Must-see hotels in Southwestern Utah

  • Boulder Mountain Lodge

    Southwestern Utah

    Watch the birds flit by on the adjacent 15-acre wildlife sanctuary and stroll through the organic garden – Boulder Mountain Lodge has a strong eco…

  • Cottonwood Meadow Lodge

    Southwestern Utah

    Dubbed ‘cowboy-licious’ by a wizened ranch hand, this lodge delivers open-range dreams. Recycled from a Mormon saw town, the private ranch, 2 miles south…

  • Zion Lodge

    Zion National Park

    We love the stunning surrounding red-rock cliffs and the location in the middle of Zion Canyon (along with the red permit that allows you to drive to the…

  • 2 Cranes Inn

    Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks

    In this quiet Buddhist home Lisa and Lizette have created a luxury hostel feel, with lovely rooms featuring original art and a shared kitchen where you…

  • Lodge at Red River Ranch

    Southwestern Utah

    In the grand tradition of Western ranches, rooms here sport open-beam vaulted ceilings, timber walls, Navajo rugs and wood-burning fireplaces. Details are…

  • Torrey Schoolhouse B&B

    Southwestern Utah

    Ty Markham has done an exquisite job of bringing this rambling 1914 schoolhouse back to life as a B&B. Antiques and country elegance contrast with the…

  • Buffalo Sage B&B

    Southwestern Utah

    Up on a bluff west of town, three exterior-access rooms lead out to an expansive, upper-level deck or ground-level patio with great views. The owner's…

  • Panguitch House

    Southwestern Utah

    The nicely simple, new B&B rooms in this renovated red-brick home are an excellent alternative to a motel. The price is more than right and the friendly…

  • Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort

    Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks

    Families love this activity-rich ranch on 4000 acres on Zion's eastern side. Guests can hike, bike, canyoneer, climb, swim, play sports, ride four…

  • Bryce Canyon Lodge

    Bryce Canyon National Park

    Built in the 1920s, the main park lodge exudes rustic mountain charm, with a large stone fireplace and exposed roof timbers. Most of the 'sunrise' and …

  • Stone Canyon Inn

    Southwestern Utah

    In a Wild West setting of scrub hills backed by Technicolor sunsets, this stately stone-and-wood lodging offers adventure out the back door – stroll to…

  • Capitol Reef Resort

    Southwestern Utah

    One of the closest resorts to the Capitol Reef National Park, this large resort-style complex flirts with modern cowboy style. Tipis and Conestoga wagons…

  • Red Canyon Campground

    Southwestern Utah

    Surrounded by limestone formations and ponderosa pines, the 37 no-reservation sites here are quite scenic. Quiet-use trails (no ATVs) lead off from here,…

  • Bryce Country Cabins

    Southwestern Utah

    Friendly and family-run, these well-designed pine cabins are centered around an outdoor firepit, perfect for stargazing around a bonfire. The only…

  • Zion Mountain Ranch

    Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks

    Six different cabin types and a variety of larger lodges are available at this luxury ranch. Buffalo roam, though it is a bit closer to the highway than…

  • Fruita Campground

    Southwestern Utah

    This terrific 71-site campground sits under mature cottonwood trees alongside the Fremont River, surrounded by orchards. Book well in advance in order to…

  • Escalante Yurts

    Southwestern Utah

    Sitting on a tranquil 20-acre property north of town, these upscale yurts provide surprising comfort and so much open space that you'll never want to stay…

  • Big Yellow Inn

    Southwestern Utah

    This purpose-built Georgian Revival inn has room to roam, with a dining room, library, den and many porches. Upstairs rooms are elegantly ornate with…

  • Mountain View Lodge

    Southwestern Utah

    This well-managed budget hotel in peaceful Parowan provides an affordable base for Brian Head, about 13 miles south. There's an indoor pool and Jacuzzi,…

  • The Inn Of Escalante

    Southwestern Utah

    A wonderful find, with eight spacious rooms sporting aspen furniture, skylights and porches. Rooms feature landscape murals with Western motifs. Tom, the…

  • Desert Thistle Bed & Breakfast

    Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks

    A big backyard pool makes the romantic, modern Desert Thistle Bed & Breakfast a top choice on hot summer days. Rooms are posh and the Scottish owner,…

  • Arrowhead Country Inn & Cabins

    Southwestern Utah

    The quilt-covered four-poster beds sure are comfy. The east fork of the Virgin River meanders behind the inn and a trail leads from here to the base of…

  • Muley Twist Inn B&B

    Southwestern Utah

    Set against a towering red-sandstone dome in a Teasdale neighborhood, this big wooden farmhouse with a wraparound veranda looks small. It isn't. Casual…

  • Amid Summer's Inn

    Southwestern Utah

    Tasteful additions have brought the guest room count to 10 at this 1930s home-based B&B. Common areas and some rooms have a Victorian feel; others are…

  • Best Western Premiere Brian Head

    Southwestern Utah

    For our mountain-lodging buck, what could be better than warming by an outdoor fireplace or dining under giant timber-frame trusses like those at the Best…

  • Iron Gate Inn

    Southwestern Utah

    This distinct 1897 Second Empire Victorian house features large, modern-luxury guest rooms, rambling porches and a big yard. Enjoy your breakfast on the…

  • Canyons B&B

    Southwestern Utah

    A self-catered lodging where upscale cabin-rooms with porches surround a shaded terrace and gardens. We really like the 'Garden Room' of this former 1905…

  • Broken Spur Inn & Steakhouse

    Southwestern Utah

    Spacious hilltop motel rooms are set back from Torrey’s busy highway junction. Soak sore muscles in the glass-enclosed heated swimming pool or Jacuzzi.

  • Purple Sage

    Southwestern Utah

    Comfy, as motels go, this tidy spot slips in sweet extras such as pillow-top mattresses, new furnishings and coffeemakers. Staff are helpfully chatty.

  • Slot Canyons Inn

    Southwestern Utah

    An architectural showpiece on the edge of the desert; upscale rooms all the way with jetted tub, fireplace and private balcony.

  • Point Supreme Campground

    Southwestern Utah

    Cedar Breaks' Point Supreme Campground has water and restrooms with showers. Some of the 25 sites can be reserved.

  • Bryce View Campground

    Southwestern Utah

    Comprises 11 reservable sites with fire rings, vault toilet and water tap. Great sunset views.

  • Best Western Ruby’s Inn

    Bryce Canyon National Park

    This is a gargantuan motel complex with ample facilities located just 1 mile north of the park entrance. Standard rooms feature two beds, either queen or…

  • North Campground

    Bryce Canyon National Park

    Near the visitor center, the 101 sites at this enormous trail-side campground all have campfire rings. A short walk from the campground takes you to…

  • Sunset Campground

    Bryce Canyon National Park

    Just south of Sunset Point, this 102-site campground offers more shade than North Campground but has few amenities beyond flush toilets. Inquire about…

  • Under Canvas Zion

    Zion National Park

    If you love the idea of camping but are less enthused about actually sleeping on the ground, Under Canvas could be for you. Ringed by red mesas and…

  • Bryce Canyon Resort

    Bryce Canyon National Park

    Four miles from the park, this is a great option. While the grounds leave much to be desired, there's a modernist-kitsch appeal to the rooms that blend…

  • Bryce View Lodge

    Bryce Canyon National Park

    Geared to budget travelers, the motel's 130 standard rooms are decent, though smaller than those of Ruby’s Inn and a little bit musty. It has fewer…

  • South Campground

    Zion National Park

    The South Campground sits north of the visitor center beside the Pa'rus Trail. Campsites can only be reserved starting two weeks in advance, for a maximum…

  • Watchman Campground

    Zion National Park

    Towering cottonwoods provide fairly good shade for the 184 well-spaced sites at Watchman, located south of the visitor center. Sites are by reservation …