Resort Report: Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort

Located on over 500 acres in the shadows of the magnificent Pusch Ridge mountains, El Conquistador Tucson offers a serene retreat from the rush of the workweek. Enjoy three championship golf courses, 31 lighted tennis courts in tip-top shape, sparkling pools, and easy access to hiking, biking, and running trails.

ROOMS

Choose from 428 elegant guest rooms and suite accommodations. The decor is worm and woodsy with a distinctly desert flair.

In-room amenities include:

Luxurious robes
Oversized sitting chair with ottoman
Signature Hilton serenity bed
Six skin care products by Peter Thomas Roth
42-inch flatscreen HD TV
Refrigerators are included in the 44 Casita Suites and all specialty suites

ON-SITE ACTIVITIES

If you enjoy tennis or golf, you’ll want to bring your clubs out to one of the three championship golf courses [El Conquistador Tucson is the largest golf resort in Southern Arizona] or pick up a racquet at one of 31 lighted tennis courts, which are immaculately maintained.

The resort also offers glittering pools – a general pool, an adults-only pool, and a children’s pool – PLUS a 143-foot waterslide.

A fitness center is available.

KID-FRIENDLY

The Children’s Pool is a hit with little ones, featuring a beach entry and various spray elements. Older kids will zip down the waterside with squeals of laughter. Note that the children’s pool closes at 5:00pm on the off-season so get to the pools early to maximize the fun.

NEARBY ACTIVITIES

What fun things are there to do within 10 miles of the resort?

Spend a morning or afternoon at Tohono Chul Park, a 49-acre oasis that is part garden, part desert trails, and part art exhibits. 4.2 miles away.
Enjoy bird walks, hiking, and educational programs at Catalina State Park, which is less than 5 miles from the resort. Entrance fees are $3 per individual OR $7 per vehicle.
Shop at La Encantada – an indoor/outdoor shopping center with Anthropologie, Ann Taylor, Apple Store, Crate & Barrel, Gymboree, J.Crew, etc. Also in the shopping center is Mildred & Dildred, a quaint children’s toy store that offers free storytimes, every Tuesday at 10:30am and every Thursday at 3:30pm. 7.3 miles away.

DINING

The two on-site restaurants are Epazote Kitchen and Sundance Cafe.

Epazote Kitchen features “innovative Southwestern dinner specialties.” Open Daily from 5:00-10:00pm. A Social Hour is also available – Sunday-Thursday 4:00-6:00pm. Expect to pay $16-$28 for entrees, $4-$6 for sides, and $7 for dessert. A Kids Menu is also available – $4.75-$6, with standard fare options like Big Mouth Burger, Cheese Quesadilla, Spaghetti, and Chicken Fingers.

Sundance Cafe offers a southwestern style menu for breakfast and lunch. A full breakfast bar is available for $19 – or order off the menu, $11-$15/entree. For lunch, you can order soup, salads, sandwiches, or main plates for $7-$15. Sundance also offers a Sunday Brunch from 11am-2pm, complete with omelets mad to order, a sonoran hot dog bar, a pickle bar, and an ice cream sundae station.

Other on-site eateries include Desert Springs Bar & Grill (poolside dining), La Vista Cafe at El Conquistador Country Club, and Conquistador Lobby Lounge (serves Starbucks drinks).

Great restaurant options to consider off property include: Harvest Restaurant, Noble Hops Gastropub, Mama’s Famous Pizza & Heroes, and In-N-Out Burger. All four are within one mile of the resort.

RATES & DEALS

What is the best month/season to visit?

Weather-wise, your best bet would be to enjoy the heavenly winter and spring months – November through mid-April.

That said, you can enjoy smokin’ rates in the warmer months. Learn more about Summer Fun at El Conquistador.

What is “peak season” for the resort? How much do rooms run during the peak season?

Peak season is usually mid-January through mid-May. Rates range from $169-$329 for standard accommodations.

What is considered the “off-season”? How much do rooms run during the off-season?

Off season is roughly Memorial Weekend through Labor Day weekend. Special promotional rates start at $89. Standard rates during this period average about $99+tax and $20 resort service fee per night.