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Best Western Royal Sun Inn & SuitesvsTanque Verde Ranch
Best Western Royal Sun Inn & Suites and Tanque Verde Ranch are both rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Tanque Verde Ranch ranks significantly better than Best Western Royal Sun Inn & Suites. Tanque Verde Ranch ranks #7 in Tucson with praise from 8 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's and Oyster.
Best Western Royal Sun Inn & Suites
Oyster
1015 North Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85705
From $79/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
OysterMid-Range
"The mid-range Best Western Plus Royal Sun Inn & Suites completed a partial renovation in 2011 that built upon its strength as an affordable, centrally located hotel near downtown Tucson." Full review
Tanque Verde Ranch
Fodor's Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Star Service
Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Bon Appétit Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
14301 East Speedway Road, Tucson, AZ 85748
From $365/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "The most upscale of Tucson's guest ranches and one of the oldest in the country, the Tanque Verde sits on 640 beautiful acres in the Rincon Mountains next to Saguaro National Park East." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This rustic, all-inclusive resort is a quintessential Western dude ranch surrounded by miles of gorgeous mountains and desert." Full review
Travel + Leisure "An upscale, 60,000-acre resort near Tucson, Tanque Verde is best visited in spring or fall, when temperatures are cooler and the desert more lush." Full review
Rough Guide "Arizona most authentic dude ranch, an irresistibly romantic, 400-acre spread adjoining Saguaro National Park twenty miles east of downtown."
Star Service "The pool is a resort-worthy plunge with water features, while the attractive accommodations provide all of the conveniences of home and beaucoup backcountry elegance." Full review
Gayot "This authentic dude ranch, complete with real cowboys and more than 200 horses, offers a comfortable guest ranch experience for those primarily interested in horseback riding."
Condé Nast Traveler "60,000 acres are probably enough to get your mountain adventure on at this premier Dude Ranch." Full review
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All skill levels welcome for horseback riding, but non-cowboys can choose from a wealth of other activities.
The Telegraph8.0
"Experience the old west from the saddle of well-trained steed at this all-inclusive guest ranch in a fascinating desert ecosystem." Full review
Bon Appétit "If you want a quintessential Southwestern cowboy experience, this dude ranch provides it with unmatched polish."
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Travel + Leisure "At Tanque Verde Ranch, Tucson's old-style dude ranch, you can gather prickly pears during the Prickly Pear Harvest from August 14-31, and then reward yourself with a luscious pink prickly pear margarita"
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