Wits End Guest Ranch Resort & Spa

This place really is THE oasis in the desert SW. Stay was excellent, bed and room beyond comfortable and service at the pool great. The attentiveness of the staff makes this small resort feel like a country club. Just don't ask for a Long Island Iced Tea at the pool bar. Seemed what I got was a John Daly instead. There was a wedding happening here this weekend, but service elsewhere did not seem to suffer. Sunday Brunch seems a big event here, and we were woefully underdressed as resort guests but the brunch was quite good. HOWEVER....On check-in I waited 20 minutes for someone to check me in and when they did finally arrive (too busy in the gift shop), they did not hand me the breakfast cards with my reservation. Most appalling, when asking for a late check out the guy seemed completely confused as to what to do, but when his colleague chimed in from across the other desk to say $50, he charged me for two additional hours. Note last year we stayed until 6pm NO CHARGE. I thought this was a nice touch, but this year, this was a complete unnecessary rip off after paying perhaps the highest nightly rate in the foothills for this weekend. When I asked for it to be removed, I was just outright ignored! As a return guest I was highly annoyed at being nickeled and dimed at a resort I spent over $1,200 at for 3 nights. Yes the place is exclusive and small but keep treating return guests like this and you can kiss my business and referrals goodbye.

My husband and I spent our anniversary at this resort and it was beautiful. Our room was casita style and very clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. There is a pool and 2 hot tub areas, and horseback riding (we did not go riding but a fabulous setting for a ride). There are 2 restaurants on site, one casual and one more formal. Our first night we went to the casual restaurant and we were given a menu that had a nice selection of tacos, salads and entrees including a flat iron steak. We both ordered the steak. Our steaks arrived, not looking at all typical of flat iron steak but very appealing. They were the best steaks ever!!! We kept remarking that the beef in AZ was beyond greatness! Then we got the bill and our $21 flat iron steaks were the filet of steak not even on the menu but on the menu for the upscale restaurant. Twice the price. We should have known:). We did not say anything because sometimes surprises are just meant to be. That steak dinner was our anniversary dinner and we would never have ordered it at that price. We were so happy for this unexpected surprise. The second night my husband had tacos that he said were very good and I had the harvest salad that was delicious. We really liked this place and would absolutely go back.

This was a great way to get away! Beautiful scenery, great food, and so much to offer! Loved it and never wanted to leave! Love the pool at sunset. Couldn't get a better, relaxing view! The pool was warm, hot tub relaxing, and room was amazing!

Our time at Hacienda del Sol was 'soul refreshing' and I think we'll be referring to it in the future as 'Hacienda del Soul!' The setting is simply spectacular - a little oasis in a beautiful desert environment. Our room was also lovely - with southwest decor and design detail that was beautiful. It was very difficult to leave, but we did so feeling rested and refreshed, having enjoyed the beauty of nature from our own little balcony. We enjoyed sunrises and sunsets, desert birds with nests in the saguaro cactus, and even spotted a herd of javelinas in the distance! We would come back in a heartbeat and have already recommended this lovely resort to family and friends, something we rarely do.

This place is amazing. The Casitas are a great getaway. They are spacious and some have outdoor showers. The resort has multiple pools. There is a bar / restuarant and a fancier restuarant--the Grill. I recommend reservations for either. The bar restuarant has outdoor seating and often entertainment. When we were there they had a blues singer performing. The Grill has a Sunday brunch that is to die for. It's $$$$ but worthy of a try at least once--a special occasion is nice here. Lastly make time to stroll around the grounds and read the history of the resort. It was an old girls school many years ago. It's fascinating. Also the owners seem to have a knack for metal sculpting. There are many fun sculptures all over the grounds. It's a fun, getaway weekend for couples.