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Hotel Accommodations                        Local Attractions

IMPORTANT! Hotel rooms are subject to availability at time of booking and all rates are subject to change. FEBRUARY IS "PEAK TOURIST SEASON" IN ARIZONA--PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. Some hotels may provide a Lost Dutchman Marathon discount (be sure to inquire). Also be sure to ask for any AAA or AARP discounts at time of booking. Distances and drive times are based on information provided by MapQuest. Always allow extra time when driving, taking into account traffic conditions, time of travel or any possible road construction. All hotels are located within close proximity to Hwy. 60, a modern freeway that will connect you quickly and conveniently to the race venues. Public transportation is at a minimum in the area--it is advised that you secure a rental car for the entire time you will be visiting. Most major rental car companies have locations at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.

Gold Canyon Golf Resort
6100 S. Kings Ranch Road
Gold Canyon, AZ 85218

P: 480-982-9090

     800-827-5281

F: 480-983-9554
Rate: See Chart Below. You MUST inform them you are with Lost Dutchman Marathon to receive these rates.  Rates below DO NOT include taxes, resort fee or gratuity.

Arrival/Departure: Guaranteed Check-in times is 4:00pm and Check-out time is 11:00am.  Rooms cannot be guaranteed prior to check-in time but every effort will be made to accommodate guests arriving early.  For Marathoners Only, check-out is extended to 2:00pm race day; however you must let reception know if you are going to have a late check-out. 

 

Distances: Start - 10 Miles; Finish - 10 Miles (17 minutes); Expo - 9 Miles (14 minutes)
Notes:  Casitas w/ outdoor or indoor fireplace, mini bar, refrigerator, coffee-maker.
Marathon transportation is provided from Gold Canyon Golf Resort to the start of the marathon and from the finish of ALL races.
   

2009 Pricing  (does not include tax or resort fee.)

2-night stay

3-night stay

Triple

Quadruple

King Casita

$169

$144

+$10

+$20

2-Queen Casita

$190

$167

+$10

+$20

Spa Casita

$252

$226

+$10

+$20

 

 

Apache Junction Motel

1680 West Apache Trail

Apache Junction, Arizona 85220

P:  480-982-7702

F: 480-671-5287

Website:  www.ajmotel.com  (provides current photos of the property)

2009 Rates:  69.00-89.00 night plus taxes.   Inquire about  AAA discount.  Request a non-smoking room.  Daily & weekly rates available.

Distances:  Finish:  3 miles (7 minutes); Expo:  2 miles (5 minutes).  Restaurants:  Short drive away. 

Notes:  A small, very basic, budget motel close to all race venues.  AAA approved and family owned since 1984.  Free parking but no breakfast, no swimming pool, no spa.  Refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, Cable TV (78 channels + 10 HBO Channels), free wireless internet, walk-in shower (great for after the marathon!), houskeeping daily.  Very clean, basic accommodations for the budget-minded.  Book early, as Apache Junction Motel is rather small and fills quickly  during winter months.   Hotel website (above) accurately portrays the property.

 

Best Western Inn

8333 E. Sunrise Sky Drive

Gold Canyon, AZ 85218

P: 480-671-6000

F: 480-671-0013

2009 Rate: Standard rooms: 107.10  (114.27 including tax)

Distances: Start - 3 Miles;  9 miles (14 minutes) ; Expo. 8 miles (13 minutes)

Notes: Breakfast of hot waffles, fresh fruit, pastries, cereal is included. Hotel features an outside heated pool, fitness room. Complimentary breakfast for runners served extra-early on race morning. Walking distance to restaurants. 

 

Best Western Inn

1342 S. Power Road

Mesa, AZ 85206

P: 480-641-1164

F: 480-641-7253

2009 Rate: Request Lost Dutchman Marathon Rates $124.09 + tax. Late checkout available. Call 480-641-1164 to reserve.

Distances: Start - 15 Miles; Finish: 12 miles (19 minutes); Expo: 11 miles (17 minutes)

Notes: Complimentary breakfast with make-your-own waffles. Microwaves and refrigerators in almost all rooms, fitness room, coin laundry, outdoor heated pool, spa. Close to several restaurants and shopping centers.

 

Best Western Apache Junction

Note New Name, formerly EXPRESS INN

1101 W. Apache Trail

Apache Junction, AZ 85220

P: 480-982-9200

F: 480-671-6183

2009 Rate: TBD.Ask for AAA or AARP rates when booking.

King (double): 129.99 + tax (AAA or AARP rate: 116.99 + tax)

2 Twins: 139.99 + tax (AAA or AARP rate: 125.99 + tax)

Mini Suite with sofa (up to 3 people): 139.99 +tax (AAA or AARP rate 125.99 + tax)

Jacuzzi Suite (up to 4 people): 159.99 + tax (AAA or AARP rate 143.99 + tax)

Distances: Start - 13 Miles; Finish: 3 miles (5 minutes); Expo: 2 miles (4 minutes)

Notes: This is the closest motel to the Marathon Expo and to Prospector Park  (location of marathon finish and location of start/finish of all other race distances).

Outdoor heated pool and spa. Restaurants nearby. Complimentary deluxe breakfast includes waffles, hard boiled eggs, cereals & oatmeal, bagles & toast, juices, coffee.

 

Country Inn & Suites

6650 E. Superstition Springs Road

Mesa, AZ 85206

P: 480-641-8000

F: 641-9600

2009 Rate: TBD. Ask for LDM Rate.

Distances: Start - 14 Miles; Finish: 12 miles (19 minutes); Expo: 11 miles (17 minutes)

Notes: Complimentary breakfast (early race day set up). Hairdryers, coffee makers in room, outdoor pool and whirlpool, exercise room. Restaurants and shopping nearby.

 

Courtyard by Marriott

1221 South Westwood Avenue

Mesa, Arizona 85210

P:  480-461-3000

F:  480-461-0179

2009 Rate:  179.00 night plus taxes (Feb. 13 & 14); 219.00 night (Feb. 15 and after); AAA discount available

Distances:  Finish:  22 miles (30 minutes); Expo:  21 miles (27 minutes)

Notes:  Heated outdoor pool; fitness center; walk to shops and restaurants.

 

Hilton Hotel / Phoenix, East Mesa

1011 West Holmes Avenue

Mesa, Arizona, 85210

P:  480-833-5555

F:  480-649-1886

2009 Rate:  199.00 (standard room)

Distances:  Finish:  22 miles (29 minutes); Expo: 21 miles (27 minutes).

Notes:  A beautiful Southwest-themed Hilton Hotel located very near Hwy. 60, shopping and restaurants.  Heated swimming pool and spa. 

 

Holiday Inn & Suites

1600 S. Country Club

Mesa, AZ 85210

P: 480-964-7000

F: 480-833-6419

2009 Rate: Run of house rate 149.00 plus tax.  Must request Lost Dutchman Marathon rates and book no later than Tuesday, January 13, 2009. 

Distances: Start - 29 Miles; Finish: 21 miles (27 minutes); Expo: 20 miles (24 minutes)
Notes:  Hotel located near shopping and many restaurants.  No complimentary breakfast, but full buffet is available. Heated pool, spa, and fitness center.

La Quinta Inn and Suites

6530 E. Superstition Springs Boulevard

Mesa, AZ 85206

P: 480-654-1970

F: 480-654-1973

2009 Rate: $145.00 + tax. Runners must reserve no later than 1/25/09 to get this rate.

Distances: Start - 14 Miles; Finish: 13 miles (20 minutes); Expo: 11 miles (17 minutes) 

Notes: Complimentary continental, Belgian waffles (early race day set up). Outdoor pool and spa, King rooms have microwaves and refrigerators. Close to many restaurants and large shopping center.

 

LaQuinta Phoenix / Mesa West

902 West Grove Avenue

Mesa, Arizona 85210

P: 480-844-8747

F: 480-844-8850

2009 Rates:  Two double beds:  149.00-159.00 per night / AAA or AARP 10% discount available (inquire).  King bed with microwave and refrigerator add $10/night.  Two room suites available (inquire).

Distances:  Finish:  23 miles (30 minutes); Expo: 22 miles (28 minutes).

Notes:  Very modern hotel featuring heated outdoor swimming pool and spa; free high speed internet access; fitness center; complimentary Continental Breakfast with hot waffles, cereals, yougurts, fresh fruit, pastries, bagels, juice, milk, and coffee.  In-room:  25 inch TV, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, alarm clock radio.  Complimentary USA TODAY.  Guest laundry facilities and same-day dry cleaning/laundry service available.  Non-smoking rooms available.  Fiesta Mall, 1/4 mile; Golfland Sunsplash Water Park,  2 miles; more than 10 golf courses located within 10 miles of hotel.  Motel located approximately one block from Highway 60. 

 

Mesa Travelodge

22 South Country Club Drive

Mesa, Arizona 85210

P: 480-964-5694

P:  Toll free: 800-578-7878

F: 480-964-5697

2009 Rates:  80.00-90.00 per night (estimate). 

Distances:  Finish: 23 miles (32 minutes); Expo: 22 miles (29 minutes).

Notes:  Deluxe Continental Breakfast; outdoor heated swimming pool; free wireless internet.

 

Residence Inn by Marriott

941 W. Grove Avenue

Mesa, AZ 85210

P: 480-610-0100

F: 480-610-6490

2009 Rate: Studio or 1 bedroom: 209.00 + tax. Runners must book by January 27, 2009 and identify themselves with the Lost Dutchman Marathon order to receive this rate.

Distances: Start - 25 Miles; Finish: 23 miles (30 minutes); Expo: 21 miles (28 minutes)

Notes:  Complimentary breakfast with some hot items (early race day set up). Full kitchen in all rooms, hairdryer, outdoor pool, full spa, exercise room, whirlpool, golf close by.

 

Sleep Inn by Choice Hotels

6347 E. Southern Avenue

Mesa, Az. 85206-3713

P:  480-807-7760

P: Toll free:  888-275-3374

F: 480-807-2646

2009 Rate:  94.99 without taxes (please ask for Promotion #2). 

Reservations:  reservations@sleepinn.phxcoxmail.com

Distances:  Finish:  13 miles (20 minutes); Expo: 12 miles (18 minutes)

Notes:  Good rate for a very nice modern hotel located close to Hwy. 60;  30 restaurants within one mile of hotel (several within easy walking distance;  two large modern shopping centers within two blocks of hotel; includes deluxe Continental Breakfast (including Belgian Waffles, cereals, breads, pastries, 24-hour coffee and tea); outdoor swimming pool is heated to 89 degrees in February; outdoor spa; interior elevators; exercise room; free wireless; on-site laundry facilities; expanded Cable service with Showtime, CNN & ESPN; complimentary U.S. TODAY;  "5 & Diner" Restaurant next door provides room service to the hotel (extra-cost).  Some rooms offer microwaves and refrigerators (inquire when booking). 

 

Super 8 Motel

251 E. 29th Avenue

Apache Junction, AZ 85219

P: 480-288-8888

F: 480-288-0648

2009 Rate: $99.00 + tax.

Distances: Start - 12 Miles; Finish: 4 miles (9 minutes) / Expo: 3 miles (7 minutes)

Notes: This is the second-closest motel to the Marathon Expo and to Prospector Park (location of marathon finish and location of start/finish of all other race distances).  Outdoor heated pool and spa. Walk to Waffle House (open 24 hours for meals).

 

Travelodge Suites (East Mesa)

4244 East Main Street,

Mesa, Arizona 85205

P:  480-832-5961

P:  Toll free phone direct to hotel: 800-515-2785

F: 480-830-9274

2009 Rate:  Sunday-Thursday 89.95 / Friday-Saturday 109.95 (rates are plus tax).   AAA & AARP discounts welcomed (please inquire).

Distances:  Finish:  13.5 miles (21 minutes); Expo: 12 miles (19 minutes).

Notes:  Located just 4 blocks from Hwy. 60.  Daily Deluxe Continental Breakfast; outdoor heated pool; free local calls; free in-room coffee; full kitchens in all 76 suites; 80% non-smoking suites available; pets welcomed (small fee/inquire at time of reservation).

 

Windemere Hotel and Conference Center

5750 E. Main Street

Mesa, AZ 85205

P: 480-985-3600

F: 480-888-3561

2009 Rate: $149.00 plus tax. Runners must identify themselves as with the marathon. Price is based on availability.

Distances: Start - 19 Miles; Finish: 12 miles (18 minutes) Expo: 10 miles (17 minutes)

Notes: Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast includes waffles, pastries, fresh fruit, yogurt, hard boiled eggs, cereals, juices and coffee. Heated outdoor pool, spa, microwaves, refrigerators, hair dryers in rooms, lounge, coffee makers.

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