Last Updated on September 8, 2025 by Katrina

Photo credit: Greentree Inn of Holbrook

Through fossils and a colorful landscape known as the Painted Desert, Petrified Forest National Park offers a glimpse of ancient geological history in Eastern Arizona. Located along I-40 and the path of the former Route 66, the park has plenty of places to stop to see petrified wood, quartz, and Triassic fossils, as well as the Painted Desert Visitor Center and the Rainbow Forest Museum. To stay nearby, your best bets are in Holbrook or, farther out, Winslow. Here are the best hotels near Petrified Forest National Park.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Holbrook Petrified Forest (2705 Navajo Blvd.; 928-852-0797) Holbrook

Located 23 miles from the national park, this La Quinta off I-40 has an indoor pool and a free hot-and-cold breakfast. A Tripadvisor user commends the friendly service: “With the help of the front desk, we turned our one-night stay into fun-filled adventure. We received tips on local eateries and how to maximize our next morning in the Petrified Forest.” A Google reviewer writes that “the room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and I appreciated the free breakfast—simple but satisfying. It’s not a luxury hotel, but it offers great value for the price.” >> Book this hotel for less

Best Western Arizonian Inn (2508 Navajo Blvd.; 928-524-2611) Holbrook

This 72-room Best Western has “great for access to the Petrified Forest National Park, with just a 20-minute drive,” a Google reviewer writes. “There are several restaurants and coffee shops nearby.” Stays include a free breakfast, which one Tripadvisor user calls “the favorite part of my stay. Normally, hotel scrambled eggs are tasteless. This is the first time I’ve ever gone back for seconds!” Another Tripadvisor user writes that the hotel “was sparkling clean. The woman at the front desk called shortly after we checked in just to make sure everything was OK. Home run.” >> Book this hotel for less

Days Inn by Wyndham Holbrook (2601 Navajo Blvd.; 928-524-6949) Holbrook

A Tripadvisor reviewer calls this hotel with an indoor pool “a great place to spend a night when visiting Petrified Forest National Park, about 15 minutes away. The staffers were friendly, and the hotel was near pretty much everything in town if you want to find a nice place to eat.” The nightly rate includes a free hot-and-cold breakfast, too. A Google reviewer like the “spacious, clean, and well-appointed room with surprisingly updated décor. The decent breakfast options along with the reasonable mid-week price make this a little gem along our Route 66 drive.” >> Book this hotel for less

Baymont by Wyndham Holbrook (1308 Navajo Blvd.; 928-414-7389) Holbrook

“This hotel was a complete surprise!” writes a Google reviewer of this 59-room hotel 25 miles from the park, which offers a pool, free breakfast, and fitness center. “Extremely reasonable price, therefore our expectations weren’t very high. But the entrance has beautiful examples of petrified wood from the area and the lobby and breakfast area were delightfully full of beautiful native art.” A Tripadvisor user liked the amenities: “Nice hot tub! Kids loved the pool. No elevator, so make sure you book on the first floor. Has a grill—also a plus.” >> Book this hotel for less

Greentree Inn of Holbrook: (2596 Navajo Blvd.; 928-297-0916) Holbrook

Located 23 miles from the national park, this 60-room branch of the Greentree brand gets raves for friendly service and the fact that it’s “remodeled and clean,” says a Tripadvisor user. “It was nice to have vinyl-like floors and not nasty old carpet some hotels have. A clean comfortable place to stay while visiting the petrified forest.” Amenities include a free breakfast and free parking. A Google reviewer calls it “so cute and overall great value for what we paid. They had an okay selection for breakfast. It is also pet friendly with a very reasonable fee of only $15 per dog!” >> Book this hotel for less

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