This is an exceptional B&B. After staying in Tucson hotels a couple of times we discovered The Azure Gate. It is now the only place we stay when we are in Tucson twice a year to visit the grandchildren. The facility (multiple buildings, pool,... read more

If you are heading for a visit to Tuscon, the place to stay is the Azure Gate B & B. When you visit southern Arizona, you will be in the Sonoran Desert, and the Azure Gate is IN the desert--not at the side of a speeding highway, and not in the... read more

Ah, the Azure Gate. My husband and I happily stayed there recently for nine days. The delightful innkeepers, Dennis and Christine, were welcoming, knowledgeable and thoughtfully helpful. We stayed in the Sabino and Saguaro rooms, each lovely in its... read more

We have stayed three times and each visit has been a highlight of our year. We unwind from a hectic life almost immediately upon checking in. Peaceful natural desert surrounding and minutes from downtown. Dennis and Christine are kind and... read more

This has become our home away from home. Since we found this gem of an oasis several years ago, we continue to come back when in Tucson. Superb service by Dennis and Christine just add to the ambiance one experiences when they walk through the... read more

Over a period of 50 years we have had much experience of B & B's and we have rated them according to the service and pleasure that they provided us. For a number of years the top one for us has been the "Fair Winds" at Morar ,... read more

I took my Wife to the Azure gate for her 50th Birthday in October of this year. It is the second time we have stayed with Christine and Dennis. We stayed in the Catalina Guest House which is a separate building to the rest of the house. As before... read more

Wow, what an amazing place. My wife and I have stayed at the Azure Gate a bunch of times now and it is our favorite place to stay in all of Arizona. We have visited many BNBs and fine hotels over the years so that is saying a lot. The rooms are so... read more

The Azure Gate has been our best travel experience, by far, and we come back every year. Dennis and Christine are wonderful, the breakfasts are off-the-charts excellent, and the location is perfect for access to the day hiking areas we love in... read more

It’s a pleasure to return to the Azure Gate, and difficult to leave. This oasis allows us to recharge and explore the wonderful surroundings. Our favorite is the cactus forest at Saguaro East, but the Catalinas, the Tucsons and the Rincons beckon... read more

Once or twice a year, I visit the Azure Gate to rest and recharge. Christine and Dennis are the perfect stewards of this magical oasis, which is home to myriad birds and wildlife, and resplendent with desert flora. Whether you're lounging in your... read more

We have stayed at Azure Gate three times and will book again in 2010. The innkeepers,Dennis and Christine Widman, are very friendly and knowledgeable about Tucson, especially the sites, the museums, and good restaurants. They have helpful guides... read more

My husband & I had the pleasure of staying in the Catalina Guest House for a week and we loved everything about it - the decor was lovely, the kitchen well-appointed and the bed very comfortable. My favorite part was the patio with the view... read more

There is a good reason The Azure Gate is booked 12 months in advance. And their names are Dennis and Christine. Dennis and Christine have made this quaint little B&B in the foothills of the Sanata Catalina Mountains truly memorable. My... read more

We loved the Azure gate! The breakfasts were delicious! The owners were incredibly nice & welcoming. We're going back!

View Reviewer Info

Beautiful location, friendly hosts, great breakfasts. All the little things taken care of.

View Reviewer Info

We have found our happy place. The place where we remember who we are and what we love. Our second spring here resonated with joy in our memories. C hristine and Dennis thought of every detail to make us feel welcome and pampered. Dean loved... read more

The Azure Gate has dropped from the sky to nourish the human spirits that pass through, like a jewel that softly glows in the sun. Its gates have opened to us and here we have found laughter, superb artistry, and an exquisite sensory experience in... read more

2.23.07 - This place is the best! Having never been to the Southwest before, we feel blessed to have stumbled upon this haven. We've loved every minute of it and have talked of nothing else but when we can return! We are grateful to Dennis &... read more

We've been to many bed and breakfasts all over the country and Azure Gate is, without a doubt, the loveliest, cleanest, most welcoming of them all. The hosts, Dennis and Christine, are fun-loving, warm, and talented. They make guests feel like... read more

"The Azure Gate is a one-of-a-kind retreat in the beautiful Tucson desert. With the mountains, the vegetation, the wildlife and the spirit of the desert; this bed and breakfast is a haven to the heart. Every detail extends a gracious caring... read more

We have traveled extensively in the US and abroad. We have stayed in B&Bs in NZ, Ireland, Slovakia and Canada, as well as the US. Azure gate is heads above all others!

View Reviewer Info

We really enjoyed our stay at the Azure Gate. Our hosts, Dennis and Christine were delightful and the food was excellent. The physical beauty of the house and gardens was pleasing to the eye. The location gives one the feeling of being in a... read more

We have just returned from the most wonderful stay at the Azure Gate. We are avid BnB stayers and have stayed at many places over the years....take if from us that this is the most relaxing place you will visit. Christine and Dennis are very... read more

Couldn't ask for a better way to get into the wilderness. Quiet, located minutes from the mountains and parks, full of dessert animals and birds. Breakfast alone is worth the price. The Owner seems to delight in satisfying every dietary need and... read more