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Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center

2.5 star property

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Property grounds
Courtyard
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Meeting facility
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $236
$211 nightly
$236 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 13 - Jun 14

Explore the area

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55 S Orilla Avenue, Ajo, AZ, 85321
  • Place, Cabeza Preita National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ajo Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ajo Museum & Historical Society
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Desert view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • Desert view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Gallery Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Ajo

A stay at Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center places you in the heart of Ajo, within a 5-minute drive of Ajo Plaza and Ajo Museum & Historical Society. .This hotel is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Cabeza Preita National Wildlife Refuge.

What's nearby

  • Cabeza Preita National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ajo Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bud Walker Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Gibson Neighborhood Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ajo Museum & Historical Society - 2 min drive - 0.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ranger Cafe & Bistro - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sonoran Sweet & Savory - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Agave Grill - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center

Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. Additional amenities at this hotel include a television in a common area and a picnic area.
English breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a library. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15.92 for adults and USD 15.92 for children

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Daily housekeeping (for a fee)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning fee: USD 74.00 per accommodation, per stay (varies per unit)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 15.92 for adults and USD 15.92 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping fee: USD 74.00 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Sonoran Desert Inn Ajo
Sonoran Desert Inn
Sonoran Desert Ajo
Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center Ajo
Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center Hotel
Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center Hotel Ajo

Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 483 out of 662 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 662 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 662 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 662 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 662 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were great, beds comfy, grounds and common areas were nicely kept. Nice breakfast. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay in this lovely hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, quiet rooms in a unique setting. Self check in was flawless and communications with the staff was excellent.
Courtyard
Courtyard garden
Interior
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the courtyard. It is very peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No signs — but once you find it, you’ll enjoy. An oasis in the desert.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, spacious
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a historic school building that has been refurbished. The room was cute and clean, and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pretty chill place to stay. Courtyard and gardens were neat. Lots of mining history in the area and nice to go walk around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Erica

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unusual facility (rehabbed school compound and rooms) with very large rooms. Quiet in a small but nice walkable neighborhood. Very close to Organ Pipe Cactus NP.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was our second time staying, as by before, everything was great. we will stay at your Inn anytime we are in Ajo.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle

Staff was welcoming and helpful. Our room was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the way the room was spacious and quiet. Nice location with a ten minute walk to the plaza.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel is such a gem in Ajo. Room was comfortable and location is nice and quiet. The in-room fridge and microwave help with meals and the coffee in the morning is great! I also love the gift shop in the office!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dayna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very curteous and helpful check in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Spacious and clean room with nice amenities and opening windows. We were able to check in 2 hours early. The coffee was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SANJAY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best option for staying in Ajo. Stayed for 2 nights. Clean and comfortable rooms. Comfortable beds. All other amenities were satisfactory.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cool place, old elementary school converted to hotel rooms with large landscaped courtyard in the middle. Room was spotless and very sunny and bright. Large room with high ceilings and comfortable bed and chairs. Highly recommend. Parking seems kind of remote, but lit up and encountered no issues.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay. Very relaxing. Live the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, welcoming property. Old schoolhouse has been lovingly transformed into a peaceful oasis.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Room very clean. Nice place. Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’m so pleased you’ve repurposed/remodeled such a beautiful old building!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend. Beautiful and comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the mix of contemporary decor (paint color choices, meaningful art, comfy furniture) in an historic building. Quality toiletries, welcoming clear signage, easy check-in, SPACIOUS room... We are so impressed with the vision and values that inspire this building. Hats off to Ajo and the International Sonoran Desert Alliance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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