Mark and Kristen Morgan are experts at finding and booking hotels. They have been traveling the world non-stop for over 6 years, staying at more than 500 hotels across 4 continents.
They only write about places they have personally visited themselves, which means every article you read is created directly from first hand experience.
Are you looking for the best hotels in Springdale Utah? Perfect! We are going to show you the 10 top rated cheap, mid range and luxury hotel options available in the small town of Springdale near Zion National Park.
Instead of trawling through randomly listed hotel search engine results, use our research and data driven guide to find the best hotels in Springdale Utah based on location, value, previous guest ratings and our own personal experiences in the town.
Here’s how we will break down the best hotels in Springdale UT to help you find the perfect place to stay:
- Our experience in Springdale
- Is Springdale a good place to stay for Zion?
- Springdale UT hotels map
- 10 best Springdale hotels
- Our Zion Lodge experience
Let’s find you the perfect Springdale hotel for your trip to Zion National Park, Utah!
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Our Experience In Springdale
What do we know about hotels in Springdale?
Well, we have been fortunate enough to visit Zion National Park on two separate occasions to date.
Our first time in Zion was a 3 days and 4 nights trip back in October 2019. And our second visit was for another 3 days and 4 nights in December 2021.
Throughout both trips we have spent a lot of time in Springdale, eating at restaurants, hiring gear and of course staying in hotels, including Holiday Inn Express and Best Western Plus.
In fact, over the course of 8 nights around Zion National Park, we have stayed at hotels in Springdale, Virgin, La Verkin and Hurricane. Plus, we spent a night in our tent at Zion Watchman Campground and we even spent a night in Zion Lodge.
So in a nutshell, we’ve completed the hotels near Zion game!
After visiting many of the best US national parks, we can confidently say that Springdale is a fantastic place to use as a base for exploring Zion. And we will stay definitely be staying in Springdale the next time we are back in the area.
Got your Zion itinerary ready? Here are 5 different ways you can spend one day in Zion National Park to help with planning your itinerary.
Is Springdale A Good Place To Stay For Zion?
Springdale is hands down the best place to stay for visiting Zion National Park. The small town is not only right on the doorstep for Zion’s main canyon, but it is also perfectly set up for hosting thousands of tourists with a wide range of quality hotels and restaurants.
Staying in Springdale gives you instant access to the national park visitor center and Zion shuttle which will take you into the main canyon. You will find iconic hikes like Angels Landing and The Narrows inside the main canyon near Springdale.
Your alternatives to Springdale are Virgin, La Verkin and Hurricane. Now, you will likely be able to get cheaper rates at hotels outside of Springdale but you will also lose the convenience factor.
Booking last minute? Our where to stay near Zion National Park guide also walks you through cheaper hotel options in Virgin, La Verkin and Hurricane.
What Are The Best Hotels In Springdale Utah?
The term best can be interpreted in several ways and it has a different meaning for everyone.
Does best simply mean the highest rated? The highest quality? What about price and location?
In this guide we strive for inclusivity when we show you our version of the best hotels. Our list is based on the highest guest ratings and our own experiences but crucially we include every budget category so that every type of traveler can find the best hotel available.
Are you curious about the best hotels in Springdale UT based purely on ratings?
Here are the top 3 hotels in Springdale according to thousands of reviews from several popular online sources (with at least 100 authentic guest reviews – correct as of September 2023 but subject to frequent changes):
Booking
Hotels (Expedia)
Tripadvisor
Ratings are good to use as a guide but they are subjective and will fluctuate over time. Look for hotels with high scores and a high number of ratings. That is the sign of a quality hotel.
One thing to note is that hotels with the best ratings often translate to hotels with the highest nightly cost. And that is why we do not simply list hotels with the highest ratings in our guides.
Are Hotels In Springdale UT Expensive?
Hotels in Springdale Utah are more expensive on average than you would expect to pay at other popular US tourist destinations.
We can tell you from first hand experience that seasonality plays a significant role in Springdale hotel prices. Our Springdale hotel bill was three times higher in October than the price we paid during our visit to Zion in winter.
In order to give you accurate information for prices, we always look ahead to see trends throughout the seasons. Springdale has a very clear peak season and off season, and the price changes are enormous from summer months to winter months.
In fact, we would go as far as saying Springdale hotels have some of the biggest changes in prices from peak to off season we have seen.
You are going to pay much higher nightly rates from June through October, but you stand to pick up some real bargains if you visit Zion from November through May.
Want to hike in Zion? Read our guide to the best hikes in Zion National Park on our travel site Where Are Those Morgans next for the top trails.
Hotel Tax In Springdale
Bear in mind when booking your hotel in Springdale UT that you will pay 13.62% hotel tax on top of your base rate.
So let’s say the basic nightly room cost at a cheap Springdale hotel is US $100.00 for one night in the off season, your actual total cost will be $113.62.
- When booking your hotel using Booking.com look under the price for includes taxes and fees. This means the price you see is final and will not be subject to further add ons.
- Conversely, if you see text reading something like +$13 for taxes and fees, that means you will pay the hotel room cost + the additional 13.62% tax.
Taxes are just something to be aware of so you avoid any nasty surprises when you come to pay.
Springdale Utah Hotels Map
Let’s take a quick look at an interactive Google Map showing the locations of our 10 best Springdale UT hotels featured in this guide.
Map key:
- Green stars – Cheap hotels in Springdale
- Red stars – Mid range budget hotels in Springdale
- Blue stars – Luxury hotels in Springdale
Click or touch the map to activate.
Zoom in and out, move around the Springdale area to see exactly where each lodging option is located.
You will notice that the hotels are clustered within the town of Springdale, which means it doesn’t matter too much where you stay because you will always be within walking distance of the restaurants and amenities in town.
10 Best Hotels In Springdale Utah
OK, let’s take a look at each of the best Springdale hotels.
We have hand picked the top 10 Springdale hotels by compiling and comparing previous guest ratings, location, value for money and our own experiences in the area.
Featured hotels are listed in order of average nightly cost within three price range categories; cheap, mid range and luxury.
We selected three future dates in different seasons and collated prices in order to list with a degree of accuracy.
You will find 3 x cheap hotels, 4 x mid range budget hotels and 3 x luxury hotels. Each represents a top rated hotel within its price category.
Let’s kick things off with the best cheap hotels in Springdale Utah!
1. Zion Park Motel Springdale
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 8.9 / 10
- Google – 4.7 / 5
- Price: Cheap $
- Amenities: Free WiFi, outdoor swimming pool, BBQ, kids playground
- Location: Center of Springdale
Zion Park Motel is the cheapest hotel in Springdale UT with top ratings by previous guests. There are cheaper hotels but they are not as highly regarded. So if you are visiting Zion on a tight budget, this motel with a superb central Springdale location is the perfect place to stay.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, value for money and location the highest at Zion Park Motel. It has one of the highest value for money scores in this list of best Springdale hotels and comments are very positive about the swimming pool. This is a simple but effective cheap hotel near Zion National Park!
>> Book Hotel: Zion Park Motel Springdale
2. Holiday Inn Express Springdale
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 9.0 / 10
- Google – 4.6 / 5
- Price: Cheap $
- Amenities: Free WiFi, outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, sun terrace, fitness center, laundry, pet friendly, breakfast included
- Location: South side of Springdale
Holiday Inn Express is a fantastic cheap hotel in Springdale Utah with a wide range of excellent amenities and positive guest ratings. The outdoor pool and hot tub area is lovely, breakfast is great, the Springdale village shuttle stops right outside the hotel and the hotel is affordable.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, facilities and location the highest at Holiday Inn Express. We spent a night here and it was outstanding. The pool and hot tub terrace area is huge and eating a good breakfast with views overlooking Zion’s red rocks never gets old.
>> Book Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Springdale
3. Hampton Inn and Suites Springdale
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 9.1 / 10
- Google – 4.6 / 5
- Price: Cheap $
- Amenities: Free WiFi, outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center, pet friendly, breakfast included
- Location: South side of Springdale
Hampton Inn and Suites is the top rated cheap hotel in Springdale Utah. It is almost a carbon copy of the Holiday Inn Express above with similar amenities and location but slightly higher guest scores overall. We highly recommend checking the prices at both to see which is cheaper when you stay in Springdale.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, facilities and location the highest at Hampton Inn and Suites. This is another excellent lower budget accommodation at a typical hotel chain where you know exactly what you will get for your money.
>> Book Hotel: Hampton Inn and Suites Springdale
4. Best Western Plus Springdale
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 9.2 / 10
- Google – 4.8 / 5
- Price: Mid Range $$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, fitness center, laundry, breakfast included
- Location: Center of Springdale
Best Western Plus is one of the overall best hotels in Springdale Utah. It has exceptional guest ratings on all popular online platforms and we can back up the positivity with our own wonderful experience. This is definitely among the most complete Best Western’s we have stayed at in the US.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, facilities and location the highest at Best Western Plus. Guest comments are exclusively positive about the cleanliness, staff and location to the north side of Springdale which is closer to the park. Put this Springdale on your shortlist.
>> Book Hotel: Best Western Plus Springdale
5. Novel House Inn Springdale
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 9.6 / 10
- Google – 4.9 / 5
- Price: Mid Range $$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, breakfast included
- Location: Center of Springdale
Novel House Inn is a unique place to stay in Springdale Utah. You can book one of just 10 vintage rooms decorated in the theme of a famous author at this family run inn in the heart of town. Breakfast vouchers are provided for you to use at nearby Oscars or Porters restaurants. We ate at Oscars and it was great!
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, facilities, value for money and location the highest at Novel House Inn. This is where to stay in Springdale UT if you want a more personable experience away from the standard chain hotels. It has sky high ratings and stunning views over towering red rocks.
>> Book Hotel: Novel House Inn Springdale
6. Desert Pearl Inn Springdale
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 9.6 / 10
- Google – 4.7 / 5
- Price: Mid Range $$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, spa, laundry
- Location: Center of Springdale
Desert Pearl Inn is one of the top rated hotels in Springdale Utah across all online platforms, including being number 1 on Tripadvisor. You can stay in huge studio apartment style rooms at this upscale family friendly Springdale hotel with a superb location slightly to the north of town.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, facilities and location the highest at Desert Pearl Inn. The outdoor pool and sun terrace area looks lovely and guest comments are exclusively positive about the overall experience. This is definitely one to consider.
>> Book Hotel: Desert Pearl Inn Springdale
7. Red Rock Inn Springdale
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 9.5 / 10
- Google – 4.9 / 5
- Price: Mid Range $$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, terrace, breakfast included, hot tub
- Location: Center of Springdale
Red Rock Inn is one of the most romantic places to stay in Springdale Utah for couples who want a luxury retreat each night after hiking in Zion. The cottages at Red Rock Inn look amazing and the ratings from previous guests are sky high. Breakfast is in the form of vouchers for Oscars Cafe.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, facilities, value for money and location the highest at Red Rock Inn. It has near perfect scores for everything so we strongly recommend you take a look at the lovely cottages here to see if you can make it work for your budget.
>> Book Hotel: Red Rock Inn Springdale
8. Cable Mountain Lodge Springdale
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 9.4 / 10
- Google – 4.7 / 5
- Price: Luxury $$$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, on site restaurant and bar, outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, spa
- Location: North side of Springdale
Cable Mountain Lodge is a top rated Springdale Utah hotel with a prime time location just steps from Zion visitor center. You can instantly access Zion Canyon Brewpub, Zion Outfitter (hire gear for The Narrows) and the main canyon shuttle bus from this upscale hotel.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, facilities and location the highest at Cable Mountain Lodge. You can book luxury suites with kitchens if you prefer to cook your own meals and you can relax around the pool area with awesome views each evening.
>> Book Hotel: Cable Mountain Lodge Springdale
9. Flanigan’s Inn Springdale
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 9.1 / 10
- Google – 4.6 / 5
- Price: Luxury $$$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, on site restaurant and bar, outdoor swimming pool, spa, yoga
- Location: North side of Springdale
Flanigan’s Inn is a luxury boutique hotel in Springdale Utah with an eco-resort theme. It has top ratings and guest comments are extremely positive about the on site restaurant Spotted Dog (discounted for guests), the peaceful zen atmosphere and the quality amenities with Zion views.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, facilities and location the highest at Flanigan’s Inn. It has a superb location half way between the majority of restaurants in town and Zion visitor center, so you can either choose to walk or use the free shuttle which stops right outside.
>> Book Hotel: Flanigan’s Inn Springdale
10. Watchman Villas Springdale
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 9.5 / 10
- Google – 4.8 / 5
- Price: Luxury $$$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, kitchen, washing machine, pet friendly, sun terrace, hot tub
- Location: Center of Springdale
Watchman Villas is a condo style luxury hotel in Springdale Utah with sky high ratings. It is definitely one of the best places for couples, groups or families to stay in Springdale. It has fully stocked kitchens perfectly set up for longer stays and it is even pet friendly. Just note that it has a 2 night minimum stay.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, facilities and location the highest at Watchman Villas. A two bedroom apartment here certainly beats booking two separate rooms at a chain hotel for families. The apartments might be expensive for individuals but it could be cost effective for two couples.
>> Book Hotel: Watchman Villas Springdale
Zion National Park Lodge
Are you trying to decide if you should stay in Springdale or in a national park run lodge inside Zion?
Well, let’s take a quick look at what you need to know about the lodge.
The most visited US national parks usually have several official lodge options available for tourists within the park boundaries. However, at Zion you will find just one accommodation inside the park and that is Zion Lodge.
The lodge is located half way into the main Zion canyon around 5 miles northeast of Springdale, close to Emerald Pools trailhead.
You can choose to stay in traditional hotel rooms, more expensive lodge suites or cheaper semi-detached western cabins.
The major benefit to staying at Zion Lodge is location because you are actually in the main canyon just steps from the popular hiking trails.
However, the major downside to staying at Zion Lodge is a lack of amenities. You are isolated in the canyon with no other restaurants except the on site lodge dining room.
Compare prices at Zion Lodge here:
- Direct with Zion Lodge
- Try to get a lower rate with Hotels.com
Our Zion Lodge Experience
We stayed in a western cabin at Zion Lodge in December 2021 so that we could be close enough to wake up and hike straight up Angels Landing for sunrise.
Our experience at Zion Lodge was okay, but in truth we expected better for the higher price we paid.
Now, we have also stayed at park run lodges in Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and Shenandoah so we have reference points to work with.
What we liked:
- The location is outstanding just steps from Emerald Pools and not far from Angels Landing.
- Breakfast is included and it was good (but not as great as Big Meadows in Shenandoah).
- The view over Zion’s canyon walls from breakfast is amazing.
What we didn’t like:
- We had to pay extra for coffee at breakfast, which we think is very disappointing.
- The nightly rate for a western cabin in off season was twice as high as the best rooms in Springdale.
- The cabin wasn’t the cleanest and we could hear every word our connecting neighbors said.
Would we stay at Zion Lodge again?
Probably not. But remember this is just our personal opinion based on our own experience. You could have an entirely different experience if you booked the Zion Lodge.
Next time we visit Zion we will stay in Springdale where hotels have swimming pools and there are plenty of restaurants available.
However, if we did stay at Zion Lodge again we would definitely book a hotel room or lodge suite rather than a western cabin.
Is It Better To Stay At Zion Lodge Or In Springdale?
We have stayed at Zion Lodge and at 2 hotels in Springdale. Personally we think staying in Springdale is a better choice, especially in the off season when hotels in Springdale are significantly cheaper.
On top of a far superior food selection, you will also benefit from amenities like laundry facilities, grocery stores and access to waterproof hire outfitters for hiking The Narrows or The Subway.
Our advice would be to stay for one night at Zion Lodge if you really want that inside park experience when you visit Zion. Otherwise, stick to Springdale where you have a better choice of hotels.
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We hope this guide to the best hotels in Springdale helps you book the perfect hotel for your visit to Zion National Park!
Please let us know if you have any questions about any of the hotels in our list of best places to stay in Springdale UT by commenting below.
Happy Booking,
Mark and Kristen
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