Cordes Junction is a remote community located half a mile north of downtown Cordes Lakes, Arizona. Only one accommodation is available in the area, with further options located within 10 miles. Exit 262 of I-17 is at the heart of Cordes Junction, offering access to the cities of Flagstaff and Phoenix within a 90-minute drive.
Situated adjacent to exit 262 of I-17, the Cordes Junction Motel and RV Park is the only accommodation available in Cordes Junction. Using I-17, travelers can travel south to downtown Phoenix or north to Flagstaff, both reachable within an hour and a half. Twelve king, queen and double bed rooms are available at the motel, while those with RVs can take advantage of 22 slots with full water, sewage and power hookups. The on-site 50s Backseat Diner means guests can enjoy a sit-down meal, but visitors should note the restaurant closes at 3.00 p.m. each day, except Fridays when it remains open until 8.00 p.m. Local alternatives include McDonald's and Subway, while travelers can prepare their own meals with food from Cordes Market, which is a 10-minute walk away.
The Horseshoe Ranch is located on the bank of the Agua Fria River on the Bloody Basin Road, eight miles from Cordes Junction. Seven separate ranch house accommodations are available on-site, with bedroom numbers ranging between one and six. The Horseshoe is also a fully-functioning cattle ranch, it hosts a private air strip and grants visitors access to 198 acres of grounds with Ancient Indian artifacts. While each accommodation has its own kitchen facilities, there are no food and drink options on-site. Guests will have to travel seven miles into Cordes Lakes to access Cordes Market, Cu's Pizza, McDonald's or CJ Diner, serving American cuisine.
Based to the southeast of census-designated place Mayer, Creekside Preserve Lodge and Guest Cabins is a nine-mile drive from Cordes Junction. Guests staying at the venue have a choice between staying in a Creekside Preserve Lodge guest room or having the freedom of their own guest cabin. All accommodation at this venue offers access to fireplaces, while most cabins have their own porches, heart-shaped jacuzzi bathtubs and kitchenette areas. Guests at the Creekside can avail themselves of the on-site dining room, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner with live music on the weekends. The next nearest eateries are located in downtown Mayer, five miles away, where Lafonda Mexican, the Charcoal Pit Motel's restaurant and a Subway await.
Located next to U.S.-69, the Charcoal Pit Motel and Restaurant is just over eight miles from Cordes Junction. Based in downtown Mayer, the motel's restaurant is one of the main attractions of the local community. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Charcoal Pit serves barbecue-style cuisine available to eat in or take away. Lafonda Mexican restaurant and Subway are the only alternative eateries on offer in Mayer. Travelers staying at the Charcoal Pit can reach downtown Phoenix within an hour an a half, where a vibrant arts scene, a number of museums and authentic Mexican eateries await.
