We went in June so by noon it was too hot to touch anything and we bailed north. Nonetheless, not a bad spot for paddling. The lake itself was pretty desolate however the shoreline was full of families blaring music and such. Not the most peaceful spot if you're a paddler looking for that kind of scene. I made a little video review of it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jgm0huanXg read more

I've been coming here occasionally for years and you can't beat the view or convenience of location. Not many lakeside accommodations in the state. BUT they have got to invest in some improvements. I don't mind dated decor but would it be so hard for someone to pull a few weeds? Some of the units have patched curtains. And the AC units are ancient. read more

Apache Lake Resort - Great scenery - Resorts Near Me - Roosevelt, Arizona

Food and service was amazing. The crowd was easy going and I can't wait to go back! It is well worth the drive and you can't go wrong staying at the hotel. Gotta love the superstition mountains. read more

The store was kept clean the grounds were very clean the employees were very kind and nice we went into the restaurant to have a hamburger and fries the waiter had a great personality the food was awful. I could see us going back to buy things in the store and visit the lake but I just don't think we will ever return to the restaurant part. read more

It's a hidden gem with a fun vibe. The motel is older so don't expect a new hotel, and you won't be disappointed. After a day on the water we kick back, play cornhole and have a good time on the lawn of the motel. Amazing service at the front desk, amazing food in the restaurant, and Ian was an amazing waiter. The worst thing is the road to get there, but its worthy the washboard one lane road. read more

I've stayed at the Apache Lake Resort a good number of times over the years. It's been pretty much the same, as far as accommodations and service go, for over 20 years. It's a great value for the money. If you are looking for Marriott stay you'll be disappointed. It's an old hotel but it's clean. It has character and I would call it "homey". If you're paying less than $100 to stay on the lake what do you expect? If you are a dainty, choosy, fussy, picky, fastidious germ nut and a high maintenance complainer steer clear. You can sleep in your vehicle or camp. Leave this place to those of us who take life as it comes and can enjoy our experience at the lake as it is. And if you choose to ignore this advice quit posting and whining. It's obnoxious. read more

We stopped here for lunch while making our way up the Apache trail. The original plan was to have lunch at tortilla flat but the place was packed, even on a Monday, so this was our plan b. The restaurant is actually called Jacks Landing but it is in the same building as the resort's main desk and the little general store. When we arrived we were the only customers, which was a bit odd. "The Shining" came immediately to mind. We were told by the resort cashier across the hall to grab some menus and seat ourselves, so we did. I'm pretty sure our server was also the cook, but I suppose maintaining a proper staff at a place like this so far out is probably not so easy. He was nice enough though. The menu offered a variety of things. We tried the southwestern chicken egg rolls which were surprisingly good, but the nachos were a let down. Burgers were average but the onion rings and chicken strips were great. They offer a wider menu at dinner but lunch turned out to be satisfactory overall. Nothing to write home about but generally a decent option when exploring this beautiful area. read more

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At the lake this Fathers Day weekend, 6-18-16. The bathrooms have been cleaned. (I was there 2 weeks ago and it was still nasty). I not only saw them cleaned in the morning, they were checked in the evening as well. Wonderful, so much better than the last year. The stall walls have been cleaned. The showers have no mold on one, way less mold on the other. I wasn't completely grossed out at all this weekend. Woohoo. Thank you and please keep up the good work. It is appreciated. 2014 & 2015: I haven't seen any reviews on the marina bathroom, not the hotel. I didn't want to give it a bad review if I had been there just once. After several visits over the course of two summers it gets a one. This is NOT a 1 visit review and they were short staffed, no excuse. Easily said the womens is nasty/disgusting and the mens I hear is worse. I must have missed their annual cleaning. From the looks of it, it isn't cleaned quarterly or semi annually. The showers: fist size wads of hair, hair on the walls, water always on the floor, mold everywhere (not an exaggeration), no where to put your things while your in the shower. You have one hook, so hopefully you can figure out how to get your towel, changing into clean clothes, changing out of dirty clothes, your shampoo and items on that one hook. If you drop anything it's trash cause the floor is so gross. They really need to figure out the water on the floor issue, my thought would be lower the shower rod or get longer curtains, under $3 fix. Stalls side: toilet paper on the floor, shit smeared on the stall walls (not one stall, several), broken toilets. Someone had dropped a pad paper backing on the floor, it was there for 4 days. The toilet paper had been restocked so I know they must have seen it. It would have taken less than 5 seconds to pick it up. Yes, the person that dropped it should have! The hygiene container hadn't been dumped in no telling how long, OMG, it stunk like there was stuff in there for months. Now broken tiles in the middle of the walkway which are really sharp. I only imagine how bad the mens is. Late one night my husband stuck his head in & yelled for me to see if I was still inside, he talked about much better the womens was, the mens was really really disgusting. It only takes a few minutes to run a broom or a mop through it. No money or effort is put into this bathroom. It does have a good supply of toilet paper, thank you for that. Let me also say I am a small town farm girl not some prissy city girl. I do have some type of clean standards and the marina bathrooms are off the chart disgusting. The restaurant is very good. The lake is nice. People need to be more conscience and not RUDE about driving fast on the dirty road and making the dust roll. People are camping close. We have a boat in the marina but there is no need to dust out those poor campers. Someone needs to grade the road. If the resort is ever having money problems, do it yourself. Rent a dang grader and grade it yourself. Once a month, from the resort to Roosevelt asphalt then back, your done one round trip. read more

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This was our second trip to Apache lake with great friends!!! The dirt road from the 60 is a little challenging but well worth it.. The mountains are beautiful that surround the lake. We stayed in the hotel which there is not much to them but who really cares you go to enjoy the lake and have fun on the boat doing tubbing, wake boarding ect!!!!! read more

We were fortunate to find this restaurant while out exploring scenic State Route 88. The road turned out to be much slower than we had planned so Apache Lake Resort was a welcome lunch stop. Six of us visited and ordered from the menu. All enjoyed their meals. The menu has a variety to choose from and the dining area has lots of glass facing the lake. We would dine here again. read more

I don't understand why this place has bad reviews. My wife and I camped here for 2 night and it was only $10! It was a great deal! All the staff were very helpful! We stayed at jacks cove, which was a little more secluded camping area, so when our car got stuck in one of the dunes, they graciously came out to help tow and pull it back. Cathy was especially helpful! The lake itself was beautiful and clean. We canoed and found varied fishing spots. We caught one small mouth bass and many bluegills. You can build campfires right at your campsite too! It was a great experience! read more

I love this lake. Well worth the drive. Don't let the Road scare you. The restaurant has great food. If you haven't experienced a weekend at the lake now is a good time To try it. Thanks to the staff for the great service. read more

The restaurant food is absolutely delicious! ! Well seasoned, not overcooked, highly recommend burgers, trout (for breakfast lunch or dinner!), asian chicken salad, chicken fried steak, and the over-easy eggs are perfecto! Don't stop to eat in Tortilla Flats - wait another 1/2 hour and you won't be disappointed! Plus they have a full bar and are way less busy. You can eat outside with a view of the lake. read more

This the first time to Apache Lake. The hotel rooms were dirty and dingy. There were lots of insects in our room, including BEDBUGS!!! I stay in hotels alot and know what to look for. When we first entered the room, I checked and didn't find any, but I found them the next morning after I had bites on my legs and back. We alerted the staff to finding bedbugs on our mattress. They seem unconcerned! WARNING!! read more