Set among rolling mountains, overlooking the lush green Santa Cruz River Valley and amid centuries of history, Esplendor Resort is a one-of-a-kind destination in southern Arizona. Treat mind, body and soul to unsurpassed resort services or indulge in recreational amenities like world-class golf on our Robert Trent Jones Sr. championship course; horseback riding through the Santa Cruz River Valley; tennis on four lighted courts; or bask in the Arizona sun poolside. Esplendor. Uncomplicated, Unpretentious, Unforgettable.

Rooms & Suites:
Esplendor Resort at Rio Rico offers 179 guestrooms, including 15 one-bedroom suites. Each specialty suite is custom designed to offer a truly unique experience. Each guestroom is adorned with its own private patio or balcony overlooking the breathtaking panoramic views of the mountains, valleys and spectacular Arizona sunsets. Enjoy hi-speed Wireless Internet access, in-room coffee and movies, room service, refrigerator, work and sitting area, full bath, hair dryer, and iron and ironing board. Smoking rooms on request only.

Recreation:
Tennis: Our Tennis Center features four lighted hard courts overlooking the lush Santa Cruz Valley.

Horseback Riding: Rio Rico Stables and Arena provides fun for everyone. Enjoy a variety of guided trail rides with experienced wranglers over the Southwest territory Geronimo roamed and experience the environmentally pristine mountains of the Sonoran Desert. The stables are open seasonally, seven days a week. Advance reservations are required.

Golf: Indulge in world-class golf on our Robert Trent Jones Sr. championship course rated by Bill Huffman of The Arizona Republic as one of the Top 25 Public Courses in the State of Arizona, including Top 4 in the State as Best Par 4's, Best Stretches and Best Front Nine. The course also hosts the PGA Tour Qualifying School. Robert Trent Jones Senior is famous for such world-renowned courses as Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, Hazeltine National Country Club in Minnesota and Spyglass Hills at Pebble Beach, among others. Rio Rico Country Club golf course is a classic with gently rolling fairways and large greens providing a beautiful yet challenging golf experience for even the most accomplished golfer. This is not a desert target style golf course. Fairways are lined with huge cottonwood and mesquite trees requiring golfers to shape their shots. Fairways are tee to green and therefore high handicapper friendly, yet challenging enough to attract the more serious player and longer hitter.

Dining:
Revisit the nostalgia of the Old West in our Saloon or indulge your palate under the stars of an Arizona night at the San Cayetano Restaurant. Sample unique appetizers or relax with a fresh mango margarita at the Saloon while the sun sets against the rolling mountains.

San Cayetano– Enjoy tantalizing Continental fare served against a backdrop of the Santa Cruz Valley and Mountains, or under the sparkling stars of the night sky.

Santa Rita Grill – Soon to be the local favorite, for a laid-back breakfast or lunch with amazing views of the golf course and mountains. Or the place to catch a quick sandwich between holes without having to take your spikes off.

Meetings & Events:
Esplendor resort has a variety of leisure, business & incentive group programs and can accommodate small groups to full-scale meetings. The resort also offers a variety of specialty programs, such as, themed events, group parties, banquets, family & special functions, educational & team building programs, corporate/executive events & company conventions.

Experts in leisure, business and incentive group programs, Esplendor can accommodate small groups to full-scale meetings. The resort offers a variety of specialty programs, such as: themed events, group parties, banquets, family events, special functions, educational and team building programs, corporate and executive events or company conventions.

The resort offers over 45,000 sq ft of outdoor event space where you can enjoy Old West-style cookouts, “tippling” at the saloon, and strolling through Mesquite Gulch, the on-site ghost town.