Where to Stay, Camp & Eat in Zion - Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks - page 58

UndertheEavesInn ★★★ This romantic 1931 home, located in the heart of Springdale,
offers handsomely decorated historic rooms, beautiful gardens and shade trees,
and spectacular views from what innkeepers Joe Pitti and Mark Chambers call “the
best front porch in Utah.” The units range from the basic Hiker's Room to a lux-
urious suite—covering 1,200-square feet, it has a vaulted ceiling, a wood-burning
stove, a kitchenette, and a claw-foot tub plus separate shower. The cute Garden
Cottage, built in 1928 was moved here from inside the national park. It contains
two small but comfortable rooms on the main floor and the more rustic lower level
hikers' room. Breakfast is off the menu at nearby Oscar's Cafe, served from 7 to
11am. All units are nonsmoking.
980 Zion Park Blvd. (P.O. Box 29), Springdale, UT 84767. www.undertheeaves.com . & 866/261-2655
or 435/772-3457. 6 units. $85-$150 double, $185 suite. Rates include full breakfast. AE, DISC, MC,
V. Children allowed at management's discretion. In room: A/C, Wi-Fi, no phone.
Zion Park Motel This economical motel is another good choice for travelers on a
budget, offering comfortable, attractively furnished rooms with showers or tub/
shower combos. Standard rooms are a bit small, especially with the refrigerator
and microwave they all have, but the light-colored wood furnishings and walls
help make them feel bigger. The one king- or two queen-size beds have colorful
spreads, and art depicting the region decorates the walls. The family units sleep
six. All units are nonsmoking.
865 Zion Park Blvd. (P.O. Box 365), Springdale, UT 84767. www.zionparkmotel.com . 21 units.
$84 double; $104-$149 family unit and suite. AE, DISC, MC, V. Amenities: Outdoor heated pool
(Apr-Oct only); picnic area; playground. Inroom: A/C, TV, fridge, microwave, full kitchens (in 2 units),
Wi-Fi.
Near the East Entrance to Zion National Park
Although there is no town directly outside the east entrance to Zion National Park,
several businesses provide visitor services nearby. About 13 miles east of the east
entrance, at the junction of Utah 9 and U.S. 89, is Mt. Carmel Junction, at an elev-
ation of 5,191 feet. The town is 73 miles southwest of Bryce Canyon National Park,
and 17 miles northwest of Kanab.
For area information, contact the KaneCountyOficeofTourism, 78 S. 100 E.,
Kanab, UT 84741 ( & 800/733-5263 or 435/644-5033; www.kaneutah.com).
BestWesternEastZionThunderbirdLodge ★ A well-maintained two-story motel with
Southwest decor, the Thunderbird offers quiet, spacious, comfortable rooms, with
king- or queen-size beds, wood furnishings, photos or artwork depicting area
scenery, and a private balcony or patio. The lodging has a gas station and a con-