Wow, were to start? I'm a rt 66 roadie, I love all things dated, I am too now :) This is the perfect motor lodge, its what all motor lodge should aspire to be! Its not a hotel, its a motel that's perfect. Safe, small, watched over, taken care of, clean and refreshing. Apache junction motel is the place to stay in Apache junction. Hotels are great but this place is, what is is. The owner walked me to see the room, you see you like you pay, you don't like, here's your money back if you don't like what you see. We stayed one day longer than expected and hated to leave then but vacations do come to a close. This place is perfect in everyway if you are into motor lodge stays. Its fun, its the best. The owner clarified his name for me, he wears a mask but does not require you to. I ask his name again and he said AD, American Diamond, and truly he is a jewel to meet and to visit with. His ultimate goal is your happiness and satisfaction. My review is like the picture of the sunset, it doesn't do Apache junction motel justice for how pleased we were to have the privilege to stay here. Thank you AD for being a part of our vacation. Stay here or always wish you had... read more

This place is one star for a reason. I had stayed there a couple times one was for a whole week the manager there they both complained that all I did was make a mess after a full weekday. These people told me to only use one bed when there was two beds in the room. My question to them is are you that lazy that you cannot do your own job and clean up the room, they even told multiple people in my personal life that the motel was left in a complete wreck and I don't remember even doing anything wrong. Also, when they told me they're not use the second bed I told them fine and I didn't everything about this place is trash DO NOT GO HERE. They don't want to work and clean so they blame you if even one thing is dirty. read more

It was an older hotel but the owner, AD, has owned it since 1983 and has kept in in good shape! Parking is right in front of your door. Owner was very polite and I'd have no problem staying here again! Bed was comfortable and everything was clean! A little noisy bc it's right on the strip but I could tune it out! TV worked good along with the Wi-Fi read more

Kinda a hole in the wall in the ghetto on Apache Trail. Thing is.... the owner was very nice and the place was old but clean. You can tell he actually takes great care to keep it clean and keep the bad element out. Not a bad place for someone who just needs a place to sleep and shower. Not usually my kinda place but in a pinch it works! 65 bucks too! Ps Be careful of the shower! Actually went from warm to scalding hot twice..., Burned my butt! read more

Very angry man on the phone when I tried to call and book a room for me and my service dog. Maybe he's used to people who don't have legitimate service dogs trying that as an excuse, but I actually do. He told me to call the police and not waste his time. It's not really worth my time either though, I'll go somewhere else that I'll be treated with dignity. read more

This classic one-story motel is clean and well-maintained by the older couple who have owned it for many years. They take pride in providing a comfortable room at a reasonable price, and are always around to make sure that your stay goes well. The room includes a good WIFI connection, microwave, nice fridge with freezer, cable TV, AC, nice carpeting that appears fairly new, plus you get your own parking spot in front of your room. I would stay here again without any hesitation, and highly recommend it. read more

I stayed here with several friends and had a great time. The owner was also the manager and he was extremely pleasant. He was very accommodating and responsive to all of our requests. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The location was great - really convenient and short drives to some common attractions. Nothing overly fancy, but a great place to stay! Next time I'm back in the area, I definitely plan on bunking up here! read more

A solid roadside motel close to a lot The owner was incredibly accommodating, going so far as to offer to make me coffee in the morning. The rooms are basic, but clean and comfortable. Besides, with all the hiking and other activities around, why would you want the room for anything other than sleeping in? I'd use them again when I return to Apache Junction read more

Talk about RUDE!!! I called this place and the person who answered the phone was RUDE, RUDE, RUDE!!!!!! I cannot imagine staying at this place when someone could be so rude on the phone!!!!!! So I did not have a credit card number for the person I was making the reservations for the first time I called so the person hung up on me. I tried to call back to with the credit card number and asked for a reservation number and the person on the phone told me I was talking too much and wasting his time. OMFG!!!!!!! read more

Stayed here last year after many years as a regular customer; was bitten by bedbug and actually showed the bug to the owner who refused to compensate me for my stay; he suggested I might have brought the bugs myself...yet when I checked reviews elsewhere I saw that the exact room I had stayed in had a bedbug report just weeks before my stay. Bad decision to mistreat a loyal customer and avoid your own professional responsibility ...I won't be back. Made new hotel arrangements when I came in 2020. read more

Ok, needed a basic room for a three day stay. This was definitely a place from the past, but nice! It worked out just fine. Some people who rate this low, were probably just grumpy travelers. At $65 a night, I would stay here again for sure! read more

Clean and safe. You can tell someone cares about the property. They had dogs patrolling the back windows , the new blacktop parking lot was nicely lite. I slept safe and secure. The only down side was the $100 a night price tag.In the location it's in I would have valued it at $50-$60 read more

We found this little motel on this site as we were traveling through. The mixed reviews made us leery but we decided to go for it anyway. The owners were delightful, they did everything they could to make us comfortable. They are VERY adamant that rooms are non-smoking but the first room he showed us did have a strong odor of past smoking,however, upon request he graciously showed us another room that was much better. The coffee makers are available on request, showers are late model but very clean and functional with loads of pressure and as much hot water as you need. As we were checking out the whole staff was involved in cleaning, windows being washed, window screens being replaced and washed. All staff smiling and wishing us fun on our journey. We opted to go on a hike not far from the hotel and since it was so late When we got done we opted to return since it was clean and comfortable. We asked for the same room since we knew it and the owners explained that all the carpets had been done that day so it would be damp. We opted for it anyway and found it to be true. Clearly they are making efforts. So if you want to pay more for fancy go for it but if you want clean and functional for a Fair price this is the place to go! read more

Stayed here for two weeks , it is older but the owners work it themselves, very clean, everything works , nice hot water . Chairs outside the rooms so u can sit outside and read or visit with the neighbors, they even have lawn chairs , if u want to sit in sun. Very accommodating . Any thing u need , I think they'd try to get for u . Sometimes they are hard to understand , so if u have a problem with that . Not the place for u . He has been here running this with his family for 20 something years . So what does that tell u . read more

Was extremely curious to stay here after reading all of the colorful reviews. Was out in AJ meeting my boyfriend's parents for the first time and this place is really close. Was hoping we'd get yelled at or kicked out or all of our stuff gone through or something. No wild stories to tell. We had a pretty nice stay. The owner had some funny banter with my boyfriend over the phone and reserving the room was a breeze. We got in really late and they let us have our key and do the official check-in credit card stuff the next morning so we could get some rest. The bed was comfy and the room was super clean. We were given one small set of towels and I have very long hair and he's a big guy so we needed more towels. Had to exchange the set we used because of an ordinance and were given an extra set when we asked. Helps them keep up on the laundry so it's understandable. The next night my BF accidentally hurt himself. His hand and knee were cut up pretty bad. While he was in the shower I went to the office to see if they had any bandaids. The owner and his wife gave us a couple small ones and a large bandaide to be sure the wound was taken care of. They definitely went above and beyond and that's something that will stick with me. The overall experience was enjoyable. We'll stay here again for sure. The place was wonderful and it's great to support locally owned businesses. read more

This is a cute little motel the staff is very friendly there no pest bothering us in the bed like people say People say their bed bugs in here I didn't see not one bed bug there mattresses are sealed Come stay here it's a great little place read more

I hadn't been here but 5 min before an Indian man, who I'd assume to be the owner came up to me yelling as I was putting my things in the room "NO BIKES IN THE ROOM! I'LL KICK YOU OUT! NO BIKES IN THE ROOM!" I said "I'm sorry, but it's just resting there--" He interrupted. "Get that bike out of there! I'll kick you out! Also you are not to throw things! Please carry your luggage all the way into your room. What if you'd have hit the TV?!? You could've broken it, or the stand on which it sits! I'll have you out if I see you throw anything else. There is no need." Before I even knew he was watching me, he'd seen me GENTLY toss a smallish soft-shell bag, filled with only clothes, from the doorway of the room into the room. I'd like to emphasize that was a gentle, controlled underhand toss. Nothing crazy or rambunctious. At this point I still had my hands full with what I was retrieving from the car, still standing in the same spot where I was when he first approached me. Maybe 20 seconds had gone by since he asked me not to put my bike in the room. "Why is that bike still in the room?" I ignored the comment, went to unload and retrieve the bike and heard him shout quite loudly "THIS IS AMERICAAAA!" as he walked back to the office. No joke. Also the towels were quite fragrant with the scent of fabric softener, so if you're allergic... Update: Now that I've cooled off, I think I'll bump the review from one star to 2. The service was completely shitty, but the rooms were impeccably clean. The sink, shower and toilet all smelled lightly of bleach, not enough be over powering, but enough so that you knew it was sterile (I know, bleach isn't environmentally correct, but I'll sacrifice that for being able to take a shit with no worries...and it is a hotel, all.). After tax the room was $54 and change. So to sum up, CLEAN, pretty inexpensive, shitty staff. It could be worse. read more

This little motel is absolutely awesome, first of all, it's like a walk down memory lane, right through your past! The quaint little rooms are highly functional, and we loved how the chairs outside encouraged the visitors to engage socially with each other! The room was spotless, and the shower had awesome water pressure. The motel owner is a wonderful man, with the best sense of humor, make sure and ask him how he feels about President Trump, you'll love his antics on the topic for sure! This man is very caring, in fact, after he knew our situation, he was more than willing to work with us on the room rate, THANK YOU! read more

BEWARE!! It's hard to give this even one star!! If u r a non smoker, don't stay here! Room 5 reeked of smoke! Owner said it just got new carpet, maybe so, but it reeked! Outdated, worn furniture! Shower beware ( no bathtub), a constant water temperature fluctuation, scalding to cold! Owner advertises AAA , BUT doesn't offer it unless u stay a week! One night (Friday) for $104.00 wasted $$. We should of drove on to Phoenix, however rooms were scarce because of a marathon in area. A very young couple came into office before us looking for room, owner told them he had none. Then we inquired availability as they walked out, owner says " oh I have one room left, I didn't want to rent to that other couple?" I guess we fit the part being Over 50! All older retirees there. I thought that was very rude of him and I would of surely GAVE them our room which was the last room of miles around. I'll sleep in car next time!! Safe travel travelers! read more

This place is a 1950s motor hotel (motel) from the old school. It is not much to look at, although the owners have fixed the place up a lot and it has a new paint job. The rooms are large, comfortable, clean and they have a/c and heaters you can control; the water is hot, the shower works and the bathroom fixtures are fairly new. The rooms have a microwave and a refrigerator, freezer. You can get ice and a coffee maker at the office. There is no pool. The BEST part though, is the bed. The only motel or hotel that I have ever slept at that had a bed that was a good as the one here was at a Westin Hotel. Because of the cement block construction you aren't bothered by the rooms adjacent to yours. They have cable TV, not the best, but certainly not the worst I've used, get the local channels, and have excellent high speed wifi. The owner knows his market, and so if you are down there during the high season (October through March) you'll pay the going rate. But it won't be as expensive as some of the chains, and the room will be a lot better. (We stayed in a Motel 6 for several nights until a room opened up at this place which was closer to the people we were visiting. The motel 6 cost more and was awful, and the beds were not as comfortable.) Since the owner is the manager and onsite, any small problem is fixed immediately and they really do want to provide good service. BTW I read the review by the woman who didn't stay there, and the young man who tried to store his bicycle in his room. The owner is Indian. I found no problems talking with him or in his handling of the place and my stay. He is fussy, and frankly, that's a good thing. The room was non-smoking and it smelled fresh and clean. I think that if you have issues with people who do not speak English as well as you might, or with immigrants, then you should stay elsewhere. read more

I felt we'd stepped back in time. Really. The retro vibe of this place is genuine, not contrived. On our first visit to Apache Junction, we passed this motel by, in favor of a big chain motel down the road. Big mistake. The chain was over-priced and the usual bland schmuck. This time around, on a tighter budget, we decided to give it a try, and we loved it! Where else can you sit outside your room with a view of the mountains, a saguaro cactus alive with nesting birds, a pink block wall privacy wall straight out of the fifties, lined with chaise lounges - all for under $60/night? Better yet, the place is immaculate. Our room and bedding were very clean, the grounds very neatly kept. Our host was the best, always smiling and friendly. I won't stay anyplace else in Apache junction from now on. read more

I didnt get chance to rate the actual place because the phone call itself was Awfully upsetting. I called to get quote the man was extremely RUDE, sarcastic asshole. He was rushing me to give him my info of how many rooms, dates and interrupting me as i made mistake of dates i wanted. He laughed couple of times saying "so what is it you want?" I said "im trying to tell you" he then said "well hurry up cuz ur wasting my time, i have customers infront of me" ..."oh so im not a customer?" Ok i said, you just lost a customer"! RUDE, RUDE! read more

Have stayed here the past 5 years over Christmas. This is the first time I have had issues. I have terrible bites on my arms and went to an urgent care and the paperwork says bed bug bites. He had just kicked out my neighbors and said they brought them. When I showed him my paperwork, he said I brought them. He will not take any responsibility for the medical expense I incurred nor did he give me a discount . In fact he was a jerk. I have contacted Pinal county health dept. as well as AAA and the BBB and the AJ chamber of commerce read more

If I could give this rat hole no star I would.... I stayed here for over a week and there was no room service. He manager was discriminating my because of my race and told me that this was not Mexico... Never staying here again. read more

Have to disagree with the reviewer that rated this motel poorly. I received first class, polite help from the desk staff and the owner........who indeed seems to be of Indian (not Native American) descent. Rooms were super clean and I was happy to note that disinfectant had been used. TV was clear, quiet place, dogs stay free under 15 pounds, and........I would not assume to put a bike in my room in the first place. Have been back there three times and find the entire area refreshing after stays all over Phoenix. Make sure you try some of the locally owned bars and grills. I was informed that if I leave the dog in the room alone I should hang out a Do Not Disturb sign in the morning as the maid walked in while I was at breakfast. No pool is a drawback. read more

We stayed 7 nights and found it to be a wonderful experience! The room was spacious, clean and very quiet. The bed and pillows were great. Management was very helpful, they provided me with a 12 cup coffee maker and helped us find anything we asked for. Also, directed us to the best route to drive when returning to the airport. I would definitely stay there again. read more

I liked this motel. The people were soooooo nice! It had all the amenities we could need for a stay. It happened there was no coffee pot, I went to ask if they had one, and they fell all over themselves apologizing that they were all out. Our room actually smelled like cigarettes despite the No Smoking policy there, which is why I didn't rate it higher. It was nice enough and convenient, and the staff was super nice. I'm not sure I'm ever going back to Apache Junction again but I would stay there again. read more

This is by far the cleanest, friendliest, least expensive but nicest stay I've had in the whole Phoenix area! I was amazed to stumble on this little gem in downtown Apache Junction when I needed a place to land for a bit. Great WiFi, location near everything, and the nicest management on the planet! Everything was spotless too. Loved my stay there in the July heat. It was an unexpected treat. read more

Stayed here in March and now again we are going back in April. The management is very helpful and accommodating. Rooms are very clean and fully equipped. It is a no frills motel so if you want a 5 star hotel not for you. The beds are so very comfortable and new. Smoking is permitted outside of the room but not in the room. Chairs are also available to sit out in the front of the rooms. Location is wonderful. Definitely recommend if you do not need a fancy place. read more

this place is an old motel from 1950 the owner is friendly recent updates - carpet, mattress the place is clean, clean linens, clean towels the water is hot mini fridge in room ask for a coffee maker when you check in we will return read more

This establishment is in perfect shape and the proprietor is first rate. All over the country these older format motels are falling into disrepair. This is one that has been restored to a pristine state; a complete restoration to the highest basic standards. The owner was an absolute delight who accommodated me with a reasonable rate even though there was a big event which left almost all of the available rooms in the area booked. He could have gouged me but he chose to make me a more than reasonable rate. I highly recommend this establishment. read more

I visit Apache Junction every few months and always stay at this hotel. The manager/owner and his wife are friendly, courteous and very accomodating. The room is aways clean and the property very well kept. I highly recommend this motel and the price is right! read more