Benson is in Southeastern Arizona and is less than 25 miles of two of the state's popular tourist attractions: the city of Tombstone, site of the shootout at the OK Corral; and Kartchner Caverns State Park, where visitors can explore a live cave that was discovered in 1974. Golfers staying in Benson are within five miles of two golf courses that can be enjoyed year-round. San Pedro Golf Course is a par-72, 18-hole course, and Turquoise Hills Family Golf Center has an executive length, par-52 course.
Best Western: Quail Hollow Inn
The Best Western Quail Hollow Inn has two floors, and many rooms face the outdoor pool, which is heated year-round. The lobby, decorated is a simple Southwest theme, opens to a flagstone patio where guests can enjoy Benson's warm days and cool desert nights. Rooms have Internet access, refrigerators and microwaves. The hotel has two suites, and some rooms have mountain views. Quail Hollow is within a quarter mile of restaurants that offer Asian, Mexican, Italian and American fare.
Best Western Quail Hollow Inn
699 N. Ocotillo Road
Benson, Arizona 85602
(520) 586-3646
bestwestern.com
Holiday Inn Express
Guests at the Holiday Inn Express are greeted with a two-story lobby that reflects the history of the area. Southwest themes abound, with cowhide covered chairs, adobe-style columns and Native American textiles and artifacts. The hotel has mountain views, a heated outdoor pool and rooms that have microwaves and refrigerators in addition to typical amenities. Wireless Internet is free, breakfast is included and nearby restaurants offer a variety of cuisines. Pets are not allowed at the Holiday Inn Express.
Holiday Inn Express
630 S. Village Loop
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 586-8800
hiexpress.com
Motel 6
The Motel 6 is a basic, two-story hotel with standard room amenities. Refrigerators and microwaves are available in some rooms, and there may be an extra charge for them. Wireless Internet is free, and the hotel has an outdoor pool that is not heated. Coffee is served in the lobby each morning, and the hotel is within walking distance of several restaurants.
Motel 6
637 S. Whetstone Commerce Drive
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 586-0066
motel6.com
About The Author
Michelle Valenzuela is an award-winning journalist with experience since 1989. She has worked as an editor at the "Odessa (Texas) American," "The Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer" and the "News & Observer of Raleigh (N.C.)." Valenzuela earned a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of Arizona.
