5 Best Hotels in Arches National Park, Utah

Castle Creek Manor

$$ | 638 Horizon Dr., Grand Junction, CO, 81506, USA
This attractive, contemporary five-room bed and breakfast makes a comfortable and reasonably priced base for visiting Arches and Canyonlands from Grand Junction, which itself offers much to see and do. At 500 square feet, the individually decorated rooms are spacious and welcoming, most with vaulted ceilings and all with a two-person jetted tub and separate shower, gas fireplace, microwave, and refrigerator. Although it's in a suburban neighborhood, the grounds have pretty gardens and a deck with a gazebo, overlooking a creek.

Pros

  • All rooms are large, most with vaulted ceilings
  • Gas fireplaces and whirlpool tubs in each room
  • Reasonable rates

Cons

  • Nearly a two-hour drive from Moab
  • On a busy road
  • No pets
638 Horizon Dr., Grand Junction, CO, 81506, USA
970-241--9105
hotel Details
5 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Grand Junction Downtown

$$ | 225 Main St., Grand Junction, CO, 81501, USA
This modern, spotless, and contemporary midrange chain option is steps from the many restaurants, galleries, and shops in downtown Grand Junction. It's a fairly scenic two-hour drive from Arches, but with rooms typically less than half of what they cost in Moab, and far more availability, it's becoming a popular option for those visiting both southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah parks. The 70 rooms are large and well-equipped, and there's a good-size indoor pool and hot tub, plus a small but nicely outfitted gym.

Pros

  • Handy location in historic downtown Grand Junction
  • Well-kept rooms and facilities
  • Pet-friendly

Cons

  • Nearly a two-hour drive from Moab
  • Typical chain experience
  • Small parking fee
225 Main St., Grand Junction, CO, 81501, USA
970-242--2525
hotel Details
70 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Hampton Inn

$$$$ | 488 N. Main St., Moab, UT, 84532, USA

This property features a huge lobby with plenty of room to spread out and newly renovated rooms a modern, simple aesthetic. At the north end of Main Street, just before it bends its way toward the Colorado River, it's a few blocks to the center of Moab downtown, but still in walking distance.

Pros

  • Reliably clean
  • Walking distance from downtown
  • Hot breakfast included
  • Reliably clean and chic

Cons

  • No pets
  • Noise insulation in rooms could be better
  • Noise insulation could be improved
  • Like most spots in Moab, gets pricey in the busy season
488 N. Main St., Moab, UT, 84532, USA
435-259–3030
hotel Details
79 rooms
Rate Includes: Free breakfast

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$$$ | 33 N. Main St., Moab, UT, 84532, USA

Guests can choose from two downtown properties: Cali Conchitta, a 19th-century Victorian with a main house, outbuildings, and a pleasant garden; or Desert Gardens, a small collection of updated rooms with a vintage exterior and a large, shaded backyard. Check out the fun touches at both spots, like the colorful cactus murals at Desert Gardens and the old-world furnishings at Cali Conchitta. Both would be great for groups.

Pros

  • Gracious owners pay attention to the details
  • Easy walk to the hub of town
  • Accomplished chef means scrumptious breakfast in the garden
  • Good value considering the amenities offered
  • Both locations offer serene backyards

Cons

  • Given its historic construction
  • Some quarters may feel a little tight
  • Given its historic construction, some quarters may feel a little tight
  • The least expensive rooms are a bit small
  • No pool
  • Not all rooms allow pets
33 N. Main St., Moab, UT, 84532, USA
435-259–4961
hotel Details
8 rooms
Rate Includes: No meals

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Moab

$$$ | 1865 N. U.S. 191, Moab, UT, 84532, USA

Views of the Colorado River are sure to wow guests at this all-suites hotel that shares a large pool area and hot tub with the neighboring sister property, the similarly excellent (and usually a bit more affordable) Fairfield by Marriott. Accommodations are furnished in sleek, contemporary style with comfortable beds, well-designed desks, comfy sofas, and nicely designed bathrooms. The lobby and common areas are also colorful, modern, and welcoming, and there's a wide variety of amenities, including a nice fitness center.

Pros

  • Warm
  • Inviting and very clean
  • Great views of the river and surrounding red rock scenery
  • Buffet
  • Continental
  • Or hot breakfasts included
  • Warm, inviting and very clean
  • Great views of the river and surrounding red rock scenery
  • Buffet, Continental, or hot breakfasts included
  • Attractive pool area
  • Views of river and red rocks
  • Spacious rooms with nice amenities

Cons

  • About 4 miles from downtown Moab
  • So not in walking distance to restaurants and shops
  • Pricey (but most Moab hotels are these days)
  • About 4 miles from downtown Moab, so not in walking distance to restaurants and shops
  • Pricey (but most Moab hotels are these days)
  • Not within walking distance of downtown
  • Pricey during popular periods
  • On a busy road
1865 N. U.S. 191, Moab, UT, 84532, USA
888-236–2427
hotel Details
99 suites
Rate Includes: Free breakfast

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