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Best Western Desert Inn

AAA - 2 Diamond

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Welcome to the Best Western Desert Inn!

Close to Thatcher, Arizona and to the famous Mt. Graham Observatory, our pet-friendly Safford hotel is conveniently close to everything the region has to offer.

When a property is centrally located on the main highway, its easy for business travelers and vacationers alike to make the most of their stay. Were known for the cleanliness of rooms and have many loyal, return guests. Hospitality is serious business here and when combined with an unbeatable location, youll enjoy the trip of a lifetime. Close to restaurants and minutes from Roper Lake State Park for outdoor recreation, our Safford hotel has everything you need to kick off a memorable trip.

Eastern Arizona College (EAC) is also nearby and were happy to host those here for an extended stay, either visiting students or teaching for a term. Slip away to the Natural Hot Springs, which is the perfect way to relax after a full day of studying, work or recreation. Safford, Arizona is a mecca for R&R with bird watching galore and days spent searching for rocks in the desert.

Our Safford property is a favorite for guests in the region for the Freeport-McMoran Copper and Gold Mine, as well as those who have business at Ponderosa Aviation. Whether its flight training or a meeting with the US Forest Service, our property is designed to make you feel right at home. Local prisons, one federal and two state, also bring guests to the region for business or visits.

Enjoy luxurious bedding, the friendliest service in town and updated amenities when staying with us. Staff members are local ambassadors and are happy to share recommendations on dining, shopping and sightseeing.

Book a relaxing stay at the Best Western Desert Inn right now and get ready for a great trip! Enjoy your stay!

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Location

1391 W Thatcher Boulevard
 Safford
Arizona
85546-3304
United States
To make a reservation please call 0800 393130 (Freephone). For all other enquiries please call +1 928-428-0521
AAA - 2 Diamond
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Summary

Pets: No Pets accepted
Check-in & Check-out
15:00:00 | 11:00:00

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Address
1391 W Thatcher Boulevard
Safford
Arizona
85546-3304
United States

What's nearby?

Recreation

  • 45.00 mile(s) from San Carlos

  • 46.00 mile(s) from Wilcox

  • 77.00 mile(s) from Globe

  • 80.00 mile(s) from Benson

  • 104 mile(s) from Tombstone

  • 113 mile(s) from Sierra Vista

  • 125 mile(s) from Tucson

  • 127 mile(s) from Bisbee

  • 178 mile(s) from Lordsburg, NM

  • 187 mile(s) from Nogales

  • 2.30 mile(s) from Eastern Arizona College



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Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: Rating: Based on 196 traveller reviews
Rating: 5 77
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This Was Recommended

12/02/2019 MITCHEL N, SANTA MONICA

We were told to be careful of the hotels in Safford and take Best Western if possible. We were pleased with the choice with our 1 year old. They helped us get a ground floor room so we were set as t... more

Owner Response
Operations M, Manager at Best Western Desert Inn, responded to this review
Thank you for staying with us at Best Western Desert Inn in Safford, Az. I'm glad you were pleased with your choice and had a comfortable stay. We hope to see you again in the future!
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Clean and Helpful staff

04/02/2019 Kay N,

Good beds and clean here, and the staff were very nice. The downside is the location on a major road for the area, which surprisingly never let up all night. Ask for the room farthest away from the ro... more

Owner Response
Operations M, Manager at Best Western Desert Inn, responded to this review
Thank you for staying with us at Best Western Desert Inn. We take pride knowing you enjoyed your stay. I apologize regarding road noise or contractors truck noise. There is 2 area Freeport-McMoran Copper Mines in our area. We hope to see you again in the future when traveling to our area!
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Clean Rooms, Decent Breakfast but a with lots of road noise

30/11/2018 AZ85603, Phoenix, Arizona

This hotel has Clean Rooms, the pillows are small square shaped ones, 5 for one king bed is right for one person. The bath room also was clean but small. The breakfast was decent with cereal, yogurt,... more

Owner Response
Operations M, Manager at Best Western Desert Inn, responded to this review
Thank you for staying with us at Best Western Desert Inn in Safford Az. We take pride knowing you enjoyed our clean rooms and our hearty breakfast. We try to have many options for everyone to enjoy. I would like to apologize regarding the small pillows, we are in the process of upgrading our linen, which will include new larger pillows. Unfortunately, the road noise can be a bit of an issue in which is apologize for that as well. We hope to see you again if you travel through our area!
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Budget Hotel Quality

13/11/2018 Krista G,

The best thing about this hotel is there was not bed bugs (that we found) and that staff was eager to help/correct issues.The worst is how dirty the floors and bathroom wall (blood) was. Beds are so s... more

Owner Response
Operations M, Manager at Best Western Desert Inn, responded to this review
Thank you for staying with us at Best Western Desert Inn. I apologize for the issues you experienced during your stay. I have brought up the issues with my housekeepers to correct the issues for the next guest. Again, I apologize and hope we would have a second chance in the future to make your stay comfortable.
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Wonderful front desk clerk

05/11/2018 Carol M,

We booked a room for November 3rd and at check in, the clerk, (I think her name was Valerie), was polite and helpful. We had an extended conversation with her and she had us laughing throughout. Then ... more

Owner Response
April R, Manager at Best Western Desert Inn, responded to this review
Thank you for staying with us at Best Western Desert Inn! I will definitely share your nice comments with her and let her know she is doing a great job. I take pride knowing my front desk associates are taking care of everyone. We look forward to seeing you again if you travel through our area!