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Prickly Pear Inn

3.5 star property
Inn with free parking, a quick walk to Cave Creek Museum

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Indian Fig Room | Private kitchenette | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
Lunch and dinner served, alfresco dining
Exterior
Pancake Room | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
Bearded Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
The Prickly Pear Inn in Cave Creek blends rustic charm with practical amenities. Guests enjoy meals at the on-site cantina and relax on the terrace. The property features designer stores, in-room WiFi, and a welcoming bar, creating an experience appreciated by previous visitors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Room options

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Beavertail Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Beavertail Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 43 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Porcupine Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bearded Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Bearded Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 43 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bunny Ears Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 53 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Violet Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Indian Fig Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Indian Fig Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Santa Rita Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pancake Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Pancake Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Purple Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Purple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 47 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Smooth Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Smooth Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Tulip Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Tulip Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Downtown Cave Creek, a neighborhood in Cave Creek, is home to Prickly Pear Inn. While the natural beauty of Black Mountain Trail and Cave Creek Regional Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Rancho Manana Golf Club. Cave Creek Museum and Carefree Desert Gardens and Sundial are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
6268 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, AZ, 85331

What's nearby

  • Cave Creek Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Black Mountain Trail - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rancho Manana Golf Club - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Carefree Desert Gardens and Sundial - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Boulders Golf Club - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Harold's Cave Creek Corral - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cavecreek Roadhouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪El Encanto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Hideaway Grill - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Prickly Pear Inn

Boutique inn near Cave Creek Museum
Located close to Black Mountain Trail and Rancho Manana Golf Club, Prickly Pear Inn provides a terrace, designer stores on site, and an outdoor entertainment area. The on-site restaurant, Stumblina's Cantina, offers lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and outdoor furniture
  • Meeting rooms, a nature reserve, and a gift shop
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and first-run movies, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 60-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and first-run movies
  • Kitchenettes, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Stumblina's Cantina

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 60-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • First-run movies

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Prickly Pear Inn Cave Creek
Prickly Pear Cave Creek
Prickly Pear Inn Inn
Prickly Pear Inn Cave Creek
Prickly Pear Inn Inn Cave Creek

Frequently asked questions

Is Prickly Pear Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Prickly Pear Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Prickly Pear Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Prickly Pear Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Prickly Pear Inn located?

Located in Downtown Cave Creek, this boutique inn is within a 15-minute walk of Cave Creek Museum, Black Mountain Trail, and Rancho Manana Golf Club. Carefree Desert Gardens and Sundial and Cave Creek Regional Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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