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Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center

2.5 star property
Pet-friendly Ajo hotel connected to the convention center, a quick walk to Ajo Plaza

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Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Courtyard
Reception
Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
The Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center in Ajo offers a serene garden setting, a cozy library, WiFi, luggage storage, and self parking. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Gallery Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Living room
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
55 S Orilla Avenue, Ajo, AZ, 85321

What's nearby

  • Ajo Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gibson Neighborhood Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ajo Museum & Historical Society - 2 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Desert Diamond Casinos and Entertainment Why - 19 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument - 24 min drive - 20.6 miles

Restaurants

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

About this property

Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center

Hotel near Ajo Plaza
Located close to Ajo Museum & Historical Society, Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center provides a garden and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, 3 meeting rooms, and a gift shop
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the comfortable, spacious rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • 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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center located?

Located in the heart of Ajo, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ajo Plaza and Ajo Museum & Historical Society. Cabeza Preita National Wildlife Refuge is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) away.

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Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 433 out of 596 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 596 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 596 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 596 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 596 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

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

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

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

10/10 Excellent

DeForest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a wonderful town!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice surprise, totally enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful courtyard, relaxed environment!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Excellent

Excellent accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Nice getaway

Awesome place. Grounds and rooms were well kept and staff was super nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

alisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Arden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralf

Liked: Amenities
Sonoran Inn is a lovely place. The appartment is nicely decorated and well equipped. The location with the inner yard is perfect for evenining rest or cosy morning breakfast. Thank you! Ralf
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

10/10 Excellent

MaryBeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is our third time staying here and it’s always a great experience! We stayed in Gallery 1 and the space and price plus the beautiful scenery is why we keep returning here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, spacious and comfortable. Beautiful and peaceful haven.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice , Quiet location, not a whole lot to do but its great if your looking for relaxation
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful building. Would have been nice to have dining options on site.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

6/10 Okay

Tim

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

Nissi Myles

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a pleasant stay . The Gallery 1 room was super nice. Five of us fit in there easily. And the shower had plenty of hot water for all of us.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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