Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort Tucson

So I will start with the positive. The food is excellent. The staff are very professional and helpful. Jennifer at the front desk was amazingly helpful. The negatives. I booked this months ago and was given the worst room on the resort. When I asked for an upgrade on arrival was told sorry. For the price I paid the room was terribly small. No drawers to take out my clothes. No bathroom door Just a small cramped unit Also was surprised most things can be extra cost. Massage and Vitality and more. My charges on leaving were a little messy and they promised me to rectify and send me a new gift card. Hope they do come through. They provided for a bag lunch for my flight home. Requested one of their delicious chocolate chip cookies be included. It was not. The sound yoga experience was amazing. My girl friend really appreciated how they bent over backwards to deal with her gluten and dairy allergy. One of the best food experiences for her

A lovely oasis to spend time recentering and recharging. Grounds: 5/5 beautiful. The separation of the rooms made it much more tranquil, I never saw anyone near my room. The map doesn’t include everything (like the art rooms) and doesn’t list hours for things like the pool or spa which seems like a miss because every time I called the front desk to ask no one answered. Room: 3/5 I stayed in the standard single which was great. Yes, it could probably benefit from a bit of a facelift but wasn’t as dated as other reviews made it out to be. I wish all rooms had a tub; the tile in my shower did look as though it was never cleaned. Roach smooshed on my doormat was unsettling because where there’s one, there’s thousands. Food: 4/5 everything was good, not great. Best meal I had was taco street cart night. The beet salad and trout toast at Vaquero are worth trying. The oat bar at the cafe was hands down the favorite item, I ate at least two a day. Staff: 5/5, everyone is friendly and helpful. I spoke to the manager Paul about some of the issues I had and I felt very heard. Free Activities: N/A my schedule conflicted with a lot of the “free” daily activities, which was a bummer. I didn’t go to any lectures or free classes which felt like I wasn’t fully taking advantage of the cost of my stay. The L pool was great - they have a freezer with individual sorbet servings. Highly recommend floating in the pool at night while looking at the stars. Paid Activities: -night sky walk 5/5, the guy who hosted was very enthusiastic and it was a great way to kick off the stay -aerial yoga sound bath 4/5, a very unique experience but I’m not sure why it had to be a paid addition. Treatments: -acuphoria 5/5, acupuncture didn’t leave me with a sense of euphoria but deep relaxation that prompted a two hour nap. Great first treatment. -spiritual guidance 3/5, Adam is a wonderful human but I think it’s really difficult to accomplish anything deep in a 50 minute session -facial 1/5, I waited 15 minutes for my facial to be told the staff member had to leave unexpectedly and I needed to be rescheduled. That’s fine, it just meant missing a lecture. But the facial itself is not worth it. There’s too much down time where the person should be rubbing your scalp or perhaps doing a foot massage. At least 12 minutes out of 50 were dead time and she also finished early. My face was red and dry the next day. -mud cocoon 4/5, one of my favorite treatments but you should really only do the 100 minute, 50 was not enough -watsu water massage 4/5, this was a lovely soothing experience being gently held and guided through water. However, I would NOT classify it as a massage. -gem astrology (can’t remember the actual name) 3/5. Even though I have my birth information to two separate program consultants, they were ten years off from my birth year meaning everything Heidi pulled together was irrelevant. I had to reschedule so she would have time to redo, meaning I missed another lecture I’d wanted. The session itself was fine, I’m very unfamiliar with astrology and was hoping for more foundational information regarding my birth chart -canyon ranch experience 5/5, lovely treatment if you can snag a time slot I booked my schedule 3 weeks ahead and recommend trying to book sooner as many options were unavailable. There were a few things I wanted to try but didn’t get to. Overall a great retreat, but as someone for who the resort is a real splurge I’ll consider carefully before returning.

Canyon Ranch is a perfect oasis for wellness and truly a 5-star resort. I can’t rave enough about how magical and special this place is. I absolutely loved my trip there! To start, the location is exquisite and peaceful; Canyon Ranch has designed exceptionally beautiful grounds that showcase the stunning Catalina Mountains. Every space has been thoughtfully and immaculately curated. The service from start to finish was outstanding, and the staff is genuinely kind, caring, friendly, polite, and helpful. In particular, Laura (part of the management team) went out of her way to make sure every need was met. My hiking guides were extremely competent, friendly, fun, and professional. I had one of the best hikes in North America here! April is definitely a nice month to visit; warm, but not hot, and beautiful grounds with unusual flora and fauna blooming. My room was stunning, beautifully spacious and cozy at the same time, and I loved the bathtub. There are many classes and activities to choose from, and they were PHENOMENAL. I was blown away by how good the instructors were. The spa is very modern, immaculate, and abundantly stocked with every amenity you might need. I was amazed by the treatments. I’ve gone to a lot of resorts where the food and spa services don’t live up to the hype. Canyon Ranch exceeded my expectations. If everyone spent just 3 days at Canyon Ranch, it would change our world for the better. We are meant to live joyfully all the time, not just in a few passing moments each year. The power to live this way lies within each of us. If you don't believe this, Canyon Ranch will prove it to you and give you the tools to get started living your life's purpose. I have travelled to many resorts and this is one of the best in the world in terms of a luxury wellness destination; from the location, high quality service, food, activities, spirituality, and spa experiences, and luxe accommodations…. kudos to the management and team at Canyon Ranch. I will be visiting again very soon.

With the raving reviews, our expectations were heightened. The biggest disappointment was the quality of the food. We are far from foodies, and some dinners were barely edible. The chicken was so dry and lacking any type of flavor.. It had to be abandoned. We found the outdoor cafe to be a better alternative. The spa service was at best, Ok Massage was delivered with minimal warmth from the therapist, good but very impersonal. As if this had been her 20th service of the day.. The biggest problem however, the incredibly musty smell of our room. It had to be ventilated for hours to get rid of the smell. It honestly smelled like it had been closed up for years. After 3 days it never really went away Overall, an average experience at best

I can't say enough good things about my stay at Canyon Ranch. I recently went for three nights, and it was my first trip there. Truly, everything I hoped it would be. Pure luxury, so relaxing and quiet, and just well-run all around. Nothing every feels crowded at Canyon Ranch, and I loved that. Everyone working there is so professional and nice. My room was basically one half of a duplex, so it's very private and quiet. It was clean, spacious (with tall ceilings), comfortable, and a beautiful view out a wall of windows. All the products in the room (e.g., lotion, body wash) smelled so good. Rooms are spread out around the resort (there isn't a central "hotel" with all the rooms), and I loved the location of my room near the edge of the property. It was about a 3-minute walk to the main spa and a 5-minute walk to the dining options, but in that beautiful landscape, I cherished the walk. And can I pause there for a moment to stress how beautiful the grounds are? Nestled in the foothills of the Catalina mountains, the views and landscaping are gorgeous, but it is all just so tranquil with native vegetation, water features, and so many quiet spaces to sit and read or just sit and enjoy the nature. As for the activities, there are so many to choose from and such a good variety. Most activities are free, but there are some for an extra $. There are multiple options for every hour of the day 6am-5pm (with a few evening options). The activities are very well run with good instruction, knowledgeable instructors, and pristine facilities. The activities start and end on time. Really appreciated that attention to time. The locker-room experience is also great with your own locker assigned at the beginning of your stay. Locker rooms are so clean, and easy access to personal care products, changing rooms, bathrooms, showers, jacuzzis and a cold dip pool, and the sauna. My package came with $300/night spa services, and I chose one spa service per day. Strong recommendation for the Desert Ritual. What a luxurious and pampered experience. All my spa services were great. I felt entirely comfortable with the staff, and they were very good at their jobs. I also liked that Canyon Ranch is truly all-inclusive with no tipping. That makes for a much more comfortable and smooth experience, although I would have liked to learn that up front instead of having to Google it and find it on the website FAQs. And the food. So good. You pretty much have access to food for most of the day. I didn't do in-room dining, but there's an option for that, too. I went to the Double U Cafe for lunch every day (and one breakfast), and I went to Vaquero for breakfast and dinner. So many good options for food at either location. Always easy to get seating out on the pool deck (or inside) at the Double U. Easy to get seating at breakfast at Vaquero, but you do need reservations for dinner. Service is so attentive and friendly. Food portions are great for not over-eating, but you can always order more if you're still hungry! So many menu options for starters, sides, and mains; some food options rotate each day, with many items on the menu every night. There's also a chef's station every night where the chef prepares food made-to-order. When I was there, we had a pasta station, pho station, and curry station. There's also a small salad bar. The food is tasty and healthy, and that's exactly what I wanted for my stay at a wellness resort. Though you cannot order alcohol in the dining room (which surprised me), there is a cantina where you can order a cocktail or wine or you can have wine service to your room. You also are allowed to bring alcohol from outside to enjoy in your room. Alcohol is not part of the all-inclusive, though my cocktail was very reasonably priced at $15. The stay at Canyon Ranch is expensive, no doubt, but for me it was worth every penny.