Nice hotel with attentive staff. Built a while back - yet modernized. Solid breakfasts - same handful of choices each day. Great location; walking distance to a park, several attractions, and food. Bed was quite soft; didn't work well for me who prefers a firm mattress. Couldn't hear our neighbors. read more

Dinosaur Inn & Suites - Dinosaur Outside - Hotels Near Me - Vernal, Utah

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I booked this based on price and location, plus their free breakfast. We arrived on a Monday afternoon around 3:30 p.m. and were able to check in. The property is located in the heart of the Vernal business district, within an easy walk of any businesses in the area. We walked to dinner each night. The layout appears to be the combination of 2 distinct original motels, now combined. This includes an Italian restaurant (reviewed separately). The rooms associated with both of the original motels surround a pool. Rooms are direct access to the parking lot (i.e., no 'central hallway'), which was fine for us. Check-in was easy. They also provide a couple of computers for guest access. This was useful on our last night for printing our boarding passes. In addition, they allow access to their dining room so that you can refill water bottles throughout the day, a service which we took full advantage of. Rooms in back of the pool are slightly trickier to park, but otherwise there was no issue. Our room was spacious in terms of where you can lay out a suitcase. There was also plenty of room on the bathroom counter for all 3 of us. This was in stark contrast to some places we've stayed in the last year (I'm looking at you, Amsterdam!). The only slight drawback to the room was the beds. I don't know that this was quite 'queen size', so 2 of us together both felt a bit cramped. It wasn't a big deal, though. Breakfast on the mornings we stayed here was from 6:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. The 'rush' seemed to be at 6:30 a.m., as those with river rafting reservations got there early. The process was a bit unique - you queued up and placed an order for most of your food (eggs, bacon, cereal, bread, etc.). Once you got that, you proceeded into the dining room to eat (and to toast your bread, etc.). Coffee and juice was self-serve. I didn't object to this, as I got basically the same food that I'd have had at Hampton Inn, etc. I assume they'd had some issues with food waste, and this was their solution. The food itself was pretty standard. Overall, this is a fairly basic motel that should meet most peoples' needs. I'd consider staying here again if I returned to Vernal. read more

We stayed here at the end of May for the outlaw ATV jamboree, and it was just perfect... The beds are very comfortable. Everything is extremely clean and very convenient. read more

Love this place! Clean -- not just "motel clean", but really clean! Comfortable furniture, good enough light to read by, and a sweet view from the second floor walkway. The staff were kind, knowledgeable, and amazingly patient. read more

Clean, comfortable, spacious rooms. Easy to find and laid out well. Bath products like soap are in dispensers, which I appreciate for sustainability. The included breakfast was surprisingly good & filling: breakfast burritos, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, yogurt, fruit, breakfast breads, make your own waffles. Plus beverages. We would definitely stay here again! read more

Spent a few nights at the dinosaur Inn this last week. Their breakfast isn't bad. Probably not worth the $150.00 room cost. They do have an issue with the soap dispensers in All their rooms . Their was a group of us staying their and they all had issues with the dispensers . Other than that , rooms were ok. read more

Best hotel I've ever stayed at! We got the king size room. Very comfortable bed. The staff was so friendly and gave us some local sight seeing tips. Room comes with free breakfast served from 6:30am-9:30am Coffee and juice is provided. The room comes with microwave, mini fridge, and a big tv. Our room had a couch and a small desk and chair. There is an ironing board, hair dryer, lotion, hand soap, body wash and shampoo. Post cards available in the lobby. We loved that we stayed here! We might even stay for another night because we loved it so much! Highly recommend this place if you are passing through! read more

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great staff! VERY clean rooms! easy check in! great experience overall! very great after a long travel day!

Vernal is a really interesting town and it can be a bit difficult to discern what's truly a quality establishment and what's not since the whole town is rather kitschy (in the best way possible). Don't let the large cartoon dinosaur sign out front fool you, Dinosaur Inn & Suites is in the former camp as it's an excellent motel. The motel is close to Dinosaur National Monument and it's an easy drive. Our room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. The shower was also excellent and they had complimentary breakfast, which was fantastic. The prices here are also great and it's just a great motel all around! read more

Nice rooms, friendly staff! We stayed here after exploring Dinosaur National Monument. Our room was spacious, comfortable, and quiet. We slept well and enjoyed an excellent breakfast in the morning. After we checked out and drove a few hours, I realized I had left some items in our room. The staff found them and shipped them to our home--so friendly and efficient! Highly recommended. read more

Wonderful hotel! We enjoyed 3 nights in an very comfortable executive suite. The extra living area made for relaxing evenings after long days out exploring. Breakfast was fresh and tasty every morning. Staff was friendly and helpful. We couldn't have asked for more :) read more

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Convenient location, excellent friendly staff, clean rooms, comfy pillows, fluffy towels, extensive breakfast.

We travel a lot and were surprised to find this gem of a motel at a very reasonable price! Clean room with some nice touches. Definitely upscaled for a motel. The room was spacious- made the king bed look small! The shower was lovely with good water pressure and temperature. The only recommendation I would add is to bring your own pillows. The pillows were too poofy for our liking. We were tempted to stay another night, but we are heading East and would have to double back. If you come through Vernal, definitely consider staying here! read more

There's not a massive number of reviews, but there's a reason this place is 5 stars. It's the whole package. It's NOT a chain. Yea. The owners nice, and they made a huge effort to handle things like breakfast properly during COVID. The rooms are large, clean, and bright. The price is good, and the location perfect. It's right in the middle of town. There's not a lot else to say, except you need this on your short list of places to stay. read more

Great place to stay. Much better than average breakfast. Amazing staff and a clean, well appointed room-- much better than average for the price point. Check them out while in Vernal. read more

Clean room, super soft sheets, comfy bed, great free breakfast (I love the self-making waffle makers) & even had real butter & honey pats! Staff met all our requests! read more

What a wonderful place to stay! We booked last minute due to a change in our plans and the folks at Dinosaur were incredible. We love to support local businesses as often as we can and this is a family owned space and this family takes a lot of pride in making the stay and accommodations just right. In house breakfast hits the spot and beds are really comfortable. Everyone in my party agreed we'd stay again if ever in Vernal. read more

Dinosaur Inn & Suites - It's a dinosaur! - Hotels Near Me - Vernal, Utah

Spacious and clean room. Main Street noise was a bit intrusive. The door on my unit had been kicked in and repaired which I found alarming. Breakfast was the usual but served to order. It was still the same old steam table food but I couldn't see it closely. I prefer to serve myself. The a/c was noisy especially when the compressor came on. read more

We stayed here for our trip to Dinosaur National Monument. The staff was friendly and helpful, the room was comfortable and quiet, the price was reasonable, and the breakfast that was included was great. We will definitely stay here again the next time we're in Vernal. read more

This place is amazing! Seriously amazing - I booked here because of the reviews even though its a 'motel' style place. You can tell when you pull up that its well cared for - definitely pride in ownership by the staff here. We had a king room and walked into a large, clean and most importantly, cool room to relax inside. Plenty of towels and TP and room to move - already beats the Hilton we stayed at in Denver. I was bummed we couldn't stay more than one night. Breakfast is free and taken in a room off where you check in. They also have outdoor seating if you wish. The food is freshly cooked and very tasty. You MUST try their cinnamon rolls...I expected something out of a packet but this tasted like it came from an artisan bakery. Fabulous! I'm writing my reviews from our summer roadtrip now that its over and this hotel was one of our best stays, if not THE best one. Highly, highly recommend. read more

The hotel was quiet, clean and comfortable. The breakfast was awesome as well, we've never had a breakfast like that at a hotel.

My fiancé and I stayed here for two nights while visiting Dinosaur National Monument (Utah side). We chose this hotel due to its affordable cost and location. It's about a 25 min drive to Dinosaur NM and located near a bunch of restaurants and gas stations. Some nice perks include free parking, free WiFi, and a complementary hot/cold breakfast served every morning. Due to covid, they have a menu where you choose what you want and someone will be there to assist you. It was more like a "grab and go" type of breakfast but we didn't mind because it was a great breakfast while on our way to Dinosaur NM. I also have to commend the staff that they are doing a great job practicing safe Covid guidelines. They were very friendly and hospitable too. They always greeted us whenever we walked through the door. We booked a room with a king bed. The room was clean and spacious. It had a flat screen TV, microwave, mini fridge, and an office desk with a chair. Although the bed was comfy, the pillows were a little too soft for my liking. The bathroom was nice and it looked like it was remodeled. What I liked about it is that the bathroom was separated with a toilet, shower, and sink (which you can close the door) and then there was an additional sink just outside the bathroom with plenty of counter space. It was very beneficial because my fiancé can be in the bathroom showering while I was able to do my make up and get ready at the same time. The only con I have to say is that the walls are pretty thin. We could hear our neighbors from both sides of our room. Overall, I give this place a solid 4 stars. With the nice staff and its affordable price compared to other hotels in Vernal, I can see us staying here the next time we visit Dinosaur NM. read more

Clean affordable place to stay with dependable car charger nicely marked to make sure other cars don't park there. read more

Dinosaur Inn & Suites - Clean affordable place. The motel has painted signs on the stalls making sure they're available. - Hotels Near Me - Vernal, Utah

Last minute I changed my reservation on Booking.com from Comfort Inn to Dinosaur Inn and Suites. It was a few dollars more, but I am so glad I made the change! The room was huge and clean, and the owners prepare a breakfast for you (you choose what you want from a menu), rather than providing a measly 'grab and go' like the big chains. Highly recommend! read more

Budget motel. Good for late night check in. Room smelled clean. Good location along the main drag in Vernal UT. No loud noises or any nonsense. Good option for exploring dinosaur monument nearby. read more

This is a great place to stay. We stayed in the king size bedroom. Bed is comfortable. Room is super clean. You have a microwave, Kurig coffee maker, mini refrigerator, desk, comfortable chair & ottoman to read. Centrally located to everything plus close to the state parks. Staff is friendly. They offer a hot breakfast that we didn't try, but looked delicious. Pool is warm & clean with clean towels. Will definitely stay here again. read more

This is the place to stay!!! Due to traveling for business, this was my home-away-from-home for a few months. It is clean, well priced, yummy breakfast, and the staff are all so friendly! read more

Great experience, clean, modern, and with good amenities. Enjoyed my one-night stay at the Dinosaur Inn and Suites. Friendly staff checked me in early, and upgraded me to a larger room (complimentary). Great amenities (keurig coffee maker, fridge, and microwave in the room. I really liked how they had pump dispensers for hand soap, lotion, shower gel, and shampoo, but ALSO small containers of all the above plus conditioner. I'm eco-conscious so I was happy. Comfy bed with many good pillows. Good breakfast with service (you could order eggs, burritos, etc) along with self-service waffles. Everything was so clean! read more

This little place is the cutest! So clean, large rooms, pool with pool towels and a nice breakfast variety. It has an old Americana look on the outside but inside all is modern and well kept. It's family friendly and easy to walk around the town read more

We loved our stay here! We had a king suite. It was comfy and clean and modern. The included breakfast was really good. The staff was pleasant. Good stuff! read more

We stayed here for a month on business and really loved it! The owners (Cody and Shalene) are so kind and attentive...as is the rest of the staff! Very clean, updated rooms. This is the best of the best! read more

Thank you for a wonderful night at your hotel. Quiet, clean and very comfortable! The breakfast was awesome and Cody and everyone were very friendly and helpful! AND even 2 luggage racks. I always wonder why hotels usually only have one! We will be back read more

We stayed here for a few nights during our hiking trip and couldn't be happier with our experience! The rooms were clean and the beds were super comfortable. Made to order breakfast was included and it was delicious and perfect to start our day! The gentleman who worked there helped us pick out some of the greatest hiking spots that I've ever been to and he (and the rest of the hotel staff) were so friendly and helpful. We will absolutely stay here again! read more

Just finished up a two night stay while visiting Dinosaur National Monument. We stayed in a family suite that was super clean, very well laid out, and perfect for 3 adults and 2 kids. The kids loved the jetted tub. The only thing missing really was a slightly bigger table/area to eat at/work at in the room. The best part of our stay was definitely the wonderful staff. They were helpful and very friendly. Additional pluses were the pool, great breakfast options, and laundry room (which we definitely needed after camping the 3 nights prior to arrival). read more

It was as all of reviews said. Clean, friendly, and the rooms were not only nicely remodeled but sound proof as well. read more

Dinosaur Inn & Suites - Nice bathrooms! - Hotels Near Me - Vernal, Utah

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Large, clean room. Pool looks beautiful and clean. Very nice breakfast with room, breakfast burritos, bagels, yogurt, drinks. Friendly staff. Recommend! read more

Dinosaur Inn & Suites - Dinosaur Inn - Hotels Near Me - Vernal, Utah

Comfortable, Spacious, Good Breakfast Dinosaur Inn is the non-chain motel trying it's best. The property is attractive, the rooms are surprisingly large and everything is clean. We stayed there one night before and one night after a 5-day rafting trip on the Green River in nearby Dinosaur National Monument. This place was perfect for our needs. We could park right in front of our room to load and unload a pile of gear. The room was very large making it easy to organize our stuff. Breakfast is a high point. There is even a chef making fresh omelets and pancakes. Prices were reasonable. I would definitely return. read more

We stayed here for only one night and wanted to stay longer. Very comfortable room, really nice people, WONDERFUL breakfast. If we are ever back in Vernal we will stay here again. Will recommend to family who will go to Dinosaur Nat'l Monument. read more

Stayed one night here...could have stayed more! Staff was incredibly friendly, lobby was very nice and clean, and the continental breakfast was beyond a continental breakfast. The room was huge, bed was a Simmons BeautyRest (Yeah, we checked, because it was that good!), and the bathroom had been totally renovated. All in all, LOVED IT! read more

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Wonderful place to stay! The room was clean, spacious, comfortable and not outdated! Breakfast was delicious! It was a bagged breakfast due to COVID-19 but still delicious! Large cinnamon roll, fresh cooked breakfast burrito and biscuits and gravy were all choices that our family choose. Thank you, Bullock Family at Dinosaur Inn! read more