Santa Rita LodgevsThe Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain
Both properties are praised by travel writers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain ranks significantly better than Santa Rita Lodge. The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain ranks #9 in Tucson with praise from 5 sources including Gayot, Frommer's and Forbes Travel Guide.
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
The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain
15000 N Secret Springs Dr, Marana, AZ 85658
From $255/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
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
"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
"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
"Service is excellent, the dining is gourmet and the ambience about as elegantly casual as a Ritz-Carlton gets." Full review
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
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
"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