Rio Rico, AZ Hotels

The city of Rio Rico, Arizona, is located just south of Tucson. The city provides a wide array of captivating festivals and recreational activities. Rio Rico is also the home of several national forests, parks and preserves, which provide a home for endangered wildlife. The city's tourism is friendly and its accommodations are equally exceptional.

Esplendor Resort at Rio Rico

The Esplendor Resort at Rio Rico is Rio Rico's central tourist attraction and its only hotel/resort. Overlooking the Santa Cruz River, the resort rests on the 18-hole Rio Rico Golf Course and provides close to 200 rooms and suites. The resort includes an outdoor pool, fitness center, tennis courts, business center, and restaurant and grill. Pets are welcome at this resort.

Esplendor Resort at Rio Resort
1069 Camino Caralampi
Rio Rico, Arizona 85648
(800) 288-4746
www.hhandr.com/

Tubac Golf Resort & Spa

Resting just a few miles north of Rio Rico sits the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa. This hotel and resort sits on a 500-acre ranch and offers its visitors a wide array of fine cuisine, golfing opportunities, and relaxing spas and surroundings. Explore Rio Rico with Tubac's mountain biking and horseback riding trails, or set your sights on the stars from the 9,000-foot high observatory.

Tubac Golf Resort & Spa
1 Otero Road
Tubac, Arizona 85646
(800) 848-7893
www.tubacgolfresort.com/

Artist's Suites

The Artist's Suites are just a few short miles from Rio Rico in Tubac, Arizona. The hotel is a gathering place for artists and admirers, and is located in the Aldea de Artisticas, a prime location for artist studios and galleries. The guest rooms include sitting rooms with fireplaces, private bathrooms with artistic designs and paintings, and cactus patio gardens. Its complimentary guest services include continental breakfast, expert concierge services, and home office amenities such as Internet and Wi-Fi services.

Artist's Suite
7 Camino Otero
Tubac, Arizona 85646
(866) 538-0187

Embarcadero

The Embarcadero is a beautiful hotel that mixes the Arizona culture with the beauties of its nature. The hotel provides short- and long-term stays with full amenities, including an upstairs sky kitchen with barbecue and pergola. The Embarcadero grounds include a pool and Jacuzzi.

Embarcadero
120 Post Way
Tubac, Arizona 85646
(520) 398-8700

Frida's Inn

Frida's Inn is a premier bed and breakfast that rests just south of Rio Rico. The inn is located in a historic masonry house and sits just one mile from the International Arizona-Mexico border. The inn provides a relaxing and nature-rich atmosphere that is ideal for private weddings and retreats.

Frida's Inn
570 N. Morley Avenue
Nogales, Arizona 85621
(888) 465-4424
www.fridasnogales.com/

Article Written By Charmayne Smith

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