Papago Motor Hotel, near Arizona State University and Desert Botanical Garden, offers a fun retreat. Unwind by the firepit or enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool. With free to-go breakfast and an on-site restaurant, Hai Noon is always ready to satisfy your appetite.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) - 10 min drive
Mesa, AZ (MSC-Falcon Field Municipal) - 20 min drive
Chandler, AZ (CHD-Chandler Municipal) - 24 min drive
Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) - 31 min drive
Phoenix - Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
McFate Brewing Company - 8 min walk
Defalco's Italian Grocery - 18 min walk
Trevor's Liquors - 8 min walk
Salad and Go - 17 min walk
Rift Wine + Tap - 2 min drive
About this property
Papago Motor Hotel
Papago Motor Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Arizona State University and Scottsdale Fashion Square. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Tempe Town Lake and Tempe Beach Park are within a short drive. The pool and comfortable beds get great marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
67 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's Instructions will be in our guidebook mobile app before check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets stay free (dogs and cats only, 1 total)
Service animals welcome
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Uncovered onsite self parking (USD 10 per day)
Onsite parking limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Virtual front desk
Facilities
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Special features
Dining
Hai Noon - Onsite restaurant.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
A damage deposit of USD 200 will be collected before check-in
Optional extras
Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge of USD 35 per day
Towels are available for an extra charge of USD 10 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs USD 10 per day
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
The Mariposa
Sonder The Mariposa
Papago Motor Hotel Hotel
Papago Motor Hotel Scottsdale
Papago Motor Hotel Hotel Scottsdale
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Papago Motor Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Papago Motor Hotel?
Yes, cats and dogs stay free, with a limit of 1 total.
Is parking offered on site at Papago Motor Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 10 per day. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Papago Motor Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Papago Motor Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Arizona (7-min drive) and Talking Stick Resort Casino (11-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Papago Motor Hotel and nearby?
Papago Motor Hotel has an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Papago Motor Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Hai Noon.
What's the area around Papago Motor Hotel like?
Papago Motor Hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Desert Botanical Garden and 13 minutes' walk from Papago Park. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Papago Motor Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Feb 15, 2025
Nice!!!
It was great, will definitely stay again!!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2025
Papago Motor Inn
Very Comfy and Clean with an ABSOLUTELY AMAZING BAR AND RESTAURANT!!!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2025
Cute getaway
The place was great and all around.
Olga
Olga, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 6, 2025
A must!!
AWESOME!!!! Will be nooking again very soon!!!!! The price is exceptional!! Clean, beautiful and great location!!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 17, 2025
Great stay. Rooms clean and bed was super comfy! No issues checking in. All
Good!
Laurie
Laurie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2025
The check in process was a bit different but if you do the check in stuff in advance then it's pretty quick once you get there. The beds were comfortable. The bathroom door didn't close great but it was fine. The breakfast was not much but it was better then nothing if you don't want to eat out. Overall and how much we were there it was great.
Jenipher
Jenipher, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2025
Excellent hotel! A must book!
We chose the Papago Motor Hotel based on the reviews and the photos. We were extremely impressed with how accurate both were! The grounds were very well kept, the room was super clean, and we had zero issues with our stay. We did have a hiccup with our own scheduling and the hotel support staff were extremely accommodating in helping us with adding an additional night to our stay without having to change rooms or pay any kind of fee other than the nightly rate.
I thought that communicating via text with the support staff would be a pain, but it was actually really easy and they were super helpful with questions and timely with responses.
We will definitely stay there again in the future!
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 23, 2025
NIce accommodations but had challenges with entry several times as everything is keyed to a code
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Feb 18, 2025
Beware
Clean room but no elevator so had to carry luggage upstairs. No towels and no breakfast as advertised.
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 13, 2025
No breakfast as stated from 8:30-10:30.
Dana
Dana, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Feb 10, 2025
Okay stay
They didn't tell me there was no staff at all in hand, I waited 40 minutes to check in after I got there. I called and emailed the hotel and never received a response.
Merry
Merry, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 14, 2025
Only negative is that someone parked in my paid reserved parking spot and had to inconvenience my family and I to look for another parking spot in the middle of the night.
Guadalupe
Guadalupe, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 3, 2025
Think twice before booking here
Parking is a hassle, room access is a hassle, and I was charged $18 at booking for the “free” breakfast, which isn’t available on Mondays. There’s nobody on property to help you, no front desk staff, no nothin. Rooms were clean and aesthetic pleasing but I should’ve paid hostel prices for the non-existent service and breakfast.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 7, 2025
Experience was horrible. Tami was not helpful at all and there was no parking. There needs to be a front desk person to assist with reservations. I had a rental car and had to park 10 miles away, pay for parking there AND uber back to the hotel.
Stephanie
Stephanie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2024
Had an amazing time and awesome customer service 10/10
Alfonso
Alfonso, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2024
Very quiet, easy and accessible
Ryan
Ryan, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
Feb 5, 2025
Never again
Vert frustrated checking in
There is no front desk. Online check in after I filled out form with hotels.com a very cold and unwelcoming feeling. Heat didn’t work in room.
Charles
Charles, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 25, 2024
Worked out good.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 1, 2025
It is strange to check in without a physical host and it was confusing when I arrived.
Akbermet
Akbermet, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 18, 2024
I think for tis hotel but is beatufill
Adrián jesus
Adrián jesus, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jan 22, 2025
Find another hotel
No hot water at bathroom sink. Floors were dirty, hair all over. Not enough coffee. Don’t like having to use a kiosk instead of a real person.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 8, 2024
Cute pool, easy parking.
Brandi
Brandi, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2024
Nice place
Dennis
Dennis, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 2, 2025
Only good
The check in process was unconventional. Be aware. There is no one on the premises to help you. Everything is done by text and e mail. I thought they had free parking but it ended up charging me $10 a night. The free breakfast is a joke. Coffee and a packaged waffle is not a breakfast. We had long black hair stuck to the wall of our shower. Disgusting. The one bright stop is there was a bidet on the toilet. I wish all hotels would do that.