Comfort Inn & Suites Thatcher - Safford
2577 US-70, Thatcher, AZ 85552, Thatcher, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.0 / 5
Overview
Comfort Inn & Suites Thatcher - Safford is a 2-star, three-story hotel located directly on Highway 70 in Thatcher, Arizona. It sits about 1.2 miles from Eastern Arizona College and 2.2 miles from downtown Safford, making it a convenient base for exploring the Gila Valley. With a 4-star guest rating from 388 reviews, it's a popular mid-range option along this stretch of highway.
Rooms & Suites
All rooms and suites come with free WiFi, en suite bathrooms with showers, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, minifridges, and microwaves. Upgraded suites add pull-out sofas and wet bars, giving families or longer-staying guests extra living space and self-catering flexibility.
Dining
A complimentary hot breakfast buffet is served each morning, a feature frequently praised by guests as one of the property's highlights. For other meals, several dining options are within walking or short driving distance, including JD's Grill House, Eagles Roost, and Salty Heifer Grill.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site recreation includes a heated indoor pool and hot tub as well as an exercise room, both useful year-round given Arizona's desert climate. Guest laundry facilities are available for a fee, and free parking is provided for both standard cars and larger vehicles such as trucks or RVs.
Location & Surroundings
The hotel is positioned near several outdoor attractions, including Roper Lake State Park (roughly 6 miles away), Dankworth Pond State Park, Frye Mesa Reservoir, and Mount Graham for scenic drives or hiking. Nearby cultural and educational points include the Gila Valley Arizona Temple and EAC Discovery Park Campus, both within about 5 kilometers.
Best for
This hotel suits road-trippers and outdoor enthusiasts heading to Roper Lake State Park, Dankworth Pond, or Mount Graham, thanks to its Highway 70 location and free parking for large vehicles. It also works well for visitors of Eastern Arizona College or the Gila Valley Arizona Temple, both just a few miles away, and for budget-conscious travelers who value a hot breakfast buffet and indoor pool.
Travel tips
Because the hotel is directly on Highway 70, a car is the most practical way to reach nearby state parks and reservoirs, several of which are 8-14 kilometers away. Downtown Safford is about 2.2 miles away for additional dining and shopping, while Eastern Arizona College is roughly 1.2 miles from the property. Note that Tucson International Airport is over 85 miles (138 km) away, so plan for a lengthy drive if flying in.
What guests say
Many guests highlight comfortable beds, clean rooms, an appealing breakfast buffet, and attentive, friendly staff as consistent positives. The indoor pool and overall location near Safford also draw favorable mentions. However, a notable share of reviews raise concerns about value for money, with some guests feeling nightly rates were too high for what was delivered, and at least one detailed complaint described a room with unpleasant odor, worn bathroom caulking and peeling surfaces, and disruptive noise from neighboring guests late at night. This contrast suggests inconsistency in room condition and noise control across stays.
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