The Ritz-Carlton, Dove MountainvsJW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa
Both JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa and The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain is preferred by most reviewers compared to JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa. The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain comes in at 83 with accolades from 6 publications including Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Forbes Travel Guide.
The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain
15000 N Secret Springs Dr, Marana, AZ 85658
From $255/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"With hiking trails, horseback riding, pools for both kids and grown-ups, excellent restaurants, and a bar with Arizona's largest whiskey selection, the Ritz-Carlton is a world unto itself." Full review
Fodor's
"The most elegant and exclusive of Tucson's golf and tennis resorts is the ever-posh Ritz-Carlton, set in the rolling hills of Marana, about 20 miles northwest of central Tucson." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Set just 30 miles north of Tucson, this 253-room resort feels blissfully apart." Full review
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Check out the ancient Hohokam tribe petroglyphs on the rock formations overlooking the spa.
Star Service
"Service is excellent, the dining is gourmet and the ambience about as elegantly casual as a Ritz-Carlton gets." Full review
Gayot
"Encompassed by the sand and colorful sunsets of the high Sonoran Desert, this retreat offers luxury in the classic Ritz-Carlton style."
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"The Sonoran Desert is the attraction in this harmonious place where you’ll find every amenity under the sun." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"At The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, you'll feel like you've stepped into the wild, wild, west—just 30 minutes from downtown Tucson. At this sanctuary surrounded by the Sonoran Desert,..." Full review
JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa
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
Oyster
Upscale
"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 Report
3.0
"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