Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch ResortvsTanque Verde Ranch
Both Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort and Tanque Verde Ranch are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort ranks significantly higher than Tanque Verde Ranch. Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort has a TripExpert Score of 95 with approval from 11 reviews such as Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Gayot.
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
Tanque Verde Ranch 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
Oyster
Upper-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 Telegraph
8.0
"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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"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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