Prickly Pear Inn

3-star hotel Excellent 6268 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, AZ, 85331
Prickly Pear Inn

About Prickly Pear Inn

Amenities<br /><br /> Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands.<br /><br />Dining<br /><br /> Enjoy a satisfying meal at Stumblina's Cantina serving guests of Prickly Pear Inn. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.<br /><br />Business Amenities<br /><br /> Featured amenities include luggage storage and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.<br /><br />Rooms<br /><br /> Make yourself at home in one of the 11 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 60-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.<br /><br />Attractions<br /><br /> Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. <br /> <p>Frontier Town - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi <br /> Cave Creek Museum - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi <br /> Black Mountain Trail - 1 km / 0.6 mi <br /> Rancho Manana Golf Club - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi <br /> Harold's Cave Creek Corral - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi <br /> One To One Primary Care - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi <br /> Carefree Desert Gardens and Sundial - 3 km / 1.9 mi <br /> Desert Forest Golf Club - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi <br /> Boulders Golf Club - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi <br /> Desert Foothills Theater - 6.2 km / 3.9 mi <br /> Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area - 6.2 km / 3.9 mi <br /> Tonto National Forest - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi <br /> Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi <br /> Wild at Heart - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi <br /> Legend Trail Golf Club - 9.4 km / 5.9 mi <br /> </p><p>The nearest airports are:<br />Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) - 23.8 km / 14.8 mi<br /> Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) - 54.1 km / 33.6 mi<br /> Mesa, AZ (MSC-Falcon Field Municipal) - 69.9 km / 43.4 mi<br /> Phoenix - Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) - 90.9 km / 56.5 mi<br /> </p><p></p><br /><br />Location<br /><br /> Located in Cave Creek (Downtown Cave Creek), Prickly Pear Inn is within a 15-minute walk of Cave Creek Museum and Black Mountain Trail. This boutique inn is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Rancho Manana Golf Club and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Carefree Desert Gardens and Sundial.<br /><br />Headline<br /><br /> In Cave Creek (Downtown Cave Creek)

Amenities

  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Spa / sauna
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator

Reviews

4.9 / 5
Excellent 157 reviews

Guests consistently express high satisfaction with the hotel, praising its quaint, unique, and clean rooms, as well as its friendly staff. The location is also frequently commended for its proximity to various amenities and attractions.

What guests liked
  • Quaint, unique, and clean rooms
  • Friendly and helpful staff
What could be better
  • Air conditioning issues in some rooms
  • Limited food options for vegetarians at the restaurant
  • Ruth May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean and spacious King room!! The view of the mountains was amazing! Cute shops all around!

  • Rebecca Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The Prickly Pear is an excellent place to stay. Wonderful staff and beautiful rooms. We will definitely be back.

  • carla Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very convenient and clean

  • Leon Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Super nice rooms, good views, lots of restaurants and bars near by, great stay!

  • Alicia Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Rooms were nicely laid out and the bed was super comfy

  • Jackie Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Our room was tastefully decorated, spacious, and very clean. The lady who checked us in explained things well. We loved how there was a ice creamery, a bar and a restaurant all on site. We attended each place and enjoyed. Patio was nice, view was ok, not great. Would recommend.

  • Rellen Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Room was nice. Overpriced though.

  • Dorota Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Brilliant place, spotlessly clean rooms and very conveniently located

  • Jeffrey Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The room was very nice and clean. The overall grand review is quite pricey for the actual room and results. Running specials may draw a more basic consumer to stay. Other than that good stay.

  • Nancy Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Perfect location, close to shops & restaurants. Beautiful mountain view.

  • Jerry Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room, spacious.

  • Jay Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Loved our room and the area! Had a great stay!!

  • James Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    This was absolutely perfect! Spacious, comfortable, quiet, restful!

  • Thomas Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Wonderful small hotel in heart of Cave Creek. Beautiful large room will full size refrigerator, microwave, glassware. Large flat screen and large patio with Mountain View’s. Walking distance to several restaurants and attractions.

  • Angelica Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything about the room was great. Very clean and we had all the accessories that we needed. It was quiet, well insulated from any street noise and beautifully appointed. Check in was seamless and helpful in recommending restaurants and shopping.

  • Michael Nov 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Got locked out and slept outside. No way to reach anyone. When I finally got in the next morning I was told there is a number on the front door, in teeny writing there is a printed emergency number, no other way to reach anyone, not via email or phone. No apology, no kindness for my $300 homeless experience. I will never stay there again.

  • Dean Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Yes

  • Jisaac May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Amazing spot. Great people. Really good food.

  • Josh Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very courteous staff, super clean room and comfortable bed.

  • David Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Well kept and everything in the room "new"

  • Sarah Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Unbelievably clean!

  • George Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very clean and updated.

  • Olivia Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Im very glad that I decided to make that my overnight stop. Traveling solo I felt very safe and everything was walkable distance. Delicious ice cream shop downstairs. Room was very clean. VERY CLEAN. Nice towels and sheets. Definitely unexpected luxury.

  • Scott Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Super friendly staff.

  • kim Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Such a warm and welcoming place! The room was immaculate and roomy. Would stay here again!

  • David Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great room and location.

  • Gale Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Carol

  • misty Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    We loved the room and property we will definitely visit again and recommend it to our family and friends

  • Debbie Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    We loved this hotel so much. Loved the convenience of being able to walk everywhere. Loved the decor, the restaurant and shops right there and of course the ice cream shop!! Can't wait to come again. Loved the town, the hotel and the owners were super nice!!

  • Mark Apr 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Great stay. Very quaint property.

  • Loy Apr 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice room

  • John Apr 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice and quiet.Near activity

  • Dean Apr 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    What an amazing place. I'm so glad I didn't stay at a chain hotel. The place was quaint and so relaxing. I absolutely loved it there. It was a true gem.

  • Daniel Mar 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Comfortable, clean, and decorated nicely. Very friendly staff!

  • William Mar 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great location! Exceptionally clean! Extremely comfortable bed. Close to all kinds of restaurants and bars. We are definitely going back to this hotel. And I have never had that feeling before about a hotel. All kinds of shopping and amenities even within the Prickly Pear Plaza.

  • Dayna Mar 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great find- big rooms as pictured. Friendly staff- would recommend!

  • David Feb 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    We are exiting with this property and we come back ASP

  • Deane Feb 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Roger, the GM was very welcoming and helpful. We will be back soon.

  • Gail Feb 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Street noise

  • Michele Jan 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great facility and great service!

  • Bradley Dec 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Its a beautiful location with a gorgeous view of the surrounding mountains. Our room was inexpensive and included a kitchenette and very large outdoor patio. The staff were very friendly and accommodating . We definitely will stay there on a return visit.

  • STEPHANIE Nov 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I would stay there again for sure!!

  • JOHN Aug 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    very nice place. easy walk to shopping bars restaurant's

  • Michelle Apr 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great room with a beautiful view!! Loved the entertainment downstairs 😁

  • TRACEY Mar 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location, and will definitely return.

  • Jason Feb 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice and neat place to stay!

  • Melaney Nov 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Thanks for a wonderful experience!

  • David Aug 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Check in and the one night was perfect staycation getaway

  • William Jul 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nicely updated, quiet a/c, friendly helpful staff, clean, comfortable bed; would have liked two comfortable chairs to sit in, relax, and watch tv from.

  • Judith May 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Enjoyed the 2 night stay.

  • Pragna Apr 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was easy to book the room , follow up was good . Highly recommend this place.

  • Denise Apr 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    This is a very cute and functional property. Spacious rooms and great amenities.

  • Larry Mar 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Unique and clean. Plenty of amenities

  • Craig Feb 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location. Very nice room. Quiet.

  • RuthAnne Feb 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Fun place to stay in the middle of Cave Creek .

  • Arlene Feb 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice sized room for (4) girlfriends. Roomy enough for easy conversation and morning prep.

  • Stephanie Dec 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location, rooms are big and beautiful!!

  • Marina Nov 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    We loved our stay in room 205! The room was clean and decorated so perfect. We will be back!

  • Donna Nov 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    Exceeded expectations

  • Kristy Oct 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    Wonderful! Staff was so friendly. Had a beautiful view on the sunset from the patio.

  • Verified Aug 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great place for a getaway.

  • Verified Aug 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    Had a little stove, microwave and fridge for self made dining.

  • Verified Jul 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    A great place to stay! Will be going back again.

  • Verified Jun 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful property with small party store and western decor for sale. Abosolutely AWESOME. Close to the greatest places like The Hideaway, Roadhouse, Harolds and Buffalo Chip as well as Mexican Rose decor store which is in the same parking lot. Just a great place!

  • Verified Jun 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room is clean and it’s unique.

  • Verified Jun 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    Cave Creek is a Patriotic town. Lots of art and wonderful restaurants. Z's Thai and The Grotto were amazing to name two. Prickly Pear is a gem. The "room" is like a small apartment. Loved it!

  • Verified Jun 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    The western theme was awesome, as was the large balcony. Gift shop was great. More vegetarian food at the restaurant would have helped.

  • Noah May 2021 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We were only there for one night and since we arrived late, we didn’t get to see any staff. HOWEVER, their customer service was amazing, telling us how to get into our room after hours and was a breeze. And finally. The ROOM. It was spectacular! Loved the theme and everything was just so clean and modern! We even had a large balcony which you could easily fit 10 people on. It was such a good night, we were thinking about it when we stayed at the Holiday Inn the following nights 😂😂

  • Patricia Apr 2021 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Amazing room!! Very comfortable and relaxing. Great smooth check-in with a very friendly and witty gal behind the counter! We will definitely be back again! Loved it!

  • Verified Apr 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great stay. Beautiful property!

  • Verified Apr 2021 · via expedia
    4/5

    Food and shops open too late.

  • Verified Apr 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great surprise. I expected a lot less based on the photos of the place, but it was really nice. Relatively new building, very well laid out room, fairly large kitchen/dining area. The location is great and walking distance to all amenities. Will re

  • Verified Apr 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    A very special property. Regarding get above a restaurant, ice cream parlor, couple stores, and a salon. The hotel is separate and secure from these establishments and quiet. Our room was beautiful and well furnished. We ate most of our meals in the room and the cooktop, microwave, fridge, and coffee maker were welcome additions.

  • Verified Mar 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    Accommodations were terrific. Plenty of things to do in the area sites to see. Love the visit. Plan to return.

  • JOE Mar 2021 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I was only at the Prickly Pear for about 10 hours, but I saw enough of this really cute area to know I'd like to come back with my family. I got in late, and Paul made special arrangements to meet me for check-in. He then gave me a personal tour of the property. My room was spotless and everything has been updated. I would definitely recommend and hope to return.

  • Verified Mar 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was excellent - well appointed room, convenient location, lots of shops and restaurants. GREAT. We will be back!!

  • Verified Feb 2021 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Large room but..Pricey for what you get....nice view of the a/c units on roof

  • Phil Jan 2021 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Enjoyed our stay - great staff, great location, very comfortable rooms. The room(s) facing main street can be a little noisy Friday and Saturday evening.

  • Mark Nov 2020 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We live in Phoenix and wanted a stay cashion and this fits the bill. It was awesome all the way around. Look forward to coming back and trying another room although ours was so nice. The Owner in the General store was very kind and has sure of a pretty little store. Thanks so much.

  • Jo Oct 2020 · via expedia
    5/5

    I loved the location of the hotel. The room is decorated with a rustic style and a hip new style and a perfect blend of both.

  • Jo Oct 2020 · via expedia
    5/5

    We really enjoyed the suite and location! It was clean and comfortable.

  • Heather Sep 2020 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I cannot day enough about this place. It was perfect! Everything was clean and spacious, and cozy, and made of quality. I wish I had booked more time here.

  • Vickie Sep 2020 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    This place was wonderful. Friendly people, clean comfortable room and the ease of coming and going. We will definitely be coming back.

  • Verified Sep 2020 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great find

  • Verified Aug 2020 · via expedia
    5/5

    Wonderful stay, great room & bed, highly recommended!

Frequently asked questions about Prickly Pear Inn

Does Prickly Pear Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Prickly Pear Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Prickly Pear Inn offer parking?
Yes, Prickly Pear Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does Prickly Pear Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Prickly Pear Inn offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Prickly Pear Inn have a fitness center?
Prickly Pear Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Prickly Pear Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
Prickly Pear Inn is located at 6268 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, AZ 85331. With a Walk Score of 50, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

House rules

Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available

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