Tucson is located in the Sonoran Desert and offers lots of activities for families to enjoy to together, whether it the Tucson Children’s Museum, Old Tucson Studios or numerous festivals. It also features biking and hiking trails for families who enjoy viewing nature and outdoor sports. The city provides family hotels to accommodate those visiting with children. Local family hotels also offer family specials for Tucson residents planning staycations. Several have received awards for their services.
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa
3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85745
520-792-3500
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa sits on 220 acres of land featuring the Sonoran Desert and the Tucson Mountains. It is probably the most family-friendly hotel in Tucson, catering to adult and young guests and, at times, offering specials for local families. The Rising Starr kids club provides scheduled indoor and outdoor activities for children, including hiking and biking on mountain desert trails. Marriott’s Nickelodeon Getaways packages consist of breakfast with SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer, poolside games and Nickelodeon-themed games, movies, and arts and crafts for kids and parents. The resort’s water collection features the Starr Canyon lazy river, Monsoon Falls Water Slide and reflection pools. Accommodations consist of 575 rooms and 35 suites, all offering 24-hour room service, Internet access and luxury bath products.
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
7000 N. Resort Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85750
520-299-2020
800-234-5117
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort features spectacular views of the Santa Catalina Mountains, the northeastern Tucson mountains located in Coronado National Forest that reach an elevation of more than 9,000 feet. Ranking Arizona magazine calls this AAA Four Diamond Award hotel the best resort in the state. Loews kid’s amenities are Fisher-Price welcome gifts, games, tours and children’s menus. Its Family Fun Packages consists of 50 percent off on a second room, free meals for kids 12 years old and younger, kid’s club credit and discounts Tucson family attractions. Recreational amenities include two swimming pools, two golf courses, lighted tennis courts, walking tails, and sports equipment rentals. All 398 rooms and suites have LodgeNet On-Demand movies, 24-hour room service, bathrobes, eco-friendly bath products and two telephones.
The Westin La Paloma
3800 E. Sunrise Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85718
520-742-6000
800-937-8461
The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, a AAA Four Diamond Award Hotel, sits on a 250-acre property and offers a panoramic view of the Catalina Mountains and the Sonoran Desert. Family Time in Paradise packages features connecting rooms, $100 resort credit, and free meals and drinks for children 12 years old and younger. Its Westin Delight in Family package consists of free meals for children younger than five, free in-room movies and free access to Westin Kid’s Club. Westin Kids Club Discovery Room schedules daily activities for young guests. Recreational facilities include five pools, one with a 177-foot water slide, summer poolside movies, 10 tennis courts, golf courses and a fitness room. All 487 rooms and suites have sitting areas, separate tubs and showers, and private balconies. Select suites feature wood-burning fireplaces and spa tubs.
Tucson family hotels offers vacation packages, on-site activities and kid-specific activities, as well as information about family attractions. Families enjoy luxury amenities and breathtaking views of local mountains and desert terrain. With the unlimited activities offered and spectacular views, families may find it hard to leave and explore the city.
