I recently stayed here and had a decent overall experience. When I arrived after the front desk had…read moreclosed, their after-hours check-in system made me a little uneasy. My room keys were left in a large envelope with my name on it, hanging on the front desk gate. In my opinion, lockboxes with codes would feel much more secure. On top of that, my first room had an exterior glass door that was left unlocked when I arrived, which added to the concern. That room also had some small issues--the sprinkler outside kept hitting the glass door around 2-3am making noise, and in the morning light came straight through the sides of the shade onto the bed. The next morning I shared my concerns, and the front desk staff were incredibly kind, apologetic, and moved me right away. My new room was great and I had no further problems for the rest of my stay. The positives are definitely worth noting: both rooms were very large, clean, and nicely decorated. The beds were comfortable, the AC was cold, the WiFi was great and the water pressure was excellent. The hotel has a very "Utah" character to it, which I enjoyed. Every staff member I interacted with was friendly and helpful, and they even let me extend my stay an extra night with no hassle. The only other odd thing was being charged 25 cents for ice, which I've never experienced at a hotel before. They also don't have a restaurant onsite, but they're affiliated with a place inside the Sinclair station a few miles away--and it's surprisingly fantastic. Overall, while I think they should improve their after-hours check-in process, I did enjoy my stay.

Very worn down and dirty. The defiance house lodge was sold out so we decided to give Ticaboo a…read moretry. Mistake! You have to even pay for a bowl of ice for your room. Rooms were musty and out of date. Toilets had trouble flushing. Staff is nonexistent(literally) after 10:00pm there is no one there. Restaurant was of course under renovation.

Clean, beds good Recommend staying a long time to take in…read morethe views, hot tub, common rooms with fire and tea. Very cozy and welcoming. Felt like home, but far better decorated.

Boulder Mountain Lodge, along with onsite restaurant Hell's Backbone Grill, has been one of my…read morehappiest places for over two decades. And as of January 2025, the owners of the Grill have acquired the Lodge, so it's all one entity now. The Lodge has very comfortable rooms, a pond with an amazing variety of resident and migratory birds, a second-floor Great Room and balcony overlooking the pond, a hot tub, and ample grounds for children and pets to run. It's an easy drive up to Capitol Reef National Park for the day. Burr Trail Scenic Backway, starting right around the corner, is 67 miles of some of the most beautiful terrain you'll ever see. Don't miss the little slot canyon 11.5 miles down the trail! Last summer I took a pillow and some reading material and set up on two flat rocks near the back end of the slot canyon. It's nature's most gorgeous reading room ever! The Grill features vegetables and salads from their farm, local pastured beef and bison, and some of the best desserts ever. My two favorite orders are the Dinner Jenchilada with calabacitas (squash) and the Chocolate Chile Cream Pot. But they are both rich, so I have them on different days. Big secret -- it tends to be quieter in mid-summer! People think it's going to be hot in July, like other Utah areas like Zion, so they plan to come later. But the average July high is just 88, with an overnight low of 60, so the wonderful hiking trails nearby are pleasant for morning and evening hikes pretty much every day.

Lake is amazing. The Marina... not. (1 of 2)…read more My wife and I have travelled the world, and this was easily the worst rental experience we've had. We were charged about $1,400 per day base price for a 5 day rental. Because we knew we wanted to book the boat even at that price for our extended family, we paid the full amount in advance (see below.) We also rented a paddleboard that they told us would be placed on the rear deck. It wasn't. The boat was really dirty. Given that we were just coming out of covid, we'd expected the boat to at least be clean if nothing else. There were dirty surfaces everywhere and we found the itinerary from the last renters (from the previous day) sitting on the cushions in the captain's area. Two of the staterooms reeked like feces and one of them had visible feces smeared on the wall and floor. Upon arriving at the boat, the placard indicated it was 45 years old. We weren't expecting a new boat, but this boat absolutely showed its age. We were given a wire-bound 3"x6" booklet with about 40 pages of basic instruction and a 20-30 minute run-through of the major operations. While the personal explanation is nice, you never REALLY know what you need to ask during this presentation until something goes wrong. He explained to us that the fresh water tank was broken and if they tried to fill it for us, the water would leak into the pontoon and the boat would capsize. This scared the crap out of our 12-year-old son who was with us in the presentation. Instead of the fresh water tank they offered us as many jugs of water as we'd like (like what you'd find at an office water cooler.) At the presentation, they tell you to radio out if you have any questions or need assistance. Once out in the lake, we rarely found places where the ship radio worked. Even on the emergency channel, there were only a few places where it would have been usable if we needed help or had an emergency. Instead, they give you a piece of paper and tell you to flag down another boat and send them for help. The generator could only run when the boat was anchored and stopped. This means no A/C while you're moving. That would have bigger issue if the A/C actually did anything. Two of the four small sleeping areas were cool, but the rest of the boat the A/C didn't seem to do anything and while it was over 100 degrees outside, a breeze through the cabin was far more refreshing than the A/C was. The fridge/freezer were low enough draw that we could keep them running when the generator was off, but while the freezer worked, the fridge kept food at right around room temperature no matter what you set the coldness for. We had paid extra for a boat with a slide, but on this boat the water line to the slide was broken and disconnected. They told us at launch to just use dish soap, but for the price we paid, we weren't excited to use LifeHacks to make things works. There was a hot tub we also paid for, but the water in the tub was dirty and very low. During the presentation they warned us to avoid filling or emptying the hot tub water. They pointed out the water line and the water heater, but when we tried to fire up the heater it didn't seem to work. The heavy cover for the hot tub was held in place by 6-8 plastic clips. All of them were broken and when we first started up the boat, one of our family was just able to grab the corner of the cover before it flew off the boat into the lake behind us. Because the water levels were down nearly 150 feet in the lake, many of the branches off the main channel were unnavigable. While the boat company isn't responsible for the water level, they should have warned us that maps were a little unreliable. It wouldn't have been such a large issue except for the fact that the boat GPS (which is also the depth finder) didn't work. They said it was because there's only one satellite and tracking isn't reliable. Luckily, our group had multiple cell phones and the GPS on those, even with no cell phone service, worked just fine. We just NEVER knew how deep the water was so we didn't know where we'd bottom out and where we could anchor. The anchor only became an issue as evening came on. You're supposed to anchor on the beach and we couldn't find an unoccupied beach as the sun went down. You are forbidden from running the boat at night and we had nowhere to dock, so we found a cove that seemed shallow and dropped anchor there to not be in breach of our contract. While the sweltering heat made sleeping difficult, we were horrified to find in the middle of the night that the anchors had broken free and we drifted back into the channel. After a few hours of watching where we were drifting (engine not allowed) the free anchor finally hit another sandbar and we stopped there in the channel. The next day, I set back for the marina to check on repairs and to ask some questions that we weren't able to radio in. (See photo)

We rented a Houseboat out of Bullfrog Marina a couple weeks ago. 49 footer. The boat ran great. No…read moremechanical issues. Fully equipped as advertised, but please note: Linen service is NOT included. Bring those sheets and pillows from home, or the expenses start adding up. It's a very quiet way to stay on the lake, until someone uses ANY water. The pumps are LOUD! Critters do happen, but hey... That's nature folks. We did the express check-out, which took 45 minutes for someone to show up. No big deal, except you have everyone in your group waiting while you sit in a hot boat. No Bueno there. All and all I'll rent there again, with the knowledge I now have, I'll know what to expect.

Holy smokes, we were unprepared for how amazing this place was! I had tried without luck to find a…read morehotel a few hours from the Grand Canyon, to get closer to Denver. I found this through the national Parks site, had to rank several choices and wait to hear back, so I didn't remember which one we chose or anything about it. After driving three hours through barren desert, Goulding's Lodge was like an oasis! The setting is absolutely stunning. It was other worldly and familiar at the same time, because the old westerns were filmed here! The staff was friendly and peppy. The cabin was clean, relatively new, and complete with a kitchen. The restaurant was quaint and vintage. The best part was the bonfire that the staff built for us! Sitting around stargazing was so memorable with our kids. We were all sad that it was a quick stop, but said we would love to come back to stay longer! If you're used to four or five star places, maybe you won't be impressed. But in context for the area it was pretty great! Also has laundry, on site grocery and gas. We went home and watched John Wayne in Stagecoach, and vowed we would go back!

A lot of history here. Museum and theatre are free for guests and showcase its history. John Wayne…read morewas a big star here. Family cabins are bigger and have nice views of the plains area peeking out just above the roof of the main lodge. Pool wasn't working when we went but you could use the campground one if you really wanted. Laundry room not working too. Grocery store and dining room on site. They play John Wayne movies nightly in their small movie theatre. Also free for guests.

This property is on Hwy 24, with no other buildings or structures to shelter it from the noise,…read morehowever, with the setback and the construction of the lodging - I didn't hear any freeway noise at all. That was a very pleasant surprise. This place seems newly constructed and was very nicely designed to be spacious feeling in a very simple way. The main building was just a row of rooms, similar to a motel, but the artistry of the rope walls flowing like a canyon, really uplifted the whole feel. In the room the green plants, wall art and simplicity of a clean room, with the space to have comfy seating gave a feeling of ease. The open view to the cliff wall from the sliding door wall was about the prettiest scene you would want out of your bedroom. They offer rooms with and without a hot-tub on the back porch, as well as dome rooms, some with skylights for night time star viewing. However the domes don't open for reservations until sometime in April, the rooms with hot-tubs go very quickly!! I regret to say that we only stayed overnight. I now wish I had given us more time in this delightful hotel.

Our stay at Skyview was nothing short of amazing. When we checked in, the staff gave us a tour of…read morethe property and showed us to our room. Everything was pristine! Incredibly clean and huge thank you to the folks who refreshed our room!! We got the king suite with hot tub on the patio. As everyone mentioned, stunning views. The stargazing rooftop was a fun option! The customer service was outstanding. The owner Joshua helped make sure our stay was perfect! All of the other staff we interfaced with were wonderful too. I also love the reusable water bottles in the mini fridge. We used those throughout the stay and were perfect after hiking!! Love the Shooke Coffee in the rooms with the French press - the best way to have coffee in a hotel. Definitely checkout their storefront while you're in town! No complaints, no notes. Would recommend to everyone! Thank you, Skyview!

The main thing this place has going for it is the location and the view of Lake Powell. The scenery…read moreis beautiful and the staff we interacted with were genuinely friendly. Check-in felt a bit like standing in a slow car rental line. We waited about 15 minutes while a line formed behind us, and there was a form with disclaimers to sign before getting the room key. Our room was in Building 7. The rooms feel dated, and housekeeping seemed inconsistent. We had 2 bath towels, 2 makeup towels, and 1 hand towel, but no washcloths and no pool towels. The front desk said pool towels should be in the room, but there are none available at the pool itself. Our bathtub drain was clogged, so water pooled during showers, and one of the bed frames had something unpleasant on the fabric that clearly should have been cleaned. Amenities were also disappointing for a property charging a nightly resort fee. The hot tub jets were broken, the water wasn't warm, and it looked pretty dirty. The pools are not heated, so they were ice cold in April. Ironically, the hot tub appeared to finally start working the morning we checked out. Food options on site include the Driftwood Lounge, a breakfast deli, and the Rainbow Room for buffet and dinner (reservations required for dinner). The buffet was just okay -- next time I'd skip it and order an entrée instead. The hot & spicy wings at the lounge were decent. Overall, I gave it 3 stars because the staff were very kind and the views are fantastic. If we stayed again, we'd come with the expectation of enjoying the scenery rather than the amenities.

Underwhelming to say the least. We decided to spend a couple of nights here as we transitioned…read morefrom our epic Route 66 journey to traversing from Santa Monica to central Colorado. We had an excursion to Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend and wanted a relaxing place to recharge after all the miles. Great thought...okay place. It was a nice sized room. Too much noise from upper room and hallway. The front desk folks need some hospitality training. I'm sorry you're busy but give each customer a bit of hospitality and common courtesy. I'm sure if this was our only destination and we took advantage of some of the on site offerings, it might have been different. As it was, we were just there to sleep and would have been better off at a chain hotel.

If you're looking for an affordable place to stay in the Monument Valley area, this is a very good…read moreoption! Ilene is a very nice, accommodating, hospitable woman who opens her home to guests from all over the world looking to explore and experience the "West." (She's well reviewed on Google!) Having said that, your experience here is more like a stay at your Auntie's house, not a 5 star hotel with a butler service! Here's what to expect: clean house with access to kitchen; mini-fridge to store your perishables; basic, comfortable rooms; clean bathroom with towel included; good WiFi (I didn't have phone service while I was there); soft, red sand to bury your tired toes in; lots of sitting areas in front of the house to watch a beautiful sunset against the iconic Monument Valley red rocks; 30min short hike out back to Tear Drop Arch; amazing night sky; friendly, curious cat named Kyle to pet at your pleasure; grill available for your use; Navajo fry bread breakfast can be arranged. Anything else you need, just ask! Ilene is a very nice, local, Native business owner. If you are looking for a room, call Ilene between 9am-6pm Mountain Standard Time (US) to book one of the comfortable, basic rooms in the main house or the cute little cabin next door with it's own AC unit (a popular option apparently). If you are budget conscious, you can pitch a tent or car-camp in her yard for cheap. Walk-ins are welcome, but call ahead of time just to make sure there is a room available or space for you in her yard AND she knows when to expect you. Once you book, consider these BEFORE heading there for a more pleasant arrival and stay! 1) FOLLOW THE RED LINE TO THE YELLOW X on the map (see picture)! Lots of people get lost using GPS to get there...me included! 2) The location is on soft, red sand so be careful not to get stuck on the way up. 4x4 recommended but not necessary. 3) There are a handful of dogs that run around the neighborhood freely. If you are allergic or afraid of dogs, watch out! Also, some like to bark at night...BRING EARPLUGS! 4) If you are planning on pitching a tent, make sure to bring some heavy duty stakes to stake your tent down. There were a few bursts of wind that rocked my car the night I stayed there (car-camping).

As others have said, this is a great inexpensive option for staying near Monument Valley. We stayed…read morehere on a VERY hot night. This was definitely staying in someone's home and not any kind of luxury B&B. The house was air conditioned but not our room, so we slept with the door open. That said, everyone was welcoming and friendly. The shower and bathroom (shared with other guests, including those in the adjacent cabin, was new and spick-and-span, with plenty of supplies. Breakfast was lovely: we could help ourselves to cereal, juice, coffee, and fix our own eggs. There's a very friendly black cat, and a cute dog. We arrived after sunset, and left after breakfast to tour Monument Valley, so weren't able to enjoy time relaxing outside.

We found Tipi Valley on Google and we are so glad we booked here! Aaron is a great host, very…read morefriendly and accommodating and we loved sharing his Najavo culture through song, blessing us on the rest of our journey :). The beds were very comfortable, the blankets were so soft and warm, Aaron also offered a heater in our Teepee as well. There is a communal shower and bathroom, which was very clean. And an outdoor kitchen, which had photos of famous singers and nice flowers hanging. Aaron's dogs and horse were also friendly and great to hang out with. The stars were beautiful and bright, and the sunrise over the monuments was lovely. Tipi Village is located right next to Monument Valley, just across the state line in Utah. We are very glad we booked at Tipi Village, and we can not wait to come back. Don't forget to check out their Tiktok : @tipivillagemonumentvally

Most beautiful camping experience! Sunrise view was BEAUTIFUL (wake up early to catch that) Aaron…read moreis an awesome host and so thoughtful. We felt cared for, & we plan to stay here again when we visit Monument Valley