Best 2024 summer staycation deals at Phoenix-area hotels and resorts

The season of triple-digit temperatures is here.

That means metro Phoenix hotel and resorts are ready to draw Arizona staycationers seeking a refreshing dip in a pool and/or relaxing in the lap of luxury with cocktails in hand.

Hotels offer summer staycation deals in the off-season months as out-of-state travelers avoid the region's scorching summer heat. It gives Arizonans a chance to experience what these hotels have to offer and to feel fancy for a day or two, for a bargain compared to high season rates.

Here's where you can find the best summer staycation deals in metro Phoenix in 2024.

For more about the best hotels in the Phoenix area this year, read about the hotels recognized in U.S. News & World Report's 2024 ranking, Forbes' 2024 Star Awards and Esquire's best new hotels in the world.

The Phoenician

The deal: The Phoenician's Radiant Summer promotion includes a $50 nightly resort credit for stays at The Phoenician, or a $100 nightly credit at its resort within the resort, The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician. Rates start at $301 per night at The Phoenician and $473 per night at The Canyon Suites.

When to book: The deal is valid for stays through Sept. 30, 2024. Use promo code SUM when booking.

How it compares to peak season: Rates start around $900 to $1,100 per night during the winter months, plus fees.

Know before you book: Reservations can be canceled up to three days before the stay. The deal does not include resort fees, which are $50 per night at The Phoenician and $60 per night at Canyon Suites.

.Details: 6000 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. 480-941-8200, thephoenician.com.

Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney's Resort & Spa

The deal: Sanctuary Camelback Mountain is offering Arizona residents 25% off best available rates for casitas and suites, plus a $50 per night resort credit that can be used at its restaurants and spa. Rates start at $299 per night.

When to book: The deal is valid for stays from June 2 to Sept. 12, 2024.

How it compares to peak season: Winter 2025 rates range from $699 to $1,379 per night.

Know before you book: The deal is only available to Arizona residents and a valid Arizona ID must be presented at check-in. Reservations can be canceled up to seven days before the stay. Use the code STAYCATION when booking.

Details: 5700 E. McDonald Drive, Scottsdale. 855-420-9938, gurneysresorts.com/scottsdale.

The Wigwam

The deal: The Wigwam's Summertime and Sunshine package offers a low starting rate and a $50 resort credit for the resort's restaurants, spa and golf courses. Rates start at $169 per night.

When to book: The deal is valid for stays through Sept. 10, 2024.

How it compares to peak season: The Wigwam's winter 2025 rates average around $399 per night.

Know before you book: Reservations can be canceled up to three days before booking. The discount does not include the resort fee of $47 per night.

Details: 300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. 844-239-1641, wigwamarizona.com.

Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass

The deal: Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in the Gila River Indian Community is offering a staycation deal that includes a $100 daily resort credit that can be used at the hotel's restaurants, spa and riverboat rentals on the Gila River. The rate starts at $184 per night plus the $29 per night resort fee.

When to book: The promotion is available for stays through Sept. 2, 2024. Book using the code ZX0.

How it compares to peak season: Winter 2025 rates range from $319 to $803.

Know before you book: Reservations can be canceled up to seven days before arrival. Appointments are required for massages. Making them well in advance is suggested.

Details: 5594 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Gila River Indian Community. 602-225-0100, marriott.com.

Hotel Valley Ho

The deal: Hotel Valley Ho has two staycation deals: Stay two nights and get the third night free, and a 20-30-40 deal where guests who stay three times during the summer will get 20% off the first stay, 30% off the second and 40% off the third. The third night free deal include two drinks, upgraded internet and a room upgrade if available. Summer rates start at $160 per night. Hotel Valley Ho does not charge a resort fee.

When to book: The third night free deal can be booked through Sept. 5 for stays through Sept. 7, The 20-30-40 deal can be booked through Sept. 30 for stays through that date.

How it compares to peak season: Winter 2025 rates range from $499 to $799.

Know before you book: Each offer requires a one-night nonrefundable deposit.

Details: 6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale. 877-326-7832, hotelvalleyho.com

Mountain Shadows Resort

The deal: Mountain Shadows in Paradise Valley, a sister property of Hotel Valley Ho, will also offer stay two nights, get a third free and 20-30-40 deals this summer. Its sale also features a Fee Free Staycation package that waives the $42 per night resort fee. Summer rates start at $199 per night.

When to book: The Fee Free Staycation deal is available for stays through Sept. 2.

How it compares to peak season: Winter 2024 rates start at $549 per night, plus the $42 per night resort fee.

Know before you book: The Fee Free Vacation deal is available only to Maricopa County residents, and guests must present an ID noting a Maricopa County address prior to their stay. Reservations require a one-night nonrefundable deposit.

Details: 5445 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale. 855-485-1417, mountainshadows.com.

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch

The deal: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale, currently amid a $110 million renovation that will culminate in a rebrand to a Grand Hyatt, has three deals that coincide with the hotel's festival-themed summer event Scottchella, with family-friendly poolside activities. Promotional rates start at $169. The deals are:

• Swim, Sip and Sleep: Any stay in a standard room or premium suite of two or more nights will include a complimentary one-day cabana rental, which typically starts at $675.

• Stay & Dine: Book a standard room or premium suite and receive $100 in food & beverage credit.

• Scottchella Staycation: Book a standard room or premium suite and receive an exclusive summer rate.

When to book: The rates are available for stays from May 1 to Sept. 2, 2024. Stays must be booked by July 13.

How it compares to peak season: Rates start around $400 per night during the winter months and do not include free cabanas.

Know before you book: Package inclusions are subject to availability and must be used during the scheduled stay. The Stay & Dine food and beverage credit cannot be used on alcoholic beverages. Blackout dates may apply.

Spa Avania, the Stay-fit gym and the tennis and pickleball courts will close for renovation at the end of June, scheduled to reopen in early September.

Details: 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale. 480-444-1234, hyatt.com. Use code CABANA when booking.

Royal Palms Resort & Spa

The deal: The Fee Free Summer deal waives several fees associated with stays at the Phoenix resort, including the $45 per day resort fee, the $38 per day parking fee and the $150 per stay pet fee. We found rates as low as $216 per night for a June 19-21 stay.

When to book: The rate is available for stays through Sept. 8, 2024.

How it compares to peak season: Rates start around $400-$500 per night during the winter months, plus fees.

Know before you book: A two-night minimum is required to book the deal. Reservations can be canceled up to three days before the stay.

Details: 5200 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. 602-283-1234, royalpalmshotel.com.

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

The deal: The Princess has an early bird special that must be booked by May 15, offering 40% off best available rates for stays from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends. Rates start around $200 per night with the discount.

When to book: The discount is available for stays from May 24 to Sept. 2, 2024.

How it compares to peak season: Rates during the winter start at around $600.

Know before you book: The resort fee is $52 per night. The deal is available for all room types but is not valid with packages. Stays booked with the early bird rate are nonrefundable.

Details: 7575 E. Princess Drive, Scottsdale. 480-585-4848, scottsdaleprincess.com.

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

The deal: A Splash Into Summer package, starting at $439 per night, includes access for four guests to the hotel's AquaRidge WaterPark, which has four waterslides and VIP pool areas. The deal also includes a $50 daily resort credit and free self-parking.

When to book: The rates are available for stays from May 24 to Sept. 2.

How it compares to peak season: The typical high-season room rate starts at $649 per night.

Know before you book: The resort fee of $55 per night is extra. Reservations can be canceled up to three days before the stay.

Details: 5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix. 480-293-5000, marriott.com. Use code EW5 to book.

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown

The deal: Arizona's largest hotel is offering a Stay & Sip Urban Summer Retreat Package. Rates start at $224 per night and include a sunscreen kit, a bucket of local seltzers and a 4 p.m. check-out.

When to book: This rate is available from May 1 to Sept. 2.

How it compares to peak season: The high season starting rate is about $399 per night.

Know before you book: The resort fee of $25 per night is extra. Self-parking costs $32 per night; valet parking costs $44 per night. Reservations can be canceled up to three days before the stay.

Details: 340 N. Third St., Phoenix. 602-262-2500, marriott.com. Use code ES7 to book.

JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa

The deal: Returning from last summer is the Casitas and Ritas rate, which includes a casita stay plus two margaritas and a $50 credit good at the resort's restaurants, spa, golf courses or tennis courts. The package starts at $249 per night.

When to book: The hotel's website says the package is available through Dec. 31. The summer rates are not available past early September.

How it compares to peak season: Rates start around $500-$600 per night during the high season.

Know before you book: Gratuities for the margaritas and the nightly $48 resort fee are extra. Reservations can be canceled up to a week before the stay.

Details: 5402 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale. 480-948-1700, marriott.com. Use code D60 to book.

We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort

The deal: Summer staycation rates start at $129 per night for Sunday-Thursday stays and $159 per night for Friday and Saturday stays. Rates include $35 free play in the casino for members of its Fortune Club (which is free to join), two free specialty drinks, 20% off spa treatments, 10% off gift shop purchases (excluding cigarettes and alcohol) and the $29-a-night resort fee.

When to book: This rate is available for stays from May 1 to Sept. 2.

How it compares to peak season: We-Ko-Pa's average winter rates are $209 per night on weekdays and $249 per night on weekends.

Know before you book: Some weekend dates require a minimum two-night stay, and the rate can't be used for more than seven nights. Reservations can be canceled up to two nights before the stay.

Details: 10438 WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation north of Fountain Hills. 480-789-4957, wekopacasinoresort.com.

Michael Salerno is an award-winning journalist who’s covered travel and tourism since 2014. His work as The Arizona Republic’s consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations. He can be reached at [email protected]. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter: @salerno_phx.

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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Summer staycation 2024: Best hotel deals in Phoenix, Scottsdale