Where is the closet hotel We are planning on floating but we live in Prescott

They have a motel 6 in apache junction which is close to the river. If you want something more upscale you can go to country inn and suites i haven't been to either but i see good reviews for the country inn

I beleive there is a best western somewhere on power

We stayed at Westgate Painted Mountain Resort. We ubered to the river. The hotel is nice and affordable.