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Where to Stay
Moab has most of the major chains, located on Main Street. Our favorite of the fran-
chises here is the somewhat pricey but attractive and very well maintained
La Quinta
Inn
, 815 S. Main St., Moab, UT 84532 (
&
435/259-8700;
www.laquintamoab.
com), which is pet friendly and has summer rates of $126 to $151 double, with lower
off-season rates. Moab's room tax of about 12.25% applies.
Aarchway Inn
Two miles from the entrance to Arches National Park, this well-
maintained modern motel has large rooms with great views, all of which are decorated in
Southwestern style. Photos on the walls depict the area's scenic attractions. Rooms con-
tain two queen beds or one king, and eight family units also have queen-size sofa beds.
The suites have whirlpool tubs. Facilities include a courtyard with barbecue grills, cov-
ered and locked bike storage, conference rooms, and a gift shop. The entire property is
smoke free.
1551 N. US 191, Moab, UT 84532.
&
800/341-9359
or 435/259-2599. Fax 435/259-2270. www.aarchway
inn.com. 97 units. Mar-Oct $139-$159 double, from $159 suite. Off-season discounts available. Rates
include continental breakfast. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V.
Amenities:
Exercise room; indoor Jacuzzi; large
heated outdoor pool.
In room:
A/C, TV, fridge, microwave, hair dryer, Wi-Fi.
Bowen Motel
This family-owned and -operated motel offers fairly large, comfort-
able, basic rooms with attractive wallpaper, a king- or one or two queen-size beds, and
shower/tub combinations. Refrigerators and microwaves are available. Two family rooms
sleep up to six persons each. All units are smoke free.
169 N. Main St., Moab, UT 84532.
&
800/874-5439
or 435/259-7132. Fax 435/259-6641. www.bowen
motel.com. 40 units. $74-$99 double. Off-season discounts available. Rates include continental break-
fast. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Pets accepted.
Amenities:
Heated outdoor pool.
In room:
A/C, TV, Wi-Fi.
Red Stone Inn
Value
This centrally located motel is comfortable and quiet, and
offers quite a bit for the price. The exterior gives the impression that these are cabins, and
the theme continues inside, where colorful posters and maps of area attractions decorate
attractive knotty pine walls. Rooms are a bit on the small side, although perfectly ade-
quate and spotlessly maintained. All units have kitchenettes with microwaves, coffeemak-
ers (with coffee supplied), and refrigerators. Three rooms accessible to travelers with
disabilities have combination shower/tubs; the rest have showers only. There's a covered
picnic area with tables and gas barbecue grills, and a mountain-bike work stand and bike
wash. Guests have free access to the pool at a motel across the street.
535 S. Main St., Moab, UT 84532.
&
800/772-1972
or 435/259-3500. Fax 435/259-2717. www.moabred
stone.com. 52 units. Summer $80-$85 double; lower rates in winter; prices higher in Sept and during
special events. AE, DISC, MC, V. Pets accepted ($10 fee).
Amenities:
Access to heated outdoor pool
(across street); indoor hot tub.
In room:
A/C, TV, kitchen.
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Sunflower Hill Luxury Inn
This country-style retreat is our top choice in
Moab for a relaxing escape. Located 3 blocks off Main Street on a quiet dead-end road,
it offers elegant rooms and lovely outdoor areas. The rooms are individually decorated—
for instance, the Summer House Suite boasts a colorful garden-themed mural—and have
handmade quilts. Deluxe rooms have jetted tubs and private balconies. The grounds are
grassy and shady, with fruit trees and flowers in abundance, plus a swing, picnic table,
and barbecue. There's also locked, covered bike storage. The substantial breakfast buffet
includes homemade breads and fresh-baked pastries, honey-almond granola, fresh fruits,
and a hot entree such as a garden vegetable frittata, blueberry pancakes, or asparagus
quiche. All units are smoke-free.
