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06/06/2024

06/06/2024

Zion Eco cabin A-Frame

Bed and bath: 1 bedroom, 1 bath
Top amenities: Panoramic views, outdoor grill, private hot tub
Best for: Couples who want a truly awe-inspiring retreat in Utah

If you can’t decide between glamping or renting a cabin, this listing is for you. Set high in the rust-colored red hills surrounding Zion National Park, this tiny, adorable A-frame is close enough to town to grab snacks and groceries, yet far enough away to marvel at inky black night skies. Watch the sunrise from the bedroom’s floor-to-ceiling windows, treat your post-hike hunger at the outdoor patio’s grill, and relax in the property’s private hot tub. A short walk leads to your own bathroom with a flush toilet and honeycomb-tiled shower.

06/05/2024

Amangiri

Bed and bath: Varies by suite
Top amenities: Private plunge pools, dramatic views, world-class spa
Best for: Ultra-luxe accommodations surrounded by pristine desert scapes

Nestled between Lake Powell, Vermillion Cliffs, and Grand Staircase Escalante, Amangiri promises five-star amenities amidst the best of Utah’s scenic red rock country. An hour and a half from the park’s east entrance, this secluded hotel is specially designed to blend in with the surrounding landscape, with cream-colored stone floors, natural timbers, and concrete walls. Each suite features a private plunge pool, fireplace, and breathtaking desert views, while a few boast a private sky terrace for nighttime stargazing. Their nearby Camp Sarika offers unparalleled glamping options.

06/04/2024

Mother Eve Tiny House

Bed and bath: 1 bedroom, 1 bath
Top amenities: Hot tub with a view, ultra-cozy living room
Best for: Couples looking to get off the grid in style

It’s tough to picture a bevy of thoughtful (and adorably-styled) amenities in such a petite space, but Mother Eve Tiny House manages to deliver the top perks of a hip hotel room, all set in a secluded desert environment. Plop down on the moss green sofa and make a cup of Earl Grey with the kitchen’s kettle, kick back in loungers on the private patio beneath a wooden shade structure, or enjoy a hot shower in the robin’s egg blue bathroom. Any way you slice it, you’re sure to find some cozy, post-park R&R before retiring to the lofted queen bed

06/03/2024

Auto Camp Zion

Bed and bath: Varies (most are 1 bedroom, 1 bath)
Top amenities: Fire pits, pour-over coffee, morning yoga classes
Best for: Hip couples who are glamping-curious

When they aren’t cranking up the free live music, the folks at Auto Camp are hosting winter story time, manning the on-site general store, or setting up complimentary morning yoga classes. These special activities embody the spirit of the site’s ethos, which centers around a communal lounge and kitchen, though most of its “rooms” are decked-out chrome Airstreams straight outta The Jetsons. Inside these 31-foot mini-houses, you’ll find plush mattresses with high thread-count linens, walk-in rain showers, and fully functional kitchenettes.

06/02/2024

The Inn at Entrada

Bed and bath: Varies by accommodation
Top amenities: Jetted tubs, epic pool scene, golf course
Best for: Elegant spa and golf getaways

If you’re a fan of sprawling golf-and-spa-style hotels, this is the stay for you. Situated a bit farther from the park in St. George—one hour brings you to Springdale and its South Entrance—The Inn at Entrada is Southwestern resort life at its best: large apartment suites, a fabulous pool, hot tubs, tennis courts, and a recently renovated golf course. An on-site restaurant, The Grille at Entrada, serves up hearty proteins like bourbon glazed salmon and braised short rib, and those much-needed post-hike spa services are just a phone call away.

06/01/2024

Dessert Pearl Inn

Bed and bath: 1 bedroom, 1 bath
Top amenities: Awesome pool views, private terraces, great location
Best for: Staying close to the park and fab restaurants

At Desert Pearl Inn, guests are just a stone’s throw away from Zion’s South Entrance and walking distance from loads of delectable Springdale restaurants, like Camp Outpost Co., which is right next door. But it’s not just the inn’s great location that we love; inside even the simplest rooms, guests will find loads of creature comforts, like premium Beauty rest mattresses, kitchenettes, bidets, seating areas, and private balconies that boast phenomenal views of crimson Navajo sandstone. Plus, there’s even a pool for those scorching summer days.