3 Best Hotels in The Round Valley and Coronado Trail, Eastern Arizona

This magnificent ranch has log cabins complete with porches, fireplaces, and full kitchens, and a slew of activities—fly-fishing, horseback riding, and tours of Little Bear archaeological site among them. Most sleep two to six, but the Butler House and the Beaver Lodge sleep eight. Most cabins include hot tubs or Jacuzzis, and all have high-definition TVs. In June you can even take part in the excavation on the ranch land. Nonguests are welcome to participate in activities, as well as visit the on-site Little House Museum.

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.

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.