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Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center

2.5 star property
Travelers escape to this peaceful Ajo retreat where a tranquil garden invites relaxation and a well-stocked library offers quiet moments with a good book

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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 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
(30 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
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

  • Cabeza Preita National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • New Cornelia Branch Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ajo Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gibson Neighborhood Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ajo Museum & Historical Society - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fat Cactus - ‬14 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

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
  • English breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • A nature reserve, 2 meeting rooms, and multilingual staff
  • 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
  • Recycling, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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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
  • Limited onsite 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 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

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

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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Reviews

Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 453 out of 623 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 623 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 623 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 623 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 623 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deena

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We enjoyed our stay. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Erica

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

10/10 Excellent

Dayna

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

felite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weili

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Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J

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Highly recommend. Beautiful and comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yixian

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Not fancy room, but the room is lean, spacious and comfortable. No TV.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

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Great rw
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and quiet room! Charming staff who graciously moved us to another room when I discoveted the lights weren't working.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michel

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yes and yes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful stay. Quiet, clean rooms, attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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

Daniel

Excellent

Excellent accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Omar

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