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
- Esplendor Resort, Rio Rico
A great place to stay; nice resort at affordable prices. Recommended!
NOTE: Esplendor Resort has been closed since Aug 2016 and it’s unknown if/when it will reopen. - 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! - Wisdom’s Casita
Comfortable and stylish casita next to the amazing Wisdom’s Cafe. - Tubac Country Inn
Comfortable accommodation in fashionable Tubac. - 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. - Circle Z Ranch (between Patagonia and Patagonia Lake)
Classic Arizona dude ranch in stunning habitat along the Sonoita Creek. - 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
- 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! - 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! - Ash Canyon B&B
Mary Jo’s amazing bird sanctuary, home to Lucifer Hummingbirds and a lot more, is no longer open as a B&B, but is very much open as a birding site. Day visitors welcome! 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 whilst 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. 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. - Quality Inn
Well-priced chain hotel conveniently located in Sierra Vista. - NOT RECOMMENDED: Stay clear of Beatty’s Guest Ranch. This is not a birder-friendly business. The owners are volatile, disrespectful and more interested in hunting with a pack of dogs. The birding in Miller Canyon can be good, but you can get there without entering the Beatty’s property. The hummingbird feeders at Beatty’s aren’t what they used to be, and whatever species are present can usually be found up-canyon, away from their property. I highly recommend staying away and avoiding a potentially unpleasant experience.
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.
