Best Forest Lakes Hotels in 2026 from HK$739 - Fully Refundable Options

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

A wooden cabin with a deck, outdoor seating, and a grill.

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.

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

1. Kohl's Ranch Lodge

Payson

Jonathan

HK$576

HK$782 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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 spacious living area with a fireplace, seating, and a wooden ceiling with decorative elements.

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

2. Best Western Sawmill Inn

Heber

Yvonne

HK$981

HK$1,043 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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 room with wooden flooring, a brown leather bench, and two beverage vending machines.

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

3. Majestic Mountain Inn

Payson

Mark

HK$840

HK$971 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 row of rooms with green doors, a bench, and a trash can.

4. Rusty Buck Inn

Heber

Antonio

HK$1,191

HK$1,267 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

A restaurant with booths and a buffet counter.

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

5. Quality Inn Payson

Payson

Karl

HK$657

HK$759 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

A pool area with multiple pools, sun loungers, and a no diving sign.

6. Comfort Inn Payson

Payson

Michelle

HK$789

HK$911 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

Susan

HK$640

HK$739 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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.

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

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, and a microwave.

8. Days Inn By Wyndham Payson

Payson

Ricardo

HK$777

HK$897 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A sign for Payson Inn & Suites with a Christmas tree decoration.

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

9. Payson Inn & Suites

Payson

Oran

HK$671

HK$775 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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

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$823 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A Best Western hotel with a yellow facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

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

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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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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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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Lake One

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

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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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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

Super 8 by Wyndham Payson

10/10 Excellent

"I would stay there again"

Rusty Buck Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great place great staff! I will be back! 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ shout out to Jesus and Michelle absolutely amazing!"

Days Inn By Wyndham Payson

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean rooms, nice place to stay!"

Best Western Sawmill Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Nicely refurbished room. Neat, spotless and spacious. Staff were easy to talk to and very helpful with questions and directions for the area. Would stay there again!"

Comfort Inn Payson

8/10 Good

"We enjoyed our stay. Breakfast was warm and had some protein options. We had enough towels, no bugs, and the bed was comfortable."

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!"

5 bedrooms! Beautiful Mountain Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"We’ve stayed here multiple times. Lots of space and great for families. The porch is fully enclosed and there is no escape for kids or dogs! We’ll be back again!"

More cheap stays in Forest Lakes

Quality Inn Payson

801 North Beeline Highway 87 Payson AZ

HK$657

HK$759 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

includes taxes & fees