Really really sad what they've turned this place into as far as the tours go. No room for questions, or the classic awe newcomers always get when going to visit. The tour was rushed, the guide didn't know any answers to questions so decided to avoid them all together, and seemed to be more keen on letting everyone know she does yoga while on the job. Whoever was working on 9/9/20 left a lot to be desired. As someone who's visited 7+ times over the years, I will never be back and neither will my family. Find better employees. read more

Wow. Weird. What more can I say? I will try. What is this place? I didn't take the Hole in the Rock tour (you do indeed tour the entire built in world of this rock... There were annoying kids there so I didn't feel like touring it this time around). There's also a petting zoo that costs about $4 to get in with ostriches and a bunch of oddball animals inside. The entire place is surreal. There are old motel signs from Moab. A cemetery (real, I think). Signs, gadgets, mining equipment, vehicles, art displays of metal. It's strange and weird. There's just something everywhere. Gift stores and all that included. So odd. It started to snow and my dad and I were in a hurry so we didn't stick around but I included some photos which I'll put on here so you can experience the oddness of this place. read more

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Have tried going there twice...as I grew up in a rock built home in the 60's and was excited to see this home. We were following signage and website saying open at 9AM only to arrive with gates closed. Today we were greeted by a employee at the gate gesturing closed(at 11AM)?? Poor business model as it is 20 mile RT drive from Moab. Will not try again:( read more

It's amazing that someone actually built a large house inside this rock. For a small fee, you can tour it. The area also features a nice little general store and gift shop. There isn't much else around so it's a nice little oasis. read more

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Tourist trap. I think one of the worst things is the defacing of a great cliff with the name of the business. Walking in, you enter a souvenir shop with lots of dollar store crap. There is a set of swinging bar doors that leads to the "home" part of the "cave". We were told the home tour would be 10 min and at a buck fifty a minute, we did not go. Just peeking over the doors it looked like a mess. Congrats that they found a way to make money, but not off me. read more

My girlfriend and I were driving from Telluride to Moab for the day to go see Arches National Park. Towards the end of the drive, we were both desperately seeking a bathroom. We turned the corner and see giant text painted on the side of a beautiful red rock face. You can't just drive by this place and ignore it. We stopped and noticed that they had a petting zoo, general store, gift shop, fun roadside items, and the crown jewel, a 5000 sq ft home built in a rock. Unfortunately we didn't have time to take the tour as it was getting to be the end of the day and the light was fading. We needed to get to Arches before sunset for photography. However, their bathrooms were impeccably clean and the people who worked at the location were very nice and friendly. We wished that we could have stayed longer and definitely will be coming back. While our experience wasn't as extensive as we would have liked it to be, I do have justification for the 5 stars. About 25 minutes after we left, I realized that I didn't have my sunglasses. The only explanation was that I left it there. I called and told them I maybe left it in the bathroom, which I didn't. They said they didn't see anything but would look out for them. Even through I was only 25 minutes away, they were closing, and we were about to miss the light we drove three hours to see grace Arches. The next morning I get a call from them saying they found my glasses on a pac man machine next to the souvenir penny machine I used. They said they would ship them to me right away. I am back in NYC and just received a package with my sunglasses. The people who work here are true class acts in addition to this being a very fun and interesting place! If you're driving towards Moab and happen to pass this place, do yourself a favor and stop to enjoy this unique attraction! read more

Clean bathrooms. Nice enough people. Kinda overpriced on stuff. But had some nice trinkets to see. Love the metal Jeep and the mater. Pretty interesting place to stop and stretch legs and see some weird but cool things. read more

My traveling partner insists that Hole N'the Rock deserves a five-star review and I'm inclined to agree. We pulled over expecting a lame tourist attraction, but instead we enjoyed some of the best laughs of the whole trip. After popping through the various shops, we signed up for a tour of the actual home spaces. For a mere $6, we were taken on a 12-minute tour that was 80% joyous laughter. Nearly everything in the home remains from the previous owner - it's refreshing to be someone that isn't chockful of reproductions. Among these original artifacts includes many paintings of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Jesus, a poorly taxidermied donkey with a bonnet, and bits of sanded beer glasses to be sold as gems by the owners. I won't spoil the surprises that await you by sharing any stories here - but trust me, it's a riot! The tour guides are fabulous and are ready to humor even your most absurd questions. This is probably not the best place for kids because some aspects (like the zoo) are just a pure money pit. But if you're a young adult looking for a quick pit stop and some fun, add this to the list! read more

They advertise open everyday 9-5 but they aren't. They open and close as they wish. Drove 2 hours and they were closed. When I messaged them on Facebook they responded with they were short staffed from COVID. I said be respectful and post it somewhere then so people know before making a drive. They then double backed and said it was because they didn't make any money that day so they closed early unplanned. I got there at 3 pm their gate literally says open 9-5 but was locked and no one there. Very Unprofessional and rude. Horrible owner with even worse business practices. Only reason place stays open is because they have a unique location/attraction. read more

Its more of a cave than a hole. It used to be a someone's home at one time, but its now a roadside attraction. There's a gift shop, a petting zoo, and a memorial to the guy who carved out the hole. Definitely worth the stop. read more

Hole N' the Rock - Hole N'the Rock - Tours Near Me - Moab, Utah

It was so awesome to tour . It is a dwelling dug by a man and his wife in a large rock . The tour guides were friendly and it was a very unique place to visit. A must see for rock lovers . read more

C'mon! If you can't get with this place, it's on you. If you don't already know before getting there that it's a tourist trap that's winking its eye at you, shame on you. That being a given, the snacks & tchotchkes were reasonable, the tour was inexpensive, the zoo even less so, it's history is charming and the kitschy details hilarious. If you don't get the joke, you can't blame them. read more

Fun roadside stop to grab some Huckleberry ice cream, but I wouldn't go out of my way to visit.

Silly little place to stop and stretch your legs but the tour is only 12 minutes so it's not too long and is pretty interesting! Friendly staff and fun souvenirs. read more

For a truly unique experience that you will always remember, you have to stop at Hole N' the Rock and take a "house" tour. I have done it twice now. Once in 2003 and again in 2011. I forgot how great this place is. Like I stated before, it will be one of the most unique tours you will ever take in your life. This guy built a freaking home inside the wall of a cliff! I wish I could live here! It's fun, it's quirky, and even a little creepy, but it is awesome! A must see in southeast Utah! read more

First of all the tour of the home in the rock deserves more than 1 star as it was worth the time and the $6 to see how someone built and lived in a rock. I enjoyed the tour and the history. BUT I am so sorry I spent money and supported the "zoo". The animals are in WAY too small of pens and sadly they are walking around in their own feces because of the small size of these pens. It broke my heart. Please don't support this "zoo". Also as a side note to the employees - please learn the difference between a Bison and a Buffalo read more

Highly would recommend! Came here almost every weekend of my childhood. Tried going there today and got there 20 minutes before close... they wouldn't let us in which was such a disappointment since we just wanted to go into the rock shop. I guess they close 20-25 minutes early read more

I can't recommend this enough. A strange, fascinating, beautiful place to check out.

A Must specially with kids... But will somebody please move the location. Its at outskirt of (south) moab. When I pass trough it. It immidietly become the1st itenary (instead of 3rd). Screw my whole schedule. read more

Awesome little place you have to stop on your by. There is much history here that it's amazing what can be done with old fashioned tools and ingenuity. You need to take the 12 minute tour to learn about the family that lived here and the history of the place. You will not be disappointed. I was bummed that we did not get there sooner to have more time to look around and shop. Right after Hole in the Rock is a rest area in case you miss the turn you can turn around and come back or have it on your to do list on your way out of Moab. read more

Such a fun place to spend an afternoon with the kids. The petting zoo is a blast and the animals are very well taken care of.

One of the best things to do if you have a little time to kill in Moab! The tour was so much fun and it is very affordable. Plus all the souvenirs they sell in their trading Post are cheaper than the same things you can buy in the downtown shops in Moab! read more

Was so glad we went to this place and paid for the tour. The home is amazing and the couple that created it all is fascinating! I do wish we could have spent more time snooping around; I would have appreciated a longer tour. The guide was personable and we were grateful that she let my kids exchange the crappy fun toy f read more

6-26-08 stopped here going from Moab,UT to Mesa Verde, CO. This is a fun a and interesting place but it is missing a place to eat. There is a mini mart, souvenir/jewelry store, and the Hole N'the Rock souvenir/museum. I didn't take the tour of the Hole N'the Rock store, it was about $5 and no photos allowed so forget it. I did get a waffle cone ice cream in the mini mart and spent some time looking at the stuff like the metal junk sculptures, very good. There is an old tow truck, funny out house, and neon signs also. The cactus landscape was in bloom. Nice place to stop and take a break. read more

This is a quintessential tourist stop. It's very entrance is a testament to that with it's funny sculptures. Nice little place to stretch your legs, get a little something to drink, and take the tour. Even though there's no pictures allowed, it is fun to see. The tour guides are a little robotic in their delivery of the tour but probably because they've done it soooo many times. Very cool though. read more

A check on the bucket list... One of those road-side when driving on a road trip must do one-of-a-kind attractions... A very interesting home that was created over time by the owners. This will be something memorable that we will enjoy talking about for years to come. (What a way to get out of the Utah heat in the summertime though!... The owners definitely planned well when it came to temperature comfort.) read more

We thought the home built in the cave was awesome. The guide spoke so fast and rushed us through so fast that we did not have time to ask questions or look at the items in the home. We wanted to go back and look at the dishes and other items but the guide said only 12 minutes were allowed total. If we had know this beforehand, we would not have paid to take the tour. read more

Four stars for being quirky and historical. But, this tourist trap is overpriced, which was unsurprising. Worst yet, the animals in the zoo appear neglected and poorly housed. The General Store had a terrible smell from the zoo. This could be a good stop if the animals were better cared for and more was offered for the price. read more

Fun experience....until we got to the zoo. The tour was interesting and the sculptures outside were fun and quirky. I almost wish the tour had been a bit longer with time to explore a bit more. But the zoo was pretty sad,actually. You could smell it a mile away and the animals didn't look to be in the best condition. read more

Not worth any bit of my time rude people low quality food. Store owners laughed in my face and told me my generation is worthless. Keep going past this place way better rest stops ahead. read more

Long time Hole n the Rock visitor, who will never visit again! Loved the animals, but the staff was rude and treated guests horrible!

We planned our trip for months and our kids were so excited to visit. The manager and staff were so incredibly rude to us that we left. We were paying customers and were treated like trespassers! This was a total waste of time and money. read more

The house inside the rock was way-cool, wish I could live there. The tour guide seemed like she had given the tour a million times -- very knowledgeable, but also kind of in autopilot. The fake sincerity and enthusiasm came of a bit robotic. read more

The only good service we had was at the general store. We were yelled at by the owners son when we tried to take a family picture saying we weren't aloud to take pictures, and he cussed in front of 7 year olds when we asked why. Very unprofessional and definitely not worth the money. read more