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Esplendor Resort at Rio Rico

3.5 of 5
1069 Camino Caralampi, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
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Esplendor Resort at Rio Rico
Ranked #1 of 2 hotels in Rio Rico
4.0 of 5 stars 135 Reviews
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Green Valley, Arizona
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Be prepared to lug suitcases up 3 flights of stairs if your room is on the 3rd floor! It is an older hotel that does not have any elevators. The rooms are located in various buildings on the grounds. Our building had rooms with the high desert view. If you don't want to lug your suitcases up lots of stairs... More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Spent two nights a couple weeks ago, very disappointing. Grounds and pool area are very well kept and nice, but rooms need updating badly and the TV got so hot it was scary. Beds were not comfortable and needed a chair or loveseat for watching TV. Restaurant was slow service in the evening and our food was cold when we... More

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MESA, AZ
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Hoteland ground were very cleanand well kept. The Rooms need to be updated The beds were not comfortable at all squeeky and the springs wre coming thru. The Room needed a chair or two the. TV was old and hot. The Resturant service was slowwwwwww

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San Tan Valley, Arizona
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

My husgand and I spent two nights at Esplendor Resort. I was a bit apprehensive since had I had made all of the arrangement and he is not known for being an enthusiastic traveler. My concern was completely unfounded. Some reviewers commented on minor issues like cracks in the concrete or large vases without flowers but the overall feeling is... More

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Dublin, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012
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My sister and I make an annual trip here. We have been doing it for years and just love being here. The resort is quiet and comfortable. We prefer a top floor room. The beds are comfortable and the room is definitely big enough. The restaurant on site is good but a little pricey. We love the little Mexican restaurant... More

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Phoenix
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

The setting of this resort in Southern Arizona is beautiful, but the hotel definiteley needs some serious updating.Large empty vases would look so much better with some flowers in them. There are lots of cracks in the concrete walkways, although the resort was very clean including the rooms. The staff at check-in and in the restaurant was very friendly and... More

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Scottsdale, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012

We had a long, wonderful weekend at this beautiful resort. It has charm, and some of the most fantastic views of the southern mountains I've ever seen. Rooms are clean, and staff is professional, courteous, and ready to help. We spent afternoons in nearby Tubac, a colorful little town of gallerys, local artists, and delicious little restaurants. There is also... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

The Esplendor Resort was once probably quite something.It has faded a bit in more ways than one. It is a bit down at the heel, although still comfortable. There is supposed to be a wireless network in all rooms, but the signal comes and goes so much that it is unworkable. You can get it in the lobby. The food... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012 via mobile
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The Web site depicts a beautiful Resort. However, when you arrive you start getting the idea that something is wrong when there really isn't any quests and staff around. When you get to your room it explains all. No bedspread on bed, or should I say concrete slap, AC unit sounded like a jack hammer, sink only gave cold water,... More

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New York City, New York
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

Rooms are decent; food is fair to good (breakfast is best meal of the day). Wireless didn't work in the hotel room, wasn't fixed over the 4 night stay. On the day of check-out, we were mysteriously locked out of our rooms at 10:30, even though check-out was noon - very annoying. Coffee and cups were not replenished daily even... More

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Address: 1069 Camino Caralampi, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
Price range (per night):* S$137 - 196

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