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The Ritz-Carlton, Dove MountainvsLoews Ventana Canyon Resort

Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort scores slightly better than The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain. Loews Ventana Canyon Resort is ranked #8 in Tucson with recommendations from 8 reviewers such as Gayot, Jetsetter and Rough Guide.

The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain
8/10
15000 N Secret Springs Dr, Marana, AZ 85658
From $255/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Frommer's 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 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 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 Star Service
"Service is excellent, the dining is gourmet and the ambience about as elegantly casual as a Ritz-Carlton gets." Full review
Gayot 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 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 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
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
8/10
7000 North Resort Drive, Tucson, AZ 85750
From $121/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Fodor's 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
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"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 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 Gayot
"This resort is just five minutes by foot from trails leading into the untouched wilderness of Ventana Canyon."
Travel + Leisure 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 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 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 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 Report U.S. News & World Report
2.0
"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 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

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