15 Best Hotels in Southwestern Utah, Utah

If you appreciate creature comforts but can do without much in the way of local personality, this four-story hotel just outside the park fits the bill—rooms are quite comfortable, with plush bedding, spacious bathrooms, and modern appliances, and there's an outdoor pool and pleasant patio. Across the street you'll find Western-theme gift shops and attractions such as the Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo.

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.

This contemporary lodge with a large swimming pool and a serene full-service spa is the closest hotel in Springdale to Zion—it's a scenic five-minute walk over a footbridge across the Virgin River. The fanciest suites and residences have jetted whirlpool tubs, and many have private decks with sweeping park views.

A relaxing and well-kept home base with excellent amenities and a wide range of accommodations—from traditional hotel rooms to luxurious cabins to authentically designed tents and Conestoga wagons—this hilltop lodging lies just a few miles west of Capitol Reef's western border, and many rooms have patios and balconies that overlook the not-so-distant sandstone cliffs. There's a casual Western-style restaurant on the property; buffet breakfasts are available here for an extra charge.

The canyon views, acres of lush lawns and flowers, and pool and two-tier waterfall hot tubs at this stylish riverside hotel make it more than a place to rest your head, and you could throw a rock across the river and hit Zion National Park. The many room types include swanky three-bedroom villas with kitchens and modern suites with large soaking tubs and vaulted ceilings, and accommodations either access the gardens or have balconies overlooking the river.

Offering rooms of 650 square feet or larger with vaulted ceilings, oversize windows, sitting areas, small kitchens with wet bars and dishwashers, and pleasing contemporary decor, this riverside lodge is special. With views of the surrounding peaks, the beautiful grounds and expansive pool area feel almost cradled by the canyon, and behind the hotel the Virgin River edges a grassy bank that is perfect for stargazing or evening picnics.

The largest hotel in southern Utah may be a pretty conventional midrange chain property, but it also offers some appealing perks, including large and separate kid and adult pools, expansive canyon vistas, and significantly cheaper rates than hotels in Springdale, which is less than a 20-minute drive.

A tranquil, nicely landscaped inn with canyon views and a small pool, Flanigan's offers spacious, elegantly appointed accommodations, including two private villas and suites that sleep six; some units have a patio or a deck. If you want pampering after a hard day of hiking, you can arrange a massage at the well-outfitted spa, which offers a wide array of services.

It's all about the panoramic views at this exceptionally well-maintained mid-century modern boutique hotel set high on a ridge overlooking downtown St. George and the red rocks beyond. Rooms have top-of-the-line bedding, 50-inch TVs, refrigerators, Keurig coffeemakers, and modern bathrooms with granite counter tops, vessel sinks, and premium toiletries. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, deck, and gym, all with the same magical vistas. The adjacent Cliffside restaurant serves lunch and dinner and enjoys the same spectacular views.

In the tiny village of Hatch, 15 miles south of Panguitch, you'll find this nicely maintained and reasonably priced campus of cozy cabins and standard hotel rooms, all of them spotlessly clean and attractively decorated with modern furnishings, large flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, microwaves, and high-quality bedding.

Constructed in 1929, this landmark lodge hosted dozens of movie stars during Kanab's movie location heyday and is now a fun and simple, well-located base for budget-minded parks visitors. Accommodations are basic but have been nicely remodeled over the years. A reasonably priced breakfast buffet is served daily just off the lobby, which is lined with photos of Ronald Reagan, Barbara Stanwyck, Clint Eastwood, and others who stayed while filming in the area. During the warmer months, Western movies are shown in the Old Barn Theater, complete with popcorn and ice cream.

A strikingly contemporary, upscale hotel that's directly across the street from the buzzy shopping and dining of Ancestor Square, this stylish member of Marriott Bonvoy's indie-spirited Autograph Collection exudes hipness with its hardwood floors, bold-print pillows and chairs, high-tech entertainment centers, and cushy bedding. Premium units have soaring dormer windows, balconies with whirlpool tubs, and sweeping downtown views. The farm-to-table Wood Ash Rye turns out superb fare, and there's a hotel hot tub to relax in at the end of the day.

With cattle-print throw pillows, papier-mâché mounted deer heads, log walls, and custom beds with rattan or carved-wood headboards, the playful vibe at this quirky 16-room boutique inn sets it apart from the usual budget-friendly lodgings in the Zion and Bryce area. Within walking distance of downtown restaurants and shops, the cozy lodging is part of the Canyons Collection, a small group of stylish but reasonably priced hotels and vacation rentals in Kanab.

This pleasant, shaded, and centrally located complex, which stands out for its friendly service and immaculate rooms, offers cozy and economical motel-style rooms, larger and more contemporary suites, and more charming stand-alone cabins that sleep up to six. The outdoor pool is one of the largest around, and handy amenities include a guest laundry and a general store with a deli and bakery. Zane Grey, the famous Western novelist, used to rent an 1892 cabin on the grounds.

The bright and contemporary rooms at this friendly, upscale roadside lodge have balconies or patios and great views of the Virgin River and surrounding canyons, along with refrigerators and large flat-screen TVs. The terrific King's Landing restaurant serves delicious contemporary American fare, and other amenities include a pool, gas grills, a picnic area, and beach chairs and umbrellas.