Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa
This Scottsdale family resort places junior tees on the golf course so that teenagers and pre-teens can join in the fun on the links. Children receive a discounted greens fee rate when accompanied by an adult. The Hyatt Regency also offers what it terms "experiential vacations," wherein you and the kids learn things like Native American dancing, how to speak indigenous tribal languages and the chance to study native animals like reptiles and birds of prey. Other family-friendly activities include mountain bike paths, hot air balloon rides and Hummer tours. The Hyatt is ranked by Golf Magazine as one of the top 100 golf facilities in the world.
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa
7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
(480) 444-1234
scottsdale.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/activities/golf/index.jsp
Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort
This Phoenix family resort features Coyotes Camp for kids aged 4 to 12. This supervised program involves swimming, games, arts & crafts and revolves around specific themes associated with history and culture. Everyone in the family can enjoy the enormous pool that features waterslides, waterfalls and inflatable rafting. Squaw Peak guests are invited to play golf at the Lookout Mountain course at the hotel's sisters site, Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort. The Hole in the Wall restaurant serves up a complete menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort
7677 North 16th St.
Phoenix, Arizona 85020
(602) 997-2626
squawpeakhilton.com
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
The Santa Catalina Mountains loom in the distance at this Tucson family resort. Ventana Canyon Resort offers the Loews Loves Kids program for younger kids and music download cards and dances for teens. The resort also has two large swimming pools with Jacuzzi tubs nearby. The whole family can play tennis or take lessons if you don't already know the game. There are two different golf courses designed by Tom Fazio onsite. Other activities that families can share are hiking, croquet, table tennis and basketball. Dining options include the Flying V Bar & Grill, which offers a Mexican twist to traditional cuisine from baby back ribs to scallops.
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
7000 North Resort Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85750
(520) 299-2020
www.loewshotels.com/en/Hotels/Tucson-Resort/Overview.aspx?cm_mmc=Google-_-Tucson-_-Paid%20Search-_-Keywords&gclid=CKvyrf6Mop4CFSZdagodrUrblw
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