Arizona in March? Sunny? Clear Blue Sky? Heavenly!!!! And this review too long?
My daughter & I stayed 3/13-19. We were booked on a nearly free Carnival Cruise but due to my chronic health challenges... And hurting my back ...Could not travel out of the USA.....
Thanks to David Richardson, who arranged a convenient room location across from the River Ranch .. As well as a fantastic rate after we added on another day.....We had a wonderful stay at this Beautiful Resort just a few miles north of the Phoenix Airport. We received an e-mail from Mr Richardson about a month prior to our stay-Offering his help to make our visit more enjoyable & gave his phone number & e-mail. That was a 1st in my life... No one at any hotel has ever contacted me about anything regarding my upcoming stay. So I contacted Mr Richardson regarding my Health Challenges and he was absolutely wonderful even replying on his day off. That he would provide the info requested when he got back to work & he did.
I have been to the Phoenix area several times... Always staying at the Hampton Inn -Gilbert
We did .... What we came to AZ to do... Rest, Relax, Refresh & Rejuvenate! The resort is beautiful.... Staff friendly & accommodating... We could not ask for better weather! Sunny... Every Day... Not a cloud in the sky! Not one drop of rain! We did not get to do too much exploring as I have limited walking ability.
The River Ranch was awesome! Pools..Waterfall..Lazy River.... Mini Golf (1 round per person/stay I believe) which is included in your daily resort fee of $24. There is a bar... Servers to take your drink/food orders. We never had a server come by us and ask if we wanted anything? We only saw one other server bring a couple some food..The Ranch was very busy with many families and lots of kids.
My daughter had to walk over to the bar to get her own mixed drink. Not a big deal... But when you are on vacation... Sometimes you just want someone to wait on you. We love to cruise and are used to being waited on vacation. Just saying for awareness. If this is an important thing for anyone.
Also, towels are distributed by writing the number of towels on a special paper... Then writing the Line Number on your wristband you receive when you enter the Ranch. So if you are thinking, of leaving the Ranch, with some towels? They will know where to find you. Another great idea!
The next day found another pool....which has a Big Fountain, Whirlpool, Bar and Huge Glass Windows off to the left as you enter. I am thinking this is where the Lobby is. This pool had Padded Loungers & servers as well. The 1st time I saw a large serving container of Lemon water & cups by the towel area. We also had a wonderful server who brought me the BEST Banana Ice Cream Smoothie Ever! We returned to this pool a few more times.... Different times of the day... No Servers... No Water. The reason why I say this is.... My Daughter left the resort to go get food. I eat Gluten Free & can only eat certain food due to a rare stomach condition. There are signs posted NO FOOD/DRINK may be brought in from the outside. My daughter went to Schlotzsky's Deli as they are no longer in our area.She texted me saying she was eating her food in small courtyard area by our room. We had eaten there before. I told her to bring my Gluten Free Food ,to the pool area, and if asked about it? I would explain my situation... But no one said anything because no one was working. It wasn't a problem at all.. Just seemed strange to me considering how busy this pool area was?
Our suite ... Well I loved it! I paid $15/week for a microwave-well worth it..... And just loved the doors that separated each area... Living area... Bath... Bedroom. There was only 2 of us but having some privacy & space.... Is always a good thing! If you had a family..lets just say 4 ppl... Someone could be in the bathroom & close the French Doors to the Living Room & the sliding "pocket" door to the bedroom. The sink is on one side... And the Tub/Toilet/Shower on the other with its on door as well. Or watch TV in the Living Area and something different in the bedroom and close doors in between. Other than the front white curtains being a little tattered......and the sugar packets..hard as a rock... No complaints.....
We loved this resort so much...we have already made plans for another visit! Keep up the great work!