I read the reviews beforehand so I was a little worried about the train noise keeping me up…read more However, as I read reviews for the other hotels/motels, there is no getting away from the train sounds. I decided on this place because there was a restaurant on site, so I thought that would be convenient. Ironically, we did not eat at the on-site restaurant. Check in/check out was easy. I didn't really run into any other staff. The bed was comfy. The TV took a little getting used to since there were multiple remotes. The walls were thick enough that you didn't hear your neighbor's conversations...just the guy moaning loudly next door that sounded like it may have been a massive hangover or a nightmare. (Could've gone either way). I didn't use the shower when there, so I cannot comment on that. The toilet and sink had good water pressure. Everything was clean. The fridge was cold. The AC worked great. No complaints.

I was pleasantly surprised with the overall experience. We were driving through Gila Bend and…read moreneeded a place to stop for the night. The town is small and our options were limited. However, it was clean and comfortable. The restaurant was good - breakfast was free. The front desk receptionist and the servers were all pleasant and professional. It was a nice experience.

The Palms Inn is a "two-star" motel, but given that it's definitely pretty nice for a budget…read morelodging. The reception was fast and courteous, the rate ($80/nt) was reasonable and the room was small but clean. It had a large refrigerator, microwave (didn't use), and a small desk. The queen-sized bed was firm and very comfortable. The only negative was that the ice machine was out of order...bummer. So, if you're looking for an affordable place in Gila Bend, I'd recommend the Palms Inn, but remember it's "two-star".

Simple, straightforward accommodations that are not luxurious. The place was clean and comfortable…read moreenough. The floor was tile, instead of carpet, which I appreciate in a motel. It just feels cleaner. They don't generally allow dogs, but they made an exception for us, and didn't charge a huge fee. The coffee at the continental breakfast was out of order, but there was a coffee pot with pods in our room, so we just had coffee there. It would've been nice to take a dip in the pool, but it wasn't very clean, or welcoming. Then again, it is November, and perhaps it was closed for the season. It's family run, and the folks I spoke to in the office were quite pleasant and accommodating.

Dirty broken toilet. I had to hover over this toilet like you do in a filthy gas station. The tub…read morewasn't pretty either. $90 for this??!! I couldn't give over a two star because the seat can easily be changed and the toilet cleaned. The bed was kind of hard too. Ridiculous!

This is a great hotel. The staff was polite and attentive to our needs. It was very clean and…read morequiet. You can feel the family owned atmosphere and you won't get the corporate line. Will be staying here again when we pass through.

La Siesta Motel was AMAZING! We had to stay in the town of Ajo last minute and La Siesta was…read morerecommended to us to be the cleanest one. Luckily they had a room available and were flexible with our check in time which was late for a small town. - The beds were so comfy (great for people who like soft not firm mattresses) - Very clean - Extra blankets, towels, etc - Had a guest's needs in mind - Very friendly staff

Great time in Ajo!…read more Clean and the staff was helpful. Many upgrades to the property that didn't go unnoticed. Location is good and close to grocery store but had a cozy out of the way cabin feel. We will for sure be back to stay here.

Mom used to say, "if you can't say something nice about someone, don't say anything at all."…read more (Cue the crickets) Just to give you an idea of the vibe of here, a bug in the bathroom committed suicide by drowning itself in the toilet just to get away from here. I can say that I am in agreement with all of the other reviewers, and though I didn't expect the Weston Hotel, I did enjoy an air conditioner that worked on a very hot evening, unlike the air conditioner on my RV.

This place was the worst motel I have ever been to. Since we made reservations and arrived at 4 am,…read morethis was basically what we had to deal with. There was rat poop/cockroaches outside the door. There was rat poop inside the tub. The bed/sheets looked questionable. At night, this place reminded me of the stereotypical scary motels in horror movies. However, it's so gross, I doubt any movie monsters would hang out around here. Even though this place is cheap, it's also cheaper to stay in your car.

Stopped here after car breaking down at 2am…read more Walked a mile to this place and was grateful they were still open. My happiness with them ended there. Our room was vile. The sheets were stained and dirty, hair on the pillows. Splatter of something on the wall. Air conditioner could not cool the room down, found a cockroach. Disgusting place. We walked the half mile to the best western and were much happier.

Hanging out in Gila Bend, Arizona…read more We stopped at this motel to sleep cause it was the first hotel we saw after almost running out of gas on the freeway. This hotel looks a little run down but it is way clean and very affordable. The man at the office was super nice and helpful and was even willing to not charge tax cause he thought I didn't have enough cash but I found some. It's so nice to have the car right outside our door since we are on a road trip and don't want to unpack. It looks like a lot of the cars/trucks in the parking lot belong to blue collar workers. They have great Internet access, washers and dryers, a pool, barbecues, cable tv and a microwave and fridge in the room. One downside could be that a train passes by here every so often. I would totally come back here cause I also liked that it takes one second to get from the office to your room or the pool or the ice machine and in some bigger/nicer/more expensive hotels you have to walk forever to get to these places.

I've stayed at the Sonoran Desert Inn several times for retreats and each stay has been a treat…read more I won't lie, I was a little traumatized when I noticed there were no TVs in the rooms the first time I stayed there lol but being forced to unplug was actually wonderful. The setting itself is really lovely; an old school with an interior courtyard, turned into simple but warm rooms to stay at. Every time the rooms have been impeccably clean and I love that you just use a code to get in and out. The javelina pillow on the bed is also so comforting and cute! The gift shop is fantastic if you want to support local makers and get some unique gifts for yourself or others, many with a strong emphasis on the Sonoran Desert. Every gift I've purchased here has been a huge hit with the recipients. And the staff? Lovely. All of them are friendly and attentive, even the 4-legged one! These folks genuinely seem to enjoy where they work and get along with their coworkers. The one hit or miss with this place is the food. I've had some great meals and I've had some lackluster ones. But I appreciate the complimentary daily brewed coffee from Curley's from 7-11am (I think those are the hours!). And if you prefer something a little fancier, then visit Curley's, a 2 minute walk around the corner, and while you're there, treat yourself to one of their delicious pastries.

This is such a unique place to stay. A converted elementary school, I'm sure it's not for everyone…read more I love the courtyard and the pop-up meals in the cafeteria. Curley's coffee is phenomenal! Ajo is such an interesting town and this place is perfect.

Very nice staff. Rooms are clean and the breakfast was delicious…read more Always stay and Holiday Inn Express everywhere I go!

We traveled through the night from California to Arizona and ended up on the doorstep of this hotel…read morewhich is conveniently located right off the 10 freeway on the way into Phoenix. We checked online first and they had fantastic reviews. They did not disappoint. The price was right at 2 AM. We were pleased to find a clean and lovely hotel. Our front desk person was very kind and informative. The room was comfortable. We ate free breakfast in the morning. It was all good. Couldn't ask for a better experience during our very short seven hours stay at this hotel. I recommend it. Oh, and it's conveniently located in a shopping center with plenty of restaurants around. Honestly, I'm really starting to like the Holiday Inn chain of hotels!

This place has gotten so much better in the last three years. Nothing fancy or new but it sure is…read moreclean. The manager makes you feel right at home..

Visited here in late March, 2025, taking my mother on a mini-vacation, because she said she always…read morewanted to see more of the southwestern part of Arizona around Organ Pipe Cactus national Monument. When we showed up at this hotel, which I had booked through Expedia, the clerk said that I shouldn't have done that, because it cost me $130 through Expedia when I could have gotten it for $90 if I had just called the hotel directly to book a room. The room the clerk gave me had no shampoo, conditioner, coffee, bar soap, nor a knob for the bathroom door. And the shower stall had no grab bar, so my elderly mother didn't feel safe using the shower there, without anything to hold on to in case the floor got slippery, potentially putting her in danger of a serious bone break. We stuffed socks into the hole in the bathroom door where a knob should be to give each other privacy when using the bathroom. The parking lot is gravel instead of blacktop, so a little bit tricky to walk on, as the little gravel could shift on you while walking in the parking area. Could've been better, but the beds were comfortable to sleep on, solid yet soft, and they were clean, so I can't give this place any less than two stars, because the beds at least were satisfactory.

Not much to say. If…read moreyou're driving down the road and you've got to go, this is the place for you. Pretty basic rest stop to relieve oneself. Surprisingly clean inside. Wasn't defiled by graffiti artists or anything. Seemed to be well stocked with toilet seat covers and toilet paper. There was a sign warning about critters and even poisonous critters in the vicinity. Also, a rather large parking area for both cars and semi-trucks or trucks with campers, etc. towed behind them. If you're driving and get tired, please pull in and rest for a bit, that's why it is called a rest stop, right? It was better than expected, rather busy, and very safe. Definitely a decent place to stop and use the facilities.

Tonopah, AZ. Nov, 2025. We visited this rest area on I-10 eastbound, traveling from Phoenix to the…read moreCalifornia border. It's near mile marker 87, about 64 miles west of Phoenix, AZ and 68 miles east of Quartzsite, AZ. The rest area has clean restroom facilities, plenty of parking for vehicles of different sizes (from motorcycles to 18-wheelers), several picnic areas, dog walking area, snack machines behind heavy metal bars, and a water spigot. There are some fun informational signs about topics unique to Arizona --(1) rattlesnakes, Gila monsters, and scorpions. (2) state parks, attractions. (3) fun facts about cacti. (4) and my favorite, the 5 Cs of Arizona: cattle, citrus, climate, copper, and cotton. My understanding is that Arizona allows motorists to stay here overnight, and restrooms are open 24/7; however, it's likely to be very noisy given its proximity to the freeway and the high volume of trucks and traffic coming into the rest area.