There are HUNDREDS of accommodation options in SE Arizona, from quiet B&Bs to high-end resorts to cheap motels (especially in Tucson, Green Valley, Nogales and Sierra Vista), as well as some first-rate birder-specific B&Bs that you’ll love. I can’t list them all, but some of my favorites appear below.
Please contact me for recommendations based on your preferred location and budget.
Santa Cruz County – Rio Rico & Nogales
- Best Western Sonora Inn & Suites, Nogales
Well-priced, new chain hotel, conveniently situated by I-19. - Holiday Inn Express, Nogales
Well-priced, new chain hotel, conveniently situated by I-19. - Candelwood Suites, Nogales
Well-priced, new chain hotel, conveniently situated by I-19. No breakfast. - Quality Hotel Americana, Nogales
Close to downtown Nogales, clean, comfortable and affordable. - La Casita Bed and Breakfast at Hacienda Rincon de la Loma
A low-key, luxury B&B in Rio Rico for two people, open January through May.
Santa Cruz County – Tubac & Tumacacori
- Rancho Santa Cruz
Charming western B&B ranch set in excellent birding habitat, directly linked to the Anza Trail and Santa Cruz River. Highly recommended! - Casa Paloma B&B
Beautiful, stylish house on Santa Gertrudis Lane, adjacent to the Santa Cruz River’s best birding habitat. Highly recommended! - Wisdom’s Casita
Comfortable and stylish casita next to the amazing Wisdom’s Cafe. - Tubac Country Inn
Comfortable accommodation in fashionable Tubac. - Historic Valle Verde Ranch
Delightful, old hacienda style ranch, now a high-end B&B. - Tubac Golf Resort
High-end resort, great birding.
Santa Cruz County – Patagonia & Sonoita
- Spirit Tree Inn B&B, Patagonia
Charming B&B in a fine natural setting of 52 acres. Quiet comfort, fine food. - Stage Stop Inn, Patagonia
Stay right in town with a Wild West feel. Recently renovated. - The Duquesne House, Patagonia
Charming old adobe B&B with exceptionally birdy yard. Recommended! - Patagonia Casitas
Clean, well-priced rentals in town. Recommended. - A Room With A View (near Patagonia Lake)
Nice lodgings, stunning scenery and an excellent location near the lake. - Sonoita Inn, Sonoita
One-of-a-kind western country lodge that captures local history and flavor.
Santa Cruz/Pima County – Santa Ritas (Madera Canyon)
- Santa Rita Lodge
The classic Madera Canyon lodge, with hummingbirds and a host of wildlife. Highly recommended! - Kubo Cabins (Madera Kubo B&B)
Fun accommodation in great birding habitat with popular bird feeders. - Chuparosa Inn
Classy lodge high in Madera Canyon, with hummingbirds, trogons, the lot.
Pima County – Green Valley
- Best Western Green Valley
Convenient and popular with visiting birders.
Pima County – In and Around Tucson
- Azure Gate B&B (east Tucson)
Highly-rated B&B located on five acres of natural desert, surrounded by wildlife. Convenient for Mt. Lemmon, Saguaro East. Excellent breakfast! - Peppertrees Inn B&B (University district)
Charming, quiet courtyard setting close to downtown. Amazing food! - Arizona Inn (midtown Tucson)
Classic Tucson boutique hotel; quiet, classy, great gardens and fine dining. - Westward Look Resort (north Tucson)
Tucson’s original high-end resort, set in prime Sonoran desert. Recommended! - Armory Park Inn (downtown Tucson)
The Premier Boutique Inn in the heart of historic, downtown Tucson - Hotel Congress (downtown)
For the more lively, it’s the genuine Tucson experience. Great food in the Cup Cafe. - Bed and Bagels (midtown Tucson)
Birder and pet-friendly B&B in midtown Tucson.
Cochise County – Huachuca Mts (Sierra Vista/Hereford)
- Battiste’s Bed, Breakfast and Birds
A great birding B&B set in fabulous habitat in lower Miller Canyon. Superb wildlife photography setup. Highly recommended! - Ramsey Canyon Inn
Delightful B&B in a great location at the entrance to Ramsey Canyon Preserve. Watch hummingbirds a few feet away while enjoying an excellent breakfast! - Casa de San Pedro B&B
Stylish boutique B&B in Hereford with great birding at the feeders and nearby San Pedro River. Amazing food! Highly recommended! - Huachuca Cottage at Emory Oaks
Private, charming “home away from home” Air BnB. Birders will love the magnificent Huachuca Mountains setting, near Ramsey Canyon. - High Desert Dome at Nicksville
A unique geodesic dome sanctuary, set in SE Arizona’s magnificent Sky Islands. - Birds of a Feather Guest House
Delightful Air BnB near Miller Canyon. - Quality Inn
Well-priced chain hotel conveniently located in Sierra Vista.
Cochise County – Sulphur Springs Valley (Pearce)
- Hummingbird Ranch
Scenic vacation rental, perfectly-placed for wintering cranes and with an observatory on-site (bring your own telescope).
Cochise County – Chiricahua Mountains (Portal)
- Cave Creek Ranch
Excellent base in Portal, a fantastic place to stay with amazing birding on site. - Portal Peak Lodge
Well-positioned and affordable accommodation in Portal. - Mountain Valley Lodge & RV Park
Excellent budget accommodation for birders, a good base in great habitat.