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    3.8 (45 reviews)

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    Chalalai M.

    The hotel room is 4/5. The room is nice and clean. The amenities are well stocked. The decorations are beautiful. The trading post is beautiful. The products are on the expensive end. The restaurant is 2/5 rating. We ordered navajo taco which cost over $20. The fried bread looked and tasted like socky naan bread at best. We asked if they can make them without beans, the cashier who took an order said they come already mixed, so no. No modification can be made. She also not friendly. Overall, the hotel itself is good. The service however lack friendliness. Staff here are not that welcoming. They are not rude but also not hospitable. To be fair, the reason to stay here is the view of monument valley. I still recommend to stay here for experience. One tip though, bring food. They have microwave and the fridge.

    Large bedroom. Top floor.
    Bevy E.

    I've always wanted to see this majestic place and I finally just got in the car and drove. The hotel itself is lovely. Clean. Large room. Plenty of parking spaces. Hotel staff is great. And the views... OMG

    Dawn at the view cabins
    Michelle L.

    The cabins at the view hotel are what dream vacations are made of. Greeted every dawn with a sight so spectacular, so awe inspiring you feel touch by Mother Nature herself and forever changed. But I know you're thinking ...yada yada... but what's it like sleeping there? Truth? It's a cabin in the desert and it's feels just like that. It's cozy inside but enough space for our family of 4 to feel comfortable. There isn't much space for a lot of extra items so keep that in mind. But It's dusty, there is zero sound proofing and you hear everything. But we still slept great. Now as dawn approached the first day we set on premium view deck, coffee in hand for nature's dazzling display. But as it got closer the area in front of our premium view flooded with people. Maybe they were other non premium view cabin guests. I'm not sure. but at first I wasn't too pleased that I paid extra. But as I walked down and joined the crowd something happened. We were just a group of travelers, pilgrims who had come together at this one moment in time to share an incredible experience. People from all over the world standing in the cold oohing and awwwwwing together. Without destination or translation I turned into the appointment camera phone operator to take once in a lifetime pictures of these beautiful strangers one by one. Couples, families, friends. As I took each picture all I saw joy! All so happy for this special chance. This special place was on my bucket list. And what it gifted me was beautiful! Because as we shared the experience... the world didn't feel so big and our differences didn't feel so different anymore. Isn't that how it should be? Because once you feel it, it doesn't leave you.

    Roland B.

    The Good - Can't beat the scenery. Room was dated but in good order. Clean. The Bad and the Ugly - The food is just awful. A bad cafeteria at best. I'm being kind here.

    Sunrise
    Charles C.

    For the price you'd expect more but this is what you got to pay for a hotel at an iconic location or National Park, high demand, sole location and no competitors. Service was MEH, worse than I got at any US park lodge, just the minimal and cursory service. I got the feeling they didn't care if you were pissed off and never came back, terrible attitude. You come for the views, all but two rooms per floor should have a view, but too many clueless people leave their balcony lights on ruining the sky view. Also they hotel leaves the patio lights on, for safety reason taking away from night time views. If you want iconic start or sunrise or sunset hire a private guided tours, they are worth it even if you have your own SUV. View restaurant has limited menu, get to take out Indian food offered from in room delivery, better but still just consider at fair food level. Breakfast is also budget motel level not what you'd expect paying so much for a room. This is such a special place sad the owners don't have some business or ecology sense or they could really make it iconic and charge 25% more and make it a five star experience, but takes culture and business sense. 3 stars due to terrible service and crazy price and simply 2 star accommodations at premium hotel pricing. I'd come back again because it's far better to say here than 30' outside for a lot cheaper in similar level accommodation.

    Phel Steinmetz signed print
    Soo H.

    In early 2000 I was helping my friend Phel Steinmetz setup his new computer.  He offered me any print of his in return.  I asked for a signed panorama of Monument Valley.  It's been hanging in my room ever since.  One day Maggie decided we should visit Monument Valley and see where the photo was taken. Maggie picked the View Hotel cabin to stay during our visit. We drove onto Navajo land and made our way to cabin 6.  There was a queen size bed and a 2 person bunk bed in a separate area.  Kitchen had a microwave, sink, and full size fridge and freezer.  I appreciated there was enough room for all my ice packs plus at least 4 half gallons of ice cream.  There are no utensils or plates so bring your own if you want them. The cabins are very nicely constructed with wood throughout.  Windows were low-E 3 with vinyl frames and very good at keeping the cold out.  It was 43F outside at 8pm but nice inside with the heater off. Awesome view of Monument Valley from the living room and the front porch. Each day started in darkness.  The landscape slowly lit up.  The sun reflected off the clouds while still below the horizon. Colors changed from a brownish red to golden yellow.  Yellow glow became brighter and brighter.  Was amazing watching streams of light pouring out from the buttes in front of our living room.  I watched till the sun rose above the buttes and the light became too bright to look at. I loved our stay at the View Cabin.  It was magical seeing the view Phel Steinmetz captured decades ago.  Loved the privacy.  Excellent gift shop with lots of authentic crafts and artwork.  Maggie picked out a lovely Navajo ring.  It started to snow as we left. I will now have memories of my friend Phel Steinmetz's time in Monument Valley and following in his footsteps. "You live only as long as the last person who remembers you." westworld http://beneventolosangeles.com/#!/exhibitions/past/2022/phel-steinmetz-2/press_release https://www.artforum.com/uploads/guide.003/id00649/press_release.pdf

    From our room
    Mary E.

    Beautiful views! Very comfortable. Restaurant isn't anything special but we didn't come for the food.

    The view from the room
    Curt F.

    This is not a national park just a heads up. The positive! This is the place to stay to enjoy the valley. Make sure you check in before sunset to enjoy the valley and the sunrise is amazing coming up over the valley in the morning. The negative ! I have stayed here a couple times now and it seems to be getting more nickel and dime you! The breakfast went from being a nice warm and fresh to a motel 6 grab and go stale bread, and pop tarts. Then to top it off you're paying about $300 a night (Saturday) and you don't get access to the park! They want you to drive back down the hill and get in line to pay $8 a person to enter. Which is fine but come on you can't purchase at the front desk! I would recommend you stay for one night and move on to another location It only take one day to experience the valley.

    View from hotel plaza
    Travis T.

    This is a nice hotel to stay at if you want amazing views of Monument Valley from your room. There are only two hotels in the surrounding area. This one is the newer of the two (opened in 2008). The View is the only hotel located within the boundaries of Monument Valley. You get great views of the buttes and mesas below. There are close to 100 rooms that are decorated with vibrant Southwestern colors and art. They have a full-service restaurant and a large gift shop that sells authentic Navajo art and jewelry. The gift shop also sells hand carved kachina dolls. If you eat at the View restaurant you have to try some Indian Fry Bread! The plaza area outside of the hotel also gives you great views of the Valley if you just want to pull up and park. I think the best time to view Monument Valley is sunset as the sun lights up the sandstone buttes to a bright orange color. You can book a 17-mile Monument Valley loop tour here at the hotel. You just have to register your car.

    View from balcony of Queen Room - Valley View

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    terrible cancellation policy. 25% of total cost even one month before trip. Just make sure your plans have no chance of changing.

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    Goulding's Lodge - Monument Valley

    (235 reviews)

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    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.

    Teardrop Arch B & B - Sunset view from the fence in the front yard.

    Teardrop Arch B & B

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    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.

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    Hampton Inn Kayenta

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    First time at the Hampton Inn in Kayenta. Rooms are in high demand given the scenic location near…read moreMonument Valley and the availability of lodging. With that being said, accommodations are priced accordingly. Location has restaurants and fast food nearby. Kayenta Flea Market is nearby if traveling through on a Wednesday. When you check into the Hotel they advise you to not keep valuables in your vehicle or on the top of the vehicle due to theft. That becomes an "oh shit moment" but a prudent warning nonetheless. They have 24/7 security guards but I did not see security cameras outside. Had a room with King-sized bed and all the usual amenities. I was there for 2 nights and pleasantly surprised the room was cleaned after the first day. The lobby has lots of comfortable seating near a large fireplace. Enjoyed the breakfast as I usually prefer to go elsewhere. Nice patio and I did not try the restaurant that serves dinner only. Service was excellent. Nice gift shop for tourists. Have stayed at other Hotels in the area and this one is the best. Book your stay well in advance and enjoy the scenery and culture of the area!

    I had a good stay here. My only complaint was my room. I showered as soon As I got here, so…read moreeither I was smelling things, or the headrest had a minimal wet dog smell. The room was well kept though. Ac worked fine. They don't carry body wash dispensers in the shower, only shampoo and conditioner. The wall lining in the shower was cracked in some spots. For being middle of no where, the quality was great and I'd definitely stay here again! The breakfast was nice! So much bacon!!!

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    San Juan Inn

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    This place has like 5 different names. LOL. Red flag. The hotel here is funky and old, which is…read morefine with me, but don't stay here if you expect some kind of high-end place. It's Mexican Hat, after all! :) We rented a suite (#14) - no dishtowels or paper towels, dishes still in the dishwasher, vinegar and cleaning stuff out on the counter. Not a big deal, but you get the sense that someone forgot they were cleaning the unit. The food in the restaurant was good (we just had breakfast one morning), but the one staff person there seemed super unhappy to be there and service was slow. Maybe they were the only person working there. If you, like we do, enjoy having an adult beverage after a long drive and exploring: bring your own. Even though the website says they have a liquor license, they do not sell any alcohol. There's a 7-11 half a mile away that sells beer and "spiked" low-alc drinks.

    Pretty cool hotel built into the side of a cliff directly along the San Juan River. We stayed here…read morefor one night on our way to Monument Valley. The rooms are clean and good sized, and the bathroom included a full tub. We have a fridge in our room, and we appreciate that there are laundry facilities for guests as well. Really liked all of the outdoor spaces. There are lots of tables and chairs set up overlooking the river, and several balconies as well. Mexican Hat is really small - there are just two restaurants and one is here at the hotel. We ate dinner here and the food was pretty good and reasonably priced. I would stay here again if we end up in the area at another time.

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