Must-see hotels in Moab

  • Sunflower Hill Inn

    Moab

    Wow! This is one of the best bets in town. A top-shelf B&B, Sunflower Hill offers 12 rooms in a quaint country setting. Grab a room in the cozier cedar…

  • Sorrel River Ranch

    Moab

    Southeast Utah's only full-service luxury resort and gourmet restaurant was originally a 1903 homestead. The lodge and log cabins sit on 240 lush acres,…

  • Red Moon Lodge

    Moab

    Tucked alongside a creek bed with tall cottonwoods, this house is Moab's most sustainable stay, with organic breakfasts, solar power and sustainable…

  • Pack Creek Ranch

    Moab

    This hidden Shangri-la’s log cabins are tucked beneath mature cottonwoods and willow trees in the La Sal Mountains, 2000ft above Moab. Most feature…

  • Castle Valley Inn

    Moab

    For tranquility, it’s hard to beat this top option off La Sal Mountain Loop Rd, 16 miles north of Moab. With cozy quilts and handmade aspen furniture,…

  • 3 Dogs and a Moose

    Moab

    Lovely and low-key, these four downtown cottages make an ideal base camp for groups and families who want a little socializing in situ. The style is…

  • Gonzo Inn

    Moab

    Less an inn than a chain-style motel spruced up with cheerful colors and wood accents, the Gonzo Inn is friendly, and the location off the main drag is…

  • Canyon Rims Recreation Area

    Moab

    This oft-overlooked recreation area lies 30 miles south of town, just west of Hwy 191. It’s remote but well toward the Needles. Two developed campgrounds…

  • ACT Campground

    Moab

    Check out the first commercial straw-bail building in the state of Utah at this roadside RV park, campground and learning center, all in one. There's a…

  • Horsethief Campground

    Moab

    If you are headed to Dead Horse Point or Island in the Sky, this attractive campground is a great option, and cooler than lower-elevation spots. There are…

  • Red Cliffs Lodge

    Moab

    Dude ranch meets deluxe motel. These comfortable rooms feature vaulted knotty-pine ceilings, kitchenettes with dining tables, and private (though cramped)…

  • BLM Hwy 128 Campgrounds

    Moab

    The best place to stay to beat the heat (other than in the La Sals) is along the Colorado River on Hwy 128. Vegetation and the canyon walls provide shade…

  • Edge of the Desert

    Moab

    With pull-out sofa beds, full kitchens, private gardens and TVs with Netflix, these cute one-bedroom park model homes make a nice fit for families. Some…

  • Big Horn Lodge

    Moab

    With a kitschy Southwestern-style facade and cozy interiors (some rooms are paneled with knotty pine), this two-story motel is a strong bet. Service is…

  • Aarchway Inn

    Moab

    A boxy prefab with boutique prices. Sure, you could have a conga line in the giant standard bedrooms and family suites. There's also a huge swimming pool…

  • Goose Island Campground

    Moab

    Ten riverside BLM campgrounds lie along a 28-mile stretch of Hwy 128 that parallels the Colorado River northwest of town. The 18-site Goose Island, just 1…

  • Up the Creek Campground

    Moab

    There's something about this shady, tent-only grove with flower beds, lush lawns and recycling that fosters a sense of community. The campground is within…

  • Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn

    Moab

    A comfortable choice at the central crossroads of downtown, this independently owned hotel features ginormous rooms, fitness center, laundry, playground…

  • Desert Hills Bed & Breakfast

    Moab

    Get away from the traffic in town at this homey B&B in a suburban neighborhood. The five simple rooms have log beds, pillow-top mattresses and minifridges…

  • Warner Lake Campground

    Moab

    When it’s 100°F (38°C) in Moab, the La Sals may be a balmy 75°F (24°C) by day and downright chilly at night. Warner Lake Campground sits up high at 9400ft…

  • Canyonlands RV Resort & Campground

    Moab

    Located right in town, the quiet sites here are shaded by old-growth trees. Includes showers, laundry, store, small pool and playground. Rates are…

  • Moab Rustic Inn

    Moab

    Spacious rooms with full-size fridges, a heated swimming pool, friendly staff, central location and on-site laundry make this one of the best budget…

  • BLM Kane Creek Rd Campgrounds

    Moab

    Just west of Moab, four first-come, first-served campgrounds, with 141 sites total, are found along Kane Creek. Sites have vault toilets and fire rings.

  • Kokopelli Lodge

    Moab

    Retro styling meets desert chic at this great-value budget motel. Amenities include a hot tub, BBQ grill and secure bike storage.

  • Portal RV Resort

    Moab

    The best place for luxury RVers, with long pull-throughs. Has showers, laundry, hot tub and pool, and a dog run.

  • Cali Cochitta

    Moab

    Adjoining brick cottages offer snug rooms fitted with smart decor. You can also take advantage of the porch chairs, hammock or backyard hot tub in the Zen…

  • Red Stone Inn

    Moab

    Some of the rooms here are pine-paneled and equipped with rustic wood furniture, lending a cozy feel to their otherwise utilitarian boxiness. The walls…

  • Adventure Inn

    Moab

    Go for the more spacious premium rooms at this little indie motel, which sports spotless digs (some with refrigerators) and decent linens, as well as…

  • Sand Flats Recreation Area

    Moab

    At the Slickrock bike trailhead, this mountain-biker special has 120 nonreservable sites and two reservable ones. Fire rings and pit toilets, but no water…

  • Moab Valley Inn

    Moab

    Kids will love the swimming pool, half-shaded by awnings. Rooms are nondescript but comfy enough and sure to please if you like business hotel stylings.

  • Slickrock Campground

    Moab

    North of town. Some tent sites have canopies; RV sites have 30-amp or 50-amp hookups. Nonguest showers cost $3; it also has a heated pool and a store.

  • Archview Resort & Campground

    Moab

    Near the junction with Hwy 313, Archview includes a pool, gas station and grocery store. Be forewarned: it’s completely exposed and bakes in summer.

  • Bowen Motel

    Moab

    Basic motel steps from shops and restaurants with stark but perfectly clean rooms. There's a BBQ area, bike-washing station and updated rooms.

  • Inca Inn

    Moab

    This small mom-and-pop motel has mostly remodeled rooms with comfortable beds that are plenty clean. There's a teeny-tiny pool out front.

  • Holiday Inn Express

    Moab

    Some of the newest, upper midrange rooms in town are at this behemoth chain with a heated outdoor pool.

  • Va Casa

    Moab

    Vacation rentals service.

  • Under Canvas Moab

    Moab

    This 'glamping' option gives you rustic canvas tents with some laudable creature comforts – the pimped-out suites even have flush toilets and sitting…

  • Lazy Lizard Hostel

    Moab

    This hippie hangout is popular with European travelers and the noncar set. Located behind A-1 storage, it has frayed couches, worn bunks, a small kitchen…