Hotel Monte Vista
A 1927 hotel in downtown Flagstaff.
Why someone might prefer it: Pick it if you would rather step out of the lobby straight into the old town's cafés and streets than drive in each evening.
One resort under the plateau sky
Top 1 Casino Hotel: Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort Review
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East of Flagstaff, up on the high plateau, a resort shaped by Navajo design and art. Here is what the rooms, food and surroundings are like, what is still worth asking the front desk, and where else you could stay instead.
#1
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Our one pick
Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort
- Where
- Navajo Nation land beside I-40, roughly 20 miles east of Flagstaff, Arizona
- Suits
- Road-trippers on I-40, couples after a calm base for the canyons and craters, and anyone curious about Navajo art
- What you’ll pay
- Mid-range to upscale — check live rates
What works
- Navajo design and commissioned Navajo art in public spaces and rooms, not a generic resort look
- A quiet high-plateau setting, and the San Francisco Peaks rising far off to the west
- Restaurants, a fitness room and event space in one building, so an evening needs no car
- Right beside Interstate 40, an easy stop on a road trip across northern Arizona
What to weigh
- About 20 miles from Flagstaff: dinner in town or a morning walk downtown means driving
- Winter brings snow and icy roads at this altitude, so plans can shift at short notice
- The Grand Canyon South Rim is a full day out by car, not a quick hop
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Ownership: This review is published by Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise, which owns the Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort. It is not an independent review.
Rooms
Accommodation sits in a hotel tower rising out of open grassland, with standard rooms and a set of suites. The interiors carry Navajo patterns, colours drawn from the surrounding land, and artwork commissioned from Navajo artists, so the room feels tied to where it is rather than to a chain catalogue.
Which way your window faces matters here. Some rooms look toward the San Francisco Peaks, others across the plateau or the interstate; ask the hotel what each room type overlooks and whether you can request a side. Bed layouts, accessible rooms and suite sizes are listed on the official website.
- A hotel tower with rooms and suites
- Several restaurants
- A fitness room
- Event and meeting space
- Casino on site
- Indoor pool listed by travel sites — ask the hotel
Pools & spa
Third-party travel listings describe a heated indoor pool and a hot tub, which makes sense on a plateau where evenings stay cool well into summer. We have not been able to confirm current hours or any age limits, so ask the hotel before you pack around a swim.
A spa has been mentioned in older write-ups, but we found nothing that confirms one is operating now. If treatments are part of your plan, ask the hotel directly. A fitness room is on site for anyone keeping a routine on the road.
Restaurants & bars
There are several restaurants under the one roof, ranging from quick, casual counters to a sit-down dinner room, plus places for a drink in the evening. Menus, names and opening days change from season to season, so the official site is the place to check what is serving during your dates.
Because the resort stands alone on the plateau, its kitchens are your main option after dark unless you drive into Flagstaff. If you need a particular diet catered for, or want a dinner reservation on a busy weekend, ask the hotel ahead of arrival.
Shows & entertainment
The event space hosts gatherings such as conferences, banquets and occasional performances. The calendar varies, and we would rather not promise a show that might not be on, so ask the hotel what is scheduled during your stay.
For many guests the entertainment is outside: clear, dark skies after sunset, the outline of the Peaks at dusk, and the Navajo art collection inside, which is worth a slow walk through the public areas.
What's nearby
- Flagstaff's historic downtown — brick streets, independent shops and a wide choice of cafés and restaurants, west along I-40.
- Meteor Crater — a vast impact crater east of the resort, an easy half-day.
- Walnut Canyon National Monument — cliff dwellings tucked into a limestone canyon between the resort and Flagstaff.
- Grand Canyon South Rim — a long day trip by car; leave early.
- Sedona — red-rock country south of Flagstaff, reached by a scenic canyon road.
How to get there
The resort sits right off Interstate 40, roughly 20 miles east of Flagstaff, so most guests arrive by car. The closest airport is Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG). Many travellers fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) instead and drive north, climbing from the desert onto the plateau.
In winter, check road and weather reports before setting out; snow can close or slow mountain routes. Ask the hotel whether it offers any airport or town transfer, and on what terms, since we could not confirm one.
Practical information
Five things to settle with the resort or your booking site before the trip.
- Resort fee
- Find out if any nightly resort or amenity charge is added and what it covers, and check that the total shown at booking includes it.
- Parking
- Confirm whether self-parking is included and whether there is space for an RV or trailer if you are road-tripping.
- Cancellation
- Read the cancellation and deposit terms of the exact rate you choose; a refundable rate and a pay-now rate rarely share the same rules.
- Best season
- From late spring through autumn the touring days are mild. Winter is quieter and can be beautiful in snow, but driving takes care.
- Check-in age
- Confirm with the resort, ideally while reserving.
Alternatives nearby
If a resort out on the plateau is not what you want, these two historic hotels put you in the middle of Flagstaff.
The Weatherford Hotel
A historic downtown Flagstaff hotel dating from 1900.
Why someone might prefer it: A fit for travellers who want a small period building and a walkable downtown more than resort-style facilities.
Questions people ask
Who is behind this review?
The resort's owner. This review is published by Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise, which owns the Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort. It is not an independent review. We say so in the summary box, on the About page and in the Terms, and we have kept the downsides in.
Is there somewhere to swim, or a spa?
Several travel listings describe a heated indoor pool and a hot tub. We could not confirm whether a spa is open at present, so ask the hotel before you count on either.
How far is it from Flagstaff?
Roughly 20 miles east along Interstate 40. Downtown Flagstaff, with its historic streets and restaurants, is an easy drive in good weather.
Can I see the Grand Canyon from a stay here?
Yes, as a long day trip by car to the South Rim. Start early, carry water and layers, and check road conditions in the colder months.
What is the weather like?
This is high plateau country. Expect cool nights for most of the year and snow in winter; summer days are usually milder than in the low desert.
Is there a minimum age for the person checking in?
Please confirm with the resort. Age rules for check-in can differ by booking type, so ask when you reserve.
How does this site make money?
Some outbound links earn a referral commission, and a stay booked direct brings revenue to the resort's owner, which also publishes this site. Neither changes what we write about the downsides.
Our method
This page draws on the resort's own information, public travel sources and what the owner's staff know of the property. We give no verdict points, no prices and no guest quotes. Anything we could not confirm is marked as something to ask the hotel. This site contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you follow a link and make a booking/purchase or download, at no extra cost to you. If a detail has drifted since our last check, send us a correction.