The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Moab

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Moab

Sunset at Canyonlands National Park near Moab, Utah Sunset at Canyonlands National Park near Moab, Utah

Visiting Moab, Utah for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Moab, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Moab based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Moab for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Moab before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Moab for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Moab for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hyatt Place Moab

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $334 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 890 North Main St, Hyatt Place Moab has great rooms from $334 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.8 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love breakfast, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Gonzo Inn

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $331 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Moab
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Gonzo Inn which has nice rooms starting at $331. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, and a free breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 100 West 200 South Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, free parking, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.3 miles from the city center. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Sleep Inn & Suites Moab near Arches National Park

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $283 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

We found Sleep Inn & Suites Moab near Arches National Park to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $283. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, hiking, and golf, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 356 South Main Street, Building A. You'll also find a free breakfast, a hot tub, bowling, free parking, and horse riding which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.4 miles from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


MainStay Suites Moab near Arches National Park

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $283 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Moab
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $283, MainStay Suites Moab near Arches National Park, at 356 South Main Street, Building B provides an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and hiking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, a free breakfast, and a hot tub. It's located just 0.4 miles from the city center, too. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $342 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn has a great guest rating of 8.88 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and hiking. The great rooms here start at $342 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 16 South Main Street. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchenettes, golf, a hot tub, bowling, and free parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.1 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


SpringHill Suites by Marriott Moab

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $319 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Moab
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of SpringHill Suites by Marriott Moab is 8.80 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $319, and it's located at 1865 North Highway 191. We also love the mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.8 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Expedition Lodge

Motel with prices starting at $237 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Expedition Lodge because it has great rooms that start at $237. It has an outdoor pool, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and a game room, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 168 N. Main St.. Only 0.1 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a child pool, free parking, table tennis, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Red Cliffs Lodge

3-star Resort with prices starting at $456 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Red Cliffs Lodge offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a kitchen which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $456 (before taxes). It's located at Mile 14 Highway 128 and has earned a guest rating of 9.30/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a winery, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, and laundry facilities which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 9.2 miles from the city center. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Big Horn Lodge

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $196 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Moab
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Located at 550 South Main Street, Big Horn Lodge has great rooms from $196 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, mountain views, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find kids meals, laundry facilities, family rooms, a heated pool, and a tour desk which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.6 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Moab

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $176 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Moab which has nice rooms starting at $176. Offering an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, hiking, and mountain views, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1515 Hwy 191 North. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a free breakfast, a hot tub, a spa, free parking, and laundry facilities. It's located just 1.6 miles from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


For more terrific hotel ideas in Moab, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Moab, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Moab, Best Hotels for One Week in Moab, Best Hotels for One Night in Moab, or Best Business Hotels in Moab.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Moab?

Moab Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$288

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Moab, Utah. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Moab, Utah based on data from 22 hotels is an affordable $288. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Moab.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $386
  • 3-star hotels: $311
  • 2-star hotels: $262


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