Owned and operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC), Talking Stick Resort is a massive, AAA Four Diamond luxury gaming resort spanning a 14-story tower in the Sonoran Desert. The property anchors 496 contemporary guest rooms and suites, a sprawling 240,000-square-foot casino floor, and a world-class 36-hole championship golf complex designed by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore. Known as a massive entertainment hub, it hosts top-tier indoor concerts inside the Salt River Grand Ballroom, open-air music pool parties at the multi-pool complex, and upscale dining anchored by the 15th-floor award-winning restaurant, Orange Sky.
Venue Distinction Warning: Do not confuse this resort with the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre. The amphitheater is a completely separate outdoor music stadium located 25 miles west at 2121 N. 83rd Ave in Phoenix.
Check-In/Out: Hotel check-in begins at 4:00 PM; standard check-out is at 11:00 AM.
The Pool Scene: During the spring and summer months, the resort’s pool complex hosts “Release Pool Parties,” transitioning the outdoor deck into an 18+ electronic dance music daytime nightclub featuring global touring DJs.
Extensive complimentary parking options are available on-site, including a multi-level covered parking garage and open surface lots wrapping the resort entrance. Premium valet parking services are offered directly at the main hotel and casino entry glass pavilions.
Accessible via regional Valley Metro transit routes serving the Pavilion Shopping Center corridors, alongside dedicated local tourist shuttle linkages.
Fully ADA compliant. The property features step-free main floor entries, elevator arrays servicing all tower guestroom levels, accessible pool lifts, and dedicated ADA-designed hotel suites.
Resort casual and upscale evening attire across dining rooms.
Small personal luggage and travel bags.
Service animals meeting federal definitions.
Outside commercial food or beverages on the active casino floor or within pool gates.
Weapons, firearms, or illegal substances of any kind on tribal property grounds.