Sun Lakes Travel Guide

Phoenix

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Stay near popular Sun Lakes attractions

IronOaks Fitness & Racquet Center

Catch an event at IronOaks Fitness & Racquet Center during your trip to Chandler.
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Things to do

Phoenix Zoo Admission Ticket

Phoenix Zoo Admission Ticket

฿1,312
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Phoenix Zoo Admission Ticket
Scottsdale: Museum of Illusions Ticket at Arizona Boardwalk

Scottsdale: Museum of Illusions Ticket at Arizona Boardwalk

฿986
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Scottsdale: Museum of Illusions Ticket at Arizona Boardwalk
Phoenix Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

Phoenix Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

฿6,866
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Phoenix Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game Ticket at Chase Field

Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game Ticket at Chase Field

฿1,389
per adult
Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game Ticket at Chase Field
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Sedona

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Sedona

฿558
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Sedona
Sunrise Sonoran Desert Hot Air Balloon Ride from Phoenix

Sunrise Sonoran Desert Hot Air Balloon Ride from Phoenix

฿6,406
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Sunrise Sonoran Desert Hot Air Balloon Ride from Phoenix
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Top hotels in Sun Lakes

Arizona Grand Resort & Spa

Arizona Grand Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
8000 S. Arizona Grand Parkway Phoenix AZ
The price is ฿3,803 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿3,803
฿7,318 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Phoenix. Enjoy 6 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,527 reviews)
"The waterpark was amazing, the resort was beautiful, everything was great!"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes

Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes

4 out of 5
2000 W Westcourt Way Tempe AZ
The price is ฿5,804 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
฿5,804
฿7,192 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly resort in Tempe. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 3 hot tubs and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"Room was very clean and overall nice hotel had a nice time for the 4th of July."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes
Hotel Valley Ho

Hotel Valley Ho

4.5 out of 5
6850 E Main St Scottsdale AZ
The price is ฿4,774 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
฿4,774
฿5,441 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Scottsdale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,634 reviews)
"The staff is beyond great and helpful. The property itself is amazing with great views. I will be returning!"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Hotel Valley Ho
Hyatt Place Phoenix / Downtown

Hyatt Place Phoenix / Downtown

3 out of 5
150 W ADAMS ST Phoenix AZ
The price is ฿3,669 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
฿3,669
฿4,149 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Phoenix. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,544 reviews)
"Brea"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Phoenix / Downtown
SureStay By Best Western Phoenix Airport

SureStay By Best Western Phoenix Airport

2.5 out of 5
3037 E Van Buren St Phoenix AZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,302 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
฿2,302
฿2,603 total
10 Jul - 11 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Phoenix. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,308 reviews)
"Staff nice, room clean, shower a little sketch as the water puddled a little in the middle, made it slippery getting out but other than that I will come back again. Property nice and quite no worries staying there alone."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

SureStay By Best Western Phoenix Airport
Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe

Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe

3.5 out of 5
4400 S Rural Rd Tempe AZ
The price is ฿3,146 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
฿3,146
฿3,588 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tempe. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Breakfast omelette with delicious so was the staff room for clean and air conditioning was running perfectly"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe
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Where to stay in Sun Lakes

Find the best Sun Lakes areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 Tom's Thumb Trail and Golf Club Scottsdale.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Islands

The Islands might not have many top sights, but Chandler Center for the Arts and San Marcos Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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