The Islands Travel Guide
Phoenix
Visit The Islands
Things to do
Scottsdale: Museum of Illusions Ticket at Arizona Boardwalk
Phoenix Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game Ticket at Chase Field
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Sedona
Sunrise Sonoran Desert Hot Air Balloon Ride from Phoenix
Top hotels in The Islands
Talking Stick Resort
"This was a great place to stay for our 3 day vacation. The location is very convenient if you want to explore around scottsdale. Everything is about a 20 minute drive away. The casino also has a pool, bar, restaurants, and of course slot machines if you dont feel like leaving the resort. Overall, ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
"The food was horrible and the rooms were so dirty and gross! I will never ever recommend anyone coming here ! Just disgusting"
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Hotel Valley Ho
"We’re local and our AC went out in the scorching July heat! Valley Ho is where we went to escape. Couldn’t have been a better choice. Our kids loved playing in the pool, we room serviced dessert, walked to dinner, and just enjoyed the beautiful room! The staff was super understanding of our situation ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes
"Room was very clean and overall nice hotel had a nice time for the 4th of July."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
FOUNDRE Phoenix
"Staff was excellent."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts
"The architecture is amazing. The rooms were very clean and the beds/pillows were comfortable. My only “complaint” is the price of food/snacks on-site. I expected the prices to be higher than surrounding restaurants/grocery stores but their prices were extraordinarily high. An e ample was $18 for ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Where to stay in The Islands
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.
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.
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.
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.
North Phoenix
While you're in North Phoenix, take in top sights like Cave Buttes Recreation Area and jump on the metro at 19th Avenue/ Dunlap Station to see more of the city.
