Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Courtyard
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Gallery Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center

Pet-friendly Ajo hotel connected to the convention centre, a quick walk to Ajo Plaza
This hotel features a microwave in a common area, a fridge in a common area and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a library, a garden and a picnic area are on-site.
Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention centre and just a quick walk from New Cornelia Branch Hospital. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and 3 meeting rooms are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include 3 meeting rooms, a gift shop and multilingual staff
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort and spaciousness
  • 8 minutes by foot from Ajo Plaza and a 4-minute drive from Ajo Museum & Historical Society
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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 common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ajo hotel.

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)

More

  • Built in 2015
  • Designated smoking areas

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: 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 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. 420 out of 579 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 579 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 579 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 579 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 579 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

Rebecca Rae

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was hard to maneuver around by car and some of the things were dated. Like some plumbing and the door lock. All of these things are fixable the most important thing was how welcoming the staff was and the quietness of the surrounding area. Everyone was respectful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

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

Eloise

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Forrest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed the Inn, from the room to the beautiful courtyards. Loved the Plaza and the Elks Club. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

Merrill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is an interesting and unique property. It is an artful restoration of a historic building.
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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

Very Unique Stay

Amazing renovated school. Our room I think was a former classroom and it was HUGE, with high ceilings and very large windows. Plenty of space. Great courtyard where I strolled and watched hummingbirds. Nice gift shop with free coffee. This is really such a unique place. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night 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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with group
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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Won't stay here again

Stayed 2 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

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

PEACE AND QUIET

Very peaceful setting.
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

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

James

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