Castle Valley Inn

Moab


For tranquility, it’s hard to beat this top option off La Sal Mountain Loop Rd, 16 miles north of Moab. With cozy quilts and handmade aspen furniture, rooms (in the main house or new bungalows) sit amid apple, plum and apricot orchards. Bungalows offer full kitchen and grill; there’s also an outdoor hot tub. Ideal for cycling Castle Valley.


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