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Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center

2.5 star property
Travelers escape to this peaceful Ajo retreat where a tranquil garden invites relaxation and a well-stocked library offers quiet moments with a good book

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The Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center in Ajo offers a serene garden setting, a cozy library, WiFi, luggage storage, and self parking. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is HK$1,131
HK$1,267 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Gallery Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Located in Ajo, Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center is connected to the convention centre. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Ajo Museum & Historical Society, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ajo Plaza and Cabeza Preita National Wildlife Refuge. Visit our Ajo travel guide
Map
55 S Orilla Avenue, Ajo, AZ, 85321

What's nearby

  • Nothing like a desert sunrise. #arizona #desert #sunrise #adventure #greatoutdoors #camping
    Cabeza Preita National Wildlife Refuge
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ajo Arizona City Square
    Ajo Plaza
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • New Cornelia Branch Hospital
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gibson Neighborhood Park
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ajo Museum & Historical Society
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Restaurants

  • Oasis Coffee
    8 min walk
  • Fat Cactus
    14 min walk
  • Circle K
    13 min walk
  • Sonoran Sweet & Savory
    8 min walk
  • Agave Grill
    18 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
  • English breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • A nature reserve, 2 meeting rooms and multilingual staff
  • 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
  • Recycling, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15.92 for adults and USD 15.92 for children

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • 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

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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
  • Recycling

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

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately USD 15.92 for adults and from USD 15.92 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 50 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 smoke detector, 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 & 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 50 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 28 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center on 3 Feb 2026 start from HK$1,130.62, excluding 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.

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Reviews

Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 463 out of 636 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 636 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 636 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 636 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 636 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Erica

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very curteous and helpful check in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

SANJAY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best option for staying in Ajo. Stayed for 2 nights. Clean and comfortable rooms. Comfortable beds. All other amenities were satisfactory.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Room very clean. Nice place. Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, welcoming property. Old schoolhouse has been lovingly transformed into a peaceful oasis.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the mix of contemporary decor (paint color choices, meaningful art, comfy furniture) in an historic building. Quality toiletries, welcoming clear signage, easy check-in, SPACIOUS room... We are so impressed with the vision and values that inspire this building. Hats off to Ajo and the International Sonoran Desert Alliance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend. Beautiful and comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yixian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not fancy room, but the room is lean, spacious and comfortable. No TV.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and quiet room! Charming staff who graciously moved us to another room when I discoveted the lights weren't working.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cody

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here once, got my door code, checked in no issue. Tried to stay here a second time, got no code, no access to a room, but still charged 350 for two days stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying here. Great staff, very friendly and helpful.The rooms were great and the beds were very comfortable. Really clean rooms with great coffee. I loved the courtyard and the little desert animals that visit. Would definitely recommend this place especially to big groups looking to stay together. Will be back soon. courtyard
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

Joe

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

Michael

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

Sandra

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

Ralf

Liked: Amenities
Sonoran Inn is a lovely place. The appartment is nicely decorated and well equipped. The location with the inner yard is perfect for evenining rest or cosy morning breakfast. Thank you! Ralf
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Best place to stay in Ajo

Our stay was excellent the staff was very attentive to our needs. We would diffinitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice location. Easy to find and no hassle check in. Would definitely stay here again!😁
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although I did spot a few hairs and tiny black stains on the bed linens, those minor (and fairly common) imperfections weren't enough to dock a star from otherwise very clean, comfy, quiet place to spend night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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