Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
All-suite mountainside resort featuring multiple pools, expansive desert views, and mountaintop fine dining.
The verdict
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Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort is an all-suite property built into the Phoenix mountainside. Guests praise the scenic mountain setting, multiple swimming pools, and fine dining at Different Pointe of View. However, reviewers consistently note that the hotel is old and rooms are in need of updating. 1110164
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What travelers noticed
- The mountainside location provides expansive desert views across the resort's catwalks, stairways, and nature preserve. 17
- Accommodations are huge all-suite layouts with high ceilings, vigas, and crisp sheets. 1716
- Guests enjoy having numerous swimming spots spread across the grounds, including poolside dining at Cascades Cafe in The Falls. 811
- Resort staff earn praise for friendly service, from the front desk team to the golf course starter checking on heat safety. 5142
The catch
- While dinner at the mountaintop restaurant Different Pointe of View receives acclaim for dishes like diver scallops and lamb rack, casual morning food at the Cantina and breakfast buffet left some visitors underwhelmed. 1624
- Some guests complain that the older property is badly in need of updating, while others consider the spacious suites a solid value for the price. 17
Who it's for
- — Family vacations
- — Scenic mountain dining
- — Guests wanting large suite layouts
Skip it if
- — Travelers seeking ultra-modern, newly remodeled rooms
- — Those expecting high-end casual breakfast options
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“Connectivity is never an issue here, as the resort provides free Wi-Fi throughout the property, ensuring you stay connec…”
youtube.com1:45“it offers stunning views of the city and the surrounding mountains”
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Score breakdown
How the 78/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
81Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Food
91- “Brunch Feels Better HereBrunch at Tapatio hits different. Fresh fruit and Omelets just taste better when a chef preps them right in front of you.” 8
- “Great dining from the breakfast buffet at Pointe in Tyme restaurant to poolside dining at Cascades Cafe in The Falls. Quesadillas and fruity refreshers...say less!” 8
Location
84- “Good standard old fair. My opinion best location of the collection of those.” 17
- “When we go back to Phoenix we would definitely want to stay at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort. We loved the location of this Hilton property because there are a couple of great dining options that we loved just 0.7 miles drive from Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort.” 16
Noise
92- “The buildings are all connected by various catwalks and stairways giving it a more exotic feel than your typical Phoenix resort. We prefer to stay up the hill on the south side of the property where it's a little quieter and you get some great views of the north valley.” 17
Room
80Service
82Bed & Sleep
83- “Hilton's sheets and pillow covers are amazing. They are luxurious, crisp, pleasant to the touch and do not create horrible static electricity in your hair.” 16
Value
76- “One of the biggest practical advantages here is the value it offers to families. The resort warmly welcomes travelers of all ages, and children between the ages of 1 and 17 can stay free of charge. This makes it an incredibly cost-effective choice for family vacations where you want premium amenities without the premium price tag for extra guests.” 7
- “Hotel is kind of old, but it's my favorite for the price. Rooms are huge, all suites.” 17
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-08-26
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Falls short of what $ usually buys
Scores 9 points below the modest median of 87, across 197 hotels in the same bracket. In Phoenix it sits 6 points below the local median of 84.
- This hotel
- 78
- Bracket median
- 87
- Index median
- 90
Based on 197 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
No reviewer has yet described a room, floor or aspect specifically enough to act on at this property. Room intelligence appears here the moment they do.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
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- “Great staff and great layout but if I knew the greens were in the shape they were we would have not played there” 5
- “We had a signature suite, which even the shuttle driver said it is the nicest rooms they have. We'd have to agree, walking in you're in the living space with a dining area to the left, a pull out sofa, love seat and two chairs with a giant coffee table to right.” 2
- “"The room had a nice terrace, and there were great hiking trails nearby for those who like hiking!"” 14
- “Rooms are all suites, you get a living room in front, bathroom in middle, and bedroom with balcony/patio in the back. They've been remodeled in the last few years and are pretty nice.” 17
- “The resort has a total of 584 suites housed in several buildings. They're all spacious and light, with one or two bedrooms, separate living rooms outfitted with sofa beds, and big windows and glass doors that open to furnished balconies.” 10
- “Great layout and challenging course.” 5
- “The room was very spacious.” 2
- “Each room is specifically designed to provide a restful and memorable stay, all set against a backdrop of stunning desert scenery that makes every morning feel special.” 7
- “All rooms have a private balcony and I strongly recommend booking a room on the second floor which will have better views.” 16
- “this is the dining room and a great feature here too not just for the views but like the dining tables are so pretty they have that organic feel all he” 6
- “I don't know when the last time they remodeled but the one room I saw was pretty interesting -- high ceilings, vigas/beams. (looks like those are the exec rooms)” 17
- “All-suite resort perched on Tapatio Cliffs with desert views, spacious southwest-style rooms, and The Falls water playground featuring pools and a 138-foot slide-ideal for families seeking casual comfort above Phoenix.” 11
- “I would play here again in cooler weather! Layout was such a gem. Loved it!” 5
- “The decor seems a little dated, but I think we would have really enjoyed it had it been 10 degrees warmer and I wasn't feeling down.” 2
- “I don't know when the last time they remodeled but the one room I saw was pretty interesting -- high ceilings, vigas/beams.” 17
- “All units were renovated in 2017 or 2018, but decor is a tad plain and dated, with generic furniture, a subdued earth-tone palette, and dark carpets with geometric patterns.” 10
- “The rooms are comfortable and spacious, with all the amenities you would expect from a luxury resort. Our room, in particular, had a small living room area and a balcony in my room was just perfect to sit down, relax while reading a magazine before the start of our day.” 4
- “Good standard old fair. My opinion best location of the collection of those.” 17
- “My opinion best location of the collection of those.” 17
- “Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort has a scenic location adjacent to the desert and the mountains.” 10
- “Enjoy! It is a beautiful location.” 9
- “When we go back to Phoenix we would definitely want to stay at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort. We loved the location of this Hilton property because there are a couple of great dining options that we loved just 0.7 miles drive from Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort.” 16
- “Unless you really want a workout you can walk. We got the food credit which we used for the breakfast buffet both days we were there to use it. It was ok.” 2
- “So forget for a moment about the rooftop bars trend in all major cities, Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs restaurant "Different Pointe of View" mountaintop restaurant is maybe one of the best and unique places to enjoy dinner while in Phoenix, Arizona.” 4
- “The star of Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort dining is Different Pointe of View restaurant, which is a famous high end establishment with amazing views and mouthwatering dinner menu options. We did not dine at Point of View this time because for a family of four the prices are a little steep.” 16
- “Brunch Feels Better HereBrunch at Tapatio hits different. Fresh fruit and Omelets just taste better when a chef preps them right in front of you.” 8
- “Chef Anthony DeMuro stunned us with standouts such as the Pan Seared Diver Scallops, Grilled Quail and Arugula Salad and Moroccan Spiced Lamb Rack.” 4
- “Different Pointe of View and Pointe In time are pretty cool restaurants. Pointe of View is way up on top of the mountain with some cool views. Not cheap but nice dining experience.” 17
- “That said, if I am ever in Phoenix on my own for a conference or a girls weekend away, I am definitely putting this restaurant on my dining list. We felt that Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort was very clean and well maintained.” 16
- “The Cantina restaurant had a limited choice of dishes during the pandemic but a couple that we tried (pasta and fish) were very good.” 16
- “We got the food credit which we used for the breakfast buffet both days we were there to use it. It was ok. Fruit, yogurt mixture, pastries, two style of scrambled eggs (plain and then we had cheese and ham one day and southwestern the next), sausage links, bacon and then waffles one day and French toast sticks the next.” 2
- “Rooms are huge, all suites. There is like 10 pools and plenty of options for food.” 17
- “I had some of the best breakfasts of my life at Hilton in Quebec City, London and Los Cabos. However, breakfast at the Cantina at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort was underwhelming. My son summed up his feelings about it very precisely, he said: "It tastes like lunch at our school".” 16
- “Great dining from the breakfast buffet at Pointe in Tyme restaurant to poolside dining at Cascades Cafe in The Falls. Quesadillas and fruity refreshers...say less!” 8
- “Different Pointe of View and Pointe In time are pretty cool restaurants.” 17
- “When dinnertime rolls around, sit down to a satisfying steak dinner at the AAA Four Diamond Award-winning Different Pointe of View restaurant (but be sure to make reservations).” 13
- “Chef Anthony DeMuro stunned us with standouts such as the Pan Seared Diver Scallops, Grilled Quail and Arugula Salad and Moroccan Spiced Lamb Rack. Our waiter was excellent explaining what we were eating and presenting the perfect wine for each course.” 4
- “I would like to highly recommend Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort for many reasons: lots of great amenities, fantastic location, nice staff and reasonable prices.” 16
- “Hotel is kind of old, but it's my favorite for the price. Rooms are huge, all suites.” 17
- “"We had a charge made in the restaurant that was not ours."” 14
- “Food gets mixed reviews, with many reports of average taste for the price.” 10
- “Three June nights at Tapatio Cliffs cost $682.94 all-in on the hotel's own engine ($487 room, $117 resort fee, $78.94 tax) with a top-ranked spa attached, and that equation has no Phoenix rival.” 14
- “Pointe of View is way up on top of the mountain with some cool views. Not cheap but nice dining experience.” 17
- “Do you know if they discount the cabanas at all? We were thinking about renting one but the prices seemed pretty high...” 9
- “One of the biggest practical advantages here is the value it offers to families. The resort warmly welcomes travelers of all ages, and children between the ages of 1 and 17 can stay free of charge. This makes it an incredibly cost-effective choice for family vacations where you want premium amenities without the premium price tag for extra guests.” 7
- “There is a bar and grill in the middle of the two pools. We just stayed there a week or so ago for $120 or so excluding the resort fee and if you can get a rate somewhere around this, it's a pretty good deal.” 17
- “Watch the fee stack all the same: the flat $39 fee adds 40% over a summer room charge versus 30% in January, poolside beers hit $15 to $20, and TripAdvisor's 3.8 value subscore argues with Booking.com's 8.1.” 14
- “Overall, good value during the summer and pace a play was excellent. Got done in three hours.!” 5
- “Overall their are a good variety of holes and the spectacular view on the tee box on 10 makes me come back 1-2 times a year.” 5
- “Amazing pool. Nice rooms and facility.” 17
- “The staff throughout the resort was nice and welcoming which also added to the pleasant experience of our stay.” 16
- “"The hotel has several beautiful pools, gorgeous landscaping, and a very friendly front desk staff."” 14
- “I would like to highly recommend Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort for many reasons: lots of great amenities, fantastic location, nice staff and reasonable prices.” 16
- “Pack-your-own-snacks caveat: suites do not include microwaves, one of the most repeated complaints in recent Google reviews of an otherwise family-friendly setup.” 14
- “There was no regular daily room cleaning available during our stay because of the pandemic but we were amazed how quickly the garbage disappeared if you put it outside your door.” 16
- “Great staff and great layout but if I knew the greens were in the shape they were we would have not played there” 5
- “The front desk guy was super nice and helpful and even started checking and confirmed we had the best room available.” 2
- “My starter, Ira, was such a nice guy. Staff were obviously worried about heat safety and the marshall came around to check on me and maybe the only 2-3 groups out that day.” 5
- “Hilton's sheets and pillow covers are amazing. They are luxurious, crisp, pleasant to the touch and do not create horrible static electricity in your hair.” 16
- “The buildings are all connected by various catwalks and stairways giving it a more exotic feel than your typical Phoenix resort. We prefer to stay up the hill on the south side of the property where it's a little quieter and you get some great views of the north valley.” 17
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Noise rests on 1 source — too thin to rely on.
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Deep coverage · 59/100We read 18 sources for this property, and pulled 82 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-08-28.
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- 1Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort - Phoenix AZ, 85020visitphoenix.comSocial postDate not statedRead originalvisitphoenix.com
- 2Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort - Reviewreddit.comForum threadDate not stated6 quotes used
“Unless you really want a workout you can walk. We got the food credit which we used for the breakfast buffet both days we were there to use it. It was ok.”
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- 4Our Stay at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Arizonatravelinsidermagazine.comReview siteDate not stated7 quotes used
“So forget for a moment about the rooftop bars trend in all major cities, Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs restaurant "Different Pointe of View" mountaintop restaurant is maybe one of the best and unique places to enjoy dinne…”
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“Great staff and great layout but if I knew the greens were in the shape they were we would have not played there”
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“this is the dining room and a great feature here too not just for the views but like the dining tables are so pretty they have that organic feel all he”
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