Hotels in Wickenburg, AZ

Rancho de los Caballeros, Kay El Bar Guest Ranch, Flying E Ranch

Jan 28, 2008

Travelers looking for a traditional Old West vacation will be delighted at the offerings of historic Wickenburg, Arizona.

Wickenburg, Arizona is known for providing visitors with some good old fashioned western hospitality. The area started off as a depot for a gold mine and has blossomed to be one of Arizona’s most popular tourist destinations. Visit one of these hotels in Wickenburg, Arizona.

Rancho de los Caballeros

Situated on 20,000 acres of pristine desert, Rancho de los Caballeros was voted one of America’s Top 75 Golf Resorts by Golf Magazine. Visitors to this historic dude ranch can spend a day outdoors playing tennis, swimming, skeet shooting, bird watching, or horseback riding. The stable at Rancho de los Caballeros houses over 100 horses and the rides are tailored specifically towards the individual’s skill level.

For those who are more inclined to stay inside and experience a day of pampering, the Los Caballeros Spa will be your destination of choice. In addition to the customary spa offerings of massages, facials, and body treatments, the Los Caballeros Spa also has several Ranch House Packages. The Desert Labyrinth Ritual is a four hour journey of rest and rejuvenation that starts off with a walk through the Spiritual Labyrinth allowing you to relax your mind. The walk is followed by an aromatherapy massage, facial, pedicure, and manicure.

Reservations to Rancho de los Caballeros can be made by calling (928) 684-5484 or (800) 685-5030.

Kay El Bar Guest Ranch

The Kay El Bar has been housing guests since 1918 and is listed on both the National and State Registers of Historic Places. Visitors come to the Kay El Bar Guest Ranch to experience a taste of the old west. Your stay will center on the ranch’s fantastic horseback riding. Guests don’t just ride the horse, they are highly encouraged to groom and get to know the horse assigned to them before spending the day riding. The more adventurous riders can try their hand at cattle sorting in a nearby arena.

In addition to horseback riding, guests can also hike on one of the gorgeous Sonoran desert trails, spend an afternoon bird watching, or drive in and visit Historic Wickenburg. The Kay El Bar Guest Ranch can be reached at (800) 684-7583.

Flying E Ranch

Guests at the Flying E Ranch can participate in a variety of activities. The main reason guests visit the ranch is the fantastic horseback riding. Visitors can also spend an afternoon hiking, bird watching, playing tennis, going on a hay ride, and golfing at the nearby Wickenburg Country Club. The Flying E proclaims that it is an authentic dude ranch and is the “last vestige of the "un" commercial” in the area.

Catering to a maximum of 34 guests at a time, the Flying E Ranch provides visitors with an intimate and authentic Western experience. The Ranch can be contacted at (888) 684-2650.

Travelers looking for a genuine Old West experience should visit Wickenburg, Arizona. A stay at one of these three hotels is guaranteed to bring out your inner cowboy (or girl!).

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