The Larian Motel
410 E Fremont St
Tombstone, AZ
A tidy Old-West motor court steps from the O.K. Corral.
About The Larian Motel
This is an owner-run place in the truest sense. The people at the desk are the people who look after the property, and reviewers reliably single them out for early check-ins, honest local advice, and the small kindnesses that make a stay feel personal rather than transactional. The building itself is a mid-century motor court that has been kept up rather than made over, so it still carries that open-road, single-story feel while the rooms behind the doors have been refreshed. Sitting where it does, right in Tombstone's historic core, the Larian offers something a chain on the highway can't: a genuinely walkable, characterful stay run by hosts who clearly love where they are.
What The Larian Motel Is Known For
The Larian should be proud of the thing guests mention first and most consistently: it is spotless, and it is warmly, genuinely hosted. In a town built on legend, it delivers something plain and dependable, a clean room, a friendly welcome, and a front-row seat to the Old West, done well year after year.
Amenities
- WiFi
- In-room coffee maker
- Mini refrigerator
- Microwave
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free on-site parking
- Private covered porch at each room
- Cactus courtyard with shaded seating
- Picnic area
- Family rooms with two queen beds
What Guests Love
- Consistently praised as spotlessly clean
- Owner-run, with hosts known for warm, helpful local advice
- Walking distance to every major Tombstone attraction
- Every room has its own porch and courtyard seating
- Free parking right at your door
Worth Knowing
- This is a small, basic motor court, not a resort; there is no pool, restaurant, or grand lobby.
- Communal indoor space is minimal; the courtyard and porches are where you gather.
- Tombstone is a small historic town, so dining and shopping options are limited, especially after the day crowds leave.
- Rooms sit close to a busy historic street, so light sleepers may notice daytime foot traffic.
- The property fills up fast around events, so booking directly and early is wise.
The Room
The rooms are simple, tidy, and comfortable, dressed with a light western touch rather than a heavy theme, and the bathrooms have been remodeled with newer tile and fixtures. Each room is on the ground floor and opens onto its own covered porch with a place to sit, so your patio is just outside the door. In-room coffee, a small refrigerator, a microwave, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi come standard, and a couple of larger family rooms with two queen beds are on hand for groups.
The Grounds
The heart of the property is the courtyard the rooms wrap around, planted with cacti and desert greenery and dotted with shaded seating and a picnic area. It is a low-key, sun-and-shade kind of space: somewhere to drink your morning coffee before the town wakes up, or to sit out in the evening once the high-desert air cools. Parking is free and right out front, an easy convenience after a day on foot.
The Experience
The Larian's best feature is its address. You can walk everything Tombstone is known for, from the O.K. Corral and the Bird Cage Theatre to the Courthouse and the length of Allen Street, and then retreat to a quiet porch a block away when the crowds thin. It suits travelers who want to be inside the historic town rather than out on the strip, and who value a clean, well-run home base over resort extras.
Details
Tombstone, AZ 85638
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Larian Motel have EV charging?
No, The Larian Motel does not have EV charging.
Does The Larian Motel serve breakfast?
No, The Larian Motel does not serve breakfast.
Does The Larian Motel have WiFi?
Yes, The Larian Motel has WiFi.
What is there to do near The Larian Motel?
O.K. Corral: 0.2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Boothill Graveyard: 0.7 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Chiricahua National Monument: 55 miles, about a 110 minute drive.
How far is The Larian Motel from O.K. Corral?
0.2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is The Larian Motel from Boothill Graveyard?
0.7 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is The Larian Motel from Chiricahua National Monument?
55 miles, about a 110 minute drive.
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Things to Do Near Cochise County
O.K. Corral
0.2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
The legendary site of the 1881 gunfight, now a walkable historic attraction at the center of Tombstone.
Boothill Graveyard
0.7 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
The old frontier cemetery on the edge of town, with weathered markers telling the blunt stories of Tombstone's rough early years.
Chiricahua National Monument
55 miles, about a 110 minute drive.
A wonderland of towering rock spires and balanced stones in the Chiricahua Mountains, laced with quiet hiking trails.