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Loews Ventana Canyon ResortvsTanque Verde Ranch
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Tanque Verde Ranch ranks marginally higher than Loews Ventana Canyon Resort. Tanque Verde Ranch comes in at #7 in Tucson with approval from 8 reviews including Star Service, Oyster and Travel + Leisure.
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
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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
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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