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Copper Cactus Inn

2.0 star property
Escape into relaxation at this charming motel surrounded by nature’s beauty. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool or fire up the barbecue for a perfect evening.

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Located near the University of Arizona, Copper Cactus Inn offers a warm retreat with an outdoor pool and lush garden. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind by the barbecue grills, or explore nearby attractions with easy access to RV/bus/truck parking and extended parking.

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Double Room, Kitchenette

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Midtown, a neighborhood in Tucson, Copper Cactus Inn is in the entertainment district and near the airport. University of Arizona Museum of Art and Tucson Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Tucson Mall and El Con Mall. El Centro Cultural de las Americas and Children's Museum Tucson are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course and golf lessons nearby, or seek out an adventure with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Tucson travel guide
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225 W Drachman St, Tucson, AZ, 85705

What's nearby

  • 4th Avenue
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rialto Theatre
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • University of Arizona
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Tucson Convention Center
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Centennial Hall
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Tucson Station
    5 min drive
  • Tohono Transit Center
    7 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Burger King
    20 min walk
  • Circle K
    12 min walk
  • Time Market
    2 min drive
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
    9 min walk
  • Denny's
    3 min drive

About this property

Copper Cactus Inn

Motel near University of Arizona
Copper Cactus Inn provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, access to a nearby health club, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a 24-hour front desk, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Copper Cactus Inn include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 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

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

Property is also known as

Copper Cactus
Copper Cactus Inn
Copper Cactus Inn Tucson
Copper Cactus Tucson
Copper Cactus Inn Motel
Copper Cactus Inn Tucson
Copper Cactus Inn Motel Tucson

Frequently asked questions

Does Copper Cactus Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Copper Cactus Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Copper Cactus Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM.

What time is check-out at Copper Cactus Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Copper Cactus Inn located?

Located in Midtown, this motel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from 4th Avenue and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from University of Arizona. Southern Arizona Heritage and Visitor Center and Tucson Museum of Art are also within 2 mi (3 km). Tucson Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Copper Cactus Inn Reviews

4.6

5.0

Cleanliness

5.6

Location

5.4

Staff & service

4.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 212 reviews

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Alejandro

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Terrible

I was 45 minutes trying to check in, because the 2 ladies that were there, didn't have idea to use a credit card machine. The room was ok, the bathroom smell, the price was the same than a much better hotel. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE ...
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Melendrez

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

Suggest they be removed from hotels.com!!!

They did not honor reservations!! Said I had canceled. When I arrived to check in !!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We paid the fees and taxes Expedia charged plus they charged an extra fee over top that, not good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms smell like smoke. Everything feels dirty. Room door and windows aren't secure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tammie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property was in an unsafe and run down area of town. I was sent to the back of the property on a dirt drive (in a large city). The motel was shabby and run down. I did not feel safe. The room needed a paint job. This motel should not be advertised on-line as a safe option. The rate of $67.00 per night was ridiculous. I promptly gave them their key back after viewing the room. Definitely did not feel safe!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Nidia

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

Good for what's needed.

Room is very outdated, but clean and comfy. Has a little kitchen area with medium size fridge.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Beatrix

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No one at the desk when I arrived, had to wait twenty minutes. Room smelled, multiple broken fixtures, uncomfortable bed. Don’t stay here, there are other, better motels.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Condition of the property is not good, no fan in the bath room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Anna

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

Cactus inn

We showed up to get our room keys and the people in the office said they had no rooms and it was 9:00 pm we spent the night in our vehicle.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Steve

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

The moldy Cactus inn

The place was dirty. It was rundown and need to be remodeled. There was mold on the ceilings and walls in our first room and the tile was cracked on the floor. The showers was nasty with rust and water marks running down the walls from leaking fossets. We complained but they had no other rooms. The bed was kind of dated and smelled old so we put blankets on top and slept on top of it. They got us a different room the next night and it was nicer in the living area but the bathroom had mold on the ceiling. We were afraid to go in there. In that room there was a kitchenette but the cubbies were broken and there was no fridge. There was a fridge in the room that didn’t have the kitchenette so it seem pointless to have a kitchenette if there was no fridge. The main office was as gross as the rest of the place. The grounds were rundown with weeds growing every where. They had a swimming pool but with how dirty the place was I wouldn’t swim in there if you paid me too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
it was a place to sleep but not very clean. the sink leaked as well
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
PAY ATTENTION all of these 1 stars are here for a good reason. These people should be ashamed as human beings to offer this property as a motel in the USA. The rooms are like a prison cell in a 3rd world country or a converted utility closet in an abandoned factory in Detroit. We did not stay after seeing the room because the warped, de laminated entry door was no barrier between us and the unknown things that go bump in the night in this very seedy part of town. I was greedy, I admit it as I only needed a 1 night stopover and saw the low rate but would not subject either my wife's safety or mine to this place. But if you feel that you can use a toilet that is underneath the sink as the peeling paint drops on you good luck. And may god bless you and keep you safe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mr.

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I only stayed here b/c almost every other motel in Tucson was all booked up for a special event (and I got the last room available). This motel actually doubled their normal nightly rate to take advantage of the occasion. It was not worth the rate that was charged and felt unsafe. I even had strangers knocking on my door at 2:30 AM, which alarmed me. Very unsightly and in a bad area of town. Not recommended. Stay here only if you have no choice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would never stay here. It didn’t even look good for a nap
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mireya

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Depresivo, en muy mal estado. Falta mantenimiento y limpieza. Definitivamente no volvería.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

There's a reason it's so cheap.

I want to be nice about this, because the gentleman who helped me at check-in in the middle of the night (assume it's the owner) was very nice and seemed appreciative of my business, and because it's obvious to me the motel is struggling to survive in a blighted area with a lot of challenges - but that's exactly why I have to be blunt and say that this property is pretty grim. The front court/parking area actually looks pretty cute (if you don't get too close), but my room was tucked in a back corner of the building, with really inadequate and inconvenient parking; the entire row back there had a cluttered, derelict look to it. As for the room itself, it was clean, at least. But no-frills is putting it mildly. The air-conditioner/heater, the refrigerator, and the microwave all worked - but just barely - as did the television (which did have cable) despite being at least 20 years old. There was water damage in the shower, holes in the curtains, and the sink didn't have hot water. Also, even though the description on the website said there was WiFi and an in-room coffee-maker, neither of those things were available. Fortunately, there was a Starbuck's just a couple of blocks away. This was a short trip, I was traveling alone, I was out most of the time, and I only needed something simple and cheap so I would have a place to sleep, so it worked for me. But be warned - you get what you pay for, so my recommendation is spring for the extra and get a decent place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Taylor

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

The no good woman on corner cough fun

Good place to enjoy the sleazy part of town exciting if you like being mugged and shot at that is.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nastiest hotel ive ever stayed in. Never again blood stains on wall, hand prints on walls, dirty sheets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I mean it's ok but the owner were very mean to my family wen all they were doing was bringing me my things that I forgot in there car they were chased away and it was very rude and in called for never staying g in the motel ever again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not so good

Cigarette burns everywhere; sheets, dresser, vanity etc. One way driveway in rear was blocked; only one way in and need to back out
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty. Very poor physical condition. Receptionist/manager was rude.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

AlexZandria

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

Good for the price you pay

I hav no complaints. Room was clean, front desk was very helpful. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have bed bugs, the remote didn’t work for the tv, there was no tonight paper available
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Alain

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

Service conforme au prix...

Bien placé et calme. Bon marché mais service, confort et propreté insuffisants.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trash everywhere on the property. There were roaches the size of mice in the bathroom. The shower didn't work - water at tub spigot, but not at the shower head. Lock on the door had no dead bolt or security features.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018