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Kay El Bar Guest Ranch

Phoenix Area - AZ · United States

2655 South Kay El Bar RoadView location

9.6/10Excellent99 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.4/109.4
Condition9.2/109.2
Neighborhood9.0/109.0
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Kay El Bar Guest Ranch

When you stay at Kay El Bar Guest Ranch in Wickenburg, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Wickenburg Community Hospital and Coffinger Park. This ranch is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Desert Caballeros Western Museum and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from The Jail Tree.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Laundry
Entertainment
Banquet facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Noise-free rooms not guaranteed No front desk Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available

Important information

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    • One child 5 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Wickenburg Community Hospital 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Coffinger Park 4.6 km / 2.8 mi
Desert Caballeros Western Museum 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
The Jail Tree 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Vulture Mine 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Wickenburg Golf Course 9.3 km / 5.8 mi
Charlie's Park 10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Dell E Webb Center for the Performing Arts 15.4 km / 9.6 mi
Vulture Peak Trail 18.6 km / 11.6 mi
Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park 37.9 km / 23.6 mi
Hassayampa River Preserve 41.5 km / 25.8 mi
Quintero Golf Club 42.4 km / 26.3 mi
Speedworld Dragstrip 46.5 km / 28.9 mi

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Kay El Bar Guest Ranch

9.6
Excellent
99 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.4 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Neighborhood
9.0 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
50 reviews shown
4/10
Poor
23 Apr 2026
Craig And Pam
This property is very old,overgrown with brush and weeds .pool was closed ,a mechanical problem however it looked like a frog pond.the listing said dude ranch activity was included with stay…it wasn’t.horseback ride 100.00,shooting clay pigeons 75.00.and bow and arrow 50.00.All in all a very expensive dud of a dude ranch experience! Wouldn’t be recommended.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
16 Apr 2026
Robert
Room was clean but property in bad need of routine maintenance. The pool was green, weeds growing up through pool deck, manure right out side of door to the lodge that had to be dodged when bringing in suitcases and the main gathering area has not been dusted in a long time. The Staff was wonderful with the exception of the cook who clearly did not want to be there. Horses were well cared for which is definitely a priority. The ranch has a lot of potential if maybe better staffed so that there could be more attention to detail.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2026
steven
Well stocked honor bar was a delight. No keys for the rooms. Very relaxing vacay. No tvs! We will be back.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Feb 2026
Joseph
Excellent experience. The meals were off-the-charts outstanding. AUTHENTIC real-pure maple syrup with breakfast. The room was wonderful. Great lodge room for evening socialization, movies, games, etc. The staff could not be better. The price is more than reasonable. My horse, Boss, was the best. Many fun activities. Charming facility.
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2026
Carolyn
Overall a great stay in an authentic guest ranch
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jan 2026
Sherri
Place was great, great staff, very relaxing ranch place
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
28 Oct 2025
Carmen
You might consider getting a keurig or something similar in the guest area so guests can just make coffee or tea when they want
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2025
Linda
I loved the Western/ranch atmosphere. For me, it was perfect. There were no TVs, and the lodge rooms couldn't be locked from the outside...no key! It made you feel like you were part of a big family. The food was excellent. We met people from all over the world. We didn't ride horses, but took a UTV tour and did some shooting. The wranglers were very helpful, and it was so interesting learning about their way of life. Note: Check the schedule. Not every activity is offered every day.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Mar 2025
Denise
It is a beautiful, rustic property. Very comfortable accommodations and a great staff. Thoughtful bed and breakfast set up. They have various activities, very relaxing as well.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2025
William
Awesome get away. Staff was nice & hospitable. Food was amazing. Bed was the most comfortable I’ve been in for years.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2025
Gerri
Live the ranch feel. Great food. Quiet. Horses to ride and visit with. Walking trails. Peaceful and relaxing.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2025
Erin
I haven’t felt this rested in a very long time. Staff was amazing, accommodations were just what you’d expect from a ranch but better! Will definitely return with the entire family.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2025
kristie
Staff wonderful, short distance to old downtown. Horse back riding wonderful. Archery and hiking fun!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
31 Jan 2025
Yvette
I would like Snickers in snacks or beef sticks. TV in common area would be good. Otherwise, great.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2025
Catherine
You can’t beat the location to find out what living on a real Arizona ranch might be like. Wonderful staff, fun guests to meet, delicious and plentiful food (thank you chefs!). Large grounds to walk around and plenty of daily activities such as horseback riding, archery and shooting right here onsite, perfect even for beginners, though experts will have a fine time too. The lodge is gorgeous with a big fireplace and lots of artifacts, some from the original 1908 homestead I imagine. We were awarded the first and only day of rain since August, and were thankful to see how the plants and terrain adjusted.
We especially give a shout out to Kaitlin and her husband Justin for their warm hospitality and helpfulness, and all the others were lovely too. There happened to be a glitch in the heating system one morning, but the staff and their expert vendors had it completely resolved by dinner time, very prompt and “on it!”
Lots of important skills here. You will have a wonderful time, and they will take good care of you.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jan 2025
Penny J

Great getaway from urban life.

The dude ranch experience was unexpected and fun. We were looking for a 3 day stay at a traditional motel to visit family. Staff was very attentive and freindly. While we didn't do many activities the environment was a great deal of fun. The great room (joint living room) with fireplace was realy special.
THe chef was excellent each meal was so delious and unque in many ways.
The beds do need upgrading particularly for seniors.
They need to tend to some safety issues as many of the outside ground lights were not working making it hazardous to walk the walk ways after dark.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Nov 2024
Geri
Nice staff quiet.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2024
Carmela
Loved all the people working at Kay El. First time at a dude ranch and loved the mellowness of it.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
03 May 2024
Roberta
Excellent example of a true ranch, not something put together for tourists. Lots of historical background. Our European visitors had requested that our sightseeing trip include a real western U.S. ranch. This was perfect and they loved it!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Apr 2024
Donna

Peaceful and serene

Absolutely beautiful location. Horses, birds, all kinds of stunning flora and fauna around. It was quiet and peaceful, someone always available for questions or whatever. It is off a dirt road ( little tricky on our motorcycles), but the location added to its charm. Rooms are comfy and clean and the food was really good! We didn’t take advantage of the activities they had to offer, horseback riding etc, but I’d love to go back again and try it someday.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Mar 2024
Robert

Kay El-Bar 2-Night Stay

Wonderful experience in an historic guest ranch. The ranch is old, which accounts for the great vibe it has. It could use some room updates in the way of painting and bedding refresh, perhaps, but I was very comfortable and enjoyed my two night stay. Food was great.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Feb 2024
Frank
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!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Feb 2024
Anthony
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.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
07 Nov 2023
Natalia
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2023
Rebecca
Great guest Ranch, felt like I was in the old west!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2023
Toni

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!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2023
Evie
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2023
Michael
Great place to experience new things.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2023
Mike
Not for the feint of heart. Probably good for ranch experience
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
17 Nov 2022
Verified traveler

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!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2022
Adair
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.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2022
Jane

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!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2022
Cheryl
Fabulous stay! Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Good is delicious, rooms updated and very comfortable. Welcoming and enjoyable western atmosphere. A must try!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2022
David
Great experience! Excellent staff would recommend highly
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
22 Dec 2021
Verified traveler
Awesome little dude ranch…
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Dec 2021
Raymond P.
Perfect
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2021
shari
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.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
25 Nov 2021
Tova Marni
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Awsome place lots of history with the ranch. Very peacefull
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2021
Lindsey

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.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2021
Marla
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!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
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.

Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2021
Verified traveler
GREAT. Nice property, No problems except with Expedia booking.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2021
Verified traveler
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2021
Thomas

Sterling stay at Kay El Bar

The ranch staff could not have been kinder, the food was delicious and the trail ride was excellent!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2021
Verified traveler
It was our first time at a dude ranch setting. It was awesome. Connie was great and a do it all gal.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Feb 2021
Verified traveler
Friendly staff. Our room was comfortable enough. The heater could a little stronger, but it worked.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2021
Verified traveler
I loved everything about the place, the people were awesome, the facilities were gorgeous, I could stay there forever!!!
Business_and_leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jan 2021
Paul
We had a great time! Already talking to my wife about going back. The breakfast was AWESOME!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Oct 2020
Jodi
Great get away relaxing and horseback riding
Friends_and_family Friends

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Kay El Bar Guest Ranch
2655 South Kay El Bar Road, Wickenburg, United States

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