Ajo Travel Guide

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This 21 mile Ajo Mountain Scenic Loop is not to be missed. It took us about two and a half hours going very slowly. It’s a pretty rough graded dirt road, but well worth it. There are a few really nice picnic tables along the way. We took our dog, so we didn’t hike.
This 21 mile Ajo Mountain Scenic Loop is not to be missed. It took us about two and a half hours going very slowly. It’s a pretty rough graded dirt road, but well worth it. There are a few really nice picnic tables along the way. We took our dog, so we didn’t hike.
Sticking to the back roads today as we explore this amazing National Monument. This is the Ajo Mountain Scenic Loop Road. 21 miles in length and graded dirt.
The parks name sake cactus, the Organ Pipe. They like a hot, dry climate which limits their range to this area as well as south of the border.
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is a U.S. National Monument and UNESCO biosphere reserve located in extreme southern Arizona that shares a border with the Mexican state of Sonora. Wikipedia Address: 10 Organ Pipe Dr, Ajo, AZ 85321 Area: 517 mi² Hours: Open today · 8AM–5PM Phone: (520) 387-6849 Established: April 13, 1937
Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center

Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center

2.5 out of 5
55 S Orilla Avenue Ajo AZ
The price is ₹13,176 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
₹13,176
₹14,764 total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ajo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (629 reviews)
Pretty chill place to stay. Courtyard and gardens were neat. Lots of mining history in the area and nice to go walk around.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center
Marine Motel

Marine Motel

2.5 out of 5
1966 North 2nd Avenue Ajo AZ
Fully refundable
The price is ₹6,361 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
₹6,361
₹7,128 total
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf motel in Ajo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Gibson ...
6.8/10 (411 reviews)
Room was clean. In need of a remodel. Curtain over the door to keep cold out. Bathroom paint peeling off the wall. Good price good location.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Marine Motel
coppersands motel & Rv inc

coppersands motel & Rv inc

2.5 out of 5
3711 N Ajo Gila Bend Hwy Ajo AZ
Stay at this motel in Ajo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ajo Country Club and Golf Course and Dennison Picnic ...
6/10 (7 reviews)
The property has been part of Ajo as long as I can remember. Some upkeep appears to be underway. Staff was very nice and helpful. I would stay again and have stayed before.

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

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Sedona Pines Resort

Sedona Pines Resort

3.5 out of 5
6701 W State Route 89A Sedona AZ
Stay at this family-friendly condo in Sedona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,852 reviews)
Nice quiet place. Starry skies. Lectures or concerts about 3-4 nights a week that are really good.Go to the flute concerts and the vortex tour —the latter by Starry Krystal includes history of Sedona, lots of info on best places to hike, and what vortex really is — not some mystical, esoteric place. ...

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Sedona Pines Resort
Scottsdale Camelback Resort

Scottsdale Camelback Resort

4 out of 5
6302 E Camelback Rd Scottsdale AZ
Stay at this spa condo in Scottsdale. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,345 reviews)
Great staff and beautiful resort

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Scottsdale Camelback Resort
Junipine Resort

Junipine Resort

3.5 out of 5
8351 N Highway 89A Sedona AZ
Stay at this aparthotel in Sedona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,263 reviews)
Fireplace was very relaxing and such a peaceful environment. They also have a sitting area where you can enjoy bird watching .

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

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