Canyon Ranch Tucson

Item: Canyon Ranch Tucson
Rating: 5
Author: U.S. News & World Report

8600 E Rockcliff Rd | Tucson, AZ 85750 [SEE MAP]Tucson, AZ [SEE ADDRESS]

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Overview

This property features an 80,000 square foot spa, considered one of the best in Arizona

A stay here isn't cheap

This all-inclusive health resort and spa provides more than just a vacation, but a retreat. And guests say if you're looking for large helping of rejuvenation with a pinch of transformation, Canyon Ranch is the place to go. The 150-acre property offers a plethora of fitness classes, health programs and wellness consultations on top of various other amenities in-room and out. Much like the mantra of the ranch, rooms help travelers relax with feather beds, Italian linens, pillow menus and sound machines, not to mention impressive views of the mountain and desert from oversized windows. According to some recent guests, however, the most standout aspect is located outdoors. Visitors can hike around the surrounding Sonoran Desert, bike on rural country trails, traverse a high ropes course or play a round of golf. And still, other guests say the 80,000-square-foot spa — equipped with a salon, private sunbathing decks and a footwear analysis center — is the real treat. Either way, the on-site sustenance options are included in the room rate and instead of prices on the menu, nutritional values are listed. You can find Canyon Ranch 12 miles northeast of downtown Tucson.

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Location: Tucson, AZ

Hotel Class: 5.0-star

Property Type: All-inclusive resort, 158 rooms

Primary View: Mountain(s)

Style: Traditional, Rustic

Best For: Business travelers, Couples, Solo travelers

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Critic Reviews

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Together with his [Mel Zuckerman’s] wife, at age 50, he founded Canyon Ranch outside of Tucson, Arizona, pioneering a new concept in spas, where healing happened in luxurious surroundings under the supervision of medical professionals—psychologists, nutritionists, etc.

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Just about every type of physical activity is possible, from Pilates to guided hiking to Watsu treatments, and the food is plentiful and healthful. Rates include all meals, activities, taxes, and gratuities.

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While many guests report feeling renewed after a visit -- especially after spending time in the 80,000-square-foot spa complex -- there is a hefty nightly resort fee and a four-night minimum stay.

Guest Reviews

A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by TripAdvisor. A total of 689 have reviewed the Canyon Ranch Tucson, giving it a rating of 5, on a scale of 1-5.

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5.0 (based on 689 reviews)

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Guest Rooms

The rustic southwest ranch theme heads indoors with terracotta, earth tones and wooden accents in traditionally styled guest rooms. Choose from two room categories: Deluxe or executive. Both feature feather beds, terry bathrobes, a pillow menu, minifridges and iPod docking stations. For even more space, stay in one of the executive rooms, which offer a separate sitting area and an extra vanity. Or, if you have some extra money, stay in a suite, which includes living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, patios and washers and dryers. And for the ultimate luxury, reserve the Casa Grande. This 2,700-square-foot freestanding home can house up to six people, making it ideal for families and larger parties.

Pillow menu offers over 20 choices
Complimentary Wi-Fi access, DVD player and cable TV in each room

Standard room size: 310 square feet

Premium channels
Workspace/desk
Minifridge
Bathrobes/slippers
Minibar
Shower/tub combo
Separate shower
Separate tub
Internet
Wireless internet
Free internet
Fee for internet usage
Guest rooms with patios and balconies
Adjoining rooms available

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In a mostly residential section of northeast Tucson not far from the foothills of the Santa Catalina Natural Area, this 150-acre former cattle ranch now shares the secrets of healthy living with its clientele. Recent visitors rave about the relaxing, but physically active, recharge the resort offers. And with a two-story fitness and wellness spa, more than 35 fitness classes a day and health-minded on-site restaurant menus with cooking classes and easy access to the area’s desert hiking and biking, a visit here is no ordinary hotel stay — it's an experience.

All-inclusive property
19 miles northeast of Tucson International Airport
Airport transportation and valet parking covered by all-inclusive rate
Electric car charging stations available
Daily resort fee included in room rate

24-hour valet parking (free)
24-hour self-parking
Airport shuttle (free)
Car service (with fee)

Within walking distance of:

Bus stop
Restaurants
Movie theater
Train station
Beach
Theater
Subway/metro stop
Grocery store
Shopping

Dining

Canyon Ranch in Tucson has one restaurant on-site, which sits in the clubhouse's Main Dining Room. All of the property's eateries feature Mediterranean-style dishes. Menus include nutrition information for each dish, and most ingredients used on-site are locally sourced and sustainably caught or raised. The Canyon Ranch Grill is a gathering place, particularly at lunch and dinner, while the Double U Café is a casual indoor-outdoor dining space. There's also the Demonstration Kitchen, which hosts nutrition and cooking classes at noon, daily. Healthy snacks are also available throughout the day.

All meals included in room rate
Room service available through Main Dining Room (additional fee applies)
None of the resort's dining venues serve alcohol (but alcohol may be brought on-site and consumed in the guest rooms)

Number of restaurants: 2

Fine dining
Casual dining
Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
Bar/lounge
Room service
24-hour room service
free breakfast

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Pool

Canyon Ranch in Tucson boasts four main pools. A 12,000-square-foot aquatic center houses a large indoor pool used for fitness classes, as well as several smaller hydrotherapy and relaxation pools. Of the three outdoor pools, the largest, a T-shaped pool, is most suitable for lap swimming. Three of the four pools are heated, and guests can use three underwater treadmills within the L-shaped pool.

Flagstone Pool located near Double U Café
L-Pool sits next to tennis courts
Indoor Pool and T-Pool have showers and changing rooms
No lifeguards on duty

Lap pool
Wading pool
Lazy river
Family pool
Infinity pool
Whirlpool/hot tub
Adults-only pool
Lifeguard on duty
Poolside service
Waterslide
Deck chairs or cabanas
Pool bar

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Spa

After a good workout, the property’s spa beckons with calming massages, aromatic body treatments, scrubs, wraps, facials and hair and nail services. A gentlemen’s menu features scalp renewal treatments, manicures and pedicures, while a teen’s menu offers massages and makeup services.

Private sunbathing decks available
Locker rooms outfitted with robes, hair ties, deodorant, tote bags and sunscreen

Services offered:

Massage
Facial
Body Treatments (i.e. scrubs, wraps)
Salon services
Outdoor treatment area
Steam room
Sauna

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Kids

As a resort focused on wellness, this property does not accept guests under the age of 14. Fitness, sports and wellness activities — like zip lining, golf lessons and massages — are available, though, for guests ages 14 to 17 as part of the resort's Teen Services offerings.

Kids Club
Free Kids Club
Fee for Kids Club
Cribs
High Chairs

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Fitness

From its early origins as a weight-loss camp, the resort has since morphed into taking a more holistic approach to fitness and wellness. Still, its two-story, 80,000-square-foot spa and fitness complex is one of the highlights here. From cardio and weight areas with Precor, EFX and Life Fitness machines, to six gymnasiums, an indoor cycling room, separate Pilates and yoga studios and squash and racquetball courts, odds are you'll find something here to help you break a sweat.

On-site exercise physiologists and fitness instructors available for customized workouts
More than 400 complimentary fitness classes and activities offered weekly
Aquatic classes, and underwater treadmills, available at on-site pools
Bikes, racquets, paddles and basketballs available

Weight equipment
Cardio equipment
Yoga mats
Free fitness classes
Premium fitness classes (with fee)

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Business

There is 10,590 square feet of meeting space available for corporate wellness retreats and traditional meetings. The space is divided among three on-site buildings. Inside the main building, guests have access to a private dining space, as well as a pavillion and a demo kitchen. The Life Enhancement Conference Center and Casa Grande are also available for meetings, receptions and banquets. The conference center has four meeting rooms, a private dining room and a lobby, plus its own gym and locker rooms. Two business center areas with computers and printers are also available for guest use; they are open 24 hours a day.

LCD projectors and laptops available
Podiums, flip-charts and white boards on-hand
Room blocks and discounts available with group bookings

Number of meeting rooms: 7

Business center
Meeting rooms
Meeting and event planners available

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Pets

Up to two dogs, each weighing less than 35 pounds, are allowed per guest room for a nonrefundable fee of $250 per pet, but only service animals are allowed in public areas. Any brand of pet food can be provided (for a fee), as can recommendations for area pet shops, groomers, dog parks and dog-sitting services and facilities.

Dogs must be on leash at all times; plastic bags provided in rooms for waste disposal
Housekeeping will not service rooms with an unaccompanied animal
Current vaccinations, registration and liability waiver required at check-in

Pets allowed (with fee)
Dog walking (with fee)
Pet-sitting (with fee)

Golf

Staffed by PGA professionals, the indoor golf performance center works on swings with training aids and video-enhanced instruction technology. The 3,400-square-foot center has areas for analyzing your swing and adjusting your balance. Golf clubs are provided.

Golf boot camps available
Closest public course is the 18-hole Arizona National Golf Club (11 miles away)

Golf carts
Golf packages
Club rentals
Club house
Refreshment stand or restaurant
Caddie service
Pro shop

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