Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa
This resort ranks as one of the top in Arizona because Golf Magazine rated the golf facilities one of the top 100 in the world. You get 27 holes of golf that are sure to appeal to those who enjoy the challenge of water hazards. The playground area is not just for kids thanks to a complex of 10 pools spread across 2.5 acres of land. The resort is also home to four tennis courts, a full-service spa, three restaurants and access to a health club.
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa
7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 444-1234
scottsdale.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/activities/golf/index.jsp
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
The area around Phoenix and Scottsdale is home to many of the best golf resorts in Arizona, but they certainly do not have a monopoly. This resort close to Tucson is perfect for those who cannot get enough of Arizona's natural beauty as well as fans of golf courses designed by Tom Fazio. The two courses here provide scenery from cacti to canyons while providing challenges in the form of big bunkers and fast greens. The resort also features eight tennis courts and your choice of five different restaurants that offer everything from steak to guacamole. Soothe your sore muscles at the spa or one of the two pools.
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
7000 North Resort Drive
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 299-2020
loewshotels.com/en/Hotels/Tucson-Resort/Overview.aspx#1
The Phoenician
The Phoenician has received awards from every institution ranging from AAA to Golf for Woman Magazine. The resort area spans 250 acres that sit in the shadow of Camelback Mountain. Those looking for elegance will be captivated by the marble and crystal that dominate the lobby and the extraordinary wall of glass centerpiece. Liberace himself would be impressed by the two large pools shaped like grand pianos. No other resort in Arizona can compare when it comes to the art collection housed within the hotel, which includes everything from enormous French tapestries to small hand-made Navajo rugs. The Phoenician delivers 27 holes over three courses, an award-winning pro shop and a golf academy that offers private and semi-private lessons as well as golf clinic.
The Phoenician
6000 East Camelback Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(800) 888-8234
thephoenician.com/overview
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