Hotels with waterslides

Question

Hi,

Looking for hotel with waterslides and restaurants nearby that is not tooo pricey.

Answer

Good question. It’s a little tricky to find *very cheap* hotels in Arizona with real waterslides, but there are a few good mid-to-upscale resorts that balance fun water-park-style slides with more affordable-ish pricing (relative to luxury resorts). Here are several options, plus things to think about when choosing.

Notable Hotels in Arizona with Waterslides

Arizona Grand Resort & Spa (Phoenix)
This resort features a 7-acre “Oasis Water Park” with a multi-story tower and three major waterslides. There’s also a lazy river and plenty of pool space. Nearby restaurants: Phoenix has lots — plus the resort itself has on-site dining.
Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak / River Ranch Water Park
This resort has a four-acre water park, including a 130-ft waterslide, a lazy river, and waterfalls. This is a good pick if you want a true “resort water park” feel without going overboard on cost.
Westin Kierland Resort & Spa (Scottsdale)
Their “Adventure Water Park” comes with a 110-foot water slide plus a 900-foot lazy river. There’s also a FlowRider surf simulator if you want a little extra fun. Beautiful surroundings and several on-site restaurants make it a solid option.
The Wigwam (Litchfield Park)
Historic resort with charm + two twisting 25-foot water slides from a tower pool. Very resort-like but slightly more relaxed than the big water-park-style places. On-site restaurants: yes, multiple options.
Great Wolf Lodge (Scottsdale)
This is Arizona’s only indoor water park at a hotel, making it great year-round. Because it's indoor, it's a good pick even if the weather is hot or unpredictable. While not “budget” in the sense of a cheap motel, it's often more affordable than the ultra-luxury resorts when you factor in water-park access.
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
They have a reimagined pool complex called AquaRidge WaterPark with three multi-story water slides, a lazy river, and lots of kid-friendly water features. This resort is more upscale, but if you’re okay stretching the budget a bit, it gives a very resort-worthy experience.

Tips to Keep Costs Down

Check for weekday rates: Resorts often drop prices significantly during weekdays versus weekends.
Look for package deals or specials: Sometimes resorts run promotions that bundle room + water-park access.
Consider day passes: If staying at a “cheaper” hotel nearby, you might pay for just a day pass to a resort’s water park instead of staying there.
Book in advance, especially for summer, since resort-style hotels with water slides tend to fill up.

Bottom Line

If by “not too pricey” you mean mid-tier resort style (not bare-bones motel), I think Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak and Westin Kierland strike a really good balance between fun water amenities and value. For a more “park feel,” Arizona Grand is great. If indoor water park is appealing (especially if your trip is in a shoulder season), Great Wolf Lodge is a very good choice. And if you’re okay going a little more upscale, the JW Marriott Desert Ridge offers lots of water slides and a full resort experience.