Tanque Verde Ranch

The ranch was beautiful and our overall experience was positive. There was plenty to do. The riding program is not designed for advanced riders, but if all you want to do is walk, trot, and enjoy the scenery it is fine. Their reservation and billing systems are prone to errors, some significant, so double check everything to make sure its right.

We had such a great time at Tanque Verde Ranch. The views, the lodging, and the food were all amazing, and the horses are extremely well taken care of. The staff overall was wonderful and made the stay really comfortable. The only thing I want to be honest about is that I wish the wranglers had been a bit friendlier. Some of them had a little bit of an attitude, which took away from the experience just a tiny bit. Aside from that, everything else was fantastic. The pool area is beautiful, and there’s such a good variety of activities — yoga, rides, hikes, biking, you name it. One thing I wish they offered is some live music or a bonfire in the evenings, just something to make the nights feel a bit more special. I completely fell in love with one of the horses, Scotch — he was my little ranch crush. Overall, I would absolutely return and can highly recommend the ranch with just a couple of small suggestions for improvement.

We had an incredible experience at the Tanque Verde Ranch Cookout! The setting was beautiful—from the short desert walk to the event area, to the charming entrance, warm lighting, rustic bar, live folk/country music, and large fire pits surrounded by tables. The food exceeded expectations: perfectly seasoned, cooked beautifully, and plenty of delicious options. After dinner, we enjoyed playing horseshoes, which was a fun way to wrap up the night. The staff were incredible and helpful and attentive!! This was such a memorable evening, and we plan to return soon—next time for the sunset horse ride before the cookout. Highly recommend!

Had drinks at the cantina with friends. Good prices at happy hour. Don't know where else in Tucson you can get $4 drafts. Very scenic on the patio. Took a star away as there appears to be no table service. Note on my ratings:  1 stars, unacceptable. 2-3 stars, average quality, service and value, acceptable, but you could do better. 4 stars, above average quality, service, value and/or ambiance. 5 stars is reserved for exceptional quality, service and atmosphere.

Amazing staff and amazing place. Very accommodating and friendly. The food has been amazing. The staff are always happy to help and give you great advice. The horse riding is by far the highlight and the wranglers and instructors make everyone comfortable and feel safe. I really liked this about the place. All ages and riding abilities. Cannot recommend highly enough. Thanks Bill for your great instruction!

We fell in love with the people, the horses and the location. The staff is absolutely dedicated, professional and so welcoming. We loved the food at the restaurant. Delicious options for a fair price. The breakfast buffet is a great value and so generous. The property is gorgeous and the horses kept at your footsteps. It is a dream to watch the horses in the paddock or coming back from the trail, with the desert landscape as backdrop. The sun sets are out of this world beautiful. The pool area is a welcoming place to relax and cool off . There is also an indoor pool. Kids activities and activities for adults are plentiful. Let’s not forget the fun cowboy cook out with live music. It really is an experience for young and old to cherish for a lifetime. Big Thank You to the staff of Tanque Verde Horse Ranch Collins , Alabama

My Husband was a top performer with his job and there was a large group of us that had the pleasure of staying at the Ranch, compliments of his employer. What an incredible stay. If you love History like I do, you will love this place. From the food, to the rooms, the services offered, The Dog House and the views…the views were absolutely breathtaking. The staff was so friendly and helpful. I had a deep tissue massage and a facial and the experience was lovely. My massage therapists name was Shea and she is an absolute doll. Please make sure she knows she is amazing and I had so much fun talking with her during my hour and a half with her. She’s a keeper. thank you so much.

My husband and I spent 3 nights at this resort, and it was a wonderful experience. The daily activities available were numerous and fun. We focused on horseback riding, spending 3-5 hours per day on lessons and walks. At first we were dead set on passing the lope test, but we ended up deciding to just enjoy the walks, intermediate ride (includes trotting) and the intermediate lesson. The food was solid and sometimes standout - one night for dinner we had a cavatappi and short rib dish that rivals the best italian restaurants out there. The cookout was probably our most disappointing meal food-wise, but still solid and the music and ambiance were fun - they do have an amazing cast iron smores dessert that is ironically served at lunch (and should be at the cookout too!!!) which should not be missed. The breakfast ride was great. Service overall was warm and attentive. Our room - we stayed on Roadrunner ridge deluxe casita was nice and well located on the resort. We had a fire every night in our room. I also had a massage, which was quite relaxing. We came alone, but we hope to return with family, especially when our little one is old enough for the kids club!