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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.)

Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection by Hilton

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $237 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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Located at 111 North 100 West, Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection by Hilton has great rooms from $237 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.2 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and golf at this relaxing hotel. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
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  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Hyatt Place Moab

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $171 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Moab
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Hyatt Place Moab which has nice rooms starting at $171. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 890 North Main Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a child pool, free parking, and horse riding which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.8 miles from the city center. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
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Wolfe's Hotel Moab

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $80 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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We found Wolfe's Hotel Moab to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $80. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and pet-friendly rooms, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1089 North Main Street. You'll also find city views, a hot tub, free parking, horse riding, and laundry facilities which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.3 miles from the center of town. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. 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
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Saltwater pool
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The Gonzo Inn

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $164 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Moab
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $164, The Gonzo Inn, at 100 West 200 South provides an outdoor pool, a restaurant, rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, and city views. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a hot tub, free parking, bicycle rental, family rooms, and a heated pool. It's located just 0.2 miles from the city center, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

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

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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Gravity Haus Moab has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf. The great rooms here start at $102 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 477 South Main Street. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, city views, a hot tub, free parking, and horse riding, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.5 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, 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
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Element Moab

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $123 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Moab
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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The great guest rating of Element Moab is 8.80 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $123, and it's located at 1431 North Highway 191. We also love the a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, and bicycle rental which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Worldmark Moab

3-star Resort with prices starting at $139 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A cool place is Worldmark Moab because it has great rooms that start at $139. It has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, hiking, and rooms with kitchens, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 1435 North Highway 191. Only 1.9 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, a hot tub, a game room, free parking, and a pool table at this convenient hotel. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. 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
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Aarchway Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $96 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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Aarchway Inn offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchens which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $96 (before taxes). It's located at 1551 North Highway 191 and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, golf, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and a spa which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2 miles from the city center. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. 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
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
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Red Cliffs Lodge Moab, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

3-star Resort with prices starting at $247 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Moab
  • Family-Friendly
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Located at Mile Post 14 Highway 128, Red Cliffs Lodge Moab, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel has great rooms from $247 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a kitchen, laundry services, a winery, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 9.2 miles from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
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Slackline Moab, Outset Collection by Hilton

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $129 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Slackline Moab, Outset Collection by Hilton which has nice rooms starting at $129. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, hiking, and child care, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 889 North Main Street. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, horse riding, and laundry facilities. It's located just 1.1 miles from the city center, too. The room service is especially nice after a long day. 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
  • Room service
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
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Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Moab and Grand Junction.

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
$158

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 36 hotels is an affordable $158. 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: $315
  • 3-star hotels: $146
  • 2-star hotels: $112


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