Tanque Verde Ranch
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14301 East Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85748View on a mapPublished · Updated
Off-Season from $650 a night (13 Jul 2027)
Before tax. Choose dates for live rates.
The hotel offers yoga indoors or outdoors, and its All-Inclusive Package includes it.
SpaRator Expert Rating
SpaRator 6.9: ModestSpa core 5.2
An average of the Spa Treatments and Spa Facilities scores.
6.9 Modest overall · Spa: Full-Service · guests rate it 4.6 on Google
8th of 10 in Tucson, October 2026
640-acre ranch first, All-Inclusive plan covers riding and meals, small appointment spa on the side.
La Sonora Spa runs a compact eight-service menu beside two pool-side hot tubs, sauna and steam not stated. The spa costs extra on every plan, and access without a booking is not stated. The rate buys three meals a day and trail rides at three levels. Right for riders and families who want meals, horses and a massage on the side; wrong for anyone choosing a hotel mainly for a spa menu, a thermal circuit or a spa day.
Pricing and Availability
- Off-Season
- from $650
- $703 all-in
- Peak
- from $1,030
- $1,130 all-in
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Rate notes, fees and tax
Peak from $1,030 a night (16 Mar 2027); off-season from $650 a night (13 Jul 2027).
- Peak
- 16 Mar 2027 from $1,030 room, $1,130 all-in.
- Off-Season
- 13 Jul 2027 from $650 room, $703 all-in.
- Rate notes
Fee stack: no resort fee, service charge, gratuity or parking line on the booking-engine carts; tax shown as three lines (Occupancy, Sales, DRA Preservation Fund) adding 9.7% in March and 8.2% in July; free cancellation up to 30 days before arrival on the peak carts; spa cancellations need 24 hours' notice or a $50 fee.
Rates correct as of October 2026; verify current availability via the booking links above.
The spa menu has no 60-minute massage, End of the Trail is 50 minutes at $140 (about $168 per 60 minutes), and for 16 to 19 February 2027 the engine priced Rise and Dine at $601 and 3 Squares and a Bed at $781 a night before tax against $981 for the All-Inclusive.
Spa Treatments
La Sonora Spa's published menu is small at eight services, on one Eminence Organic line, by appointment. The line-up is four massages, three body treatments and one customizable facial, with no packages or couples listing. Thirteen guests in the stay reviews describe a treatment, none with a complaint. One asks for a larger space, and no spa therapist is named more than once.
Spa Facilities
Two hot tubs, indoor and outdoor, and the pools are the wet elements. La Sonora Spa's treatment-room count and footprint are not stated. It does not state a sauna, a steam room or a cold plunge, so the spa side is a treatment setup rather than a thermal circuit. Nine guests describe the tubs or a jacuzzi, matching the hotel's own description. One calls a tub crowded around 4 p.m.
Wellness Programs
The All-Inclusive plan includes three meals a day, trail rides at three levels, breakfast rides, cookouts, team penning and guided hikes, all on a published schedule. Nature programs, a kids' program and two to four yoga classes a day round out the same schedule. Only Canyon Ranch matches that all-inclusive model in Tucson. Guests praise the riding, the wranglers and the cookouts, and a lope check gates loping rides.
Staff & Service
Staff at Tanque Verde Ranch draw far more praise than complaints in the stay reviews. Across the stay reviews, praise outnumbers complaints 155 to 13. Service is the main complaint in fewer than 3 in 100 stays, and that figure is 8 of 289 stay reviews. Guests name wranglers in warm terms across more than a year. One spa therapist is named once. Front-desk and billing reports stay few and scattered. Booking.com guests score staff 9.3 on 45 reviews. No management replies have appeared since September 2025.
Experience
In-window stay reviews read warmly overall, praising the riding and meals. TripAdvisor reads 4.5 on 1,272 reviews and Google 4.6 on 1,400, as of 11 October 2026. A few guests call the All-Inclusive plan worth it, especially with the kids' camp and riding, and room condition and air conditioning draw a handful of reports. Reviews from 2026 read a shade softer than those from 2024.
Value for Money
An All-Inclusive Package for two at $1,130 all-in on 16 March 2027 includes meals, riding and activities, with the spa extra. Checked 11 October 2026, it is ninth cheapest of the ten Tucson hotels, only Canyon Ranch pricier. The other eight are room-only plus fee. Tax adds 9.7%. No 60-minute massage is sold. End of the Trail runs 50 minutes at $140, about $168 per 60 minutes, against a $225 median. Eleven guests praise the value, twelve raise it as a concern, and none of the twelve is about spa prices.
Spa Facilities
16 spa facilities: 7 available (2 restricted), 9 not confirmed
Available
7Beauty ServicesRestricted One facial, a 30-minute facial add-on, lip and foot add-ons
Fitness Center 24 hours
Fitness Classes Included On the All-Inclusive Package; other plans pay $35 a class
Full-Service SpaRestricted Treatments by appointment, spa facilities not stated
Hot Tub and/or Jacuzzi Two, indoor and outdoor
Pool Facilities Indoor and outdoor pools
Wellness Programs Yoga, guided hikes, nature programs, riding
Not confirmed: Adults-Only Pool or Area, Couples Treatments, Cold Therapy, Cryotherapy, Hammam, Himalayan Salt Room, In-Room Spa Treatments, Sauna, Steam Room.
Other Spa Facilities
La Sonora Spa runs one Eminence Organic Skin Care line across four massages, three body treatments and a customizable facial. A facial comes in Firming Acai Berry, Anti-aging Monoi, Coconut & Bamboo or Healing Stone Crop. No packages or couples services appear on the menu.
Spa Menu, Prices and Policies
- Massage$140–$160 · 50 min$175–$200 · 80 min
- Body treatments$150 · 50 min$195–$205 · 80 min$240–$250 · 110 min
- Facial$150 · 50 min
- Add-ons$15–$80
- Signature treatmentEnd of the Trail Massage50 min · $140
- Spa hoursTreatments run by appointment. No fixed daily window is published.
- GratuityA gratuity or service-charge policy is not published by the spa.
- AccessTreatments are booked by appointment. The spa pages do not state separate facility access.
- Day passThe spa pages do not publish a day pass.
- AgesA minimum age is not published by the spa.
- CancellationGive 24 hours' notice on any cancellation, or a $50 fee is charged.
Hotel Facilities
17 hotel facilities: 5 available, 1 not available, 11 not confirmed
Available
5Airport Shuttle Paid transfer from Tucson International, booked ahead
Bar Dog House Saloon, 21 and over after 7 p.m.
Restaurants Carrillo Restaurant, Cowboy Cookouts at Cottonwood Grove
Tennis Two courts, with pickleball on the same surface
Kids Club A three-tier kids' program with age bands.
Not available: Adult Only.
Not confirmed: Free Parking, Garden Areas, Apothecary, Bike Rentals, Business Center, Dry Cleaning, EV Charging Stations, Golf, Meditation Areas, Pets Allowed, Valet Parking.
Other Hotel Facilities
Tanque Verde Ranch spreads across 640 owned acres bordering Saguaro National Park East, with three meals a day on the All-Inclusive plan. Check-in is 4:00 p.m., check-out 12:00 p.m.
About This Hotel
Tanque Verde Ranch is a working guest ranch with a small, appointment spa attached, not the other way around. La Sonora Spa is compact. Two hot tubs and the pools carry the wet side, and the spa menu counts eight services. The reason to book is the ranch, with three meals a day, trail rides at three levels and the included activities.
The Spa, Specifically: La Sonora Spa
La Sonora Spa offers treatments by appointment, and its facilities are not stated. The published menu runs eight services on one Eminence Organic Skin Care line: four massages, three body treatments and one customizable facial, plus a handful of add-ons. The massages start with the End of the Trail Massage and run through Wrangler Deep Tissue, Rincon Rock and Ranchers Dream Aroma Touch. The body side holds the Sonora Refresh scrub, Desert Tropics and the Catalina Leg Wrap. There are no packages, no couples listing and no nail or hair services, and the treatment-room count is not stated. Booking runs by appointment through the spa line, with 24 hours’ notice required on cancellations or a $50 fee. Two hot tubs sit pool-side, indoor and outdoor. Any wet area inside the spa itself is not stated. For decoding the massage menu, see the types of spa massage guide. No gratuity policy, hours beyond by appointment, sauna, steam room or cold plunge is stated.
Who’s Right, Who’s Wrong
Book Tanque Verde Ranch for the horses, the meals and the desert quiet, with a massage as the cap on the week. Riders and families should choose the All-Inclusive plan because it covers riding, meals and activities. Book elsewhere if a spa menu, a thermal circuit or a spa day decides the trip: the spa is eight services, two hot tubs and the pools, with sauna and steam not stated. Spa access without a treatment is also not stated, and the spa costs extra on every plan.
Where It Sits in the Tucson Market
Tanque Verde Ranch sits eighth of ten in the Tucson set as of October 2026, level with El Conquistador, and the spa explains that placement more than the ranch does. The bill is the cleanest kind: the All-Inclusive rate plus tax only, with the second-lowest premium in Tucson behind only Canyon Ranch, the other inclusive property. Those two ranches carry the lowest fee-and-tax premiums in Tucson. The other eight carry higher premiums, from 19.6 to 36.8 percent. Guests love the riding and meals, and the spa stays a small eight-service footnote. If the spa is the deciding question, guests should look at the fuller resort spas across town.
| Hotel | SpaRator | Thermal circuit | Spa access for guests | Peak all-in per night | Off-season all-in per night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loews Ventana Canyon Resort | SpaRator 7.7: Strong | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $462 | $347 |
| Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort | SpaRator 7.6: Strong | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $561 | $236 |
| Canyon Ranch Tucson | SpaRator 7.5: Strong | Hot + cold | Included | $2,921 | $2,417 |
| JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa | SpaRator 7.4: Solid | Heat only | Not published | $781 | $544 |
| The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa | SpaRator 7.4: Solid | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $464 | $303 |
| Ventana Canyon Club and Lodge | SpaRator 7.4: Solid | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $513 | $351 |
| Omni Tucson National Resort & Spa | SpaRator 7.3: Solid | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $458 | $281 |
| El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort | SpaRator 6.9: Modest | Hot + cold | Extra charge | $315 | $236 |
| Tanque Verde Ranch | SpaRator 6.9: Modest | Heat only | Not published | $1,130 | $703 |
| Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa | SpaRator 6.8: Modest | None | Not published | $246 | $215 |
| Market median | 7.4 | $489 | $325 |
Scored on Guidelines v9.9
All-in = room, resort fee and taxes per night, from each hotel's dated rate capture. On a phone: thermal circuit · spa access · peak all-in. Off-season all-in shows on a wider screen.
Is the Tanque Verde Ranch Spa Worth the Price?
Yes for riders and families who want meals, horses and ranch days included and add a massage. No for guests choosing mainly on a deep spa menu, a thermal circuit or a spa day. Typical all-in nights for two run about $700 to $1,130, with the spa extra.
When to Book the Tanque Verde Ranch
February and March read about half as much again as July, the one low-priced month sampled. Other months are unpriced in our checks, so price your dates on the booking engine. Peak stays cancel free to 30 days out. Weekends were not sampled, so compare a midweek and weekend quote yourself before you commit.
What Guests Are Saying
TripAdvisor4.5 / 51,272+ reviews
Google4.6 / 51,400+ reviews
Booking.com9.1 / 1045+ reviews, check rates on Booking.com
The massage after a day full of activities was a nice treat.
TripAdvisorMarch 2026Stay rated 5 of 5We loved horseback riding and went out on the trails every single day.
GoogleMay 2026Stay rated 5 of 5The staff went far above the call of duty to make my stay comfortable.
GoogleJuly 2026Stay rated 5 of 5the lack of transparency and limited activity offerings did not meet our expectations.
GoogleJanuary 2026Stay rated 1 of 5A great experience for extended families, or even just couples.
TripAdvisorFebruary 2026Stay rated 5 of 5
Location
14301 East Speedway Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85748
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Is Tanque Verde Ranch, and How Far Is the Airport?
Tanque Verde Ranch sits at 14301 East Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85748, at the far east end of Speedway. Tucson International Airport is about 34 minutes and 22.7 miles away, and downtown Tucson is about 30 minutes. Saguaro National Park East visitor center is about 11 minutes away, and the ranch's east boundary adjoins the park. A car or the hotel's paid airport transfer is practical. Confirm the current transfer fee when booking.
What Does the All-Inclusive Package Include?
Three meals a day, trail rides, group riding lessons, cowboy cookouts, breakfast rides, team penning, mountain biking, guided hikes, nature programs, fishing, archery, yoga, the fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, pickleball, basketball and the kids' program. Spa treatments, private lessons and sunrise and sunset rides are extra, and gratuities and alcohol can add to the bill.
What Costs Extra on Top of the All-Inclusive Plan?
Spa treatments, private riding lessons and sunrise and sunset rides sit outside every plan. So do gratuities and alcohol, and special lessons or activities may incur additional charges. Treatments are charged by the spa and are never folded into the rate.
What Does a Massage Cost?
Massages top out at 80 minutes. End of the Trail Massage runs 50 minutes at $140, with an 80-minute version at $175, and no 60-minute massage is sold.
What Is the Spa Cancellation Policy?
Give 24 hours' notice or pay a $50 fee. A credit card or room reservation number holds the booking, and treatments run by appointment through the spa line.
Is There a Sauna, Steam Room or Cold Plunge?
None is stated. The spa pages and activities pages do not name a sauna, a steam room, a cold plunge or a relaxation room, so treat any wet-thermal plans as unconfirmed.
Are There Hot Tubs?
Two. An indoor hot tub adjoins the indoor pool and an outdoor hot tub the outdoor pool.
Can Beginners Ride, and What Is the Lope Check?
Beginners can ride on the walking rides, and group lessons teach the rest. Trail rides run at three levels, and a lope check gates the loping rides.
What Is the Kids' Program?
A three-tier kids' program runs at the ranch, ages set by tier. It is included on the All-Inclusive plan.
Are Fitness Classes and Yoga Included?
Yoga runs indoors or outdoors, two to four classes a day, and it is included on the All-Inclusive Package. Other plans pay $35 a class. The fitness center is open 24 hours.
What Are the Dining and Saloon Options?
Carrillo Restaurant serves three meals daily under the All-Inclusive plan, with Cowboy Cookouts at Cottonwood Grove on the schedule, plus breakfast rides. Dog House Saloon opens daily and turns 21 and over after 7 p.m.
What Are Check-In and Check-Out Times?
Check-in is 4:00 p.m. and check-out is 12:00 p.m.
Is There a Resort Fee?
No. The booking-engine carts show no resort fee, service charge, gratuity or parking line. Tax appears as three lines. The spa, private lessons and some rides are the main extras.
Can I Bring a Pet?
No pet policy is published by the ranch, so it is not stated. Confirm directly before booking if a pet is part of the trip.
Who Is the Spa Right For?
This spa suits riders and families already on the ranch for meals and horses who want one massage as the finishing touch. It is not the reason to book, and it is far from a thermal spa day.
How This Analysis Works
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- Platform ratings
TripAdvisor 4.5 of 5 from 1,272 reviews; Google 4.6 of 5 from 1,400 reviews; Booking.com 9.1 of 10 from 45 reviews.
Sample read: about 290 stay texts from the last two years. Most TripAdvisor stays in the window (about 86%) were hotel-collected and count at half weight.
- Sources
- The ranch's spa, package, activities, dining and booking pages, and the current spa menu.
- Data gaps
- Treatment-room count, sauna and steam inventory, spa gratuity, spa access for guests without a treatment, and management replies since September 2025.
- Guidelines
- Reviewed under Guidelines Version 9.9
- Version history
- October 2026 Full re-review. Overall SpaRator moves from 7.1 to 6.9, with Treatments lower on the eight-service menu and Experience higher. Pricing now prints the booking-engine All-Inclusive Package for two, and the sauna and treatment-room count now read not stated rather than confirmed.
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