1 Best Hotel in Southwestern Utah, Utah

Southwestern Utah is steeped in pioneer heritage, and you'll find many older homes that have been refurbished as bed-and-breakfasts. Green Gate Village in St. George, a collection of pioneer homes gathered from around the state, is an excellent example. The area also has its share of older independent motels in some of the smaller towns. Most major hotel and motel chains have at least one facility in the region. With the exception of Brian Head, high season is summer, and logic dictates that the closer you want to be to a major attraction, the earlier you have to make reservations. If you are willing to stay upward of an hour from your destination, perhaps with fewer amenities, you may get same-day reservations and much lower room rates. Panguitch has a number of no-frills motels for budget and last-minute travelers. The Utah Office of Tourism website has information on lodging and amenities in the southwestern part of the state.

Boulder Mountain Lodge

$$ | 20 N. Hwy. 12, UT, 84716, USA Fodor's Choice

For discerning travelers venturing along beautiful Highway 12 between Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon national parks, it's hard to beat this wonderfully inviting lodge with a fireplace in the two-story great room, acclaimed Hell's Backbone restaurant, and spacious rooms furnished in a Western contemporary style with balconies and patios offering gorgeous views of the 11-acre grounds. Amenities include plush robes, a large outdoor hot tub, spa services, and all sorts of sports equipment and games.

Pros

  • A perfect spot for peace and solitude
  • One of Utah's best restaurants
  • Scenic pond, bird sanctuary, and horses grazing on grounds

Cons

  • Far from civilization
  • Books up well in advance in summer and fall
  • An hour from Capitol Reef and 90 minutes from Bryce Canyon
20 N. Hwy. 12, UT, 84716, USA
435-335–7460
hotel Details
22 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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