The 8 BEST Phoenix Hotels for Christmas Stays 2026

Millions of lights and a full-scale Christmas attraction. Jingle at JW fills the resort with millions of lights and ice! Featuring Elf™, a walk-through world of giant ice sculptures. You can add ice skating, snow tubing, gingerbread decorating, Santa visits and fireside s’mores to your festive days. The Musical Instrument Museum, a collection celebrating instruments from around the world, is about 2 miles away. For a Christmas stay where the holiday spectacle comes to you, you can settle in and make the resort your celebration.

Christmas at the Princess lights up the desert. Christmas at the Princess turns the resort into a dazzling holiday scene, with millions of lights and a desert ice-skating rink. You can also catch a ride on the Princess Express train and enjoy festive family activities beneath the Arizona sky. Kierland Commons, an open-air shopping and dining district, is about 2 miles away. It’s a lively, full-on Christmas resort stay for families who want the celebrations right outside their room.

Classic holiday traditions in an iconic desert resort. The Biltmore brings Christmas cheer with traditions such as Nutcracker Tea and hands-on gingerbread-house decorating. Seasonal dining adds an easy way to gather over holiday favorites without leaving the resort. Biltmore Fashion Park, an open-air shopping center, is about 2 miles away. With its landmark setting and festive traditions, this is a celebratory holiday escape for families and longtime Phoenix fans alike.

Christmas buffet, live guitar, and holiday lights. The Phoenician’s Luminous Winter brings festive décor and seasonal experiences to its desert grounds. At Christmas, you can settle in for a holiday buffet at The Phoenician Tavern with live guitar music. Old Town Scottsdale, known for its galleries, shops and restaurants, is less than 2 miles away. It’s a polished, easygoing Christmas stay for you if good food and a graceful resort atmosphere top your list.

Santa breakfast and holiday cheer among the saguaros. The resort dresses its desert pathways with holiday lights and seasonal décor. Breakfast with Santa, gingerbread-house decorating and festive meals at Talavera give you plenty of ways to mark Christmas together. Pinnacle Peak Park, a popular desert hiking area, is about 3 miles away. For a quieter, scenic holiday escape, this resort pairs family traditions with a sunny Sonoran Desert setting.

Christmas brunch and dinner in a festive resort setting. Holiday dining at La Fogata brings Christmas brunch and a three-course Christmas dinner to the resort’s seasonal calendar. The Spanish-inspired grounds and palm-lined pool make a relaxed setting for celebrating between meals. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, a family park with a miniature train, is about 2 miles away. It suits you if a comfortable resort stay and a special Christmas meal are the heart of your getaway.

A sunny casita retreat beneath Camelback Mountain. The resort’s pueblo-style casitas and garden courtyards give your Christmas stay a warm, distinctly Southwestern feel. Heated pools, desert trails and relaxed dining make it easy to enjoy the bright winter days between holiday plans. Camelback Mountain’s Echo Canyon trailhead is about 4 miles away. This is a comfortable, low-key holiday retreat for you if sunshine, space and mountain scenery matter more than a packed event schedule.

Spanish-villa charm and glowing Camelback Mountain views. The resort’s historic Spanish-villa style, citrus groves and intimate courtyards bring a naturally festive feel to a sunny winter stay. Fireside corners and destination dining add an inviting rhythm to your holiday downtime. The Desert Botanical Garden, known for its Sonoran Desert plant collections, is about 5 miles away. You’ll love this romantic, unhurried Christmas escape for its garden atmosphere and Phoenix sunshine.