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Reviews of Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch

2.5 out of 5
Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch
13020 Bush Hwy, Mesa, AZ

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 135 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a really special place, primarily due to the staff (who likely include the owners). They were very welcoming and accommodating. The cabins are quaint and get the job done, in a somewhat rustic way. We enjoyed their communal dinner twice and it was fantastic, and breakfast was great, too. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a one of a kind of place. You fall in love instantly. Can’t wait to come back for longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from SLR Management on 2024/4/26
It's a true " hidden gem," wouldn't you say? We are happy you stumbled upon our ranch and hope to see you back soon! Thank you for the review and rating!

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views and nearby hiking. Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from SLR Management on 2024/4/26
So happy to hear you had a wonderful and fun experience while here with us. We appreciate your review and the rating!

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Sierra on 2024/3/23
Hi Joan, Thank you so much for your kind review. Please come back and visit us soon!Thank you, Sierra

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
There are no words to describe the beauty of this resort or the kindness of the staff. By far the best experience I have ever had traveling…the scenery was breathtaking, SO many activities to keep us all occupied, VERY peaceful, food was 5 star and the staff went above and beyond on everything. Loved our accommodations - clean and spacious. We cannot wait to go back and will recommend it to everyone we know! Thank you for such an amazing experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Sierra on 2024/3/23
Hi Pam, It was such a pleasure to have you and your family stay with us. Thank you for your kind words and review. Please come back and visit us soon! Thank you, Sierra

8/10 Good

julianna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the charm, comfort, and beauty of this property. The pool was heated, which we appreciated. The walking trails were poorly marked so we didn't get where we thought we would, though it was very scenic. Some minor improvements I would have liked include more hooks on the walls, particularly in the bathroom. A grab bar in the shower would also have been nice. A big plus would be in the food area. We didn't expect this and had to drive 15 miles to get something to eat for dinner. Even a cup-o-noodles would have been sufficient. Also, I think it's great that they offer vegan breakfasts, but not all of us are that stringent: I had to ask for butter and cream. The only negative thing we experienced was when they pumped the septic tank. It was near our cabin and it smelled quite nasty. Going outside was unpleasant, as was opening the door! Since it was fairly brief, it won't keep us from returning. Perhaps we'll be in Arizona next year! Thanks to the ladies at the front desk - you were all very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Holly on 2024/2/25
Hi Julianna,Thank you so much for the nice rating, and also for taking the time to give us this feedback! It appears that our "Welcome Letter" email that is sent out prior to our lodging guests' arrival, did not ever make it to you through the Expedia portal. We've had issues with the portal not delivering emails in the past, but will be more diligent in the future to make sure guests receive this information. The Welcome Letter does state that we are in a remote location, and that we only offer dinner on select evenings, so we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience of not having this knowledge. Our breakfast is not all vegan, but we did happen to have several vegans in house during your stay, so the options did lean more in that direction. We are always happy to accomodate all diets though. And it is very unfortunate that you were here for the septic situation; however, it is necessary for our lodge to operate efficiently. We hope you understand, and we will also consider all of your other feedback as well. Thank you again for staying with us, and we hope to have you back again soon!Kind Regards,Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch Management

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hiking and property
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Saguaro Lake Ranch Management on 2024/2/20
Thank you for your review and the rating! We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your time with us, and we hope to see you back for more desert adventures.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We can’t wait to visit again! The property is AMAZING, horses were on sight super convenient. They had a number of options for rafting, kayaking, hiking, the kids swam in the pool and there were a bunch of pool toys there. Beautiful view, staff was incredible, we are planning to go back and do the guided hike. The cabins are small and the beds were not great but that is always a risk when traveling.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Vanessa on 2024/1/31
Thank you for your review and the rating. We appreciate your feedback and are happy you had a fun and memorable time while staying at the ranch with us. We hope to see you back for more desert adventures soon!

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a hidden gem. So unique and beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Vanessa on 2024/1/31
Not far from the city but feels worlds away! We are happy you could visit our hidden gem in the desert. Thank you for your review and the rating. We hope to see you back again for more adventures.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Kept Secret!!
Love this place! Location is supreme and the scenery is gorgeous! It sits on the salt river where you can begin your kayaking or tubing without the crowds. The personnel that work there are fantastic and so friendly! I really can’t say enough about this place! 5th time there and will go back again. The BBQ with live music was a lot of fun and the food was so good!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Saguaro Lake Ranch Management on 2023/10/4
Thank you for continuing to join us at the ranch year after year. We can't thank you enough for your business and for your wonderful review. We appreciate you coming to enjoy everything the ranch has to offer, we look forward to year 6 with you!

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My family had a great time on the river! The staff at Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch were amazing! They were very friendly, helpful and kind. My 12 year old son even commented on how nice they were! The grounds were nicely kept and our cabin was perfectly rustic. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from SLR Management on 2023/7/19
Dear Guest, Thank you for coming to spend some quality time with the family to disconnect from the cities hustle and bustle and relax at the Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch. We greatly appreciate your review and hope we get the chance to see you and the family back again for more cowboy adventures!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mari

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was so unique and rustic. We loved it! Although the rooms were older and needed a little bit of updating, we still thorough enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from SLR Management on 2023/3/4
Thank you for your response. We appreciate your insight on your cabin. Happy to hear you had a memorable time while here with us. We thank you for the 5 stars and we hope to see you here again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Saguaro Ranch is a hidden gem tucked away in Tonto Park. I’m so glad I stumbled upon it during my search for a hotel on Expedia. It was rustic but had upgrades where you would want them. The only downside was that there was limited WiFi. Typically I wouldn’t have minded, but I was there on a business trip. I wish I could’ve stayed longer! My hope is to visit again with my family. Thank you Saguaro Ranch for a great visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from SLR Management on 2023/2/17
Thank you for coming out to the ranch to have some time to relax and enjoy the scenery. Being out here can definitely disconnect you from the outside world, WIFI is occasionally spotty and only available in the main lodge. We hope to see you back on a trip you can come with the family and enjoy the outdoors. Thank you for your 5 star rating and the review!

10/10 Excellent

Kalen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So Beautiful!!!
An absolutely beautiful location, a charming guest ranch. Staff were amazing and so helpful. 5 stars def recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from SLR Management on 2023/2/10
Thank you for coming out to enjoy the ranch with us. We appreciate your review and the rating. We hope to see you here again.

10/10 Excellent

Lora

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A place to loose yourself in nature’s beauty. Fun people lots to do yummy food. I would definitely come back and bring the kids. Wild horses beaches kayaking you name it it’s here for your enjoyment.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from SLR Management on 2023/2/10
Wow, what a great review. Thanks for the 5 stars! We appreciate your kind words and hope we do get to see you and your family here another time in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Maria Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is truly a hidden gem. The staff are super friendly and the breakfast was delicious. Great hiking and activities and beautiful scenery right from your cabin porch. You’re just a 15 minute drive from downtown Mesa but you’re completely in immersed in nature. The “golden hour” when the sunset reflects off the cliffs and mountains is worth the visit alone.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from SLR Management on 2022/12/10
Thank you for coming out to spend some time here on the ranch with us. We appreciate you coming to getaway and explore the Tonto with us here. Thank you for your review and the rating. We do hope to see you ladies here again another time!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from SLR Management on 2022/10/25
Thank you for coming out to be with us! We appreciate your review and rating and hope you get the chance to come back.

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ranch is a gem. Tucked away, w/beautiful surroundings. River tubing and kayaking, horseback riding, hik8ng, swimming pool, and lidge with games, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from SLR Management on 2022/7/6
Thank you Anne for your review and the rating! We appreciate you coming to enjoy our "hidden gem" and hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

ANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Management on 2022/7/6
Thank you for coming out and spending the the day with us! We appreciate your review and the rating!

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds were beautiful, the breakfast food was good and the staff was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Manager on 2022/7/6
We thank you for your review and rating and appreciate you coming to spend time with us.

10/10 Excellent

Ceasar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is the best ranch there is in Arizona. It has tons of things to do from riding horses to fishing by the lake. The greatest was good and the best service you can get. Everyone is friendly and helpful and would recommend anyone looking for a calm and peaceful vacation to look no further.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from SLR Management on 2022/5/13
We are so glad that you could come and have a easy-going getaway! Thank you for choosing our Ranch as a place of serenity to kick off your boots and have some fun in the desert. We thank you for your review and hope to see you out here another time.

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family of six loved our time at the ranch!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from SLR Management on 2022/4/5
Thank you so much for the review Danielle! Having your family at the ranch was such a pleasure and we hope that you come back to see us again!

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from SLR Management on 2022/3/19
I am so glad to hear you had a wonderful time while here at the ranch with us. We hope top see you again for more fun desert adventures.

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Saguaro Lake Ranch Manager on 2022/2/23
Thank you Nathalie for the 10 out of 10 review! We hope that means we will see you here for another relaxing get-a-way with us soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Saguaro Lake Ranch Manager on 2022/2/23
Thank you for the review and we hope that your stay was memorable and we see you out here at the ranch again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just as advertised, authentic and charming. The Lake itself was peaceful and Serene.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from SLR Management on 2022/2/8
Thank you Mark for your positive comment and review and we do hope you come back another time to stay with us. The river is a whole other experience in the spring, hope to see you there!

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property. We will be coming back. The staff was incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from SLR Management on 2021/11/2
Thank you Michael for your positive feedback! We do hope to see you and the family here again for more fun.

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for vacation.
Beautiful place to relax and be with the nature. The ranch offers kayak and tubings, that a family can really enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from SLR Management on 2021/9/25
Thank you for your review Luz. We hope you will join us again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it's beautiful property in a secluded location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Saguaro Lake Ranch on 2021/8/10
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was beautiful. The surrounding, landscaping, everything about the place was great. Only improvement I would suggest is New Shower Heads in for the bathroom. Other than that I absolutely Loved and Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from SLR Staff & Management on 2021/7/25
Thank you for your wonderful review. We appreciate also where we can improve. We'll look into new shower heads as well.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rustic feel of the place was awesome. The staff was awesome the hot breakfast was awesome and our room was awesome. The views are beautiful and you have great access to the river. Will be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from SLR management & staff on 2021/7/13
Thank you for your AWESOME review!

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from SLR management & staff on 2021/7/13
Thank you for your 10 star rating Ruth!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from SLR Staff & Management on 2021/7/25
Thank you for your five star rating!

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from Staff & Management on 2021/6/13
Thank you for your 10 out of 10 rating Cindy!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch on 2021/6/8
We appreciate your taking your time to complete this review.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from Holly on 2021/5/29
Thank you for the great rating!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed getting away from the city and staying in the quaint, well appointed cottages. There was a breakfast provided daily, but only on Saturday and Sunday were they a hot cooked meal. Other days a boxed snack was offered, consisting of juice, fruit, 2 hard boiled eggs, a pastry, fruit snack a but bar along with a packet of peanut butter and jelly. There is a restaurant up by the marina where you may enjoy meal while enjoying the beauty of the lake. The marina rents boats, if you don’t bring your own. The ranch has a swimming pool, shuffle board and offers kayaking trips at an additional cost. There is also a horseback riding stable that provides several trail ride options. I enjoyed all of the activities as well as my stay. The high cliffs along the river and lake are amazingly beautiful. You may see wild horses grazing along the river, turkey vultures, Hawks, bald eagles, mountain sheep and an assortment of migratory birds in the area. Common are cardinals, red wing black birds, cow birds, roadrunners, swallow, and vermilion fly catchers. You are guaranteed to enjoy your visit if you enjoy a laid back, wilderness filled adventure. Don’t expect a television, phone or windows-if in your room. They do have a mini fridge and microwave. I will definitely be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from SLR Staff & Management on 2021/5/23
Thank you for such a wonderful and informative review. We look forward to you visiting us again!

10/10 Excellent

Kalaina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from Seanalee on 2021/4/29
Thank you for the nice rating. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabins were clean and the setting was beautiful. We loved all the flowers and the scenic backdrop, and how close we were to the river. Our only complaint was the beds were a little too hard.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from SLGR Management on 2021/3/27
Thanks for the good review! Please come back and stay with us again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the fresh air and closeness to the lake Wished they had wifi at night
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from Seanalee on 2021/3/24
Thank you for your kind review. Always enjoy hearing you enjoyed your time at the ranch. I have noted your request for wifi at night. Take care.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Quite and restful. Slept for ten hours!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from SLR Management on 2021/3/23
Thanks for the great review and for coming out to stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so beautiful and so relaxing felt like time stopped. So much to do and the staff was completely awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from SLR Management on 2021/3/22
Thank you for your kind review. We are always happy to hear when someone enjoyed their time at the ranch.

10/10 Excellent

Debra L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from SLR Management & Staff on 2021/1/5
Thank you for your five star rating Debra!

10/10 Excellent

Diane, Phoenix

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was like going back in time to growing up on a ranch. The squeaky slamming screen door was music to my ears! Loved every minute of my time there.Cabins were very clean and the property was amazingly beautiful. Definitely plan on going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from SLR Management & Staff on 2021/1/3
Thank you for your five star rating Diane. It was wonderful having you and we look forward to your next visit!

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Seanalee on 2020/10/7
Thank you for your kind review. We are happy to know you enjoyed your stay with us. Take care and stay safe.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from Seanalee on 2020/10/7
Thank you for the kind review. Glad you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2020