Moab – 9 Epic Hotels and Motels to Stay for Visiting Utah's National Parks
The remote desert town of Moab in eastern Utah is a famous and popular travel destination primarily because of two stunningly beautiful national parks located right nearby: Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. The town offers a wide variety of hotels and motels as a base for visiting the national parks. The center of the town is Main Street, the path of Highway 191 that travels north to both national parks. Along the street, you'll find restaurants, motels, and shops. Moab has plenty of accommodations, mostly motels or country hotels ranging from one to three stars. Spending at least one night in Moab is a must, and dedicate a full day to explore each national park.
So before you rush to book a flight to Las Vegas or Salt Lake City, do you want to get to know the national parks near the town of Moab in Utah a bit better?
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Great Hotels and Motels for Staying in Moab
Casitas At The Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection By Hilton
The Casitas is a modern four-star hotel located a short walk from Moab's main street. The hotel complex is divided into Casitas and the Hoodoo Hotel, which is rated three stars. The difference between them is the quality of the accommodations and extras, but they share the same facilities. Managed by the international Hilton chain, this hotel offers high-quality accommodation in Moab and resembles more of a desert resort than a hotel. It's a perfect place to stay for families, with well-equipped suites including kitchenettes, a great pool, gardens and public areas, good culinary standards, and a fun desert-country ambiance.
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The Gonzo Inn
The Gonzo Inn is one of the oldest and most reliable motels in Moab. It's a hotel establishment that has maintained a high standard for years and has almost become legendary in the town. The Gonzo Inn features spacious and spotless rooms, a popular souvenir shop, a stylish lobby, a complex with several small but definitely refreshing pools for a hot summer day, and above all, a very positive and fun atmosphere for the whole family.
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Gravity Haus Moab
The Gravity Haus is a classic roadside hotel offering one of the best deals in the area in terms of cost and value. The hotel is located on the southern part of town on the 191, next to a large supermarket. It has all the essentials of a roadside hotel – plenty of nearby parking, renovated and spacious rooms, a small pool, and really good service. It's a basic but spotlessly clean and well-equipped place to stay.
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Moab
SpringHill Suites is a modern hotel in a stunning natural location right next to the Colorado River (before the river carves into the canyon in Canyonlands National Park). It's a three-star resort that combines motel qualities with particularly fun rural lodging in the desert and a touch of resort vibe. The hotel features a particularly fun pool area, a good breakfast restaurant, a spacious laundry room, and rooms well-suited for the traveling family.
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The Moab Resort, WorldMark Associate
The Moab Resort is a modern and very popular condo hotel on the 191 with the exit from the town and not far from the Colorado River. The hotel/resort offers a high-level lodging experience, with not too much hotel intervention but more of a vacation home feel. The hotel has spacious condos for families with facilities that make the road trip much easier, an especially huge and fun pool, and some public areas.
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Moab Springs Ranch
The Springs Ranch is an amazing blend of rural accommodation with a resort-like vibe, along with Wild West ranch experiences. The hotel/ranch is conveniently located just outside Moab, heading towards the Colorado River and two national parks. You can stay in separate bungalows or a complex with several rooms, all featuring a private porch and amenities close to that of an apartment. The bungalows aren't large, but they are very comfortable for families. At the ranch, there are also fun pools and nearby trails that let you dive right into the desert.
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Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn
“Best Western Roadside Inn” is one of the largest and best-value options in Moab. The large motel is located on the main street right in the center of Moab, operating smoothly like a hotel factory. It's a big hotel with rooms that aren't huge but definitely comfortable for families. The hotel features a small pool area, a large breakfast restaurant, and most importantly, plenty of clean and modern rooms.
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Hyatt Place Moab
Hyatt Place is a brand-new hotel located just at the exit of Moab towards the national parks. It's a three-star hotel from an international chain, with attractive modern design and good facilities. The hotel offers large, well-equipped rooms, a big breakfast restaurant, and a cool pool area which includes a not-so-big pool but next to it a really fun jacuzzi.
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Wingate by Wyndham Moab
The Wingate by Wyndham chain is a three-star resort hotel located in the southern part of Moab on the 191. It's essentially a standard (in a positive way, of course) hotel facility, with large and modern rooms (2 queen beds, perfect for families), a basic yet spacious pool that's a lot of fun, excellent breakfast, and everything you need for a trip, including a laundry room, convenience store, and more.
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5 of Guy's tips for the perfect stay in Moab, Utah near the national parks
The town of Moab is the logistical and urban center of the national parks in southeastern Utah. Both parks, Arches and Canyonlands, are located just on the outskirts of the town. The town's buildings stretch south of the Colorado River, with Highway 191 serving as the main street, lined with motels, restaurants, and shops. Moab is home to about five thousand residents, almost all of whom are in some way connected to the national parks and the massive tourist movement that floods the area throughout the year.
Moab is an integral part of the grand road trip of the Colorado Plateau, a multi-day journey from Las Vegas or Salt Lake City that also includes the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Zion Park and Bryce Canyon Park.
- Moab's Motels and Hotels – Moab's wide main street (technically Highway 191) is lined with motels, restaurants, and shops for the convenience of those visiting the parks. The town hosts branches of all major national roadside hotel chains like Best Western, Holiday Inn, Days Inn, Hampton Inn, and more. There are also plenty of privately-owned motels that are often more budget-friendly. Thanks to the ample spaces, Moab's motels feature very large rooms, making them quite comfortable for the traveling family.
- Staying in Green River? – There are also motels in the town of Green River on Highway 70, about a forty-minute drive from Arches National Park and Moab. This location also hosts branches of all major American motel chains.
- When is the best time to visit Moab? – The ideal seasons to explore the parks near Moab are the transition seasons, fall and spring. During these times, the weather is very comfortable, with temperatures ranging from cool to pleasant. As summer approaches, temperatures rise, and at the peak of summer, it can be very hot. Winters in Moab are cold to freezing, with daytime temperatures slightly above zero and below zero during the night. There can also be freezing days and even snow accumulation.
- What is Arches National Park? – Arches National Park is one of the most beautiful and unique national parks in the Colorado Plateau. As its name implies, it features stunning geological arches. The park boasts over 2000 arches, some of which are real stars, including the world's widest arch. Besides the arches, the national park offers hiking trails bustling with visitors, breathtaking viewpoints towards the Rocky Mountains, and completely surreal sites and attractions against the backdrop of tabletop mountains, button mountains, and magnificent rock pillars.
- What is Canyonlands National Park? – Canyonlands National Park is located on the Island in the Sky, a high desert plateau cut on all sides by the junction of the Green River Canyon with the Colorado River Canyon. The main activity in the park involves visiting overlooks above the cliffs. Along the way, you'll encounter other stunning geological features such as arches, mesas, and even a large crater formed by a meteor impact. The park space is a great spot for those visiting with family and kids in a car, but it's also a paradise for off-road enthusiasts, including both mountain bikers and 4X4 drivers.
