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Tanque Verde RanchvsThe Lodge at Ventana Canyon
Tanque Verde Ranch and Lodge at Ventana Canyon are both praised by professionals. Overall, Tanque Verde Ranch ranks significantly better than Lodge at Ventana Canyon. Tanque Verde Ranch has a TripExpert Score of 85 with praise from 8 publications like Travel + Leisure, Star Service and Fodor's.
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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The Lodge at Ventana Canyon Oyster Travel + Leisure Gayot
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
6200 North Clubhouse Lane, Tucson, AZ 85750
From $179/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
OysterUpscale
"This upscale resort offers a beautiful and serene setting in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, with just 50 units situated on 600 acres." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Ivy-covered hotel with private golf and tennis clubs on 600 acres in the Santa Catalina foothills that offers an intimate scale and a plethora of activities." Full review
Gayot "Nestled near the base of the Catalina Mountains, this all-suites resort is surrounded by acclaimed golf links and a residential gated community."
Afar Magazine "The foothills around Tucson are home to some of the best spa-golf-resorts in the U." Full review
U.S. News & World Report8.0
"Nestled near Tucson's Santa Catalina Mountains, The Lodge at Ventana Canyon seems to offer guests everything they could want in a vacation under the Tucson sun." Full review
Frommer's "When you stay here you feel more like a resident than a hotel guest...accommodations are in spacious suites, most of which have mission-style furnishings, small kitchens, large bathrooms" Full review
