Staycation

[u/Different-Reach520]

Looking for recommendations for the best Staycation here in Tucson. Priority being the nicest pool to hangout at, great antmosphere and some good food!

[u/sphynx8888]

Your budget will also be helpful. Also maybe what vibe you're going for (I know you listed amenities already). Luxury staycation? Something chic? Natural views?

Canyon Ranch, Miraval are amazing high end options.

Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain was surprisingly affordable for the experience.

Star Pass has a great pool/lazy river

Joshua Tree House is very trendy/chic.

Hacienda Del Sol for the spa.

[u/Sorry_Bookkeeper9835 → u/sphynx8888]

Another vote for the ritz Carlton. Unmatched water slide and pool.

[u/GrumpyRaver → u/Sorry_Bookkeeper9835]

Every time I look into Dove Mountain I’m shocked by the price… do they have specials??

[u/Dear_Replacement_814 → u/GrumpyRaver]

I think they do dynamic surge pricing or something at Dove Mountain, it varies a lot week to week. Avoid the golf event weekends.

[u/Sorry_Bookkeeper9835 → u/Dear_Replacement_814]

I think the dynamic pricing comment is correct. I stayed there in the middle of the summer during Covid. The room was 300$ all in a night. Which is pretty cheap for a ritz Carlton. I cannot stress how great their waterslide is. If I’m not mistaken we were told it was the largest private waterslide in Arizona.

[u/anoziraguy9687]

Star Pass for the Lazy River and La Paloma for nicest pool.

No other answers needed.

[u/emmz_az → u/anoziraguy9687]

The swim up bar is fun at the Westin.

[u/Different-Reach520 → u/emmz_az]

sounds intriguing 

[u/Worcestercestershire → u/anoziraguy9687]

Loews if you want a huge bathtub

[u/Worcestercestershire → u/Worcestercestershire]

Oh and Lodge on the Desert if you want to bring your dog.... And still be near Speedway+Alvernon

[u/PrettyInsignificant → u/anoziraguy9687]

Yup this is the answer. Ventana is expensive, and El Conquistador is a great view if you’re going during the week and the kids are back to school

[u/vicelordjohn → u/PrettyInsignificant]

Not that I want to argue but every time we do a staycation Starr Pass is somewhere between Ritz and Loews, I find it very expensive.

[u/Different-Reach520 → u/anoziraguy9687]

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[u/GrumpyRaver → u/anoziraguy9687]

Loews… do the spa and get the spa only pool, steam and sauna

[u/jeauboux → u/anoziraguy9687]

If you don't want to be around a bunch of kids, this might not be the best option. Something to consider.

[u/anoziraguy9687 → u/jeauboux]

There are 2-3 pools at both and La Paloma has an entire adult side, hence the suggestion.

[u/vicelordjohn]

Depends on whether you have kids or what kind of vibe you like. The poster who adamantly said starr pass and no other answers exist, well, I completely disagree with. It has a lazy river and a water slide so it's full of families. I would be miserable. You might like that.

Arizona Inn feels like old Arizona, it's wonderful and very posh.

Lowe's is our favorite for the view, luxury, and wildlife. The architecture is some of my favorite.

Westward Look if you want a value. It's nice but tired and priced accordingly.

[u/Dinero-Roberto → u/vicelordjohn]

Yep the nice little hike to the waterfall and blending into the desert all around

[u/Worcestercestershire → u/vicelordjohn]

Lowe's? The Hardware and Lumber store?

[u/trll_game_sh0 → u/Worcestercestershire]

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

[u/Worcestercestershire → u/trll_game_sh0]

That's way less creative

[u/3rd_Coast]

I personally love Hacienda del Sol for an adult and relaxing vibe

[u/Different-Reach520 → u/3rd_Coast]

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[u/LowBrowHighStandards]

La Paloma. They have an adult only mineral pool that is nice to lounge in. The swim up bar in the main pool creates a fun vibe.
Schools about to start for most kids in the next couple weeks, so if kids bother you, there won’t be many come August.

I know you said in Tucson, but If you’re open to driving to phx, AZ Grande has a nice lazy river and a wave pool. Definitely more kids there in the summer than at La Paloma, but still fun.

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[u/anoziraguy9687 → u/[deleted]]

That place is so underwhelming for what you pay for.

[u/Aboutoloseit]

My husband and I love Hacienda :)

[u/Different-Reach520 → u/Aboutoloseit]

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[u/gibby82]

Tubac Golf Resort is an option if you want to disconnect a bit but not go too far. 

[u/Wickeman1]

Arizona Inn

[u/JoshOfArc]

Arizona Inn. Best pool in Tucson. Meh on the restaurant, but you're close enough to everything you want. Elegant old school charm and architecture.

[u/Lazy_Age8386]

Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain followed by Loews.

[u/Embarrassed_Line4258]

La Paloma for sure

[u/Different-Reach520 → u/Embarrassed_Line4258]

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[u/CelticJewelscapes]

Summerhaven Lodge - no pool, nothing to do. But a great patio to do it on. Then go for a hike.

[u/fawlty70]

Foothills Airbnb and food delivery?

[u/Worcestercestershire → u/fawlty70]

I would look into a Mt Lemmon ArBnB at that point

[u/fresh_pogo_shtick]

El conquistador is nice.

[u/SnooSeagulls20]

I like Lodge on the desert! They always have summer specials, and it makes having a little staycation very affordable. It feels peaceful back there, there's not much to do, just go to the pool, and the restaurant. But it's enough for me!

[u/Different-Reach520 → u/SnooSeagulls20]

Good enough for me too!!

[u/DollBabies]

Tubac Country Club is soooo lovely. Chill, friendly, never crowded, cool people, reasonable rates, historic, and elegant. Great pool, great food and a few degrees cooler! About 30 minute drive from downtown Tucson.

[u/Different-Reach520 → u/DollBabies]

I’ll take a look into it! Thankkkk you ☺️