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VAI Resort

Stay at VAI Resort in Glendale, AZ with free Wi-Fi, pool, spa, and fitness center. Rated 4.2 from 71 reviews, near Heard Museum and Phoenix Art Museum.

9601 Cardinals Way, Glendale, AZ 85305, United States View on map
8.4/10
Very Good Based on 79 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Outdoor pool Air-conditioned Restaurant
What recent guests emphasize

Mixed impressions about future potential and current status

Guests recognize the resort's promising location and ambitious entertainment plans, though the property remains unopened and under development, leading to mixed expectations and some skepticism.

Guests often praise

  • The prime location near Westgate, State Farm Stadium, and popular shopping and entertainment venues.
  • The expansive and fresh design concepts promising a family-friendly and diverse entertainment experience.
  • The planned variety of amenities including pools, roller coasters, arcades, and large event spaces.
  • The selection of experienced staff expected to operate the resort at a high level.
  • The resort's potential to become a major entertainment and leisure destination in the Phoenix area.

Worth knowing

  • The resort is currently not open, with construction and development still underway.
  • Guest reviews are based mostly on anticipation and observations rather than actual stays.
  • Some skepticism exists about the timeline and delivery of the project.
  • Expect delays and ongoing changes as the property is completed and operationalized.
  • No current access to amenities or services typically expected from a fully functioning resort.

Best for

  • Visitors looking for a future entertainment hub combining nightlife, family activities, and sports events.
  • Travelers interested in staying near major Phoenix-area attractions like Westgate and State Farm Stadium.
  • Guests seeking a diverse resort experience beyond traditional golf-centric resorts.
  • Families planning future trips with a focus on entertainment and recreation on site.
  • Locals and tourists anticipating a new, large-scale entertainment destination in the valley.
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About this property

Welcome to VAI Resort

VAI Resort is a 4.2-star resort hotel situated in Glendale, Arizona, offering a variety of amenities designed to cater to both leisure and recreational travelers. Guests can enjoy features such as free Wi-Fi, free parking, an outdoor pool, air-conditioned spaces, an on-site restaurant, and a full-service spa. The resort also includes a fitness center, golf course, bar, and select rooms with kitchens, making it suitable for extended stays or family visits.

Located at 9601 Cardinals Way, the property benefits from close proximity to popular attractions including the Heard Museum, Phoenix Art Museum, and Mattel Adventure Park. The area is well-suited for visitors interested in sightseeing, recreation, and exploring the local entertainment scene. Several nearby hotels and established venues contribute to a vibrant neighborhood, enhancing the overall guest experience.

Although the resort has yet to fully open and reviews reflect anticipation mixed with patience, it is poised to become a significant entertainment hub in Glendale. Plans for diverse activities such as a go-kart track, roller coasters, and extensive family-friendly features suggest a broad appeal to tourists and locals alike. The setting near Westgate and the State Farm Stadium positions it well within a growing entertainment district.

The property’s facilities aim to support a range of guest needs, from relaxation at the spa to active pursuits on the golf course and fitness center. While the development is still ongoing, the resort is expected to offer a comprehensive experience for visitors seeking a comfortable stay combined with access to regional attractions.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Outdoor pool
Air-conditioned
Restaurant
Kitchens in some rooms
Spa
Fitness center
Golf course
Bar
Smoke-free
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

MS
Mike S. Mar 10, 2026
10

Wow! We live right around the corner and didn't even realize that this place wasn't even opened yet! The rooms were so fresh and spacious that we just spent our down time resting and enjoying the view of the beautiful Arizona Sunset scenery through the soon to be window that was wrapped with a protective plastic lining drop cover that kept the freshness of the newly spackled ceiling that had just been applied earlier that day! Later, We were sliding down what we thought was a water slide and it turned out that it was the concrete chute perfectly placed to pour the actual concrete for the soon to be incredible water slide! Amazing! Get ready my fellow Phoenicians, This place is and will be absolutely incredible... some day!

SM
scott miller Mar 09, 2026
10

The best part of this hotel is the on site Spirit Halloween Store coming next season.

AM
Andrew Marwick Feb 06, 2026
10

With Westgate, Tanger Outlets, Top Golf, Cabelas, Desert Diamond, State Farm Stadium and now this, Glendale is on a roll. Tempe gets a hockey team that would sell more tickets if they moved to Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Added May 2025 It has been disappointing how slow progress on the VAI Resort has been on the one hand, while it is exciting to see an Orlando/Vegas style resort come to the valley. Most other valley resorts, although fine 4 and 5 star resorts, they are stodgy golf focused facilities. With tons of shopping at Tanger and Westgate, a casino nearby, and sports and entertainment at Desert Diamond Arena and State Farm Stadium, Glendale has the potential to draw visitors away from not only from Scottsdale, but also Las Vegas.

CB
Cory Bennett Feb 06, 2026
10

Night life and day life are going to be top tier. They picked the best staff in the business to operate this masterpiece of a property. All the people complaining of it not being open for the superbowl can go kick rocks. They’re going to have A list performances from all the best performers that sell out arenas around the world. Wait and see naysayers. This place is legit.

JB
Jeff B Jan 30, 2026
10

Not open yet but I think it will be great for the area. I do think that the investors choose a great location next to Westgate and where the Cardinals play. It will be another good option for tourists coming to the Valley and should provide reasons for folks from CA or Vegas (and around the country) to visit throughout the year. It will also be a place that locals can go visit for entertainment. Even though they have faced hurdles along the way I think they will ultimately get through them and it will be worth the wait and effort for those that made this happen.

DP
Drew P Jan 27, 2026
10

How does this place even have reviews if it’s not open lol! Now I know not to trust reviews here in AZ. This is the only I’ve ever where I’ve seen this. Stop whining people!!!

CS
Chris Smith Jan 06, 2026
10

This place will be the largest most diverse entertainment venue Arizona has ever seen. There will be so many things from a go cart track, large pool area, roller coasters an arcade. There will be something for the entire family for days worth of fun without ever having to leave the resort.

MA
Mike Anderson Dec 31, 2025
10

This place is going to AMAZING!!! Roll coasters, them park, lagoon, 360 rotation stage, hot air balloon, kids rides....great location in Phoenix.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find VAI Resort

Glendale, Arizona, USA

Based on sightseeing, recreation, and getting around

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 27 min Car · 2 hr 17 Transit
  • Mesa Gateway Airport 56 min Car · 4 hr Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Arizona. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Phoenix Art Museum 4,101 reviews

Phoenix Art Museum

1625 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States

4.7 · Art Museum
Heard Museum 5,589 reviews

Heard Museum

2301 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States

4.7 · Art Museum
Mattel Adventure Park 119 reviews

Mattel Adventure Park

9601 Cardinals Wy, Glendale, AZ 85305, United States

4.4 · Theme Park
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