The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain - 5-Star Luxury Hotel in Marana

The spa at the hotel spans 17,000 square feet and has received a Forbes Five-Star rating. It offers gemstone-inspired therapies that are specific to the Sonoran Desert region. Guests can also use therapy baths, a steam room, a sauna, and a fitness center with exercise classes.

The resort has three outdoor swimming pools, including one with a 235-foot water slide. A 27-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf course is available on the property. For active guests, there are hiking and biking trails, a tennis court, and guided adventure itineraries designed by the hotel's rangers.

Four restaurants serve food on site: CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar, Ignite, Cayton's, and a Latin spot called Turquesa. CORE offers a chef's table and all-day dining with menus built around local ingredients. Ignite operates as the main lobby bar and restaurant, while Cayton's is located at the golf course and requires a shuttle.

The hotel offers in-room camping tents so children can sleep inside the room as if camping. A kids' club, a water park with the 235-foot slide, and ranger-led nature programs (including scorpion hunting with black lights) are available. Stargazing opportunities in the dark sky setting and s'mores kits by the fire pit are also offered for families.

Every room has a private balcony with views of the canyon or mountain. The bathroom includes a soaking tub and a large dressing table. Pets are allowed with a $250 fee, and the hotel provides pet bowls upon request.

Spa: Forbes Five-Star, 17,000 sq ft, gemstone-inspired therapies

Pools: 3 pools, 235-foot water slide

Golf: 27-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature course

Family: In-room camping tents, kids' club, ranger programs

Dining: 4 restaurants including CORE and Cayton's

Outdoors: Hiking, biking trails, tennis courts, guided adventures