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El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton ResortvsTanque Verde Ranch
Both El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort and Tanque Verde Ranch are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Tanque Verde Ranch scores significantly higher than El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort. Tanque Verde Ranch ranks #7 in Tucson with accolades from 8 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Rough Guide and Condé Nast Traveler.
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.
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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