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Best Western Desert Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A modern hotel room with a sofa, two side tables, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a chair.
A hotel with a pool, a covered patio, and a desert-themed sign.
A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a chair. There is a window with a view of trees and a wall-mounted artwork.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $132
$116 nightly
$132 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29

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1391 W Thatcher Boulevard, Safford, AZ, 85546
  • Place, Safford Bowl
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Eastern Arizona College
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Roper Lake State Park
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for King Suite with Sofa Bed - Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a desk lamp, and a painting on the wall.

King Suite with Sofa Bed - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Queen Room with Roll-in Shower - Disability Access - Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

King Room - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a painting on the wall, and a wooden headboard.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, a lamp, and a small ottoman.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a headboard, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a small stool, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Separate Living Room;with Sofabed)

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, two wall-mounted lights, and two abstract paintings.

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Separate Living Room;with Sofabed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Separate Living Room;with Sofabed)

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a mirror.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Separate Living Room;with Sofabed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Safford

Located in Safford, Best Western Desert Inn is a 3-minute drive from Safford Bowl and 6 minutes from Discovery Park Campus. .This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Eastern Arizona College and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Thatcher Splash Park.

What's nearby

  • Safford Bowl - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Thatcher Splash Park - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Eastern Arizona College - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Roper Lake State Park - 17 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • The Gila Valley Arizona Temple - 19 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Salty Heifer Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gila Hank’s Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Cafe - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Best Western Desert Inn

Best Western Desert Inn offers 70 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 70 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary full breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Best Western Desert Inn
Best Western Desert Inn Safford
Best Western Desert Safford
Best Western Safford
Safford Best Western
Best Western Desert Inn Hotel
Best Western Desert Inn Safford
Best Western Desert Inn Hotel Safford

Best Western Desert Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 149 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, Easy parking,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Property & rooms was very clean & well maintained. Staff was helpful, friendly & courteous. Breakfast was great & the area was clean & food well maintained. A good value & comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room breakfast good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay. I will b back and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was perfect !!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms have been updated, the pool area is small, but decent, the breakfast area was clean and the staff friendly. It’s definitely not the Ritz, but definitely a nice stay for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET VERA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were great.. clean when checked in.. the front desk was awesome and supplied me with whatever i needed.. the ladies that cooked the breakfast were super nice as well.. all were very polite and helpful..
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jarrod and Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, checking in was easy. Breakfast options were not great. Overall this a good place to stay for one night!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good server was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Len

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and recently remnovated. Friendly Staff. Nice breakfast. Great one night business stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room nice beds nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly, efficient, helpful, and informative. Would stay again and recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room They kibdly let us use their sleds for White Sands National Park. Great breakfast! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, it would have been nice to have another light in the bathroom. Breakfast was good, lots to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had to go on business and enjoyed my stay,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raggedyann

Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Frances

Very small room. Bathroom is very very small.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025