Motels in the desert can be either good or not so good. I was impressed with the cleanliness,…read morefriendliness, and location (I was going to Goblin Valley to hike). Checking was easy and the room was really nice. It was very quiet there. I stayed for two nights and was glad that I did. I really do recommend this motel any time you might be passing through Hanksville, but reserve in advance. There were no open vacancies during my stay. Oh, and if you need to do laundry during your stay, they have a washer & dryer available for their guests.

Nice older motel with some refurbished rooms and bathroom. Too bad the floor is not flat: self…read moreopening drawers can be treacherous at night! Very good beds and superb showers. Check in/out easy and nice breakfast, maybe too expensive for nothing special. Don't forget to visit the art junkyard across the street!

Where can I start? This "Hotel" (if you can even call it that) is literally one of the worst places…read moreI've ever stayed in. The place Literally looks like one of those places horror movies are made off, We arrived to the property which was empty (1st warning sign we ignored) some random lady in a bathrobe and looking pretty messy came out of one of the rooms and told us that the check in clerk would he right with us. (Ok that was a first).. The "check in office" was literally inside one of the hotels broken down rooms and only had a laptop sitting on top of a broken down table that was probably taken from one of the rooms, a broken lamp that sat crooked for light and an old office chair that was busted. (2nd warning sign we ignored, at this point we felt like we had to stay there since we had already paid for the room before arriving and we were tired from our long drive from Denver). The "clerk" told us the room was opened and the keys inside (ok). We went in and the windows wouldn't lock, they were also cracked. The faucet was broken and water shot all over the place when you turned it, the shower was also busted. The soap that was given by the staff was harder than my nipples on a winter's night. That's not all, when we sat on the bed, somehow the bottom part raised up in the air, causing the wife's and my legs to raise up into the air. Lol at this point all we could do is laugh and try to make the best of it. Did I mentioned the room smelled like chicken stock? When we woke up the next morning from the little sleep I got keeping an eye out for any sort of intrusion the first thing I see when I look out the door was an old raggedy black dog taking his morning dump next to my car. The 1 star is as low as I can rate them and even that's too much. I can keep going but I will stop here, this place is HORRIBLE DO NOT STAY THERE. We both came out sick with sore throats and with this pandemic we've both made doctor appointments to make sure everything's ok. Spend $10 extra dollars and avoid this place.

This hotel was destroyed in a flood - summer of 2021. That did not stop the people at hotel…read morevalues.com from booking a 10/6/21 room and collecting the room rate plus 40% service fee. From the looks of the wreckage this hotel was already a dump. There were no alternate hotels within hours. The other (totally booked) local hotel told me that many others had have had this experience. I spent a cold night in my car. I spent 30min on the phone with hotelvalues.com trying to resolve matters but got disconnected! I have turned this over to my credit company fraud department. DO NOT USE hotelvalues.com unless you have a tent and sleeping bag.

Had a great stay. Kids loved the pool, the room was comfy and had everything we needed - amazing…read morevalue!

Clean, inexpensive and simple. Just right for crashing after a hard day on the trails. Billie and…read moreHarry are terrific hosts!

We stayed at Austin's Chuckwagon Motel for a night while exploring Capitol Reef in one of the…read moreretro-Queen rooms above the store. This is a room that isn't advertised in 3rd party sites and has to be booked on the property website only - it's something like 50% cheaper than the rooms in the hotel. The room comes with unlimited tea, coffee, and hot chocolate from the General Store/Cafe. We were a bit confused with how it worked since other customers have to pay for drinks, but the clerk assured us we could go whenever to get drinks (which we did multiple times!) While we checked in too late in the day to eat at the deli and left too early in the morning for Chuckwagon's famous lunch boxes, we did hit it up in the morning for breakfast pastries, which according to the cashier are all baked in house (and why we were attracted to them in the first place). We were having trouble deciding between the Kouign Amann and the Chocolate Croissant, eventually deciding on the former, but the cashier tossed us the latter for free! What great service! Chocolate Croissant (Complementary, normally $6) - This is a gorgeous looking croissant, golden brown with a drizzle of sweet chocolate on top, still soft and gooey thanks to being fresh from the oven. It's baked hard, so croissant shards fly everywhere while eating. I'd say it's baked a tad too long, so while extremely flaky, the interior isn't quite as chewy as I'd like. The lamination does look quite good from what I can tell after having some difficulty slicing through with a plastic knife. As is traditional, two chocolate batons are baked inside. (5/5) Kouign Amann w/ Cream ($6) - Again, this pastry has a really hard bake, so almost the entire thing shatters easily, except for the stellar caramelized sugar layer covering the bottom. It's hardened, sticky, and sweet with a great crunch factor. The interior is actually correct for a Kouign Amann, which is really surprising for a small-town bakery. It's not laminated nearly as much as the croissant, and instead seems to be a nice enriched brioche interior, albeit not particularly airy and soft in texture due to the bake. There's a really tangy and somewhat sweet cream cheese frosting that's piped into the center. I'd actually prefer the pastry without this extra flourish, but beggars can't be choosers! (5/5) Both pastries are more of a 4.5/5 due to the bake, but the ingredients and technique (other than bake) seem to be well thought out. We were not expecting much from these baked goods given that the Chuckwagon Deli isn't exactly a specialty bakery, but in the end we were extremely surprised by the quality. I'll definitely be revisiting if I'm ever in town again.

The motel room was basic but clean which served our purpose as we drove through the national parks…read more The typical amenities were provided. Guests of the motel gets free coffee, tea, or hot chocolate from the general store which is open early til late, 10pm I believe. We ate at the deli for breakfast. I was looking forward to the quiche based on what I saw on the Yelp pictures but I guess the menu has changed. They only offer breakfast sandwiches now but it's made to order so we got to choose type of eggs and proteins. It did take a bit a time for them to make it so factor that in when planning your visit. The sandwiches were ~$12 each but were pretty filling so perfect for another day of hiking.

My wife and I spent one night at the Muley Twist Inn and it won't be our last. Penny is a wonderful…read moreinn keeper, gracious and welcoming. The rooms were clean and comfortable and well stocked. Our breakfast was delicious and cooked to perfection!! We welcomed the rest from the city lights and noise. There really is no great place to enjoy the red rocks of southern Utah than in Wayne County.

The Muley Twist Inn was an absolute delight for my wife and me. Penny was the most gracious…read morehostess. Her home was immaculate, perfectly appointed with intetesting art, photos and furniture and surrounded with exquisite views. We woke to the the smell of blueberry muffins snd great coffee. Breakfast was between 7:30 and 9:00 and when we arrived she prepared us delicious pancakes with sausage and fresh fruit. Penny is very knowledgeable about the area. She recommended a good restaurant for us to dine in Torrey. The next day we were off to Tropic and she gave us a good recommendation for coffee along the way, KivaKoffeHouse, and an excellent restaurant in Tropic. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a good stopover between Moab and Bryce Canyon

Seriously one of my favorite place on earth. Beautiful red rock canyons and solitude. The…read morehighlight for me is the "reef". A sandstone feature that shoots up out of the earth. You drive right through it on I-70. There're are endless camping spots. From the established spots like Goblin Valley and The San Rafael River. But the true gems are the little spots that you will find down a bumpy dirt road. Grab a map or check Google earth. There's tons of area to explore. Summers can be brutally hot, so I recommend the spring and fall. Also come prepared. Unless you are near 70 there's not much for cell service. Enjoy your public lands!

Fantastic rest stop with beautiful views of the San Rafael Swell right off the 70…read more Ample parking for cars and even saw a couple semi trucks resting. Interesting informational pieces explaining the area. Great place to stretch your legs and get some sun on this long stretch of highway.

This resort will not refund any deposit you make to a reservation, their cancellation policy is a…read morejoke. We came down with breakthrough Covid and obviously could not come to the resort, well too bad they said " Covid has been around for a while you should've considered that when you reserved" seriously, like we anticipated getting breakthrough Covid!! Nope reserve an RV spot in Koosharem going forward and skip this spot. so sad people have just a lack of building clientele through positive and realistic policies

We stayed at Capitol Reef Resort and had a really good experience overall, with a few surprises…read moremixed in. We got there right at our 4 pm check in time and our Conestoga wagon was ready. I figured this was probably my one chance in life to sleep in a wagon, and it had plenty of room for the four of us. The setup is really cool. All the wagons are arranged around a huge fire pit and they look awesome in person. For pricing, our first night in the wagon came out to 319 dollars plus tax. With sales tax and lodging tax, the total for that night was 361.17. We had already paid that as a deposit, so it was covered. The bathrooms are not attached to the wagons, but you get your own private bathroom with a shower and you access it with a key card. The wagon itself has a front door that uses an actual key, which adds to the whole experience. We grabbed dinner, came back, and had a great time at the fire pit while the girls roasted s'mores. Everything felt perfect. We went to bed around ten. Then the wind showed up. At about 2 am I woke up to the sound of the wind hitting the canvas. It was loud. Way louder than I expected. The girls slept right through it, but my wife and I were basically awake for the rest of the night. The funny part is that when I walked to the bathroom at 4 am, it was not even windy outside. The canvas just catches whatever breeze there is and makes it sound like a storm. By six we gave up and got up for the day. The next morning I went to the front desk to see if we could switch rooms. The staff was super helpful and understanding. For an extra 90.58 we upgraded to a cabin and it was absolutely worth it. The cabin was awesome. It had a loft, a big main bedroom with a king bed, four bunk beds, a full size fridge, a microwave, and a two burner stove. The bathroom had a tub, shower, toilet, and sink. It was comfortable, clean, and honestly felt like a small house. After spending the day hiking around Capitol Reef, coming back to that cabin felt amazing. Our second night in the cabin was 399 dollars plus tax. With sales tax and lodging tax, that night came out to 451.74. Between the wagon night, the cabin night, and the upgrade charge, the total for the stay was 718.01 before taxes and 812.92 after taxes, which we had already paid. The front desk staff deserves credit. They were friendly, patient, and gave great tips for food and even where I could charge my car. Bottom line. The wagons are a fun and unique experience, but if you are a light sleeper, the wind might get you. The cabins are fantastic and worth the upgrade. The staff is great and the location is perfect for exploring Capitol Reef. I would stay here again, but next time I am booking the cabin from the start.

Title: An Average Property with Unacceptable Service…read more I recently spent two nights at Capitol Reef Resort. The property itself was average, but the service was extremely disappointing. My room was not ready, so I was unable to check in until after 5:00 p.m. More troubling was the consistently rude and unhelpful attitude of the staff. The resort's restaurant was also very disappointing. Rim Rock, directly across the street, offers a far better dining experience. The final problem occurred after checkout. A package had arrived for me the previous day, but the staff neither notified me nor gave it to me when I checked out. They called only after I had reached Moab. When I called to arrange for the package to be returned, the person identified as the supervisor hung up on me. An average property can be forgiven; rude and careless service cannot. I recommend choosing another place to stay.