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Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center

2.5 star property
Find serenity in this desert gem’s tranquil garden or curl up with a good book from the library.

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Exterior
Reception
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | Private kitchenette
In the heart of Ajo, Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center offers a serene oasis with a lush garden and a cozy library. Connect to WiFi, store your luggage safely, and enjoy the convenience of self parking. The helpful staff has left lasting impressions on previous guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$256
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Gallery Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath 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

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
55 S Orilla Avenue, Ajo, AZ, 85321

What's nearby

  • Ajo Plaza - 8 min walk
  • Gibson Neighborhood Park - 3 min drive
  • Ajo Museum & Historical Society - 4 min drive
  • Ajo Country Club and Golf Course - 12 min drive
  • Desert Diamond Casinos and Entertainment Why - 16 min drive

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
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, a gift shop and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, a TV in reception and 3 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guest reviews highly rate the overall comfort, size rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift
  • 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

Guests will receive an access code

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 does it cost to stay at Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center?

As of 17 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center on 23 Feb 2025 start from AU$255.79, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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.

Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 392 out of 538 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 538 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 538 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 538 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 538 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous historic property, with modern touches. We stayed in an old school room, with modern updated. New bathrooms. Ajo was a fun town, great pizza place in town, fun center square and great visitor center. Nice 1-2 day visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeForest

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a wonderful town!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Former school converted into a conference center and hotel. Quite large rooms have a unique character. Clean. Easy parking. Nice common area gardens and pleasant staff. No tv. Good wifi signal. Food availability minimal and no amenities. In-room fresh ground coffee a very nice touch and nice gift shop. Overall, an enjoyable, comfortable room and place and easily the best hotel in Ajo, albeit a high price for the area. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kathi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet facility. Only complaint was where my room was. At end of walkway, and was advertised as view of desert courtyards. All I saw was a wall.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe, Joliet

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

4/10 Poor

ROMMY

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice building, clean rooms but super noisy rooms ,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
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

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're staying in Ajo, you know there's not much there. SDICC is an unexpected bit of desert charm. Unique, very comfortable, and lots of character (in a good way). Easy walk to the Plaza, with the only coffee shop in town, and a wonderful art gallery. Hotel gift shop is awesome, too.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
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

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stacy, Middleton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gem in the desert
Fantastic stay, very quiet, rooms are spacious and modern, has a great celling fan, bathroom is fantastic with a great shower. Served as a great basecamp for Organ Pipe National Monument.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Inga

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful artwork!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Business traveller
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

Desislava

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very charming. It is a repurposed old elementary school. The room was very large and laid out nicely, lighting was unique. I especially enjoyed the courtyard with seating areas and lovely landscaping. Ajo is a small community, a former copper mining town (the mine closed in 1985). We ate at Agave Grill, food was good and staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place in Arizona!
Unexpected great. So unique. Tranquil and Calm. Will spread the word to everyone. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiyomi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

OSLAIDA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024