White Stallion Ranch

OUR RATING: Medium

Set in 3,000 acres at the foot of the rugged and beautiful Tucson Mountains adjacent to the Saguaro National Park, the White Stallion is a charming and informal ranch and working cattle station belonging to the True family since 1965.

Decorated in a regional south-western style with Mexican influences, the 41 charming, air-conditioned guest rooms are spacious and overlook either the cactus gardens or mountains from their own private patio. Some also have a fireplace and Jacuzzi bath tub.

Dining is a homely affair, with lively barbecues and Indian oven dinners and the bar features quirky saddle bar stools.

Although activities are firmly centred around horse riding, hiking, working cattle and a weekly rodeo, the White Stallion also offers an outdoor swimming pool, indoor hot tub, tennis court, volleyball and basketball, as well as a fitness centre, guest office and gift shop.