Excellent Special Interest, social or corporate group Lodging Near The phoenix sky harbor international airport
Come to Best Western's Dobson Ranch Inn and discover why groups return again and again! We offer a complete range of event services and spacious suites in Mesa, AZ to make group travel simple. Our affordable Mesa accommodations near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport are ideal for sports teams, reunions, weddings and corporate retreats - and we'll help you plan and coordinate your trip with group bookings and event planning services.
Catering
Delicious food and great service are always on the menu at the Dobson Ranch Catering Department, located at the Dobson Ranch Inn for all your dining and catering needs. The full-service restaurant and lounge offers several catering menus for weddings/ceremonies, reunions, banquets and more. Click here for catering menus.
Event Space
The Best Western Dobson Ranch Inn features a beautiful courtyard area with patios perfect for any catered function. We feature 7 meeting rooms for a total of approximately 6,300 square feet of indoor meeting space.
The La Posada Ballroom is divisible into three sections of 1,200 sq. ft. each. The Pergola is our unique eight-sided meeting room set in the middle of our courtyard. The Palo Verde is next in size with easy access to the parking area. The Cholla, Saguaro and Mesquite are all in the hotel lobby area and are perfect for board meetings, or for small breakout sessions. Adjacent to the Covered Patio of the La Posada Ballroom are the Upper and Lower Patios, ideal outdoor settings for lunches, dinners or receptions.
| Room | Theater | Classroom | Banquet | Boardroom | U-Shape | Size (ft) | Sq Ft | Ceiling Ht |
| La Posada Ballroom | 450 | 200 | 300 | - | - | 40x90 | 3600 | 12' |
| I & II or II & III | 300 | 135 | 200 | - | 60+ | 40x60 | 2400 | 12' |
| La Posada I | 135 | 60 | 90 | - | 32 | 40x30 | 1200 | 12' |
| La Posada II | 135 | 60 | 90 | - | 32 | 40x30 | 1200 | 12' |
| La Posada III | 135 | 60 | 90 | - | 32 | 40x30 | 1200 | 12' |
| Board Room | - | - | - | 12 | - | 14.5 x 24 | 300 | 8' |
| Pergola | 100 | 40 | 80 | 30 | 30 | 36" Round | 1000 | 8' |
| Palo Verde | 50 | 40 | 40 | 25 | 25 | 28x21 | 588 | 8' |
| Mesquite | 25 | 15 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 14.5x24 | 300 | 8' |
| Cholla | 15 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 18x24 | 250 | 8' |
Weddings/Commitment ceremonies
To read about our wedding/commitment ceremonies, please click here.
Reunions
For the reunion planner, the Dobson Ranch Inn is an ideal location to renew friendships or reconnect with your extended family. We feature comfortable accommodations, up to 6,300 feet of flexible event space, spacious courtyards and delicious catering packages from the Dobson Ranch Catering Department. Our helpful event planners will assist you with arranging group accommodations, planning activities for your trip and hosting a banquet or reception for up to 300 guests.
Meetings & Conferences
With 6,300 square feet of flexible indoor meeting space, audiovisual equipment, wireless high-speed Internet access and spacious suites in Mesa, AZ, the Dobson Ranch Inn hosts business travelers with ease and comfort. Choose from several meeting rooms for a conference, board meeting or presentation with 10-300 guests.
A/V equipment includes:
- Podium with microphone
- 8x10 white screen
- White board
Let our professional planners and full-service corporate lodging make your Mesa, Arizona business trip feel like a vacation! Just complete the meeting request form and we will contact you to discuss the details.
Group Tours
Whether you're exploring the many attractions of Mesa, Arizona or catching the action of Major League Baseball with Chicago Cubs Spring Training, Dobson Ranch Inn is the place to be! Located near many East Valley parks and sports venues, our group lodging in Mesa, Arizona is perfect for sports fans or sports teams coming to Mesa. We also feature free parking and special group rates. Our helpful staff are here to work with tournament coordinators and tour operators to book rooms, arrange itineraries and ensure a fun stay!
The Dobson Ranch Inn will compliment any tour group itinerary! We recommend you "hub and spoke" with us for access to the entire Phoenix Valley and the best of Arizona. The Grand Canyon, Old Town Scottsdale, downtown Phoenix, Tucson, and jeep rides in the Superstition Mountains are all readily accessible from our beautiful hotel property.
Tour Operator Services & Amenities
- Complimentary on-site motorcoach parking
- 10% commission to qualified Travel Agents
- Net, non-commissionable rates to qualified tour operators
For more information about group accommodations, please submit our group request form or call Dobson Ranch Inn at 480-831-7000 or 800-528-1356.
