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Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center

2.5 star property
Hotel near Ajo Plaza, connected to the convention center in Ajo

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Exterior
Courtyard
Reception
Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | Private kitchenette
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Popular amenities

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

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

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)
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

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

About the area

Ajo

City center stay.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Ajo Plaza and 2 miles (3 km) of Ajo Museum & Historical Society with a stay here. Cabeza Preita National Wildlife Refuge is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) away.

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

Hotel near Ajo Plaza, connected to the convention center in Ajo
As a guest of Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center, you'll find a library, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. There are 3 meeting rooms available. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center also features a garden, a picnic area, and a television in a common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ajo hotel.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2015
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
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.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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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

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)

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: USD 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family

Excellent

Excellent accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

Unique and quiet

I would not hesitate to stay here again. After reading reviews of the places to stay in Ajo I chose the Sonoran Desert Inn for its uniqueness. It was very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025