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El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton ResortvsMiraval Arizona
El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort and Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa are both endorsed by experts. On balance, Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa scores significantly better than El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort. Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa scores 86 with approval from 9 sources such as Gayot, Oyster and Frommer's.
El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort
Fodor's
Star Service
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
Oyster
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
10000 North Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85704
From $101/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "A huge copper mural of cowboys and cacti, and a wide view of the Santa Catalina Mountains grace the lobby of this golf and tennis resort." Full review
Star Service "Bordering the Coronado National Forest, 14 miles north of the city and 24 miles north of the airport, this is the largest golf resort in southern Arizona." Full review
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Mountain views are worth the extra price, or better yet, ask for an upgrade to one.
Gayot "This hotel is set on 500 acres of landscaped desert grounds. ... Tastefully decorated...the hotel's claim to fame is possession of the largest resort convention space in the city."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Immerse yourself in nature at Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The 428-room El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort is a large, upscale property popular with all types of travelers." Full review
U.S. News & World Report12.0
"Boasts beautiful desert views and impressive facilities. Guest rooms here come complete with private patios or balconies and signature Serenity furnishings. " Full review
Frommer's "Although El Conquistador is a bit out of the way, the view of the Santa Catalina Mountains rising behind the property makes this northern foothills resort one of my favorites in Tucson." Full review
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Be sure to ask for a mountain-view room.
Miraval Arizona
Jetsetter Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Star Service Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
Hideaway Report U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure Frommer's
5000 E. Via Estancia, Tucson, AZ 85739
From $1,040/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Jetsetter "Luxe wellness oasis at the foot of Tucson’s Santa Catalina Mountains with horse stables, hiking trails and a spa." Full review
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Some Miraval guests like to cherry-pick activities spontaneously, while others choose an overall guiding principal (which can be arranged before arrival).
Fodor's "Giving Canyon Ranch a run for its money, this New Age health spa 30 miles north of Tucson has a secluded desert setting and beautiful Southwestern rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Arizona has handful of wellness-oriented desert retreats, but Miraval Resort & Spa, 55 miles north of Tucson, stands out for an all-inclusive nightly rate." Full review
Star Service "This former dude ranch is a poster child for the modern-day spa retreat, and perhaps the only true competition for Sedona's Enchantment Resort." Full review
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Instead of saddling up for trail rides with tobacco-spitting cowboys, guests sign up for an Equine Experience, where the emphasis is not on riding but on using horses "as a means of revealing patterns of learned behaviors that enhance or hinder the flow of relationships, creating opportunities to recognize how stress is created and, thereby, how stress can be avoided."
Gayot "Miraval delivers a tranquil and healing experience devoted to living in balance and mindfulness as a way of life."
Condé Nast Traveler "Guests of this mind-body-spirit resort, near the Santa Catalina Mountains in the High Sonoran Desert, report having "life-changing, transformative stays."" Full review
Hideaway Report90.0
"Tranquil 118-room spa resort in the Santa Catalina foothills, 50 minutes from Tucson." Full review
U.S. News & World Report4.0
"Flanking the edge of Catalina State Park, guests say the Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa offers a calm, soothing environment, perfect for those seeking some serious R&R." Full review
Travel + Leisure "For the self-care couple, Miraval Arizona, a luxury resort in Tucson, offers guests an all-inclusive wellness experience with a range of well-being spa services and activities, including meditation, hiking, yoga, and more"
Frommer's "Tucson’s other world-class destination spa emphasizes stress management, self-discovery, and relaxation" Full review
