Must-see hotels in Utah

  • Paria Outpost & Outfitters

    Southwestern Utah

    Paria Outpost & Outfitters has a spartan B&B room at its kicked-back lodge and campground. Sign up for a half-day 4WD tour to area slot canyons or set up…

  • Marianna Inn Motel

    Southwestern Utah

    Rooms in the dollhouse-like motel with the large, shaded swing deck are standard. But the newest additions – deluxe log-style rooms – are worth splurging…

  • Rainbow Country Bed & Breakfast

    Southwestern Utah

    Good trail advice and big home-cooked breakfasts. This split-level house on the edge of town is not flashy, just comfortably rustic – with a spacious TV …

  • Cedar Mesa Campground

    Southwestern Utah

    These five first-come, first-served free sites lack water, but have pit toilets, fire grates and picnic tables, as well as great views east along the fold…

  • Pole's Place

    Southwestern Utah

    Run by a fourth-generation local, this nicely kept motel has quiet, decent rooms without wi-fi. There are local menus and historical news clippings to…

  • Deer Creek Campground

    Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument

    This first-come, first-served campground, 6 miles southeast of Boulder, has few sites and no water, but does have pit toilets. It sits beside a year-round…

  • Escalante Outfitters Cabins

    Southwestern Utah

    Pitch a tent or rent a rustic, but heated, teeny-tiny log cabin (linens included, shared bathroom, no air-conditioning) in a shady yard. Picnic tables and…

  • Natural Bridges Campground

    Southeastern Utah

    Fairly sheltered sites cluster in red sand among scraggly trees. Pit toilets and grills but no hookups; water at the visitor center.

  • 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…

  • Bullfrog RV & Campground

    Southeastern Utah

    Near the marina, with full hookups, showers and grills. The pavement is wide (50ft pull-thrus), but there's little ground cover.

  • Quality Inn Zion Park

    Springdale

    Good-value rooms with microwave and refrigerator at this Quality Inn. It's adjacent to the campground. Breakfast included.

  • Amira Resort & Spa

    St George

    Luxury spa and resort with a tennis court and two swimming pools. All rooms feature jetted tubs, fireplaces and private patios. It's 5 miles southwest of…

  • Jackson Fork Inn

    Wasatch Mountains

    A big ol' white barn has been turned into a simple, seven-room B&B. Breakfast is included and the family runs a restaurant next door serving comfort food.

  • Bunk House at Zion

    Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks

    The eco-minded can try Bunk House at Zion, a scruffy but thoroughly green two-bedroom B&B serving organic breakfasts and using 100% renewable energy.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Sandcreek RV Park

    Southwestern Utah

    Friendly little campground with 15 pull-through spaces with full hookups, a horseshoe pit, picnic tables and laundry. Nonguest showers are $7.

  • 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.

  • Hitch-N-Post

    Southwestern Utah

    Small lawns and trees divide RV spaces; tent sites are in a grassy field, but still have barbecue grills. Laundromat and camp store on-site.

  • BLM Campgrounds

    Southeastern Utah

    There are several BLM campsites outside the Needles entrance, including Superbowl and Bridger Jack.

  • Lava Point Campground

    Zion National Park

    Six first-come, first-served park sites 35 miles up Kolob Terrace Rd at 7900ft (1¼ hours from the main entrance). Pit toilets, no water.

  • 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.

  • Shady Acres RV Park

    Southeastern Utah

    This 16-acre campground has lots of facilities: a playground, dog run, associated laundromat, picnic areas and a sandwich shop.

  • Torrey Trading Post

    Southwestern Utah

    Bare-bones cabins (bedding included) for two with TVs, choice of shared or private bathrooms, picnic tables and firepits.

  • Pioneer Lodge

    Springdale

    In the absolute center of town; pine-bed rooms have a rustic motel feel; the rate feels stiff for what you're getting.

  • Robbers Roost Motel

    Southeastern Utah

    A steal, with super-clean rooms and accommodating staff. Small-and-simple budget rooms are dated but well cared for.

  • Bridger Bay Campground

    Utah

    The 26-site Bridger Bay Campground has shelters for shade, but water and pit toilets are 1 mile away. No hookups.

  • Red Ledges Inn

    Southwestern Utah

    These comfortable rooms in a clean setting are competitively priced in low season. Look online for discounts.

  • Holiday Inn Express

    Moab

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

  • Holiday Inn Express

    Park City

    Save a little money by staying outside the downtown area, near Kimball Junction stores and restaurants.

  • Econo Lodge

    Utah

    Bucking the trend, there are reasonable rates at this Econo Lodge, and the standard rooms do nicely.

  • Panguitch KOA

    Southwestern Utah

    Offers complete facilities, including a swimming pool, showers and several cabins with kitchens.

  • Holiday Inn Express

    Kanab

    One of the nicest chain properties in town. Kids like the heated indoor pool and whirlpool.

  • Amber Inn

    Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks

    Rooms are large, if spartan, at the Amber Inn. There's generally a minimum two-night stay.

  • Hitch'n Post Campground

    Kanab

    Friendly 17-site campground near the town center; has showers and a laundromat close by.

  • Super 8

    Utah

    Super 8 has fine, basic rooms in a huge pink elephant of a building with an indoor pool.

  • Days Inn

    Utah

    With a fitness center and outdoor pool, it's one of the better motels in town.

  • Color Country Motel

    Southwestern Utah

    An economical, standard motel with dated but tidy rooms and friendly staff.