Must-see hotels in Southeastern Utah

  • 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…

  • Valley of the Gods B&B

    Southeastern Utah

    Spend a secluded night at one of the original ranches in the area, 6.5 miles north of Hwy 163. Exposed wood-and-stone rooms have simple rustic beds, and…

  • Recapture Lodge

    Southeastern Utah

    This locally owned rustic motel makes the best base for area adventures. Super-knowledgeable staff help out with trip planning and present educational…

  • Stone Lizard Lodge

    Southeastern Utah

    More than a motel, with stylish rooms sporting Southwestern themes, homemade cinnamon rolls for breakfast and a huge back garden with grapes and apples…

  • Grist Mill Inn

    Southeastern Utah

    A 1933 flour mill-turned-B&B houses seven comfy rooms with vintage furnishings, a good on-site restaurant and full bar, and a library nook and game room…

  • Skyfall Guestrooms

    Southeastern Utah

    Three colorful riverfront rooms, each themed after a unique geological formation in the area. Complimentary breakfast is served in the restaurant upstairs…

  • Abajo Haven Guest Cabins

    Southeastern Utah

    Outdoor adventure in the Abajo Mountains. Stay in a nicely rustic cabin (king and two twin beds each), have an old-fashioned cook-out and go on a guided…

  • 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,…

  • Devils Garden Campground

    Southeastern Utah

    Surrounded by red rock and scrubby piñons, the park's only campground is 19 miles from the Arches National Park Visitor Center. It's open year-round, but…

  • Needles Campground

    Southeastern Utah

    You can reserve sites at this 26-site campground 3 miles west of the Needles Visitor Center between mid-March and June, and September and October (the…

  • 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…

  • Canyonlands Lodging

    Southeastern Utah

    A giant log lodge adjacent to the national forest 10 miles south of Monticello. Try the Duke, a unique cabin in a bunkhouse barn. The website also lists…

  • Hat Rock Inn

    Southeastern Utah

    Blending into the red rock, this pleasant motel-style lodging offers remodeled rooms with modern touches and a sparkling pool to beat the desert heat…

  • Bluff Garden

    Southeastern Utah

    For a roomy option, check out these pine wood cabins with large kitchens, stone showers, separate living rooms and front porches for star-gazing. The…

  • 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)…

  • San Juan Inn

    Southeastern Utah

    The cliffside San Juan Inn perches high above the river. These motel rooms with Southwestern and Navajo decor make for a comfortable stay. There's also a…

  • 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…

  • Lone Rock Beach

    Southeastern Utah

    A strikingly beautiful natural setting on the edge of Lake Powell is the home of this sprawling first-come, first-served campground. It's popular with…

  • Kayenta Campground

    Southeastern Utah

    South of the visitor center, this 21-site campground provides water, a dump station and electrical hookups. Reservations are accepted from March to…

  • 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…

  • Island in the Sky Campground

    Southeastern Utah

    Seven miles from the Island in the Sky Visitor Center, the first-come, first-served, 12-site Willow Flat campground has vault toilets but no water or…

  • 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…

  • Windwhistle Campground

    Southeastern Utah

    Three miles after the Hwy 191 turnoff to the Canyon Rims Recreation Area is Windwhistle Campground. The 16 well-spaced, first-come first-served sites have…

  • 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…

  • La Posada Pintada

    Southeastern Utah

    With cool, airy spaces and whimsical touches of Mexican decor, this family-run inn makes for a comfortable stop. Its 10 rooms are ample; some feature…

  • Desert Rose Resort & Cabins

    Southeastern Utah

    Wraparound porches and log construction add warmth to this big motel at the edge of town, with pine-frame beds in extra-large rooms and cabins. Showers…

  • Ticaboo Lodge

    Southeastern Utah

    Inland 12 miles or so from Bullfrog Marina, Ticaboo Lodge is a fine money-saving sleeping alternative with a restaurant attached. The big, interior-access…

  • 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…

  • Defiance House Lodge

    Southeastern Utah

    Modern, attractive rooms and killer views characterize this hotel sitting pretty in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area's Bullfrog Marina. It has modern…

  • 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…