Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch ResortvsLoews Ventana Canyon Resort
Both hotels are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort ranks significantly higher than Loews Ventana Canyon Resort. Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort comes in at #1 in Tucson with positive reviews from 11 publications including Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Oyster.
Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort Show All Reviews
5501 N. Hacienda Del Sol Rd., Tucson, AZ 85718
From $275/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"This 32-acre hideaway in the Santa Catalina Foothills is a charming and more intimate alternative to the larger resorts." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This historic property is one of the few resorts in Tucson that has authentic old Arizona character." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Hammered-tin lamps and carved-beam ceilings add old-world atmosphere to this charming property." Full review
Gayot
"Set in the desert landscape of the Catalina foothills, Hacienda Del Sol was one of the original guest ranches in the Tucson area."
DK Eyewitness
"It is now a relaxing luxury resort with exquisite rooms decorated in warm Southwestern tones and Spanish Colonial design."
Jetsetter
"Historic Tucson resort with a spa, celebrated restaurant, Santa Catalina mountain views and miles of desert trails." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"A luxury, historic guest ranch resort with romantic old-west charm." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Having as a background the scenic Catalina Foothills in Tucson, Arizona and only miles away from Tucson’s vibrant downtown scene, Hacienda Del Sol is not just a hotel but a guest ranch and resort." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"The quiet service and style of Tucson’s Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort are reminiscent of a genteel, bygone era." Full review
Frommer's
"With its colorful Southwest styling, historical character, mature cactus gardens, and ridge-top setting, Hacienda del Sol is one of Tucson’s most distinctive getaways" Full review
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
7000 North Resort Drive, Tucson, AZ 85750
From $121/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"This is one of the most luxurious and prettiest of the big resorts, with dramatic stone architecture and an 80-foot waterfall cascading down the mountains." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Loews Ventana Canyon Resort is located right at the foot of the Santa Catalina Mountains, and the views are terrific." Full review
Rough Guide
"Grand red-brick resort, reaching majestically across a hundred acres at the foot of the Santa Catalina mountains northeast of the city, with its own on-site waterfall."
Gayot
"This resort is just five minutes by foot from trails leading into the untouched wilderness of Ventana Canyon."
Travel + Leisure
"Enveloped by the Santa Catalina Mountains and backed by a waterfall, the 371-room Loews is a serene spot where, paradoxically, there's plenty to do." Full review
Jetsetter
"This Arizona hideaway beckons hikers, bikers and horse riders, but don't confuse it with a dude ranch. Ventana delivers sophistication with its art collection." Full review
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Star Service
"It takes a back seat to Miraval, but overall this is a wonderful, well-rounded retreat, and families and even couples will find fun and romance in this exceptionally picturesque setting." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Nestled in the foothills of the glorious Santa Catalina mountains, Ventana Canyon serves up wildlife, waterfalls, and for those preferring more manicured nature: two Fazio-designed golf courses." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
2.0
"Home to 398 spacious guest rooms, each with its own balcony with sweeping desert mountain views...many praise the resort for its two sprawling pools, as well as its Lakeside Spa Fitness center." Full review
Frommer's
"With two fabled desert-style golf courses out the front door and a national forest trail out the back, this luxurious resort is a great choice for both golfers and hikers" Full review