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JW Marriott Resorts in Arizona are elevating their winter offerings with new renovations and holiday deals for guests. Locations in Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Tucson are positioned as ideal destinations for families and golf enthusiasts. With packages like unlimited golf and a significant $70 million renovation planned, the resorts are preparing to offer luxurious amenities and festive holiday experiences. The JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort is also celebrating its 20th anniversary with community contributions and unique seasonal activities, making it a perfect winter getaway.
Scottsdale, Arizona – JW Marriott Resorts in Arizona are enhancing their guest experience this winter with exciting renovations and alluring holiday offers across their locations in Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Tucson. These luxury resorts are being positioned as perfect winter escape destinations for families, golf enthusiasts, and those seeking relaxation.
At the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, guests can take advantage of the “Unlimited Golf for Two” package, which allows for unlimited access to world-class golf during their stay. Meanwhile, the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa presents guests with unlimited golf access to its Palmer or Faldo courses alongside amenities like a heated lazy river, spa services, gourmet dining options, and festive holiday celebrations.
The JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa further establishes its appeal with three nine-hole golf courses designed by renowned golf course designer Arnold Palmer. This resort offers breathtaking views of the surrounding desert and mountains. Additionally, the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa is set to begin a significant $70 million renovation in May 2025. This renovation aims to upgrade guest rooms and meeting spaces, introducing new amenities such as walk-in showers and double vanities.
This year also marks the 20th anniversary of the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, a milestone celebrated with a luncheon, mariachi performances, a tequila toast, and a Native American blessing led by a tribal member. The resort has contributed approximately $3.2 million in in-kind donations and over $584,074 in cash donations to the community, reflecting its commitment to local support.
The resort is additionally promoting its Winter Wonderland experience this winter, featuring discounts of up to 40% for holiday bookings made by August 31, 2025. The Winter Wonderland event lineup includes unique offerings such as private igloo dining, a polar plunge bar, and various holiday workshops aimed at families. A fully decorated Holly Jolly Hideaway Suite is also available, alongside numerous family-friendly activities throughout the winter season.
Set within 50 acres of the beautiful Tucson National Park, JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa provides guests with ample indoor and outdoor meeting spaces, exquisite dining options, a luxury spa, and an array of outdoor activities. Notably, The Club at Starr Pass has completed a desert restoration initiative focused on eliminating invasive plant species and promoting native vegetation, thus enhancing environmental sustainability within the resort area.
In addition, the Club has launched “Operation Pollinator,” an initiative designed to maintain habitats for crucial pollinators like bees and butterflies in the course’s out-of-play areas, furthering the resort’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
Conveniently located just 12 miles from Tucson International Airport, JW Marriott Starr Pass offers quick access to Interstate 10 and is well-equipped to serve guests traveling from Phoenix. The Marriott Golf Division has upheld a reputation for golf hospitality excellence for over 55 years, providing comprehensive management and consulting services across its brands.
With luxurious amenities, festive holiday offerings, and its commitment to community and environmental care, JW Marriott Resorts in Arizona are well positioned to provide visitors with memorable and enriching winter vacation experiences.
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- Wikipedia: Arizona
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- Google Search: JW Marriott Starr Pass
- Luxury Travel Magazine: JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa Unwraps 40% Off Winter Wonderland Savings
- Google Scholar: JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort
- Golfweek: Club at Starr Pass Desert Restoration
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Golf in Arizona
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