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3 out of 5
Kay El Bar Guest Ranch
2655 S. Kay El Bar Rd, Wickenburg, AZ

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 78 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed Kay El Bar. Nothing fancy. Spent two nights. Meals were great, and although we didn’t ride, this is a real ranch with a great old west vibe!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed this cozy and welcoming resort that had great food and a relaxed ambience. We didn’t ride but heard that the riding was excellent. The hiking was good. Happy hour food was provided and sometimes there were cookies to enjoy. There was no housekeeping during our stay which was fine with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon, LeRoy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Natalia, Seattle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed morning horse riding, but the breakfast and dinners options can be better. Need add more tasty and variety food. Also, a bed can be more comfortable. Price and quality are not equal. Should be cheaper night stay, or make updates.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great guest Ranch, felt like I was in the old west!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Authentic dude ranch experience
My husband and I were celebrating our 38th anniversary and visited Kay El Bar guest Ranch! We had a fabulous time! The horseback riding was amazing, thank you so much, Carter and Stephanie! Very professional!! Horses were beautiful and well taken care of. The chef prepared wonderful meals every day! It was very peaceful, waking up in this environment, I recommend it to everyone! So much to do, and so much to learn. This ranch is listed in the National Registry of Historic places. Very authentic!! Wickenburg, the closest town, is an excellent place to visit for shopping and food! The staff went above and beyond to make sure we were happy and comfortable! Kyle, Emily and Jilly were amazing!! Beautiful family! The falcon show was something to see! There is a 100+ foot eucalyptus tree that will blow your mind! Would love to see their ranch in Montana, that is on our bucket list now! Thank you for this unique experience!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Kay El Bar guest ranch. We highly recommend the horse riding experience -- we were total beginners and they made us feel really at ease. We loved the communal dining for meals and the food was a real highlight as each meal was so delicious! Would recommend opting in for lunch and dinner as they are excellent value for money given the high quality of the meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to experience new things.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Not for the feint of heart. Probably good for ranch experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not worth the money. :(
There was no hot spa available. There was no archery available. The horse ride was cute but more like a horse walk. Cute but I have seen better horse ranches than this one... The staff are definitely amazing people. But after no working hot spa and a phone about their archery range and their rules about archery, I later find out that there is no archery available at all... Not the greatest place to stay, you may want to find another place; so if you are reading this continue looking for another place to stay. Best of luck!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Reservations Manager on 17 Nov 2022
We are very sorry that you were disappointed in your stay with us. The hot tub was unexpectedly out of order and it is now repaired and working. We apologize that it was out of order during your stay. The ride that you went on was a slow, all walking, ride. Per our insurance, all new guests regardless of experience must complete a slow ride before they are able to test for a fast ride. We are puzzled about your comments regarding archery as it is not an activity we currently offer at the ranch, nor have we ever offered it. Thank you for your kind comment about our staff; we have a wonderful team at the ranch!

10/10 Excellent

Adair, Holley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The trail rides and horses were great. The wranglers were friendly, patient with beginners, and appreciative of advanced riders. The food was awesome. Unfortunately the target shooting was full so we didn't do that. We will stay longer next time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When In Rome...
Great stay. LOVED the atmosphere. What better place to stay when visiting Wickenburg! Very rustic and quaint. Very helpful staff - and wonderful breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous stay! Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Good is delicious, rooms updated and very comfortable. Welcoming and enjoyable western atmosphere. A must try!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience! Excellent staff would recommend highly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome little dude ranch…
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Raymond P.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the chill vibe and unplugging. We enjoyed lounging in the main lodge area and having access to various soft drinks and other beverages for a small fee. That helps just feel at home. The manager Emily and her family were so hospitable. One of the highlights was seeing the Falcons in the morning, what a rare treat.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Tova Marni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay at Kay El Bar Ranch. Stacey is a fabulous trail guide, friendly, great customer service, cares about the guests. The guest house room was adorable and comfortable, there was a tub, but unfortunately couldn’t use it because there was no plug. Went to use the hot tub, it was broken. We changed to a suite during our stay, it was large, but very outdated. Needed paint- stained walls, ceiling, the fireplace hadn’t been cleaned (looks like ever) and smoke comes straight into the cabin. Not safe, carbon monoxide nightmare. Bathroom was dirty, toilet had pee down the sides and on the floor in front of the toilet. The floor mat was old and super gross. Paying more for that suite, they should fix it up. I didn’t feel like it was worth the extra money. The managers are nice, but very unorganized. They seemed much more concerned with their marketing photography going on then with the actual guests staying there. That was a bit of a bummer, as this place isn’t cheap! James, the breakfast and lunch cook is awesome. Provided amazing breakfasts and lunches that were delicious. He’s also friendly, kind and makes you feel happy and at home. We did have a great time, though it could be more organized. The staff is great, management needs some work and customer service skills.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awsome place lots of history with the ranch. Very peacefull
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Ranch House
The hotel manager Connie, was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay very much. James cooked us a wonderful breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This ranch was absolutely breathtaking!! I couldn’t have pictured it any better. The staff was beyond amazing! The manager, Connie has done a wonderful job running this gem. We had an amazing, home cooked breakfast served to us. Loved the chef ringing the breakfast bell! I didn’t want to leave. Will be back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ranch is an excellent place to enjoy a real western experience. You can go out and help groom the horses and meet the wranglers before breakfast. Then everyone on the ranch starts the day with a wonderful, hearty breakfast buffet that has everything you could want. After that, we were off for a two hour horse ride through the surrounding desert. First was looking through the boot box to pick out our riding boots. They have cowboy hats to use too, but we just used our own hats. We are beginners and it was great fun to be on the horses and seeing the views. I rode Destiny and my husband had Cupid. Our wrangler’s name was Biscuit the first day and Dee the second day, and they will help you get all ready to ride and led the way. Afterwards we went to the pool and hot tub to relax. The large ranch living room has a huge stone fireplace, a bar, games, puzzles and plenty of books to read. Lunch is served at 12:30 pm and dinner at 6:30 pm. All the meals were excellent. The rooms are comfortable and nicely decorated with a western theme. If you need anything, Connie and her team are there for you. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kokou

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT. Nice property, No problems except with Expedia booking.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although we only stayed one night, we really enjoyed our short stay at the ranch. It was a pleasant change of pace from a traditional hotel lodging. It was fun to stay on the ranch and we hope to return for a longer stay in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sterling stay at Kay El Bar
The ranch staff could not have been kinder, the food was delicious and the trail ride was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was our first time at a dude ranch setting. It was awesome. Connie was great and a do it all gal.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Our room was comfortable enough. The heater could a little stronger, but it worked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about the place, the people were awesome, the facilities were gorgeous, I could stay there forever!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great time! Already talking to my wife about going back. The breakfast was AWESOME!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great get away relaxing and horseback riding
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Authentic ranch lifestyle.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
esutiful
Lovely atmosphere. The history here and attention to honoring it is very lovely! Nice place and had a very relaxing time. Low key and charming. Look forward to the horse ride experience next time. Thank you Ken and staff for being so kind, accommodating and for a great breakfast. Peace & Blessings
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janine, Davis, CA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ken was great. Hospitable and made sure all of mount needs were met.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020