Introduction

Moab's lodging spans a historic motor motel to riverside luxury ranches, with a genuine budget hostel at the other end. We checked eight properties below — one well-known bed-and-breakfast turned out to have closed years ago despite still surfacing in general searches, exactly the kind of stale listing worth catching before publishing.

Apache Motel

Moab's first motel, opened in 1955 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Locally owned and renovated into a retro-styled property since 2020; John Wayne reportedly stayed here for extended periods while filming Westerns in the area, and the motel now offers a namesake suite.

• *Check-in/out:

• Not published on the official site; third-party booking channels show 4pm/4pm, an unusual matching time that's likely a data artifact rather than confirmed policy — check directly when booking.

• *Distance from CNY airport:

• About 17-18 miles, roughly 20-25 minutes.

• *Good to know:

• Free on-site parking.

The Gonzo Inn

A condo-style boutique hotel operating since 1998, one block off Main Street, with a heated saltwater pool, secured bike storage, and EV charging — genuinely useful amenities for Moab's cycling crowd.

• *Check-in/out:

• 4pm/11am, per booking-channel data reflecting the property's stated policy. Front desk hours 7am-10pm March-October, 7am-7pm November-April.

• *Distance from CNY airport:

• About 17-19 miles, roughly 25-26 minutes.

• *Good to know:

• Free self-parking; pet-friendly (2 pets max, $40/night fee).

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott

A standard Marriott-branded chain hotel on the main highway corridor into town.

• *Check-in/out:

• 4pm/11am.

• *Distance from CNY airport:

• About 15.3 miles, under 20 minutes — closer than most in-town properties since it already sits north toward the airport road.

• *Good to know:

• Free hot breakfast and parking; pet-friendly (2 pets, $75 for 1-4 nights or $100 for longer stays).

Hyatt Place Moab

A chain hotel directly on Main Street with free breakfast, positioned toward the Arches National Park approach.

• *Check-in/out:

• 3pm/12pm (noon), per the brand's own FAQ page.

• *Distance from CNY airport:

• About 15.9 miles, roughly 20-25 minutes.

• *Good to know:

• Free parking and hot breakfast; pool and hot tub on-site; pet-friendly (dogs only, weight limits apply, $100 fee for stays up to 6 nights).

Under Canvas Moab

A seasonal luxury glamping property on 40 acres about 7 miles north of Moab, with wood-burning-stove tents and en-suite bathrooms; a certified DarkSky resort.

• *Check-in/out:

• Check-in 3pm-1am (late arrivals accommodated with notice), check-out 10am, confirmed directly on the official site.

• *2026 season:

• March 5 through November 1 (2027 season runs March 4-October 31) per the official site — one third-party aggregator showed an earlier late-October close, so reconfirm exact dates before booking shoulder-season, since these can shift.

• *Distance from CNY airport:

• About 6.5 miles, roughly 8-10 minutes — genuinely the closest property on this list to the airport, since it sits on the highway between town and CNY.

• Good to know: $35/night pet fee (dogs only); 5 minutes to the Arches entrance, roughly 20-25 minutes to Canyonlands.

Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa

A 240-acre riverside luxury ranch resort along the Colorado River corridor on Highway 128, with a spa, horseback riding, and on-site dining.

• *Check-in/out:

• 4pm/4pm per third-party booking data — check-out time isn't independently confirmed on the official site.

• *Distance:

• The resort's own site states 25 minutes (an 18-mile drive) to Moab and about 45 minutes to Canyonlands Field Airport.

• *Good to know:

• Pet fee $75/dog/night (2 dogs max); parking included in the resort fee rather than charged separately; luxury-tier pricing commonly cited in the $450-1,200+/night range, though this is third-party-sourced since the resort doesn't publish rates itself.

Red Cliffs Lodge

Part of a working cattle and horse ranch dating to the late 1800s, along the Colorado River on Highway 128, home to a small film museum showcasing memorabilia from Westerns and other movies shot in the area. Recently rebranded as a Marriott Tribute Portfolio property.

• *Check-in/out:

• 4pm/11am, confirmed directly on the official site; early or late arrangements available for a $50 fee, subject to availability.

• *Distance from CNY airport:

• About 30 miles, roughly 40-50 minutes, being further down Highway 128 than Sorrel River Ranch.

• *Good to know:

• Parking is paid, not free — $20/night ($35/night for oversized vehicles). Pet fee is $50/night plus a $100 cleaning fee per the official site, though some third-party listings show a flat $150/stay fee instead — worth confirming directly given the cost difference.

Lazy Lizard Hostel

A genuine budget option with dorm beds, private rooms, and cabins, plus a shared kitchen and coin laundry — the clearest budget pick on this list.

• *Check-in/out:

• Check-in after 9am (rooms typically ready 3-4pm), check-out 11am, confirmed directly on the official site. Desk staffed until roughly 10pm.

• *Distance from CNY airport:

• About 18-19 miles, roughly 25-30 minutes.

• *Good to know:

• No pets except legally-required service animals. Rates are per-room/cabin, not per person — official examples range from $39 (single-occupant room) to $70 (6-person cabin), though confirm current rates directly since hostel pricing shifts seasonally. About 6 miles from Arches.

A Property We Excluded

Adobe Abode Bed & Breakfast, a longtime Moab B&B, closed years ago — guest reports place the closure around 2019 — despite still appearing in some general search results. It's excluded here since presenting it as bookable would be misleading.

Practical Tips

• Under Canvas is worth booking specifically in warm-weather months given its seasonal operating window (currently March 5-November 1 for 2026) — and it's genuinely the closest property to the airport if that matters.

• Sorrel River Ranch and Red Cliffs Lodge both sit along Highway 128 outside downtown Moab — factor in the drive if downtown walkability matters to your trip.

• Apache Motel is the pick for genuine local history at a moderate price point, rather than a big-box chain.

• Red Cliffs Lodge and Sorrel River Ranch's exact check-out times and some pet fees weren't independently confirmable on their own sites in every case — confirm directly at booking if these details matter to your trip.

• Moab's own regional airport (CNY) is small and its service has changed hands recently, with another switch coming October 1, 2026 — see our travel guide's "Getting There" section for the current carrier situation and alternative airports.

Sources and Verification Notes

Each property's operating status, address, and history were checked against its own official site and cross-checked against Yelp or TripAdvisor. Adobe Abode's closure was independently confirmed against guest reports before being excluded, rather than assumed from a single outdated listing. Check-in/out times and airport distances were checked directly against each property's own site where stated; where a property didn't publish its own times, or where sources disagreed on fees, we flagged it rather than presenting an unconfirmed figure as settled fact.