Hacienda Awards worth noting:  Most Privacy, Best Wildlife Viewing, Best Interior Design & Decor, One of Best B & B's in Arizona

Enjoy the flavor of a historic Spanish hacienda in a peaceful, secluded desert setting on 16 acres with mountain views attractive to nature lovers and romantics alike.  Hike, bird watch, pamper yourselves under the stars in one of our spas, or relax with a good book on one of our patios or porches in a garden environment.

Location:  Near Saguaro National Park East, just minutes from restaurants and shopping, but a world away from the pressures of everyday life.  This adobe Territorial style home is built around a Spanish style courtyard with fountain and flowers.  The large back porch has an outdoor living room from which to enjoy the extensive garden.

Accommodations: Four spacious luxury accommodations each have, private baths, private entrances, ornate antique heating stoves for cool evening ambiance, and more. Three have kitchenettes.  Each accommodation is distinctively decorated, incorporating modern conveniences and comforts with antiques, Mexican folk art, and  paintings.   From the time you enter our Hacienda, we strive to provide the very best in service and comfort.  Visit our website to see pictures and descriptions of each accommodation and our gardens.

Wildlife & Gardens: Birders, largely due to our many feeders and garden plants, have identified 51 different types of birds at the Hacienda. Javalina, our wild peccaries, also visit daily. A  nature trail on the property has  been developed for those guests who are not avid hikers but who want to experience a desert walk. Guests are provided a booklet which identifies many of the native Sonoran desert plants found on the property, identifies the birds found here, and explain the habits of our Javalina.

Massage: Call ahead to arrange a luxurious massage. 

Day trips: can be taken to Nogales, Mexico;   Tombstone and Bisbee; Wine Country; Tubac; world renowned birding areas, and Kartchner Caverns.  Let us help you plan your time in the area.

Tucson attractions: Biosphere II, the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, Mt. Lemmon, Sabino Canyon, San Xavier del Bac Mission, and a myriad of art galleries and Museums.

Proud to be among the top 5 urban B&Bs in the nation as reported by USA Today and distinguished as "Where to Stay" in Tucson by The Wall Street Journal.

We hear it all the time: “You guys have thought of everything.” Nearly 7,000 guests have so far experienced the history, luxury and personal service that define the Royal Elizabeth. Flip through our pages of guest reviews on TripAdvisor and you’ll quickly uncover a theme—one of exceeded expectations. Your first visit to The Liz will be truly memorable. Ours is a place you will come back to again and again.

Reserve a room at one of the best places to stay in Southern Arizona! This Tucson Inn offers luxury defined by Arizona’s rich western heritage.  Go back in time as you enter the historic 1950’s Ranch House and estate built by Merle Norman. Carved wood beams overhead in every room, rope trim, and hand-hewn local rock fireplaces make this Tucson Bed and Breakfast a vintage western experience. Relax under deep shaded porches or enjoy breakfast in the spacious breezeway beneath a long mission tile roof with views of the Catalina Mountains. Stroll the paths to the large swimming pool directly from your room, soak in the whirlpool as you watch the moon rise or challenge a companion to a game of table tennis or horseshoes.

Pattie Bell brings 35 years of hospitality experience to El Rancho Merlita, twenty of them managing Bed and Breakfast Inns in Arizona. Her freshly prepared breakfasts will knock your boots off, with special needs graciously accommodated. Take advantage of her designation as a Certified Tourism Ambassador when planning your itinerary. Allow her to recommend a favorite trail in Saguaro National Park East, where to eat after visiting the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, check the tram schedule for your day exploring Sabino Canyon and Mt. Lemmon, or map out a road trip tasting Arizona Wines, such as those from Callaghan Vineyards. Whether you are seeking a rejuvenating respite or enthusiastically indulging in all of the activities Tucson and Southern Arizona have to offer, Pattie will ensure your travel aspirations are met.

Greet the day with a private or group yoga session, a short stroll away through our desert meditation gardens. A soothing massage melts away tension after a bike ride up the Catalina Scenic Byway in our private massage therapy studio. Stargaze from our dedicated patio through a Mead telescope. Grab a book or a movie from our extensive Western collection. Cuddle up in our soft Egyptian cotten sheets and luxurious Museum of New Mexico Collection bedding couture. Make sure you check out this Tucson Gem’s many complimentary in-room amenities.

A Spanish-inspired 1931 house, Sam Hughes Inn Bed and Breakfast takes its name from the historic district just east of the University of Arizona, and is one mile south of the University Medical Center. Its red tiled roof, original oak floors and Art Deco architectural details add to the incredible variety of early Tucson homes in this residential area. This lodging, often recommended by U of A departments, is a contributing historic property with giant shade trees, a huge walled courtyard area with a brick sunken fountain garden, mature foliage and many places to sit and relax on the large Ramada covered patio.

The house features 4 bedrooms with private baths and antique pieces in every room, plus a large public area Great Room with library & TV and a smaller sitting/game room. Guest laptop & printer available plus wireless internet access throughout. Parking is on site. Walk to bus, grocery store ( bank, ATM & pharmacy), restaurants, shops, and on-campus museums & theaters. A picturesque in-town park is just 1.5 miles away with golf course, tennis courts, year round heated swimming pools, zoo, rose garden & jogging paths. Theaters, restaurants and downtown historic destinations are five minutes away by car. Four easy to reach mountain ranges surround Tucson.

     Casa de San Pedro B&B is located in Southeast Arizona on the banks of the San Pedro River.  From Tucson the Casa is at the end of a scenic drive, about 90 miles from the Tucson airport, but only inches from heaven.  The Casa is a territorial hacienda modeled after the old inns of Mexico and Spain, with an interior courtyard with a bubbling fountain, flowers and birds.  The Casa is an ideal location for travelers to rest and relax,or to use as a focal point for their exploration of the wonders of Cochise County including gun-slinging Tombstone, old-world Bisbee, and the scenicwonder of several mountain ranges.  The canyons of the Huachuca mountains are world reknown birding hotspots (Ash Canyon, Miller Canyon,Ramsey Canyon, and Garden Canyon on Fort Huachuca).  The San Pedro River Valley, home to the Casa, is also an incredible naturalist haven featuring many birds that follow the riparian corridor as it winds its way North from Mexico.  The Mule Mountains around Bisbee and the SulphurSprings Valley beyond also afford birders great opprotunities to experience some of the best birdwatching in the nation.  Just a bit further are the Chirachaua Montains with the Chirachaua National Monument which is a "must see" adventure.  Great restaurants in the area offer all styles of food and beverages.  

     The Casa is famous for our warm hospitality, award winning breakfasts that greet you each morning, and even better pies fresh out of the oven each day in the afternoon.  Comforatble rooms with private baths, a library with lots of reference books on birding in the area, and free Internet access (on a public computer or on WiFi throughout the inn) will make your stay "better than staying at home".    Join us for the perfect romantic getaway, family reunion, corporate retreat, or as your home base for birding, hiking, biking, western history touring, or just a quiet getaway from the stresses of the world.  You will be treated to some of the best hospitalty in Arizona !    And as Kenn Kauffman noted, "Above all it is quiet".

Smell the sage, see the birds, stroll through our gardens, visit our artists and galleries, enjoy the delicious cuisine at our resident restaurants, experience desert wildlife, dramatic sunsets and starry nights set on our 17 acres of riparian habitat framed by the Santa Rita mountains.

Just a scenic 30 minutes drive south of Tucson on I-19, our ranch is conveniently near Green Valley, Madera Canyon, Tubac, and Nogales. We offer a turn-of-the-century western ambiance you will remember. Luxury beds, private baths and balconies with spectacular views, wonderful home-cooked breakfasts with superb hospitality will make your stay a relaxing experience--whether you are here for a romantic getaway, weekend escape, nature fix or a group function or wedding. We have internet access and are wireless.

Only 90 miles, but a century removed from the hustle and bustle of Tucson, the Letson Loft Hotel is the crown-jewel of the historic mining town of Bisbee.

Eight guest rooms sit atop the Main Street scene of art galleries, restaurants and one-of-a-kind gift shops of Old Bisbee. The Letson offers a perfect blend of exceptional amenities and décor, combining all of today’s conveniences alongside the carefully-restored vintage treasures of the late 1880’s.

The elegant rooms of this boutique hotel property feature spacious floor plans including full baths, stunning eleven foot ceilings, and wonderful artistic touches that exemplify Bisbee’s ever-growing art community. Plush pillow-top mattresses with luxurious linens create the Letson’s signature “Lofty Beds”. Guests can start their morning with Patsy's home-baked Continental breakfast including locally roasted coffee, tea, juice, and fresh fruit. “Rainforest” shower heads are a refreshing way to help prepare you for the day.

With our newly-completed private guest lounge and meeting room, the Letson is the perfect venue for your group get away, small company retreat, or just enjoying a game of cards with friends.

Call us to help you design the ideal itinerary, to include hiking, wine-tasting, art walks, biking, birding and/or historical tours. Coming to just relax? We’ll assist with dining suggestions or reservations at the renowned Café Roka.

We look forward to hosting your next stay at the Letson!
 

Indian Hill B&B is set in almost four natural acres of the unique and amazing Sonoran Desert in NE Tucson. Mountain-framed, peaceful, private and with a sense of seclusion yet close to restaurants and area attractions such as the Saguaro National Park, Sabino Canyon and Mount Lemmon, our hacienda-style B&B was designed purely with the comfort of our guests in mind. Relax amidst Native American/Southwestern décor featuring custom, handcrafted furniture, browse local lore, history and area guides in our library, view up close the flora and fauna of this fascinating region, watch the nearby mountains turn pink at sunset, enjoy a good night’s sleep in a Tempur-Pedic bed and begin a new day fortified by our delicious breakfasts!

Five spacious guest rooms, beautifully reflect the village's rich history with their comfortable southwest décor. Each features queen-size beds & kitchenette, and overlook our private garden where meandering walkways lead to quiet sanctuary, with cactus, mesquite trees and a selection of indigenous flora. Our accommodations in the village affords convenient walking to all of the 60 shops, galleries and restaurants.

The Tubac Country Inn is just steps from history. 250 years ago the Spanish established a presidio, or fort, in Tubac to protect its settlers. Today, Tubac is a village that has long nurtured artisans and is proud of its more than 60 shops and galleries. Our residents have come here for the ideal High Chapparal climate, thousands of acres of cottonwood and mesquite forests. The Santa Cruz river nourishes this green valley.

In 1752, the commander of the presidio, Juan Bautista de Anza, was ordered to open a new route to California. His journey from Tubac to San Francisco is immortalized as the de Anza Trail, part of which travels along the Santa Cruz River from Tubac to the mission at Tumacacori. Explore this untouched high desert and discover hidden canyons, streams, and ancient Native American Indian village sites.