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Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | Private kitchenette
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Courtyard
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

Gallery Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

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About the area

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 km
  • New Cornelia Branch Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ajo Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gibson Neighborhood Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ajo Museum & Historical Society - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fat Cactus - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Agave Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sonoran Sweet & Savory - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center

Pet-friendly hotel with free parking connected to the convention center in Ajo
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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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 lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

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

Payment types

Important information

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

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 614 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 614 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 614 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 614 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 614 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Delia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No answer, was calling
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying here. Great staff, very friendly and helpful.The rooms were great and the beds were very comfortable. Really clean rooms with great coffee. I loved the courtyard and the little desert animals that visit. Would definitely recommend this place especially to big groups looking to stay together. Will be back soon. courtyard
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lainie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zach

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a high quality hotel. Only discomfort came because the AC system in our room was unable to cool room enough for it to be comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

alisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem

Beautiful hidden gem in Ajo. We will definitely be back! ☺
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was an issue;not close for handicspped
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald, santa margarita

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although I did spot a few hairs and tiny black stains on the bed linens, those minor (and fairly common) imperfections weren't enough to dock a star from otherwise very clean, comfy, quiet place to spend night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cecilyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cockroaches in our room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim, Elizabeth

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For Ajo it’s nice. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small town America

Was a pleasant stay. Like supporting the small town. Historical place. Chill vibe. They need to post their WiFi code in the rooms. The town does not use T-Mobile just a heads up.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

DAVID

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old school made into hotel. Shower leaked on cement floor flooding bathroom. Floor was slick had to use all towels. NO staff present to get new towels. Dishes were dirty. Cement floor
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was super cute and clean. We absolutely loved staying here and we will return in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Adalberto

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a unique location in an old school. We slept in a large classroom. The location was perfect for our trip the next morning. It also seems like a great locatio for a conference.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025