Santa Rita LodgevsRed Roof Inn Tucson Downtown ??? University
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Santa Rita Lodge is the choice of most professionals compared to Quality Inn Flamingo Downtown. Santa Rita Lodge is ranked #29 in Tucson with approval from 1 reviews including Frommer's.
Santa Rita Lodge
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
Red Roof Inn Tucson Downtown ??? University
1300 North Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705-7338
From $45/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"The Western-themed Flamirgo motel is a much-loved Tucson fixture, and from the outside it still looks straight out of the 1950s."
Lonely Planet
"A top budget option, offering snazzy style, a convenient location near the University and a pretty darn good breakfast... It retains a lot of its great 1950s Rat Pack vibe." Full review