Stays in Glendale

375 reviews

A straightforward pool stop near the water park

Why guests love it

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix North - Happy Valley scores 9.4 from 375 reviews, an excellent result for a chain hotel. It is close to Hurricane Harbor Phoenix for a water-park day, and back at the hotel the outdoor pool and the free breakfast keep things simple for families. Wi-Fi is free, there is a fitness center, and Tabla Indian Restaurant is a short walk away. Phoenix Sky Harbor is about 30 minutes by car.

1,866 reviews

An indoor pool and hot tub near the water park

Why guests love it

An indoor pool with a hot tub makes this Drury a useful fallback on days when Hurricane Harbor Phoenix, close by, is too much for younger children or the weather turns cool. The free hot breakfast keeps mornings simple before a day out, and Corridors Cafe is a short walk away. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 30 minutes by car. Guests rate it 9.2 out of 10 from 1,866 reviews, a strong score for an understated hotel.

54 reviews

A Norterra base close to the water park

Why guests love it

Element by Marriott Phoenix North Norterra sits on the Happy Valley corridor close to Hurricane Harbor Phoenix, a natural base for a water-park day. A free breakfast starts the morning, the outdoor pool covers the afternoon, and a restaurant is on site, with Salt Tacos a short walk away. Phoenix Sky Harbor is about 31 minutes by car. The 9.2 score is excellent, though it comes from only 54 reviews.

831 reviews

A hot tub and a burger joint right outside the door

Why guests love it

The Burger Den is a one-minute walk from this Hampton Inn in Surprise, which makes dinner with children an easy, low-effort choice. The outdoor pool and hot tub fill slower afternoons, and a business center helps parents who need to work. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 45 minutes by car, so I would plan the departure transfer with a comfortable margin. Guests rate it 9 out of 10 from 831 reviews, a strong score for a classic hotel.

478 reviews

A restaurant and bar right at the front door

Why guests love it

Hilton Garden Inn Surprise Phoenix earns a 9.0 score from 478 reviews, high for a chain hotel. For families, the outdoor pool and the Garden Grille & Bar on site make evenings simple, and parking and Wi-Fi are free. Surprise itself hosts spring training at Surprise Stadium, used by the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers, which makes March the busiest season. Phoenix Sky Harbor is about 44 minutes away, so allow time on departure day.

653 reviews

Suites and a kitchen right by the stadium district

Why guests love it

Residence Inn Phoenix Glendale Sports & Entertainment District combines suites with kitchens and a location close to Mattel Adventure Park, a strong pairing for families with young children. The outdoor pool and hot tub cover the evenings, and there is a gym. State Farm Stadium and the Westgate area sit in the same district, useful on a game or concert weekend. Phoenix Sky Harbor is about 28 minutes by car. A 9.0 score from 653 reviews is excellent.

2,414 reviews

Kitchen-equipped suites built for a longer, slower stay

Why guests love it

Bluegreen Vacations Cibola Vista is an all-suite resort, and the full kitchens are what make it work for a family staying several nights, since breakfast and dinner can happen in the suite. The outdoor pool and hot tub fill the afternoons, while the spa and bar are there for parents. Paloma Community Park is nearby for children who need to run. Phoenix Sky Harbor is about 42 minutes away. A 9.0 score from 2,414 reviews is a reliable signal.

4,964 reviews

Fifty-four holes of golf on a century-old resort

Why guests love it

Four pools give The Wigwam more water space for children than almost any resort near Glendale, and parents can split the day between the spa and 54 holes of golf. Several dining options on site mean a family can stay put after a round or a swim, and the Wigwam Bar is a short walk away. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 32 minutes by car. Guests rate it 9 out of 10 from 4,964 reviews.

994 reviews

A shorter airport run on the west-valley side

Why guests love it

Mattel Adventure Park is close to this modern Courtyard on the west side of Phoenix, which makes it a practical base for a family day out. The outdoor pool and hot tub keep children busy on free afternoons, and a business center helps parents who need to work. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 23 minutes by car, a shorter run than from many west-valley hotels. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 from 994 reviews.

1,158 reviews

All-suite space with a park and dinner steps away

Why guests love it

Windmill Suites Surprise is an all-suite hotel, so families get more room than in a standard double, which helps when children share the space for several nights. The outdoor pool and gym cover downtime, and Wi-Fi is free. Mark Coronado Park and Lou's Tivoli Gardens are a short walk away, one for play and one for dinner. Phoenix Sky Harbor is about 41 minutes by car. It scores 8.6 from 1,158 reviews, and pets are accepted.

103 reviews

A low rate that still keeps the pool

Why guests love it

Garner Hotel Phoenix Northwest - Surprise is a budget hotel that keeps an outdoor pool and a free breakfast, the two basics most families look for. Wi-Fi is free and pets are accepted. Lou's Tivoli Gardens is a short walk away for dinner, and Phoenix Sky Harbor is about 40 minutes by car, so allow time on departure day. With an 8.6 score from 103 reviews, it is a sensible value choice in Surprise.

520 reviews

A quiet west-side base with one of the shorter airport runs

Why guests love it

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Phoenix West/Tolleson sits about 22 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor, which suits a family with an early flight. Breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking are free, laundry facilities help at the end of a long trip, and the outdoor pool covers the afternoons. There is also a fitness center, and McDowell Road is a short walk away. An 8.6 score from 520 reviews makes it a dependable, simple base on the west side.

1,089 reviews

Modern rooms with a hot tub steps from the water park

Why guests love it

Hurricane Harbor Phoenix is close to this Hilton Garden Inn, which makes it a sensible base for a water-park weekend with children. The outdoor pool and hot tub cover evenings back at the hotel, and the American restaurant on site means dinner does not require the car. Our Kitchen To Yours is a short walk away for a change of menu. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 29 minutes by car. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 from 1,089 reviews.

796 reviews

A hot tub within a ten-minute walk of the water park

Why guests love it

Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix North/Happy Valley is close to Hurricane Harbor Phoenix, which makes it a practical base for a water-park day with children. Back at the hotel, the outdoor pool and hot tub keep the routine going, and Wi-Fi is free. It is a straightforward chain hotel on the Happy Valley corridor rather than a resort, so I would book it for its location. Phoenix Sky Harbor is about 31 minutes away, and the score is 8.4 from 796 reviews.

813 reviews

An indoor pool minutes from Surprise Community Park

Why guests love it

An indoor pool is the practical draw of this Comfort Inn near Sun City West, since it stays usable in the cooler months when an outdoor one would sit idle. Free breakfast and Wi-Fi cover the basics, and Lou's Tivoli Gardens is a short walk away for dinner without the car. It suits a family visiting relatives in the area. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 40 minutes by car. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 from 813 reviews.

886 reviews

The closest suite hotel to a Cardinals game day

Why guests love it

State Farm Stadium is close to this all-suite Comfort Suites, which suits a family heading to a game or an event and wanting to avoid a long drive afterwards. The hot tub and outdoor pool help everyone recover, and the free breakfast keeps the next morning simple. Mattel Adventure Park is a short taxi ride away for children. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 25 minutes by car. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 from 886 reviews.

578 reviews

Outdoor pool and hot tub with RV parking on site

Why guests love it

Best Western Plus Surprise-Phoenix NW is a straightforward stop for a family on a road trip, and its RV parking is useful if you tow a trailer or drive a camper. A free breakfast buffet starts the day, the outdoor pool and hot tub end it, and there is a gym and Wi-Fi. Phoenix Sky Harbor is about 40 minutes away, so allow time on departure day. It scores 8.2 from 578 reviews, a good result for a simple hotel.

413 reviews

A budget stay with a pool and its own laundry

Why guests love it

The Hotel Serene Glendale Peoria is a laid-back budget hotel with the basics a family needs: breakfast, an outdoor pool, free parking and laundry facilities for a longer stay. It sits near 83rd Avenue and Bell Road, with Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen a short walk away for an easy dinner. Phoenix Sky Harbor is about 35 minutes by car. The 8.2 score from 413 reviews is good for the category, and I would book it for value.

694 reviews

Suites built around a spring training homestand

Why guests love it

Comfort Suites Peoria Sports Complex is the obvious pick for families coming for spring training: the Peoria Sports Complex, where the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners train, is nearby. Every room is a suite, which gives children more space, and breakfast is free. The outdoor pool and hot tub cover the end of the day, and The Social on 83rd is a short walk for dinner. Phoenix Sky Harbor is about 36 minutes away. It scores 8.0 from 694 reviews.

100 reviews

A budget stay closer to Glendale's stadium district

Why guests love it

Spark by Hilton Glendale Phoenix North is a budget hotel with an outdoor pool and a free breakfast, enough for a simple family stay on the north side. It sits near Bell Road and 57th Avenue, with Paris Banh Mi a short walk away for an easy meal. Wi-Fi is free and pets are accepted. Phoenix Sky Harbor is about 31 minutes by car. An 8.0 score from 100 reviews suggests a reliable, no-frills stay for a night or two.

1,180 reviews

The shortest airport run on this entire list

Why guests love it

About 18 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, this La Quinta suits families with an early flight who want a short final transfer. The outdoor pool and hot tub are a welcome extra at this level, and the free continental breakfast keeps the last morning simple. Wi-Fi is free, and the hotel is a short walk from McDowell Road and 48th Lane for quick food options. Guests rate it 8 out of 10 from 1,180 reviews.

58 reviews

The lowest rate on this list, kitchen included

Why guests love it

ECHO Suites Extended Stay Phoenix-Peoria/Glendale is a budget extended-stay hotel with a kitchen in every room, the main reason a family on a longer trip would choose it. The Westgate Entertainment District is nearby, Carolina's Mexican Food is a short walk away, and Wi-Fi is free. Pets are accepted. I see no pool listed, a real gap with children in the Arizona heat. The 7.8 score rests on only 58 reviews.

611 reviews

An all-suite base with a 24/7 gym and hot tub

Why guests love it

Sonesta Simply Suites Phoenix Glendale is a casual all-suite hotel with kitchens, a sensible choice for families who want to cook and keep a longer stay manageable. The outdoor pool and hot tub cover the afternoons, and the gym is open around the clock. Castles N' Coasters, an amusement park with rides and mini golf, is close by. Phoenix Sky Harbor is about 23 minutes away. The 7.8 score from 611 reviews suggests a practical rather than polished stay.

1,743 reviews

A restaurant and bar built in, not bolted on

Why guests love it

Castles N' Coasters is close to this DoubleTree, so a fun-park afternoon is easy to fit in, and the outdoor pool is a reliable spot to cool off afterwards. A restaurant and bar on site mean dinner does not require getting back in the car, and Dos Arboles Restaurant & Cantina is a short walk away for a change. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 22 minutes by car. Guests rate it 7.8 out of 10 from 1,743 reviews.

47 reviews

A B&B feel a short drive from the water park

Why guests love it

Happy Valley House is a relaxed bed and breakfast on the Happy Valley corridor, a change from the chain hotels around it. It has a pool, a guest lounge, free parking and free Wi-Fi, and pets are accepted. Hurricane Harbor Phoenix is close by for a water-park day with children, and Phoenix Sky Harbor is about 31 minutes away. The 7.8 score rests on only 47 reviews, so I would see it as a character choice rather than a safe bet.

1,129 reviews

A hot tub minutes from the Peoria spring training fields

Why guests love it

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are what children will notice first at La Quinta Inn & Suites Phoenix West Peoria, welcome after a hot Arizona day. Breakfast, parking and WiFi are free, and pets are allowed. Rio Vista Community Park is close by, and Postino Peoria is a short walk away. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 34 minutes by car. With a 7.6 rating, I would book it as a simple, practical family base in the West Valley.

167 reviews

An indoor pool that works through the cooler months

Why guests love it

Baymont by Wyndham Phoenix North is a straightforward hotel on the north side of the metro, with two things families value: an indoor pool that works in the summer heat and a free hot breakfast. Wi-Fi is free and there is a fitness center. Castles N' Coasters, with rides and mini golf, is a short taxi ride away. Phoenix Sky Harbor is about 23 minutes by car. The 7.4 score from 167 reviews points to a basic but usable stay.

1,459 reviews

A cafe-bar and pool with a short airport run

Why guests love it

Castles N' Coasters is close by, which makes this Hyatt Place a practical pick for families planning a fun-park day in north Phoenix. The outdoor pool fills afternoons back at the hotel, the cafe and bar downstairs settle an easy evening, and Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen is a short walk away. Wi-Fi and parking are free, and a gym is on site. Phoenix Sky Harbor is about 23 minutes by car. Guests rate it 7.4 out of 10 from 1,459 reviews.

1,002 reviews

A heated pool that stretches the swimming season

Why guests love it

A heated outdoor pool is the useful detail at this budget Quality Inn near Sun City, since it stays usable on cooler days when an unheated pool would sit empty. Free breakfast keeps mornings simple, and Ken's Diner is a short walk away near 111th Avenue and Grand Avenue for an easy dinner. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 34 minutes by car. Guests rate it 7.2 out of 10 from 1,002 reviews, so I would keep expectations modest.

912 reviews

A budget rate that still includes a hot tub

Why guests love it

Sleep Inn Phoenix North I-17 is a no-frills budget hotel, but it keeps the basics families care about: a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub and a free breakfast each morning. Pets are accepted too. It sits near 27th Avenue, close to Interstate 17, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 26 minutes away by car. The 7.2 score from 912 reviews suggests a functional stay rather than a memorable one, which is fair for the category.