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    $4.50 to show up and shower.

    Easiest $4.50 passed over, camping nearby, needed quick shower. Obviously the shower looks.... Well it looks like the picture but have water shoes or stand on your own shoes and your fine!

    Brandy L.

    I looovvveeeddd this hostel. It had a cool vibe, the location was great, the cleanliness was good enough, and the price was awesome. I stayed for four nights in September. Every employee I met was really chill, helpful and nice. The main office area is where you will find checkin, a kitchen, a tv and computer area with couch, and a coin operated laundry area. It also has some outdoor tables with benches for hanging out. From there there are a couple other housing areas with similar features, including a dining room in one that I know of. The kitchen comes equipped with pots, pans, plates, and silverware for use, as long as you wash up after yourself. I stayed two nights in a private room, which was located in the second floor of the main office. The room had plenty of outlets, a comfy bed, towels, soap, and bedding. It was musty in there, so much so I think I got a headache from it and the carpet seemed like it could use a good shampoo, but this was the only area I smelled the musty smell. It also had a plug in fan for warmer nights. Next door to it in the hall were two bathrooms with a shower for use. It is shared among the other private rooms and dorms on that floor. One bathroom shower looked like it had seen better days, the tub was blackened. But the bathroom and the other bathroom and shower were pretty cleanly. I also spent two nights in the all-girl dorm. There were six beds in the room, all bunk beds. The bunk beds creaked loudly and wobbled easily, so being quiet for your roommates was difficult and only for the very lithe. The bed was comfy and came with a sheet and comforter. There were no towels with this deal or soap, so bring your own. I also didn't see any lockers? So I just slept with my backpack and kept the rest locked in my car. Honestly, everyone staying there seemed chill and not like a thief, but you never know. The room seemed pretty cleanly. The all-girl dorm was a room in a separate house from the main office. I think the room was all-girl, but the other rooms in this were mixed. This whole house had two bathrooms with showers that seemed decently clean, but I counted at least 20 plus potentially guests in this one, so the showers can get a line in busy times. Fortunately, you can go to one of the other houses if need be. My only complaints are about some of the people that stayed there, but that has nothing to do with the place itself, just people being inconsiderate people sometimes. The location is great. It's only a couple miles from Moab's main "action" and 45 min from Arches, and an hour from Canyonlands Island in the Skye. I'm glad I didn't go for the remote campsites because I was able to get a good nights rest, supplies, food, and access to all the sights more easily. So overall, it's a hostel that doesn't cost a lot, so it's no Ritz, but I felt is was clean enough, comfy, accommodating, had a great vibe, and was in a great location. Hit me up if you have any further questions :)

    Office cat!
    Nicole H.

    I truly enjoyed my stay here. It was a bit weird at times but overall very good. I arrived late at night. Remember, you must look for the towing company sign and underneath is the Lazy Lizard sign. Drive through a long gravel drive and past the towing business is a parking area and the hostel. Upon arrival, I was annoyed at all the 20-something men who were smoking weed and drinking at the picnic table on the patio. This is sorta normal for hostels (partying) but very annoying. However.m, the older dude who I think owns this place rocks. He's very friendly and helpful. Plus, he has multiple cats on the property that are all very friendly! He will even let you get the cat treats from the fridge and feed them :) I stayed in a small female bunk room with 2 single beds and 1 double bed. There was one long term roommate and that was it, so I got the nice big bed! And the second night I had no roommates, woo! Bed was comfy. You got a sheet and a comforter, which was nice. Room could get warm. I left the window open but no screen; luckily very few or no bugs got in. I think Utah doesn't have to worry about mosquitos like where I am from! There is a kitchen area and a pretty packed fridge and freezer + a living room with tv. Lots of nice seating outside (from picnic tables to just sitting on steps. The location is right off the main road and only 5ish min past the main downtown and only 20ish min from Arches National Park. I would definitely stay again! It helps that it only costs $12.50/night!!!!

    this gem adorns their chill out room
    Timothy I.

    Understand: EVERY other hotel in this town charges EXORBITANT rates. It really does not make sense that there aren't more hostels or cheap motels competing. Your options are basically: Motel 6 / Ramada / Comfort Inn for $150 a night, OR go camping, OR go to the Lazy Lizard for, like, under $15 a night. Yes, it's kind of an old rickety building. Yes, there are a lot of weird hippy travelers here. Yes, the rooms sometimes smell funky. But it is clean, it is safe, it has WiFi, and damn, is it cheap and fun.

    Our cabin

    My now husband and I stayed at one of Lazy Lizard's cabins for two nights while on a road trip just before our wedding. We called ahead to let them know we were arriving late, and the owner was kind enough to stay up until we arrived to give us the cabin key. Our cabin was cute, clean, and had plenty of space for all our stuff. The bed was comfortable. There were four outlets total, two of which are used for the air conditioning unit and the electric radiator. We had cold weather throughout our stay, so we never turned on the air conditioning, but the radiator heated up our cabin quickly and kept it warm throughout the night. The bathrooms were a short walk away and were pretty clean. The showers had good water pressure and hot water, which was especially refreshing after a day of hiking at Arches National Park. You're given towels and soap, so be sure to bring shampoo and conditioner. There's also a small communal kitchen and a common area with WiFi. Overall, Lazy Lizard is a step up from your average campground without losing the rustic camping vibe. It's nothing fancy, but it covers all the basics at an affordable price. Next time we head to Moab, we'll be skipping the motels and book another cabin with Lazy Lizard.

    Fong L.

    This place is awesome! Not your average hostel. The guests are chill and sociable. I had no complaints and really surprised how orderly and clean everything was. If you're lucky you will get to meet Denali and his great cooking. Just be kind and make a donation if you eat his food which he cooks enough for everyone. The showers and bathrooms are clean. Only minor suggestion is they may consider getting new shower curtains or taking them out for a good cleaning. Feels a bit mildewy. I had private room #8 which was perfect for me, had small heater too. The bathroom was only 5 steps from the showers! Hot water was never an issue. The main office is also where the kitchen and lounge are. Plenty of good signs to gently advise what is shared and not shared. Plus the sink is always cleared and cleaned at the end of each night. It feels very welcoming here. Know it's not a resort but more comparable to a motel. My first-time staying at a hotel but it's nothing like what my friends have told me when they stayed at other hotels. Plus it's sooo close to downtown and less than a minute from the best coffee (drive-through) place across the street - the Wicked Brew opens at 6a! Everyone commented on howbhardbitbis to find. It can be but if you look for the A1 Storage or Enterprise signs you will find it. There is a small yellow sign that says "Hostel" but can really only be seen if traveling northbound (away from the town). If you get into the town you have missed it.

    It's great for the price. We got what we paid for. The grounds are beautiful. Costumer Service was helpful and nice. We got a private room for the five of us and it was clean. The shared kitchen and bathroom was also clean. I got to meet awesome people and hear about their journeys. If you need a cheap and quick place this is it! I would recommend.

    William B.

    I thought they should name this place the "Leaping Lizard" considering the active area of Moab that surrounds this hostel. But other than that, I love this place! It was an incredible surprise to find how inexpensive everything in the hostel is. Talk about laid-back. Sometimes I wasn't sure who to talk to to get towels or ask questions, but there is always someone helping. The first night my little group got two private rooms. We had a shared shower. There was a group kitchen so we got food from the grocer and cooked up meals and stored leftovers. There was a TV to chill to. The rooms were small yet for the price, under 30 each, we were amazed! After a long few days of hiking and exploring Canyonlands, this was heaven. The next night my father stayed in a cabin (about $30 again) and this included 4 beds. I opted for a tent, which was $7 for the night. What a deal! There was free wi-fi included and a nice common area where we all watched television, relaxed and surfed the net. The jacuzzi wasn't working but oh well. I will stay at the Lazy Lizard again. In fact one guy told me he was living there in a tent during the busy season while he worked a job. Gotta love it! Upon latest visit in September, it is still a fabulous deal. $7 for a tent site. Find the tent site to be kind of vague, especially as it was just a 1-night stay. No clearly defined sites- perhaps something could be done for this. One person who had a tent up was taking up what appeared to be 2 or 3 camp sites by rolling out his rug and playing music late into the night (quiet, but still..). I know the tent sites are kind of an add-on but designated spaces could perhaps be established. The showers could use a little painting. Not really big complaints just suggestions. I could see possibly having people who stay at the hostel for a while getting small breaks on their room fees by doing cleaning up, maintenance etc. to help out the hostel.

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    Very affordable, fun hostel in a great location! Thanks for making our Moab trip great!

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    took a shower there. $4. was honestly a predictable experience. would recommend for a quick body scrub.

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