- During the summer, Quartzsite, Arizona, is little more than a desert town at the intersection of Interstate 10 and U.S. Highway 95, surrounded by Bureau of Land Management land. But in winter, it comes to life as literally thousands of RV travelers converge here to attend huge mineral, RV, travel and other shows and to take advantage of the nearby long-term recreation areas. Several motels within a 30-minute drive of Quartzsite let non-RVing travelers enjoy the festivities, too.
- With tongue firmly in cheek, Quartzsite attraction the Quartzsite Yacht Club is, indeed, a bona fide yacht club--complete with a total lack of water source, but has a bar and grill and motel. An attached coffee shop and Internet cafe offers fax service and souvenirs, too. The motel has 11 themed rooms, each named for a famous ship and decorated individually. The U.S.S. Constellation offers one double, two twin beds and a kitchenette; the Captain's Quarters is a two-bedroom suite with outside patio and full kitchen.
Quartzsite Yacht Club
1090 W Main St
Quartzsite, AZ 85346
928-927-5628
quartzsiteyachtclub.com - The Quartzsite Super 8 motel offers free Internet service and a free continental breakfast, along with somewhat more "standard" accommodations than the Yacht Club. Find it off exit 17 of Interstate 10. The motel allows pets, for an extra charge, and has enough space for trucks and buses to park. Your room comes with standard amenities, but the cable TV is basic only. Some rooms are wheelchair-accessible and you can choose smoking or non-smoking accommodations. Hotel amenities include the use of a fax machine, plus a laundry room. There is no on-site restaurant, but you'll find restaurants and fast food places within half a mile.
Super 8-Quartzsite
2050 Dome Rock Road
Quartzsite, AZ 85359
928-927-8080
super8.com - Because of Quartzsite's somewhat remote location, the closest town with motels is Ehrenberg, 20 minutes west and just before the California-Arizona state line. The Best Western Desert Oasis offers free breakfast, a 24-hour restaurant next door and 84 rooms with free Internet access. You may request a fridge or microwave. Kids 17 and under may stay for free in the same room as their parents and pets are allowed, for an extra charge. The motel has an outdoor pool with hot tub and its own exercise and laundry rooms. Other services include a notary public and the use of office equipment.
Best Western Desert Oasis
Frontage Road, I-10 exit 1
Ehrenberg, AZ 85334
928-923-9711
bestwesternarizona.com
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