,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripexpert.com%2Fimages%2Fmarker-fade%402x.png(-110.88443,32.507153)/-110.86747482419014,32.41751775934277,9.152386000566741/1280x214@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidHJpcGV4cGVydHdlYiIsImEiOiJja2Fud3l2MDcwbXZ0MndyeGF3eGI3ZWhzIn0.zLqNa1RECyZZadF8zfQM5w)
Loews Ventana Canyon ResortvsMiraval Arizona
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort and Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa are both rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa is preferred by most professionals compared to Loews Ventana Canyon Resort. Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa ranks #5 in Tucson with endorsements from 9 sources including Travel + Leisure, Oyster and Jetsetter.
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Fodor's
Oyster
Rough Guide
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
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
OysterUpscale
"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
i
Be sure to ask the concierge when local musicians will be on stage.
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 Report2.0
"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
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
i
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
i
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
