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Omni Tucson National Resort Golf is the name of the game at this boutique
resort, which though a bit out of the resort mainstream is looking good after a major
makeover. The spacious rooms here, with their warm contemporary styling and balconies
or patios, are now some of the finest and most luxurious in town, and most cling to the
edges of the golf course. The golf course here is far more forgiving than those shared by
the Lodge at Ventana Canyon and Loews Ventana Canyon, which makes this a good
choice for golfers not up to the challenge of desert-style golf.
2727 W. Club Dr. (off Magee Rd.), Tucson, AZ 85742. & 800/THE-OMNI [843-6664] or 520/297-2271. Fax
520/297-7544. www.omnihotels.com. 167 units. Jan-Apr $209-$459 double; May $199-$349 double;
June-Aug $129-$259 double; Sept-Dec $239-$389 double. Rates do not include $12 nightly service
charge. Children 17 and under stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Valet parking $10. Pets
accepted ($50 fee). Amenities: 2 restaurants; lounge; concierge; 2 18-hole golf courses; health club; 2
Jacuzzis; large pool; room service; sauna; full-service spa; 4 tennis courts; Wi-Fi. In room: A/C, TV, hair
dryer, minibar, Internet.
Moderate
Casa Tierra Adobe Bed & Breakfast Inn If you've come to Tucson to be in the
desert, then this secluded B&B west of Saguaro National Park is another good choice.
Built to look as if it has been here since Spanish colonial days, the modern adobe home
is surrounded by cactus and paloverde trees. There are great views across a landscape full
of saguaros to the mountains, and sunsets are enough to take your breath away. Guest
rooms, which have wrought-iron sleigh beds, open onto a central courtyard surrounded
by a covered seating area. The two outdoor hot tubs make perfect stargazing spots, and
there are a couple of telescopes on the property.
11155 W. Calle Pima, Tucson, AZ 85743. & 866/254-0006 or 520/578-3058. www.casatierratucson.com.
4 units. Dec-Apr $165-$195 double, $215-$325 suite; May and Oct-Nov $150-$175 double, $195-$275
suite; June-Sept $135-$150 double, $165-$225 suite. Rates include full breakfast. 2-night minimum stay.
AE, DISC, MC, V. Closed June 15-Aug 16. Amenities: Concierge; exercise room; Jacuzzi. In room: A/C,
fridge, hair dryer, Wi-Fi.
Wingate by Wyndham Oro Valley/North Tucson Although this is primarily a
business hotel, it has breathtaking views of the Santa Catalina Mountains from its east-
facing rooms and is located across the highway from Catalina State Park. For these two
reasons, I think it's a great bet for anyone looking for a moderately priced modern hotel
close to good hiking. Guest rooms are large and very comfortable. Oro Valley, a suburb
of Tucson, has been booming in recent years and now has some decent restaurants, so
you won't have to drive too far for a good dinner.
11075 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ 85737. & 800/228-1000 or 520/544-2100. Fax [phone]. www.
wingatehotels.com. 104 units. Jan-Apr $145 double, $199-$239 suite; May and Oct-Dec $125 double,
$135-$239 suite; June-Sept $92 double, $110-$239 suite. Rates include continental breakfast. Children
17 and under stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Amenities: Excercise room; Jacuzzi; outdoor
pool. In room: A/C, TV, fridge, hair dryer, Wi-Fi.

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Inexpensive
Starr Pass Golf Suites Located 3 miles west of I-10, Starr Pass is the most eco-
nomically priced golf resort in the city. It's a condominium resort, however, which means
you shouldn't expect the sort of service you get at other resorts. Accommodations are in
privately owned Santa Fe-style casitas rented as two-bedroom units, master suites, or
standard hotel-style rooms. The small hotel-style rooms are a bit cramped and not nearly
as lavishly appointed as the master suites, which are more comfortable and have fire-
places, full kitchens, balconies, and a Southwestern style throughout. The desert-style