JW MARRIOTT TUCSON STARR PASS RESORT

Three 9-hole golf courses designed by Arnold Palmer total 27 holes and offer Catalina Mountain views. The resort has three outdoor swimming pools, a lazy river, a water slide, a kids' pool, a water park, and multiple hot tubs. Guests can hire golf equipment and take lessons on the courses, and each evening the resort holds a nightly tequila toast celebrating local traditions.

The resort has 575 rooms and suites, all with a balcony or patio. The property is non-smoking throughout and offers soundproof rooms, facilities for disabled guests, and a games room. Guests also have access to room service, a minimarket on site, and express check-in/check-out.

Signature Grill serves three meals per day, including a breakfast buffet, and Primo Restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine. Catalina Barbeque Co. & Sports Bar serves Southwestern dishes, and menus emphasize locally sourced ingredients. All restaurants have a patio for outdoor dining, and the property also has an on-site Starbucks, a kid-friendly buffet, and kids' meals.

Hashani Spa provides body scrubs, body wraps, facial treatments, and massages, including couples massage. The spa has a steam room, a hot tub/Jacuzzi, and a spa lounge/relaxation area, and spa/wellness packages are available. Yoga and Pilates classes are held at the spa fitness centre, and wellness programs integrate local traditions and natural therapies.

The resort is located 10 km from Central Tucson in a saguaro cactus forest, with hiking and biking trails next to the resort. Saguaro National Park, Old Tucson Studios, and the University of Arizona are close by; Pima Air & Space Museum is 19 km away, and Tucson International Airport is 15 km away. Business travelers have access to a business centre, meeting/banquet facilities, private parking, and an electric vehicle charging station.

Golf: 27 holes across three Arnold Palmer-designed courses

Pools: Three outdoor pools, lazy river, water slide, and hot tubs

Rooms: 575 rooms and suites with balconies or patios

Dining: Signature Grill, Primo Restaurant, and Catalina Barbeque Co.

Spa: Hashani Spa with body scrubs, wraps, facials, and massages

Experience: Nightly tequila toast celebrating local traditions

Location: 10 km from Central Tucson in a saguaro cactus forest