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."

Okay so here's my honest opinion, one I think it sucks that we had to all wake up and evacuate…read moreoutside the hotel for almost an hour at like 1am because of a smoker in the stairwell, took us another two hours to fall back asleep with the kids after, than get denied a simple request to push our check out time a little later in the day so my partner and kids could enjoy they're sleep a little more on the vacation. Now, let's talk about the swim area and the period blood (let's hope) my daughter stepped in on our way up the slide, when I told the life guards both boys laughed and then they called a female life guard on duty over to deal with the mess, then never addressed my daughter stepping on it or offer to help clean it up in a sanitizing like way at all. The sprinkler pipe on the middle slide is rusted and cracked and the big slide up top is leaking from missing bolts. I spent a lot to make my wife's first vacation in years nice and make the kids happy, I even went all out on Magiquest, Paw and Pup passes and build a bear. Over all it was both gross due to the seemingly lack of concern over the blood and disappointing because we wanted to at least rest enough to experience the day without rush of check out before getting to experience the rest of the day. The location was nice enough I suppose, everything is over priced even for it being Scottsdale tbh. It's not Disneyland. Food is terrible, literally nothing here is real food wise and the pool area is gross in places, again blood on my daughter's foot and little concern at all. Rooms are okay, fun but nothing special. I dunno I think I spent enough to at least be treated with some basic service. All I know is the guys at the Magiquest were the highlight of the trip service wise.

I used to go to this place a while back and paid $6 to get in, now they are crazy charging $65 per…read moreperson, waste of money, better go to sixflag's instead of their boring pools which are not worth it !

If you have a pool and you have very limited hours and do all you can do to be as hostile as…read morepossible to anyone who wants to use it, turn over the running of the pool to a private business who actually needs to have one ounce of common sense about customer service. Considering EOS close by lets you swim in their pool 24/7 for $10 per month, someone has figured it out.

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!

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?

This place is so amazing!! As a teen girl in a big family who loves swimming, this place is…read moresomewhere I'd go every day of my life if I could. There are so many places to hang out and rest, and the pool goes pretty deep for people that like to dive (like me)! The only problem (from what I've hears) would be that we are not allowed to bring any coolers for our snacks--only small lunchboxes. But, considering we have a big family, small lunchboxes won't be nearly enough. Not that I really mind it, though. I'm more into swimming, anyway. I was just saying that on behalf of my family.

The pool was great! A lot of options, Lazy river, Vertox (toilet bowl) 2 slides and cheap to get…read morein. We did have to wait in line due to area and pool was at capacity. Once we were in it was fun, the staff were professional, showed they cared about safety and were helpful.

The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is an experience, not just a stay! Gorgeous property, calm energy…read morefrom the moment you walk in. My favorite spot was Sunset Beach (Arizona's only beach pool). Out of all six pools, this one won! The Well & Being Spa was a highlight too! Beautifully updated and I loved that they carried both medical-grade skincare and higher-end lines like Sisley-Paris. What made this stay different was how present I felt. I had access to everything, didn't have to think or plan a thing and could just be in the moment! So much so that I barely touched my phone which honestly meant I barely picked up my phone to take pictures. I did get to make a TikTok though lol but that's how you know a place did its job. Highly recommend. I'll be back!

I've lived just three miles from the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess for the past 11 years, so I've…read moreseen this resort through many seasons and have always considered it one of Scottsdale's premier destinations. That's why my visit on the evening of July 4 was so disappointing. The Plaza Bar, which I remember as having an upscale and relaxed atmosphere, felt noticeably different. The crowd was much louder and rowdier than I expected for a luxury resort. I also observed interactions near the bar that gave me the impression that some people may have been meeting for paid companionship, along with several groups whose appearance and behavior made the environment feel less refined and less comfortable than I remember. I understand that July 4th is one of the busiest nights of the year and naturally attracts larger, more diverse crowds. Still, I was surprised by the overall atmosphere, which didn't reflect the level of elegance and service I've long associated with the Scottsdale Princess. After living nearby for more than a decade, it was disappointing to see what felt like a noticeable change in the character of the resort. Today, it seems to cater more to large crowds and entertainment than to the refined luxury experience that once set it apart. At times, it felt more like a busy amusement destination than a five-star resort. Given the current room rates, I believe there are several other luxury resorts in Scottsdale that offer a more peaceful, sophisticated experience and a higher level of service for a similar price. I sincerely hope management refocuses on the elegance and hospitality that made the Scottsdale Princess one of the area's premier destinations.

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.

We are local and have been many times to the casino but it was our first time staying at Talking…read moreStick Resort in a room. It was a pleasant surprise how nice the rooms were! Great rates for "play-cation" packages for locals. The Blue Coyote Cantina was a great choice for Tacos & margaritas for dinner. The resort had everything we needed to have a fun time celebrating my husbands birthday! We will be back for a visit again soon! Xo -BB

The hotel itself is nice, but my experience with security completely ruined our stay…read more We came down for the Hilary Duff concert over the Fourth of July weekend and mistakenly thought she was performing at the resort. Before heading out to get food, my sisters (who are 17) and I stopped to take a few pictures by the Fourth of July sign at the front of the casino. A tall, skinny white security guard with a ponytail approached us even though we weren't causing any problems. We were simply taking photos and walking toward the exit. He asked for my ID, examined it closely, and even bent it as if he didn't know what a legitimate ID looked like. He then asked if we were staying at the hotel. I told him yes and asked what the issue was. The only explanation he gave was that I "looked underage." My ID is real, and I was treated like I had done something wrong when I hadn't. The situation became even more uncomfortable when he and about six other security guards followed us all the way to the elevator. We were doing nothing more than taking pictures and leaving to get food, which we ended up not doing because of how uncomfortable the encounter made us feel. I've stayed at many casinos, and I've never been treated this way. Meanwhile, there were actual children running around the casino floor, yet security chose to single us out instead. I would recommend better training for your security staff, especially on how to verify IDs professionally and how to approach guests with respect. Unfortunately, because of this experience, I won't be returning.