Tucson, ArizonaOracle Foothills Estates
La Posada Lodge & Casitas, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Foothills casita lodge
Oracle Foothills Estates Tucson, Arizona
Renovated
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Choice HotelsFoothills casita lodge
Adobe-style casitas and lodge rooms cluster around a courtyard pool looking up at the Santa Catalina Mountains.
What it’s good at
Listed
Handcrafted Southwestern timber furnishings open onto private terracotta patios and shaded balconies.
Listed
An evening firepit in the courtyard joins Gringo Cantina for outdoor tequila cocktails.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
North Oracle Road runs through Casas Adobes, just minutes below the rocky Santa Catalina foothills.
The rooms
Carved timber furnishings fill the rooms, and private terracotta patios look out across the desert foothills.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool and whirlpool
A heated pool and whirlpool sit among palms on the courtyard deck, lined with cushioned striped loungers.
Restaurant
Gringo Grill + Cantina
A blue kiva fireplace warms the dining room, and the open-air counter serves Southwestern dishes and craft margaritas.
At the table
Wrought-iron tables line the covered terrace under sunset skies, and mornings begin with a hot breakfast buffet.
How it began
The lodge started in the 1960s as the Cliff Manor Motor Hotel, famous for playing underwater music in its pool.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.