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JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & SpavsMiraval Arizona
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa scores significantly higher than JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa. Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa scores 86 with approval from 9 sources including Gayot, Travel + Leisure and Hideaway Report.
JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa
Fodor's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Star Service
Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
3800 W. Starr Pass Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85745
From $159/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Set amid saguaro forests and mesquite groves in the Tucson Mountains (yet only 15 minutes from Downtown), this is the city's largest resort." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Big, luxurious, and loaded with activities, the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa is a family- and business-friendly hotel located on the outskirts of west Tucson." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Set in Tucson Mountain Park, the JW Starr Pass Resort & Spa is southern Arizona’s largest resort, comprising 575 rooms on more than 330 acres." Full review
Gayot "This property features 575 spacious guestrooms and 35 suites, as well as a number of recreational activities."
Star Service "Southern Arizona's liveliest and largest business and leisure retreat...with all the commercial ingredients for success: luxurious spa, championship golf and the most comprehensive meeting space." Full review
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There is often a long wait for the valet when leaving the property (be sure to call down before you leave your room).
Jetsetter "Striking family-friendly stay in Tucson Mountain Park, with multiple swimming pools and a sophisticated spa." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide "Starr Pass sets out to reflect the early Native American, Mexican and Spanish cultures as well as the Old West of ranching that lie under today's modern, vibrant Tucson community. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"Combines the peace and quiet of a secluded getaway with the convenience of a suburban location. Guests appreciate having plenty of opportunities to enjoy Tucson...hiking and mountain biking trails." Full review
Frommer's "Set on the edge of Tucson Mountain Park, this sprawling resort on the far west side of Tucson is a golfers favorite but also makes a good choice for families and outdoorsy types" Full review
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
