Starr Pass Golf Suites

[JT62]

I am trying to get this resort in an exchange, for July 2009. It's in Tucson. I need a very specific week, as I need it the week my daughter competes in Tucson.

Does anyone know anything about this reort? SHould it be a difficult exchange?

ANy info is appreciated.

thanks

JT

 

[Werner]

Starr Pass is mostly duplexes built around one or more golf courses, about 20 minutes west of Tucson center. We were there in December, primarily to tour the Sonora Desert region all around Tucson. I would guess that summer is off-season in Tucson but I'm not sure. Starr Pass is on a road that dead-ends at a large Marriott resort. Starr Pass has its own restaurant and the Marriott has a least one and maybe two restaurants.

Since you already have a sports agenda you may not have much time to tour but you do have easy access to the Sonora Desert Museum (actually a desert zoo and botanical garden) and the western part of the Saguaro National Park. Going west and south from Starr Pass is easy, going north and east is a bit of a bother. There is a major construction project that has closed most of the northbound Tucson exits on the interstate so you have to plan your routes to and from town and points east and north. Maybe it will be done by the time you get there.

Edit: BTW - I think Starr Pass is a fairly difficult exchange. For some reason the Golf Resort seemed to be filled up with Golfers. We found that one week in Dec on II and traded in using DRI points. Varsity Club seems to always be available and is closer to the University but if there is a major sports event going on it might be tough to get there also.

 

[nightnurse613]

And don't forget the reviews!

 

[JEFF H]

Starr Pass should be a easy exchange in the summer.
Interval had several discounted getaway weeks at Starr Pass under $400 this summer for a 1-BR suite.

 

[timetravel1]

Hi,

We go down to StarrPass in the fall and in the spring. StarrPass is short drive from town but we love it. The pool is great and the exercise room can't be beat. The staff is friendly and eager to please. We are not golfers and enjoy the miles of walking trails behind the resort.

You don't say how many people are going. The 1 bedroom side of the suite (900 sq. ft.) can hold four but better for two and has a good kitchen. The studio side (300 sq. ft.) can hold two but we have heard a lot of complaints about the size of the studio.

The temperature runs from 90 to 100+ in July and it can be part of the wet season. The lightning is great!

Some neighbours just returned from Tucson. They stayed at the Westin and loved it. They had thunderstorms nightly and loved them. They said that there were sandbags around to divert the waters but the days were great and they got in a lot of golf.

You should have no problem getting a 1 bedroom or the complete 2 bedroom with an exchange and II has a lot of Getaways.

You can always take the shuttle up to the Marriott if you want a treat.