Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort

A sun-drenched Tucson ranch
2026 Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
VERIFIED LUXURY
The quiet service and style of Tucson’s Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort are reminiscent of a genteel, bygone era.

Set on a desert ridge in the foothills of the craggy Santa Catalina Mountains, the building opened as a boarding school in 1929 ...
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Our Inspector's Highlights
  • The luxury hotel provides the ultimate desert experience, with Western-inspired lodgings, with stunning views of the Sonoran Desert.
  • Three pools and a Jacuzzi let you soak up the views, not to mention the heated waters. Fire pits by the pool and throughout the property take the edge off of a crisp, clear night.
  • Inside the historic main building, cozy up to the hand-painted fireplace and admire the vintage Monterey furniture in the old living room or catch up on your reading or play a board game in the library.
  • There are the gardens, tucked throughout the grounds, which are also dotted with sculptures. Specimen cacti, pots filled with seasonal flowers, bougainvillea and lantana abound.
  • The stunning spa offers six treatment rooms, in which you can book old standards like deep-tissue, hot stone and couples massages in a dedicated couples suite. For a special treat, indulge in a custom organic facial that employs Eminence of Hungary's high-quality organic spa products, which  can be purchased in the well-curated gift shop as well.
Things to Know

  • Margaritas and other cocktails can be ordered poolside.
  • Don’t be afraid to swipe a grapefruit or tangelo from the citrus grove located in the chef’s garden. The groundskeepers are known to look the other way.
  • You can hike the property’s trails on foot or take a short drive to numerous trailheads at the base of nearby mountains. If you prefer exercising indoors, you'll find a well-equipped fitness center. 
The Rooms
  • The Tucson hotel’s 98 units are all slightly different, including the intimate, vintage accommodations that were once dorms in the historic building.
  • The spacious new rooms boast patios and outdoor showers. We recommend booking the 1,600-square-foot, two-bedroom Tracy-Hepburn casita for the most lavish experience.
  • All rooms, though, are furnished with custom alder furniture handcrafted in Mexico, bespoke bedding and deluxe linens.
  • Beamed, hand-painted ceilings, Mexican tile details and hand-painted sinks reiterate the resort’s Southwestern roots.
  • Flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, bedside charging stations and in-room refrigerators are a few of the modern amenities, while plush bathrobes and blood orange-scented toiletries are luxurious touches.
The Restaurants
  • The Grill is a much-lauded eatery known for its astonishing views.
  • With a New American menu and vast wine list, it’s no surprise that the hotel restaurant is popular among guests.
  • Terraza Garden Patio & Lounge serves as the resort’s casual dining patio and bar.
Amenities
Amenity Bar
Amenity Gym
Amenity Meeting rooms
Amenity Outdoor pool
Amenity Pet friendly
Amenity Restaurants
Amenity Spa
Getting There
5501 North Hacienda Del Sol Road, Tucson, Arizona 85718
TEL800-728-6514
TEL520-299-1501
NEARBY AIRPORT(S)
TUS (26-35 min)   PHX (1 h 40 min-2 h 10 min)  
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