Santa Rita LodgevsWhite Stallion Ranch
Both properties are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, White Stallion Ranch is preferred by most writers compared to Santa Rita Lodge. White Stallion Ranch comes in at #10 in Tucson with praise from 4 reviews like Fodor's, Frommer's and Gayot.
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
White Stallion Ranch
9251 W Twin Peaks Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743
From $250/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"A 3,000-acre working cattle ranch run by the hospitable True family since 1965, this place is the real deal." Full review
Gayot
"Out in the middle of the Sonoran desert, the White Stallion Ranch is both a working ranch and guest ranch."
Oyster
Upscale
"Looks like a movie set, with desert, mountains, enormous saguaro cacti, and genuine cowboys filling its grounds. Activities include horseback riding, rodeo rock climbing, and hiking for all ages." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
11.0
"A combination of a historic hotel and a traditional dude ranch, White Stallion Ranch offers guests rustic accommodations that come complete with private patios, mountain views, cactus gardens" Full review
Frommer's
"Set on 3,000 acres of desert, the White Stallion Ranch is perfect for those who crave wide-open spaces." Full review
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Renovated rooms are worth requesting.