A buddy and I can’t screw this up. Both our wives have a significant birthday that ends in a zero in April and they said they want to go to a Spa and said that we could ride our bikes all day while they do the spa thing. (OMG, who’s birthday is it really?) Please, recommend a resort that would offer trails, pool, access to pavement to Mt. Lemon, yoga, etc. We would prefer a smallish/intimate place. Also, do we rent bikes or ship ours?
Canyon Ranch. Never went there, but the location is where you want to be.
The Ritz Carlton at Dove Mountain is the best Ritz that I’ve stayed at out of 10 different Ritz resorts. Great spa with private spa pool. 25 miles of technical trails on site, as well as about 100 miles of carriage trails for easier running/speedwork. Outdoor firepit with sushi, live music and great beer selection for the end of the day. Best service that I’ve had a Ritz (fairly high standard), and the breakfast there is a amazing. Hill repeats on Dove Mountain or a 20’ish mile warmup through the Oro Valley to get to Mt Lemmon.
Rates can range from 500 bucks a night to true bargains (we went in September and paid $229 per night including breakfast for 2 parking and a $100 per night food credit).
This: www.miravalresorts.com
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The abovementioned and I’d also include the Starr Pass Marriott. You can trail run right out the front door, although i think that particular trail is crap but it links into better trails. Or you can just run over to the better trails, they are a 7-8 min run away. You can ride right out the door as well.
Westin La Paloma has the Red Door Spa as well. It is centrally located for running or rides. They also have a lap pool at the club there. 10 minute drive to Sabino for trail running. La Encanada shopping 10 minute drive with good selection of restaurants. Westward Look would be more intimate than La Paloma.
Mirival or Westin La Paloma.
Let me know if I can help while you’re in town.