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WHERE TO STAY & DINE
In addition to the lodgings listed here, you'll find several budget motels north of Monu-
ment Valley in the Utah towns of Mexican Hat and Bluff. When it's time for a meal, try
the View Restaurant, which is in the park's visitor center and more than lives up to its
name. Alternatively, try the Stagecoach Dining Room at Goulding's. The Navajo steak,
served atop fry bread, is great. If you need a latte to get you on down the road, stop by
Shepherd's Eyes ( & 928/697-3368 ), an espresso bar and Internet cafe a quarter-mile
west of the junction of U.S. 160 and U.S. 163. This cafe also serves Navajo tea, which is
made from a wild plant that grows in the area.
Best Western Wetherill Inn Located in Kayenta a mile north of the junction of
U.S. 160 and U.S. 163, and 20 miles south of Monument Valley, the Wetherill Inn
doesn't look like much from the outside, but guest rooms were all redone in 2008 and
are now the most modern rooms in Kayenta. While the hotel offers neither the conve-
nience of the View Hotel or Goulding's Lodge nor the amenities of the nearby Holiday
Inn or Hampton Inn, if you just want a nice room for the night, this is a good bet. A
cafe next door serves Navajo and American food.
U.S. 163 (P.O. Box 175), Kayenta, AZ 86033. & 800/528-1234 or 928/697-3231. Fax 928/697-3233. www.
bestwestern.com/wetherillinn. 54 units. May 1-Oct 15 $129 double; Oct 16-Nov 15 and Apr $87 double;
Nov 16-Mar 31 $72 double. Children 12 and under stay free in parent's room. Rates include continental
breakfast. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Pets accepted in winter ($50 deposit). Amenities: Indoor pool. In room:
A/C, TV, hair dryer, Wi-Fi.
Goulding's Lodge For decades, this was the only lodge actually located in
Monument Valley; and, although you can now stay inside the park at the Navajo-owned
View Hotel, Goulding's is still a good bet. Because this is one of the most popular hotels
in the area, be sure to make your reservation well in advance. Goulding's offers great
views from the private balconies of its large guest rooms (especially at sunrise). The res-
taurant serves Navajo and American dishes, and also boast views that are enough to make
any meal an event. Unfortunately, although the setting is memorable, the service in the
restaurant can be somewhat lacking. The lodge also has a museum and a video library
that includes a few films that have been shot in Monument Valley.
P.O. Box 360001, Monument Valley, UT 84536. & 435/727-3231. Fax 435/727-3344. www.gouldings.
com. 62 units. Mar 15-Nov 15 $123-$180 double; Nov 16-Mar 14 $73-$83 double. Children 5 and under
stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Pets accepted ($20 fee). Amenities: Restaurant; exercise
room; indoor pool. In room: A/C, TV/DVD, fridge, hair dryer, Wi-Fi.
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Hampton Inn-Navajo Nation In the center of Kayenta, this is the most modern
lodging in the area and, as such, should be your first choice if you can't get a room in
Monument Valley itself. The Hampton Inn is built in a contemporary Santa Fe style and
has spacious, comfortable guest rooms. In the hotel's dining room, you can get a few
Navajo dishes. Adjacent to the hotel, you'll find the Navajo Cultural Center and a Burger
King that has an interesting display on the Navajo code talkers of World War II.
U.S. 160 (P.O. Box 1217), Kayenta, AZ 86033. & 800/426-7866 or 928/697-3170. Fax 928/697-3189. www.
hamptoninn.com. 73 units. $89-$156 double. Rates include continental breakfast. Children 18 and under
stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Pets accepted ($20 fee). Amenities: Restaurant; small
outdoor pool. In room: A/C, TV, hair dryer, Wi-Fi.
Holiday Inn-Kayenta Kids This Holiday Inn, right in the center of Kayenta, is very
popular with tour groups and is almost always crowded. Although the grounds are dusty
and a bit run-down, the rooms are spacious and clean. We like the poolside units best.
 
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