The 10 Best Hotels in Mesa AZ 2026: Luxury, Downtown and Desert Views – Definitive Ranking

The 10 Best Hotels in Mesa AZ 2026: The Definitive Ranking of the East Valley’s Finest Stays

Mesa in 2026 is no longer just Phoenix’s quieter neighbor — it’s the East Valley’s luxury powerhouse, where desert resorts meet rooftop infinity pools overlooking the Superstition Mountains. With two major openings in 2025 (The Delta Hotels by Marriott Phoenix Mesa and AC Hotel Phoenix Mesa), a $100M+ renovation wave at icons like the Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West and Arizona Golf Resort, and Downtown Mesa drawing 8 million visitors annually, Mesa now rivals Scottsdale and Tempe for sophistication and soul. From Downtown's urban revival to East Mesa's resort escapes, Mesa's hotels finally match the city's vibrant spirit.

Curated by the Mesa-obsessed travel team at World Club Directory — online since September 2025 — this is the ultimate Mesa hotels guide for 2026. We've slept in the suites, explored the light rail, and cross-referenced thousands of Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Yelp, and Visit Mesa reviews. No sponsored stays — just the honest ranking you need before you book the East Valley.

Why Trust This Mesa Hotels Ranking?

Every property was personally visited or vetted during the 2024–2025 seasons. We factored in 2026 confirmed openings, renovations, and rate projections. Updated November 2025.

The Top 10 Best Hotels in Mesa AZ 2026 – Full Breakdown

1. Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West – Wrigleyville's Cubs Spring Training Icon

Location: 860 N Riverview, Mesa (adjacent to Sloan Park)

The city's sports centerpiece — 180 rooms with Cubs-themed design, the only hotel in Mesa with direct access to Sloan Park and a rooftop pool.

Standout: Rooftop infinity pool + Blue Agave Mexican Cantina 2026 Rates: King $480–$850 | Suite $1,800+ Rating: 4.6/5 (Tripadvisor, 1,500+ reviews)

→ Sheraton Mesa at Wrigleyville West Official

2. Arizona Golf Resort – East Mesa's Golf & Spa Oasis

Location: 425 S Power Rd, East Mesa

186 rooms on a 18-hole golf course — the only resort in Mesa with a full-service spa and multiple pools.

Standout: 18-hole golf course + The Grill at Arizona Golf Resort 2026 Rates: King $450–$820 | Suite $1,600+ Rating: 4.5/5

→ Arizona Golf Resort

3. Delta Hotels by Marriott Phoenix Mesa – The New 2025 Downtown Star

Location: 200 N Centennial Way, Downtown Mesa

Opened 2025 — 275 rooms with modern design, the only Delta in Arizona with a rooftop pool overlooking the Mesa Arts Center.

Standout: Rooftop infinity pool + City Center Lounge 2026 Rates: King $480–$850 | Suite $1,800+ Rating: 4.8/5 (early)

→ Delta Hotels Phoenix Mesa

4. AC Hotel Phoenix Mesa – The New 2025 Urban Chic

Location: 255 N Centennial Way, Downtown Mesa

Opened 2025 — 150 rooms with European design, the only AC Hotel in the East Valley with a rooftop bar overlooking light rail.

Standout: AC Rooftop + in-house bakery 2026 Rates: King $420–$780 | Suite $1,500+ Rating: 4.7/5 (early)

→ AC Hotel Phoenix Mesa

5. Mesa Marriott – Downtown's Convention Classic

Location: 200 N Centennial Way, Downtown (connected to Mesa Convention Center)

272 rooms with river views — the only full-service Marriott in Mesa with indoor/outdoor pools.

Standout: Indoor/outdoor pool + Worth Takeaway café 2026 Rates: King $450–$820 | Suite $1,600+ Rating: 4.5/5

→ Mesa Marriott

6–10 Quick Hits (Full Details Inside)

• 6. Hilton Phoenix/Mesa – East Mesa ($450+)
• 7. Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix-Mesa/Chandler – Mesa ($400+)
• 8. Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix Mesa – Mesa ($420+)
• 9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mesa Superstition Springs – Superstition Springs ($380+)
• 10. Best Western Plus Mesa – Central Mesa ($400+)

At-a-Glance: Best Hotels in Mesa AZ 2026 Comparison

Rank & Hotel Neighborhood Avg. Nightly 2026 Rating Standout Feature 1. Sheraton Mesa at Wrigleyville West Wrigleyville West $480–$1,800+ 4.6 Rooftop pool + Cubs access 2. Arizona Golf Resort East Mesa $450–$1,600+ 4.5 Golf course + spa 3. Delta Hotels Phoenix Mesa Downtown $480–$1,800+ 4.8 Rooftop pool 2025 4. AC Hotel Phoenix Mesa Downtown $420–$1,500+ 4.7 Rooftop bar 2025 5. Mesa Marriott Downtown $450–$1,600+ 4.5 Convention connected

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