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Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center

2.5 star property

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Guests can enter through the arched entrance and enjoy the surrounding greenery.
Guests can relax under the covered walkway with outdoor seating.
Relax in a stylish room with two single beds, a desk, and a large window offering a mountain view.
Efficient kitchen with a stainless steel sink, microwave, coffee maker, and dishwasher, perfect for quick meal preparation.
Cozy retreat with a desk, two chairs, bookshelf, and lamp, offering a view of lush greenery.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
55 S Orilla Avenue, Ajo, AZ, 85321
  • Ajo Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Gibson Neighborhood Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Ajo Museum & Historical Society
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Relax in a bright and inviting room with two single beds, a desk, and a TV.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

Gallery Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Refrigerator & Microwave

Cozy retreat with a large bed, bedside tables, and a nightstand, plus a comfortable seating area.

Deluxe Room, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Cozy retreat with a large bed, bedside tables, and a nightstand, plus a comfortable seating area.

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

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Relax in comfort with a large bed, desk, and window view.

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • Ajo Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gibson Neighborhood Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ajo Museum & Historical Society - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Desert Diamond Casinos and Entertainment Why - 19 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument - 24 min drive - 33.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacos El Tarasco - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Agave Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Marcela's Cafe & Bakery - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Arriba Mexican Food - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Curley Coffee - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center

Pet-friendly Ajo hotel connected to the convention center, a quick walk to Ajo Plaza
Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center offers 21 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 and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 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.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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

  • Built in 2015
  • Designated smoking areas

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

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 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

  • Pet fee: USD 20 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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 428 out of 589 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 589 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 589 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 589 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 589 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is a charming renovation of an old mission-style school
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnulfo

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nissi Myles

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden Gem.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place but…

So, my wife and I recently spent a night at this hotel, which is also a convention center. And let me tell you, it’s a real treat—if you like sharing a beautiful desert garden with a ton of not-so-quiet convention-goers! The garden itself is gorgeous, perfect for a little tranquility. Just don’t expect to keep it peaceful, because you might end up immersed in some deep conversations about spreadsheets or the never-ending battle for the last donut at breakfast. Now, let’s talk about the bistro tables outside. They’re inviting, but those chairs? Yikes! They could definitely use some TLC. You’ll be balancing your drink, hoping it doesn’t topple over while you’re trying to enjoy your conversation (good luck finding a private one!)—or worse, sharing the gossip with everyone else seated nearby. It’s like an unintentional group chat but with actual people! So, if you’re looking for a night of eavesdropping in a lovely desert garden, just keep in mind it’s half convention hall and half "let’s all chat about how the AV equipment is malfunctioning." Honestly, it’s great for a quick stay, but if you want a quiet getaway, you might need to bring earplugs and a lawn chair!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Nice room. Grounds are nice- coffee and coffee shop very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Novelty

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The adaptative reuse of this building was a joy to see
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Spacious rooms, great place on way to Organ Pipe

Loved our stay at the Sonoran Desert Inn and Conference center in Ajo! We came on our way to Organ Pipe National Monument. Everyone staying there and the staff were super friendly. There was coffee in the Coyote room. The rooms were spacious and a welcome luxury on our trip hiking in the southwest. Even though it was cold outside, there was heat in the rooms. The whole place was charming and community-oriented. Tip for city goers: My husband had espresso around the corner at Curley’s coffee and a yummy sticky bun.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025