
The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa
Best for families and active travelers who want an on-site water park, kids club, and many activity options without leaving the property.
Prices in other currencies are estimates. You’re charged in USD.
The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa is a large, family-focused Scottsdale resort with an Adventure Water Park and on-site golf; this guide is for families and active travelers who want many on-site activities. JW Marriott Camelback Inn Scottsdale Resort & Spa is a longtime, classic luxury resort in Paradise Valley anchored by Camelback Mountain history; this guide is for travelers who want a quieter, heritage-minded spa and golf stay.
Updated

Best for families and active travelers who want an on-site water park, kids club, and many activity options without leaving the property.

Best for travelers seeking classic Scottsdale luxury, a full-service spa, and a quieter resort experience tied to Camelback Mountain.
When The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa wins: choose Westin Kierland if you need lots of on-site activities for kids and adults (Adventure Water Park, FlowRider, multiple pools, golf, kids club) and like easy access to Kierland Commons shopping.
When JW Marriott Camelback Inn Scottsdale Resort & Spa wins: pick the JW Marriott Camelback Inn if you prefer a long-established, quieter luxury resort with a full-service spa, two outdoor pools, and rooms with private balconies — ideal for couples and spa-focused travelers.
Bottom line: Westin Kierland is the busier, family-first Scottsdale resort with many activity choices; JW Marriott Camelback Inn trades on heritage, spa and classic luxury. Your choice depends on whether you prioritize on-site family amenities or a calmer, spa-and-heritage stay.
| Category | The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa | JW Marriott Camelback Inn Scottsdale Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Lively, family-focused resort with big on-site activities and active public spaces. | Classic, quieter luxury resort that leans on Camelback Mountain history and spa service. |
| Location (town) | Scottsdale (adjacent to Kierland Commons). | Paradise Valley (near Camelback Mountain). |
| Size | 735 guest rooms across multiple floors. | 453 guestrooms. |
| Ages / audience | All ages; family-first with a kids club and family water park (also an adults-only pool). | All ages; not adults-only. |
| Pools & water features | Adventure Water Park with 900-foot lazy river, 110-foot waterslide, FlowRider; adults-only Aguamiel Pool. | Two outdoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge) and a poolside bar. |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple venues (Faro & Brag, Indigo Poolside, Brittlebush, Ritual Market, Luma Lounge, Antidote, Scotch Library historically). | Lincoln Steakhouse, coffee shop/cafe, poolside bar and 2 bars/lounges; limited restaurant count listed as 1 main restaurant plus café. |
| Spa & wellness | Agave, The Arizona Spa — 15,000 sq ft, 20 treatment rooms, spa salon, fitness studio and spa classes. | Full-service spa offering massages, body treatments and facials; reservations required for treatments. |
| Golf | On-site Westin Kierland Golf Club (27 holes/three 9-hole courses). | Golf on site and golf driving range available. |
| Meetings & events | Large convention and wedding capacity (multiple ballrooms; Kierland Grand Ballroom up to 3,601 capacity; extensive event space). | Extensive meeting facilities (26 meeting rooms; about 127,500 sq ft of conference space). |
| Accessibility & family services | Kids club, playground, wheelchair accessible, pet-friendly rooms available. | Family-friendly listing, wheelchair-accessible facilities, accessible parking; pet policy not listed in supplier data. |
The Westin Kierland sits in North Scottsdale next to Kierland Commons shopping and dining.
Best if you want immediate access to shopping, dining and a Scottsdale activity base.
JW Marriott Camelback Inn is located in Paradise Valley with ties to Camelback Mountain.
Better for guests prioritizing proximity to Camelback Mountain and a quieter Paradise Valley setting.
Westin Kierland offers a wide range of rooms and suites across 735 rooms, including accessible options and family-friendly layouts.
Choose Westin Kierland for many room options and family suites; confirm current room features during renovation.
JW Marriott Camelback Inn lists 453 guestrooms with many casita-style room names and accessible options.
Good choice if you prefer casita-style rooms, private balconies and a smaller overall room count than Westin Kierland.
Westin Kierland has multiple on-site restaurants and bars covering casual poolside to polished dinner service.
Offers the widest on-site dining variety of the two — useful for families and groups who want multiple meal styles on property.
JW Marriott Camelback Inn lists a smaller cluster of dining options focused on a signature restaurant and casual outlets.
Simpler on-site dining footprint that suits quieter stays or when you plan off-site meals at nearby Scottsdale/Paradise Valley.
The Westin Kierland’s signature amenity is the Adventure Water Park and multiple pool areas including an adults-only pool.
Pick Westin Kierland if a big, family-oriented water setup and varied pool options are important.
JW Marriott Camelback Inn’s on-site water offer is more traditional: two outdoor pools and poolside amenities.
Better for travelers who prefer standard poolside relaxation rather than a family water-park environment.
Westin Kierland focuses on a large spa, fitness center and on-site activities, plus several bars and lounges.
Offers broad wellness programming and indoor/outdoor evening venues; good if you want fitness classes plus spa treatments.
JW Marriott Camelback Inn provides a full-service spa and quieter evening environment with a couple of bars/lounges.
Choose Camelback Inn for a focused spa experience and calm evenings rather than late-night public spaces.

Westin Kierland — Adventure Water Park, FlowRider, kids club and multiple family pools.

JW Marriott Camelback Inn — classic full-service spa and a quieter resort atmosphere.

Westin Kierland — many restaurants and bars covering casual to polished dinner options.

JW Marriott Camelback Inn — long-established resort with Camelback Mountain positioning and casita-style rooms.
The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa — it has the Adventure Water Park, a kids club for ages 4–12, and family-oriented pools; JW Marriott Camelback Inn is family-friendly but quieter and without a large water-park complex.
Yes — The Westin Kierland has the Aguamiel adults-only heated pool restricted to guests 18 and older. JW Marriott Camelback Inn has standard outdoor pools but no adults-only pool is listed in the supplier data.
Yes — both properties recommend reservations for spa treatments and golf; the JW Marriott Camelback Inn listing specifically notes reservations are required for golf tee times and spa treatments.
Yes — both have extensive meeting and event facilities: Westin Kierland has very large ballrooms and event space across many rooms; JW Marriott Camelback Inn lists 26 meeting rooms and large conference space.
Explore how The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa stacks up against other hotels nearby:
vs. sites like Expedia, Hotels.com and other OTAs ·