Best Family Hotels in Tucson

Lodged in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains about 15 miles north of downtown Tucson, visitors find the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort boasts beautiful desert views and impressive facilities. Guest rooms here come complete with private patios or balconies and signature Serenity furnishings. The three golf courses at the resort also win over visitors, as do the scenic tennis courts and the numerous pools (kids especially love the waterslides). And when it comes time to refuel, the resort's three eateries allow guests to taste Southwestern specialties. You can save on your stay if you're a member of the Hilton Honors loyalty program.

Nirvana for nature lovers, the 80-acre Westward Look Wyndham encompass numerous hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. However, some guests feel that this property is beginning to show its age, noting that it may be time for rooms to get a makeover. Accommodations are decked out in traditional Southwestern patterns and feature private balconies or patios, flat-panel televisions and wireless internet access (covered by the $20 per night resort fee). Meanwhile, there's also the Sonoran Spa and an outdoor pool, which provides a peaceful setting for sunbathers. Though you may be a ways from downtown, you won't have to worry about going hungry: Westward Look is home to multiple restaurants, including Lookout, which serves Southwestern flavors. But what really gets guests excited are the rates, which many say are lower than other Tucson resorts.

If you're in town to tackle the fairways, then the Omni Tucson National Resort is the place to stay. This sprawling resort in northern Tucson hosts numerous PGA Tour events, having seen the likes of legends such as Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. And when the greens aren't challenging professional putters, this Omni's two 18-hole courses, the Catalina and the Sonoran, are open to resort guests. Even if you aren't a linksman, you'll find what you need for a pleasant getaway at this resort. Previous visitors praise the 13,000-square-foot spa, and many say that they enjoyed simply spending the day along the edge of the infinity pool or savoring a hearty slab of meat at Bob's Steak & Chop House. And as for the accommodations themselves, travelers love the modern take on Southwestern decor, with colorful desert-inspired hues. Members of Omni's Select Guest program should consider using their points to upgrade to a room with a private balcony or patio.