Fodor's Expert Review Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort
5501 N. Hacienda Del Sol Rd., Tucson, Arizona, 85718, USA
This 32-acre hideaway in the Santa Catalina Foothills is a charming and more intimate alternative to the larger resorts, combining luxury with Southwestern character. Designed in classic Mexican hacienda style, this former finishing school for girls was converted to a guest ranch during World War II and attracted stars like Clark Gable, Katharine Hepburn, and Spencer Tracy. Hacienda rooms and casitas, with fireplaces and private porches afford sunset views; newer Catalina rooms boast views of the mountains and city lights.
PROS
- outstanding restaurant and bar
- historic and stunningly beautiful property
- quieter than the larger resorts
CONS
- golfers must be shuttled to a nearby course
- some historic rooms are smaller
- may feel too posh for some
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Rate Includes: No Meals, Credit cards accepted