The Best Hotels Closest to Desert Hills Trailhead in Phoenix - 2026 Updated Prices

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A Hampton Inn hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a landscaped entrance area with desert plants.

A modern kitchen area with waffle stations, a juice dispenser, and various food items on display.

A courtyard with a fire pit surrounded by green chairs, a pool, and a multi-story building with balconies.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Sun Set State" sign, a Hilton Honors sign, and a snack bar in the background.

1. Hampton Inn by Hilton Carefree

15.4 km from Desert Hills Trailhead

James

฿5,073

฿5,746 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and palm trees.

A pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a striped sofa.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

2. Hilton Vacation Club Rancho Manana Phoenix/Cave Creek

12.5 km from Desert Hills Trailhead

Judith

฿4,802

฿6,339 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and chairs, and a view into the dining area.

A modern restaurant with multiple seating areas, including bar stools and tables, and a counter with a variety of beverages.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a caution sign.

A modern bar area with round tables and bar stools, a kitchen in the background, and a stone accent wall.

3. Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Happy Valley

Deer Valley, 11.1 km from Desert Hills Trailhead

Karen

฿3,990

฿4,511 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and modern furniture.

A modern house with a pool, surrounded by cacti and desert plants.

A desert-style building with arched doorways, a staircase, and a paved pathway surrounded by cacti and rocks.

A desert landscape with a large rock formation, a building with a flat roof, and a paved walkway.

4. Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton

14.7 km from Desert Hills Trailhead

IVONNE

฿8,771

฿11,525 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites reception desk with a modern design, including a digital display and a sign above the desk.

A hotel room with a large bed, a blue sofa, a wooden table, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a blue sofa set, a round coffee table, and a decorated Christmas tree.

A room with a view of a mountainous landscape through a window.

5. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Phoenix North Scottsdale by IHG

16.7 km from Desert Hills Trailhead

Than

฿5,298

฿6,325 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, modern lighting, and a large mural of a desert landscape.

Outdoor seating with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, palm trees, and a well-maintained entrance area.

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix North/Happy Valley

Deer Valley, 10.5 km from Desert Hills Trailhead

Marilyn

฿4,372

฿4,943 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating options including tables and chairs, a bar area with stools, and large windows providing natural light.

A reception area with marble counters, a large canyon mural, and a sign indicating breakfast availability.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent Best Western Plus sign.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a built-in bathtub, and a separate shower area.

7. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Phoenix North Happy Valley

Deer Valley, 9.8 km from Desert Hills Trailhead

jason

฿3,691

฿4,173 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a pool, seating, and palm trees.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, high ceilings, and a large window.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A glass of amber-colored beverage with ice on a wooden table, with a view of outdoor seating and umbrellas in the background.

8. AC Hotel by Marriott Phoenix North Norterra

9.5 km from Desert Hills Trailhead

Ana

฿4,795

฿5,421 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, large windows, and a landscaped area with flowers.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, blue bar stools, and a variety of bar tools and bottles.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, large windows, and a seating area with a view.

A hotel pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a pool with a tiled edge.

9. Hilton Garden Inn North Phoenix Scottsdale

16.7 km from Desert Hills Trailhead

Marissa

฿4,922

฿5,565 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, a covered entrance, and well-lit surroundings.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, seating areas, and a bookshelf.

A restaurant with multiple tables and blue chairs, a bar area with a menu, and a refrigerator with beverages.

10. Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix North/Happy Valley

Deer Valley, 9.8 km from Desert Hills Trailhead

Jose

฿4,828

฿5,459 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and string lights.

A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and a large window.

A gym with treadmills, dumbbells, and a weight machine.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets.

11. Home2 Suites By Hilton Phoenix North Happy Valley

Deer Valley, 9.9 km from Desert Hills Trailhead

Joseph

฿5,801

฿6,560 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a central bowl.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, and a desk.

A treat shop with shelves stocked with snacks and a chalkboard sign welcoming visitors.

A reception desk with a framed picture of a mountainous landscape and the word "explore." in the background.

12. Hampton Inn Phoenix/Anthem

9.9 km from Desert Hills Trailhead

Angelea

฿4,532

฿5,124 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire feature, and string lights.

A hotel bar with a long counter, bar stools, and a television screen displaying the hotel name.

A hotel pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

A modern lounge area with stone wall, framed artwork, and comfortable seating.

13. Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix North Happy Valley

Deer Valley, 11.1 km from Desert Hills Trailhead

Luis

฿4,097

฿4,632 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

14. Red Roof Inn Phoenix North - I-17 at Bell Rd

Deer Valley, 17.4 km from Desert Hills Trailhead

Sadé

฿2,323

฿2,627 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window providing natural light.

A hotel lobby with a green sofa, a blue armchair, a floor lamp, and framed artwork on the wall.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a display of coffee products.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight benches.

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix North - Happy Valley by IHG

Deer Valley, 10 km from Desert Hills Trailhead

Sloane

฿5,130

฿5,801 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A spacious living area with a sectional sofa, yellow chairs, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

16. Element by Marriott Phoenix North Norterra

9.5 km from Desert Hills Trailhead

Isabela

฿6,304

฿7,128 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a fire pit, and a pool in the background.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a central island with bar stools, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a built-in oven.

A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, numbered 1905, featuring balconies, large windows, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, orange patterned pillows, a bookshelf, and a dining area with blue chairs.

17. WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham Phoenix - N. Happy Valley

Deer Valley, 11.2 km from Desert Hills Trailhead

Holly

฿4,661

฿5,270 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a green carpet, and a view of the parking area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a grey sofa, a small white table, a lamp, and a blue door.

A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a wooden dining table, and pendant lights.

18. Spark by Hilton Glendale Phoenix North

19.8 km from Desert Hills Trailhead

Madison

฿2,922

฿3,365 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit surrounded by chairs and tables, a pool in the background, and a building with multiple windows.

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel with a curved entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit lobby area.

A spacious lounge area with a large sofa, multiple green chairs, and round tables.

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix Desert View at Mayo Clinic

Desert Ridge, 19.3 km from Desert Hills Trailhead

Lisa

฿7,611

฿8,606 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling with fans.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by multi-story buildings with balconies.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a sign for Homewood Suites by Hilton.

20. Homewood Suites by Hilton Phoenix North-Happy Valley

Deer Valley, 10.5 km from Desert Hills Trailhead

Rashidat

฿5,976

฿6,758 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Desert Hills Trailhead

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn by Hilton Carefree	9.4 Exceptional 768 reviews	View
Hilton Vacation Club Rancho Manana Phoenix/Cave Creek	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Happy Valley	9.6 Exceptional 1,648 reviews	View
Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Phoenix North Scottsdale by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,113 reviews	View

Top Desert Hills Trailhead Hotel Reviews

Element by Marriott Phoenix North Norterra

10/10 Excellent

"Modern style hotel with great breakfast. We wished to stay longer."

Other attractions near Desert Hills Trailhead

Cave Creek Regional Park

9.2/10 (52 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Cave Creek Regional Park and popular activities such as golfing in Cave Creek. Discover the desert landscapes and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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Pioneer Living History Museum

You can study the exhibits at Pioneer Living History Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Phoenix. Attend a football match or discover the desert landscape in this family-friendly area.

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Sonoran Preserve -Desert Vista Trailhead

Explore the great outdoors at Sonoran Preserve -Desert Vista Trailhead, a lovely green space in Phoenix.

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Anthem Community Center

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Catch an event at Anthem Community Center and enjoy other activities in Phoenix such as golfing.Discover the desert landscapes and spas in this family-friendly area.

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Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club

8.8/10 (11 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Cave Creek at Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club. Attend a sporting event or discover the desert landscapes in this family-friendly area.

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Anthem Community Park

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Anthem Community Park, a lovely green space in Phoenix. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Anthem Veterans Memorial

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Phoenix with a stop at Anthem Veterans Memorial. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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The Bearded Barber Speakeasy

The Bearded Barber Speakeasy is just one of the places to see in Phoenix, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take some time to visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Desert Hills Trailhead?

Desert Hills Trailhead is located in Phoenix. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 6 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Desert Hills Trailhead?

Sonoran Oasis with Pool & BBQ Area is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this holiday home offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Desert Hills Trailhead.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Desert Hills Trailhead?

Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Desert Hills Trailhead.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Desert Hills Trailhead, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Desert Hills Trailhead.

How can I get to Desert Hills Trailhead?

Head over to 19th Avenue/ Dunlap Station for metro transport. If you'd like to venture around the surrounding area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for Desert Hills Trailhead hotels

1. Hampton Inn by Hilton Carefree

2. Hilton Vacation Club Rancho Manana Phoenix/Cave Creek

3. Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Happy Valley

4. Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton

5. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Phoenix North Scottsdale by IHG

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix North/Happy Valley

7. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Phoenix North Happy Valley

8. AC Hotel by Marriott Phoenix North Norterra

9. Hilton Garden Inn North Phoenix Scottsdale

10. Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix North/Happy Valley

11. Home2 Suites By Hilton Phoenix North Happy Valley

12. Hampton Inn Phoenix/Anthem

13. Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix North Happy Valley

14. Red Roof Inn Phoenix North - I-17 at Bell Rd

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix North - Happy Valley by IHG

16. Element by Marriott Phoenix North Norterra

17. WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham Phoenix - N. Happy Valley

18. Spark by Hilton Glendale Phoenix North

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix Desert View at Mayo Clinic

20. Homewood Suites by Hilton Phoenix North-Happy Valley

Compare popular hotels close to Desert Hills Trailhead

Top Desert Hills Trailhead Hotel Reviews

Element by Marriott Phoenix North Norterra

Other attractions near Desert Hills Trailhead

Cave Creek Regional Park

Pioneer Living History Museum

Sonoran Preserve -Desert Vista Trailhead

Anthem Community Center

Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club

Anthem Community Park

Anthem Veterans Memorial

The Bearded Barber Speakeasy

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