Maricopa to Have a Hotel Again
Published on January 07, 2021
Maricopa’s first hotel opened in the late 1800s, serving passengers of the local railroad junction, and operated until it burned in a 1931 fire. A lot has changed since then, but soon Maricopa will once again offer a hotel to residents and visitors. Under construction adjacent to Copper Sky, the new Maricopa La Quinta will offer an elevated stay in a contemporary setting.
Maricopa’s population is rapidly approaching 60,000, with more than 1,500 permits for homes issued in 2020 alone. In addition to what is under construction, there are many residential projects in the pipeline, including an assisted living facility, single-family-for-rent, new subdivisions, and more. If permanent and seasonal residents were not enough, Maricopa is fast becoming the preferred location for sports tournaments in the Southwest region. The City’s Copper Sky Recreation Center holds near-weekly events and tournaments, regularly attracting thousands of visitors. The new La Quinta will be a welcomed addition to Maricopa.
“Maricopa is the most populous, incorporated Arizona market without a hotel in their city limits, so we thought this would be a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional hotel like La Quinta to locate and serve the area," said Andy Bhakta, La Quinta Franchise Owner and Developer. "Even during these uncertain times, the Maricopa market remains strong, and the City has been extremely supportive of our project. The City of Maricopa continues to support our efforts as we finish building, and we look forward to opening early 2021.”
La Quinta Maricopa is a projected $10 million capital investment with 20 net new jobs added to the city. The four-story, 89-room hotel is the first phase of the planned Copper Sky Mixed Use project. The first hotel in Maricopa will be an exciting new amenity for Maricopans and visitors alike.
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