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Tanque Verde RanchvsSanta Rita Lodge
Both Tanque Verde Ranch and Santa Rita Lodge are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Tanque Verde Ranch scores significantly higher than Santa Rita Lodge. Tanque Verde Ranch is ranked #7 in Tucson with positive reviews from 8 reviewers like Rough Guide, Oyster and Star Service.
Tanque Verde Ranch
Fodor's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Star Service
Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Bon Appétit Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
14301 East Speedway Road, Tucson, AZ 85748
From $365/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "The most upscale of Tucson's guest ranches and one of the oldest in the country, the Tanque Verde sits on 640 beautiful acres in the Rincon Mountains next to Saguaro National Park East." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This rustic, all-inclusive resort is a quintessential Western dude ranch surrounded by miles of gorgeous mountains and desert." Full review
Travel + Leisure "An upscale, 60,000-acre resort near Tucson, Tanque Verde is best visited in spring or fall, when temperatures are cooler and the desert more lush." Full review
Rough Guide "Arizona most authentic dude ranch, an irresistibly romantic, 400-acre spread adjoining Saguaro National Park twenty miles east of downtown."
Star Service "The pool is a resort-worthy plunge with water features, while the attractive accommodations provide all of the conveniences of home and beaucoup backcountry elegance." Full review
Gayot "This authentic dude ranch, complete with real cowboys and more than 200 horses, offers a comfortable guest ranch experience for those primarily interested in horseback riding."
Condé Nast Traveler "60,000 acres are probably enough to get your mountain adventure on at this premier Dude Ranch." Full review
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All skill levels welcome for horseback riding, but non-cowboys can choose from a wealth of other activities.
The Telegraph8.0
"Experience the old west from the saddle of well-trained steed at this all-inclusive guest ranch in a fascinating desert ecosystem." Full review
Bon Appétit "If you want a quintessential Southwestern cowboy experience, this dude ranch provides it with unmatched polish."
Where to Eat in Tucson, Arizona’s Desert Jewel
February 18, 2022
Travel + Leisure "At Tanque Verde Ranch, Tucson's old-style dude ranch, you can gather prickly pears during the Prickly Pear Harvest from August 14-31, and then reward yourself with a luscious pink prickly pear margarita"
12 Best Places to Travel in August
June 9, 2022
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
