if you have them. We used a Get Out Pass and the whole process was seamless. It's worth getting because just a trip to Sunsplash is pretty much the same price as a Get Out Pass and you get so much out of it. I don't know if I'd go again because the cost is pretty high.

    Could you maybe stop hiring slow children to attend your arcade? And I'm not trying to disparage…read morethe disabled, these teenagers do. not. care. Get rid of them. All of your card scanning machines are broken. I asked your clerk for service on a machine that needed to be refilled and she told me it would be "about half an hour" you still owe me a refund for those game plays. My son won a lava lamp from redemption and the girl climbed to the shelf and started to take down a lit, hot one until someone else had to tell her to get a new one out instead after she was obviously burning herself. Every time I turned around they were chatting with their friends or screwing around instead of doing literally anything of value. I can't believe your business is turning a profit. What is your training program? Two rocks and a wish for good luck?

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    Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

    Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

    3.7
    (1.1k reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$$

    My fiancé and I have visited the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess several times over the years, and it…read morehas become one of our favorite places for a relaxing pool day in Arizona. On my most recent visit, I came with a group of friends and rented a cabana, and we had an excellent experience. One of the things I love most about the resort is the variety of pool options. There are multiple pools throughout the property, each with its own atmosphere, whether you're looking for a family-friendly environment, waterslides, a quieter adults-only experience, or a more upscale and relaxing setting. Cabana and daybed prices vary depending on the pool and the day, so there are options for different budgets and preferences. Our cabana was comfortable, spacious, and made the day much more enjoyable, especially during the Arizona heat. The pool areas were clean, well-maintained, and the staff was attentive and friendly throughout the day. I highly recommend it and look forward to coming back again.

    Came here for the spa-- would never return for it. The spa pool, hot tubs, sauna, & waterfall pool…read morewere ALL jam packed (no seating by 11am) & the service was subpar from the massage provider to the bartenders. At one point we waited at the bar just the two of us, with the bartender present, for 5-6 minutes while he ignored us. When we asked if he was open he said yes, he BEGRUDGINGLY took our order, and he pulled out dirty glasses. When I let him know the glasses were dirty (we could see the lipstick on them before he even poured the wine) the bartender rolled his eyes, gave us attitude, and gave us new glasses but at this point we decided to leave. The adult pool was the only redeeming quality of this hotel: Tom & Beverly were INCREDIBLE at the adult pool & deserve 5 stars, but based on the spa & spa service, I would not return. We did let the spa know about our experience but they refused to offer any remedy or discount to rectify the experience. Everyone acted so surprised and uninterested. Again-- not worth the $$$

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    Castles N' Coasters

    Castles N' Coasters

    3.4
    (490 reviews)
    11.7 mi

    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.

    There's a couple machines upstairs that "ate our money". It's a play card with credits, but there…read moreare a couple times the games didn't let us play or credit us for a game. Also, the Simpsons machine doesn't let you play Lisa. it picks Bart if you select Lisa's button. Another machine is Zoltar downstairs. He only talks, but does not spit out a souvenir ticket. That one actually did eat my dollar. I guess it made up for it because a couple people abandoned their games downstairs in the middle, so the bf and I played for "free". It was on someone else's dime, but I guess that counts, too. We got nachos and drinks from the snack bar. Service was quick. As with any family fun event center, food was a bit overpriced. The female bathroom was nasty. I don't know how often they clean them, but there was paper all over the stall floor. The faucets had a lot of buildup on them. Both the male and female restrooms smelled funky. I didn't play at the putt putt section, but one day I'll be back to do that. Overall, a good arcade/food experience. I'd recommend this place to people. I cannot comment on any of the rides/attractions besides the arcade.

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