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Santa Rita LodgevsMiraval Arizona
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa ranks significantly higher than Santa Rita Lodge. Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa comes in at 86 with recommendations from 9 sources such as Oyster, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
Santa Rita Lodge
New York Times
Frommer's
1218 S. Madera Canyon Road, Madera Canyon, AZ 85614
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
- Refrigerator
New York Times "At the Santa Rita Lodge in the largely undeveloped canyon, I checked into a creekside casita ($160) and was asked to keep my showers short because of the drought"
A Birding Adventure in Arizona’s ‘Sky Islands’
June 15, 2021
Frommer's "In the shady depths of Madera Canyon, this lodge primarily hosts bird-watchers and hikers...the simply furnished rooms and cabins are large and comfortable, and all have kitchenettes " 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
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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
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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
