The JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa has just opened its newly renovated waterpark and pool area after investing $18 million into transforming the recreation area of the resort.
Known as AquaRidge WaterPark, the 140,000-square-foot reimagined and expanded pool experience includes an enhanced lazy river, two pools and a waterfall that have been updated and the latest attractions — three multi-story waterslides.
The waterslides — which include two for thrill-seekers and one that is calmer — are meant to offer guests “entirely reimagined experience,” according to Paige Lund, the general manager of the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge.Other enhancements at the pool area of the resort include new day suites along the lazy river, a splash pad area with rentable cabanas, and a new outdoor dining area called Havasu Bar & Bites.
The JW Marriott is still working on two other parts of the pool area, including its adults-only space. One area under renovation is called Sedona Springs and is being designed for a more luxurious and exclusive experience.
The JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge now gives hotel guests an RFID wristband, which acts as a room key and pool gate key. For people who just book cabanas or daybeds at the pool, the resort’s pool concierge team escorts guests to their specific area in the waterpark.