5 Best Hotels in Eastern Arizona, Arizona

Located about 50 miles south of Springerville along the picturesque Coronado Trail, Hannagan Meadow is considered remote—even by Eastern Arizona standards. One of the last places to stop along the trail, Hannagan Meadow Lodge is a great place to spend a night. Choose to stay in the historic lodge or more rustic log cabins, some of which have full kitchens and fireplaces, while others are equipped with microwaves, stove tops, and wood-burning stoves. Three meals a day are served at the on-site restaurant—a good thing considering there's not much for a half hour in either direction.

Whether you're looking for a modern cabin with most of the creature comforts or something a little more cozy and rustic, this resort can satisfy both cravings. Here you can fish for trout, hike, rent a boat, and enjoy the natural surroundings. The staff stocks the private lake here several times a year with trout, so catching something's almost as easy as shooting fish in a barrel.

Price varies greatly; some cabins require a minimum stay.

Each of the 14 fully furnished cottages at this mountain retreat has its own covered porch and a grill, and inside, the fully electric kitchens have refrigerators, ovens, microwaves, and adjacent dinette sets. Natural wood paneling, brick fireplaces, and wall-to-wall carpeting also make things homey. Master bedrooms have king-size beds, and the two-story chalets can accommodate up to 16 people.

Before booking, ask about minimum stay requirements.

This older motor lodge might have new ownership, but it's still decidedly, and charmingly, stuck in the past: what used to be a complete homage to the American Western is now home to a kitschy, quirky vibe throughout the motel-style rooms, which are being renovated one-by-one. Vinyl records adorn the walls of one room, while another has a vintage rotary phone. The John Wayne memorabilia is gone, replaced by stronger Wi-Fi and updated fixtures. 

On 13 acres bordering the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, these well-maintained cabins are in walking distance of Woodland Lake and Walnut Creek. The cabins have fireplaces (wood or natural gas), grills, and double sofa beds. One-, two-, and three-bedroom units—some with second bathrooms—have either handsome knotty-pine or more modern wood-panel interiors. The four log cabins, three of them studio units, have a "hideaway cabin" vibe. Couples may want to request one of the alpine suites with a whirlpool tub.

The more nights you stay, the more you save.