Best Forest Lakes Hotels in 2026 from HK$709 - Fully Refundable Options

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A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a wooden staircase, and a stone fireplace.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a wooden building in the background.

A wooden deck structure with a pathway leading to a building.

A spacious restaurant with high wooden ceilings, multiple seating areas including a large central table and booths, and a visible staircase leading to an upper level.

1. Kohl's Ranch Lodge

Payson

Jonathan

HK$629

HK$837 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, green ottomans, and a mounted TV.

A hotel reception area with a counter, a flat-screen TV, and various amenities like a coffee machine and a fruit display.

A Best Western Sawmill Inn with a green building, a covered parking area, and a flag.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, lamps, and a small table.

2. Best Western Sawmill Inn

Heber

Yvonne

HK$1,012

HK$1,077 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A cozy room with a fireplace, a large bathtub, a comfortable chair, a wooden table, and a bed with a nightstand.

An outdoor patio area with stone pillars, a table, and chairs.

A stone wall with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and leather chairs around a wooden table.

A stone building with a covered porch and a sign reading "Majestic Mountain Inn."

3. Majestic Mountain Inn

Payson

Mark

HK$911

HK$1,052 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a blue quilt, a nightstand with a lamp, a desk with a coffee maker, and a chair.

A rustic building with a sign that reads "Rusty Buck Inn".

A kitchen area with a wooden counter, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator. There are signs on the wall that read "Welcome" and "Let's Go on an Adventure."

A round wooden table with a metal frame, accompanied by two matching chairs.

4. Rusty Buck Inn

Heber

HK$1,072

HK$1,140 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a well-maintained lawn and wooden deck.

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a stone wall.

A modern hotel with a well-maintained lawn, outdoor seating, and a balcony with a railing.

5. Quality Inn Payson

Payson

Karl

HK$683

HK$789 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel reception area with a coffee machine, a breakfast sign, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A reception area with a marble counter, a red information kiosk, a phone, and a welcome mat.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

6. Comfort Inn Payson

Payson

Michaela

HK$760

HK$878 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a mirror.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by lounge chairs and a fenced area with trees.

A cozy motel room with a wooden desk, computer, and chairs.

A hotel bathroom counter with a coffee maker, a basket of coffee packets, and toiletries.

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Payson

Payson

Keith

HK$614

HK$709 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, and a large landscape painting above the beds.

A kitchen with a waffle batter dispenser, a coffee maker, a toaster, and a refrigerator.

A reception area with a blue wall, a ceiling fan, and a reception desk.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a small shed, and string lights.

8. Days Inn By Wyndham Payson

Payson

Ricardo

HK$735

HK$848 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, and a wooden floor.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table with a lamp, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A bathroom with a shower, a white sink, and a mirror.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside lamps, a painting on the wall, and a door to the right.

9. Payson Inn & Suites

Payson

Oran

HK$671

HK$775 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A room with two armchairs, a small table, a lamp, a potted plant, and a vending machine.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A reception desk with a large mirror, a ceiling fan, and various payment method signs.

A room with two patterned chairs, a small table, and a framed picture of a mountainous landscape on the wall.

10. Knights Inn Payson

Payson

Itzayanna

HK$706

HK$824 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

A reception area with a counter, a television, a painting, a door, and a small plant.

A modern kitchen with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a trash can. There are multiple dining tables and chairs.

11. Best Western Inn of Payson

Payson

Missie

HK$959

HK$1,123 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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A calm lake with reflections of trees and clouds, surrounded by a forest.

Woods Canyon Lake

9.2/10 (166 reviews)

Reflecting the pine-covered Mogollon Rim, this 55-acre alpine lake offers a peaceful escape in Arizona's high country. Rent a boat to fish for rainbow trout or hike the scenic loop trail through the surrounding forest.

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A forest with tall trees and a dirt path.

Woods Canyon Lake Recreation Area

Perched atop Arizona's Mogollon Rim, Woods Canyon Lake offers a tranquil escape surrounded by pine forests. Rent an electric boat from the marina and cast for rainbow trout in this cool mountain retreat.

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Willow Springs Lake Recreation Area

Nestled at 7,600 feet among tall pines, Willow Springs Lake offers 150 acres of tranquil waters for trout fishing. Bring your own drinking water while enjoying the serene forest setting and well-stocked fishing spots.

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Jacob Lake

Gateway to the North Rim, Jacob Lake Recreation Area offers camping amid towering Ponderosa pines. Enjoy hiking, wildlife viewing, and stargazing at 7,920 feet in this tranquil forest setting.

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Aspen Recreation Area

Nestled among ponderosa pines at 7,500 feet, Aspen Campground offers serene lakeside camping near Woods Canyon Lake. Paved roads welcome cyclists while hiking trails lead to fishing spots and wildlife viewing areas.

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Sardine Point Day Use Area

7.8/10 (7 reviews)

Serene peninsula extending into Willow Springs Lake with prime fishing spots along the shoreline. Bring your own water while enjoying peaceful wildlife watching in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests.

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Rocky Point Recreation Area

Escape to this tranquil Arizona retreat where forest meets lake in a serene natural setting. Enjoy camping, fishing, or hiking through picturesque landscapes from April through October.

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Lake One

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake One during your travels in Forest Lakes.

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Learn more about Forest Lakes

Nestled among ponderosa pines, Forest Lakes offers excellent fishing at nearby Woods Canyon Lake and hiking trails with spectacular Mogollon Rim views. Rangers know which trails have fewer people in summer, while winter brings snowshoeing opportunities and cosy cabins for warming up afterwards.

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Top Forest Lakes Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn Payson

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was wonderful and kind. We were able to check in a little bit early. We were sad the pool was closed for maintenance and it seemed like our refrigerator was leaking but it still worked. The property was beautiful and I loved having seats outside of the patio doors. Breakfast was delicious and staff were helpful and kind. 100% would stay here again."

Days Inn By Wyndham Payson

10/10 Excellent

"Clean property. Well maintained."

Super 8 by Wyndham Payson

8/10 Good

"Enjoyed this stay. Clean and convenient stay for 1 night. Would return and recommend to friends and family."

Comfort Inn Payson

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was helpful and welcoming, the room was super clean and comfy, and the hot breakfast in the morning was exactly what we needed for our quick stay in Payson."

Kachina Pueblo, a great place to stay

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place, Very beautiful views, clean and comfortable home. Will try ogo back again"

Log Cabin in the Pines, Treehouse with Swinging Bridge, beautiful stream nearby

10/10 Excellent

"Great cabin near water wheel falls. We had a very great time. Easy check in and everything was good!"

Romantic Chalet in the Forest

8/10 Good

"The host made it very easy to find and is very thorough on what to do when you arrive. The cabin was perfect and the deck was the best for us. We spent a lot of time outside just enjoying the forest around us. The host has a great binder with other things to do near by."

Cozy streamfront cabin nestled in the pines

10/10 Excellent

"Always such a relaxing and peaceful cabin to stay at. Have stayed here many times and will continue to come back. Great place to unwind and recharge.Always clean and well stocked with everything you might need."

Beautiful Forest Lakes home-best of getting away w/ Starlink WiFi & EV charging

10/10 Excellent

"Ron and Marilyn are excellent hosts. The cabin is large, in a gorgeous area, very clean, well stocked, and comfortable. We would definitely return. We had eight adults (planned for ten) but there was plenty of room for maybe five to seven more, if some do not mind bunk beds!"

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