Frommer's National Parks of the American West - Don Laine [464]
This is a good choice for those who are seeking an upscale, reliable chain motel with no surprises. Rooms in the handsome two-story complex, located 1½ miles from the park, are tastefully appointed in Southwest style, with two queen-size beds or one king-size bed. The grounds are beautifully landscaped, with phenomenal views of the area's red rock formations. Facilities include a heated outdoor swimming pool (Apr–Oct), a whirlpool (year-round), a restaurant serving three meals daily, a gift shop, a convenience store, guest laundry, a liquor store, and conference and meeting rooms.
Canyon Ranch Motel
668 Zion Park Blvd. (P.O. Box 175), Springdale, UT 84767. ☎ 866/946-6276 or 435/772-3357. www.canyonranchmotel.com. 21 units. A/C TV. Apr–Oct $64–$92 double; Nov–Mar $48–$74 double; kitchenettes $10 more year-round. AE, DISC, MC, V. Pets accepted; $10 fee.
A series of two- and four-unit cottages set back from the highway, this motel has the look of 1930s-style cabins on the exterior and modern motel rooms (with wireless Internet access) inside. The well-maintained rooms have one queen-or king-size bed, two queens, or one queen and one double. Some rooms have showers only; others have tub/ shower combos. Kitchenette units are available. Room 13, with two queen-size beds, offers spectacular views of the Zion National Park rock formations through large picture windows; views from most other rooms are almost as good. The units surround a delightful lawn with trees and picnic tables, and the property has an outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool.
Cliffrose Lodge & Gardens
281 Zion Park Blvd. (P.O. Box 510), Springdale, UT 84767. ☎ 800/243-8824 or 435/772-3234. Fax 435/772-3900. www.cliffroselodge.com. 40 units. A/C TV TEL. Apr–Oct and holidays $119–$179 per unit. Rates lower at other times. AE, DISC, MC, V.
With river frontage and 5 acres of lawns that boast shade trees and flower gardens, the Cliffrose offers a beautiful setting just outside the entrance to Zion National Park. The modern, well-kept rooms have all the standard motel appointments, plus unusually large bathrooms with tub/shower combinations. We especially like the four very luxurious Canyon View Suites, which sleep up to 6 guests each. On the lawns, you'll find comfortable seating, including a swing, plus a playground, a whirlpool, and a large outdoor heated pool. Guests have use of a coin-op laundry.
Desert Pearl Inn
707 Zion Park Blvd. (P.O. Box 407), Springdale, UT 84767. ☎ 888/828-0898 or 435/772-8888. Fax 435/772-8889. www.desertpearl.com. 61 units. A/C TV TEL. Summer $128–$153 double; rest of year $83–$120 double. AE, DISC, MC, V.
This imposing property offers luxurious, comfortable accommodations with beautiful views from private terraces or balconies. Spacious rooms are decorated in modern Southwest style, with either two queens or one king-size bed. Units have dataports, refrigerators, microwaves, wet bars, coffeemakers, hair dryers, and safes. The grounds are nicely landscaped, and facilities include a huge outdoor heated pool and a whirlpool.
Driftwood Lodge
1515 Zion Park Blvd. (P.O. Box 98), Springdale, UT 84767. ☎ 888/801-8811 or 435/772-3262. Fax 435/772-3702. www.driftwood lodge.net. 42 units. Apr–Nov $82–$109 double, $109–$119 family unit or suite; Dec–Mar $72–$99 double, $99–$109 family unit or suite. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Pets accepted at management's discretion; $10 fee.
Beautiful lawns and gardens enhance this attractive, well-kept motel—a quiet, lush complex that's perfect for sitting back and admiring the spectacular rock formations that practically surround the town. Extensively renovated in the 1990s, the spacious rooms have white walls, light-wood furnishings, refrigerators, and coffeemakers. Many have patios or balconies. Most standard rooms have two queen-size beds; others have one queen or a king. The two family suites each have one king-size and two queen-size beds. There's an outdoor heated pool with a sun deck, a whirlpool,