Phoenix summer deals offer locals big savings
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If you're stuck in the Valley most of the summer, it's time to make your plan for taking advantage of Phoenix's slow season.
Why it matters: When temperatures shoot up, tourism drops off and locals can get into resorts and attractions at significant discounts.
- And thank goodness — we need some upside to sustained triple-digit temperatures.
The latest: Great Wolf Lodge, the indoor waterpark and hotel near Scottsdale, this week launched a summer pass.
- From May 1 to Aug. 31, passholders can get into the waterpark any day for $450 or on all non-holiday weekdays for $120.
Zoom in: Here are some of the other best deals we found for poolside entertainment and resort staycations.
- Local deals, especially on hotels, are limited and worth booking ASAP.
Waterparks:
☀️ Sunsplash: The East Valley's classic splash zone, which is already open on weekends, sells a season pass for $250.
🌀 Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix: The West Valley park is selling season passes for $59 through April 19.
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Hilton Family Passes: Certain Hilton properties, including Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs and The McCormick Scottsdale, are offering daily family passes to their onsite pools.
- Passes run $75-$100 and include admission for two kids and two adults.
Hotels:
🌵 Andaz Scottsdale: Rooms from $199 and waived resort fees for Arizona residents from June 12-Sep. 13.
👙 JW Marriott Desert Ridge: The resort's lazy river and water slides will be aglow with vibrant lighting every night from May 21-Sep. 7.
- Book a two-night stay before May 22 to get 25% off your stay and a $100 dining or activity credit.
🍸 Arizona Biltmore: Southwesterners get up to 40% off and reduced resort fees for the rest of the year at this iconic midcentury hotel.
⛰️ Sanctuary Camelback Mountain: Leave the kids at home and take advantage of 15% off at this romantic and picturesque resort. Locals also get a $50 spa or dining credit from May-September.
Zoom out: Planning a weekend trip to one of Arizona's cooler locales this summer? Check out our "beat the heat" guides for recommendations in Williams, Prescott, Cottonwood and Pine.
- And book those vacation rentals now — northern Arizona has limited options and they go fast.