Sun City Festival Travel Guide

Phoenix

A suburban area with a large body of water, residential houses, and a clear sky.
An aerial view of a residential area with a large parking lot and a construction site.
A desert town with houses and a mountain in the background.

Stay near popular Sun City Festival attractions

Copper Canyon Golf Club

8.4/10 (13 reviews)
Enjoy a round of golf in Buckeye at Copper Canyon Golf Club. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
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Things to do

Phoenix Zoo Admission Ticket

Phoenix Zoo Admission Ticket

฿1,501
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Phoenix Zoo Admission Ticket
SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium Tickets

SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium Tickets

฿617
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium Tickets
Kayaking the Salt River Foxtail Trip

Kayaking the Salt River Foxtail Trip

฿1,912
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kayaking the Salt River Foxtail Trip
Scottsdale: Museum of Illusions Ticket at Arizona Boardwalk

Scottsdale: Museum of Illusions Ticket at Arizona Boardwalk

฿1,002
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Scottsdale: Museum of Illusions Ticket at Arizona Boardwalk
Scottsdale: Wonderspaces Arizona General Admission Ticket

Scottsdale: Wonderspaces Arizona General Admission Ticket

฿1,085
per adult
Scottsdale: Wonderspaces Arizona General Admission Ticket
Picture 1 for Activity Phoenix: Self-Drive ATV/UTV Rental in the Sonoran Desert

Phoenix: Self-Drive ATV/UTV Rental in the Sonoran Desert

฿3,412
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Phoenix: Self-Drive ATV/UTV Rental in the Sonoran Desert
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Top hotels in Sun City Festival

LivAway Suites Phoenix-Surprise

LivAway Suites Phoenix-Surprise

2 out of 5
14021 W Mountain View Blvd Surprise AZ
The price is ฿2,988 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿2,988
฿3,423 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Surprise. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Sun Village Golf Course and Irish Wolfhound ...
LivAway Suites Phoenix-Surprise
The Wigwam

The Wigwam

4 out of 5
300 East Wigwam Blvd Litchfield Park AZ
The price is ฿6,837 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
฿6,837
฿9,163 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Litchfield Park. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"An oasis in the desert. Just a great place to stay"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

The Wigwam
Windmill Suites Surprise - Phoenix, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Windmill Suites Surprise - Phoenix, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2.5 out of 5
12545 W Bell Road Surprise AZ
The price is ฿3,460 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,460
฿3,965 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Surprise. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,041 reviews)
"They had a good breakfast."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Windmill Suites Surprise - Phoenix, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Surprise by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Surprise by IHG

2.5 out of 5
16540 N Bullard Ave Surprise AZ
The price is ฿3,969 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿3,969
฿4,548 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Surprise. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Holiday Inn Express Surprise by IHG
Goodyear 2 Story

Goodyear 2 Story

2 out of 5
13996 W Woodbridge Ave Goodyear AZ
The price is ฿1,645 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
฿1,645
฿1,847 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Goodyear. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Camelback Ranch and Litchfield Park Library are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"On Oct 8th, Thursday evening around 7, I parked my car in front of the house that I booked. A man with no shirt on quickly came out of the house through the front door, walked in the grass and yelled, "Are you checking in?" As a man, by myself, I was taken back. I paused before saying, "Good evening". ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Goodyear 2 Story
Comfort Inn & Suites Surprise Near Sun City West

Comfort Inn & Suites Surprise Near Sun City West

3.5 out of 5
16741 N Greasewood St Surprise AZ
The price is ฿3,116 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,116
฿3,571 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Surprise. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Comfort Inn & Suites Surprise Near Sun City West
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Where to stay in Sun City Festival

Find the best Sun City Festival areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with prominent buildings including a Chase bank and The Arizona Republic building.

Downtown Phoenix

Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Phoenix. You can visit top attractions like Chase Field and Mortgage Matchup Center, and jump on the metro at 12th Street - Jefferson Station or 12th Street - Washington Station to see more of the city.

A fountain with three horses, surrounded by red flowers and storefronts.

Old Town

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Scottsdale Waterfront to Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West – discover Old Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A hiker on a rocky trail with mountains in the background.

Rio Verde Foothills

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rio Verde Foothills and surrounding area, you can visit Golf Club Scottsdale and Tom's Thumb Trail.

A rocky hill with palm trees and a body of water.

Camelback East

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Camelback East. Spend some time visiting top spots like Biltmore Fashion Park, and catch the metro at 44th Street - Washington Station or 50th Street Station to see more of the area.

A mountainous landscape with a city in the valley below.

North Phoenix

While you're in North Phoenix, take in top sights like Reach 11 Sports Complex and jump on the metro at 19th Avenue/ Dunlap Station to see more of the city.

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