First time at the Hampton Inn in Kayenta. Rooms are in high demand given the scenic location near…read moreMonument Valley and the availability of lodging. With that being said, accommodations are priced accordingly. Location has restaurants and fast food nearby. Kayenta Flea Market is nearby if traveling through on a Wednesday. When you check into the Hotel they advise you to not keep valuables in your vehicle or on the top of the vehicle due to theft. That becomes an "oh shit moment" but a prudent warning nonetheless. They have 24/7 security guards but I did not see security cameras outside. Had a room with King-sized bed and all the usual amenities. I was there for 2 nights and pleasantly surprised the room was cleaned after the first day. The lobby has lots of comfortable seating near a large fireplace. Enjoyed the breakfast as I usually prefer to go elsewhere. Nice patio and I did not try the restaurant that serves dinner only. Service was excellent. Nice gift shop for tourists. Have stayed at other Hotels in the area and this one is the best. Book your stay well in advance and enjoy the scenery and culture of the area!

I had a good stay here. My only complaint was my room. I showered as soon As I got here, so…read moreeither I was smelling things, or the headrest had a minimal wet dog smell. The room was well kept though. Ac worked fine. They don't carry body wash dispensers in the shower, only shampoo and conditioner. The wall lining in the shower was cracked in some spots. For being middle of no where, the quality was great and I'd definitely stay here again! The breakfast was nice! So much bacon!!!

I stayed at this hotel in late Oct 2025. Everything was fine. Clean and quite. I arrived late, and…read moreleft very early in the morning. So I did not get a chance to try the restaurant right off the lobby. I realized later that I had forgotten my phone charger in the room. I called the hotel later in the day. They found my charger and sent it to my house. Overall, no complaints. Thank you so much.

The first thing I noticed when I checked out the bathroom was someone has used it and not flushed!…read more Also: We stayed 2 nights and after one day our keys would not work. The sink in the bathroom leaked leaving the tile floor very slippery There was no wi fi throughout the venue...said it was broken. We stayed in a handicap accessible room. The shower floor was cracked in a few places...not hygenic. They don't clean the rooms daily. I guess if you need more soap, towels, etc it means a trip to the lobby. Nowhere did we learn this was their policy. Other places that do this let you know. We ate breakfast in the restaurant. It was just ok. And it's not included in your bill. They were knocking on the door at 8 a.m. to see if we were ready to leave so the could clean. I hope they vacuum the popcorn I noticed under the bed! The little refrigerator and the tv worked ok.

5 stars for the views- 5 stars for my furry friend and everything else was mediocre…read more Goulding's Lodge is a beautiful property with stunning views--waking up to the scenery from our balcony was definitely a highlight of our stay. The location alone makes this place special. That said, the accommodations themselves were not very impressive. The rooms feel very outdated, and the floors are quite dainty. There's also no microwave in the room, which would have been convenient. On a positive note, the side wall insulation was surprisingly good--we couldn't hear a newborn, two young kids, or their parents next door at all but upper floors were paper thin we could hear people walking and slamming balcony door. One unexpected highlight of our stay was a white, fluffy dog that kept coming outside our balcony. I completely fell in love with my furry visitor. When I asked the receptionist, I was told the dog has an owner praying she was right and it was not a stray which was reassuring I think :( --but the night before checkout, it rained heavily, and I couldn't help but worry about my little friend. Thankfully, the next morning when I opened the curtains, the dog was there waiting, as if to say goodbye. That moment truly warmed my heart and wished I could take her home. I hope to see her soon. We also had the best view from our balcony to watch fireworks to welcome the New Year! Overall, we had a great experience because of the views, location, and peaceful atmosphere. However, if management were to reconsider remodeling and updating the rooms, this place could easily be 100% better and match the beauty of its surroundings. The girls in the office are so nice and pleasant!We would stay here again, maybe stay in a cabin next time.

I'm giving this hotel a 4 because of the views, the museum on site and the grated pool hours…read more The hotel room needs a need some TLC. The pillows were lumpy. The bathroom didn't have a fan. The walls were thin and you can hear people walking upstairs. Our upstairs neighbors didn't stop walking until after midnight. Worst night at a hotel. The patio is nice with great views. I wish this facility had a complimentary coffee and hot water like other hotels. I would have given them a 5 even after my terrible night.

I've always wanted to see this majestic place and I finally just got in the car and drove. The…read morehotel itself is lovely. Clean. Large room. Plenty of parking spaces. Hotel staff is great. And the views... OMG

The hotel room is 4/5. The room is nice and clean. The amenities are well stocked. The decorations…read moreare beautiful. The trading post is beautiful. The products are on the expensive end. The restaurant is 2/5 rating. We ordered navajo taco which cost over $20. The fried bread looked and tasted like socky naan bread at best. We asked if they can make them without beans, the cashier who took an order said they come already mixed, so no. No modification can be made. She also not friendly. Overall, the hotel itself is good. The service however lack friendliness. Staff here are not that welcoming. They are not rude but also not hospitable. To be fair, the reason to stay here is the view of monument valley. I still recommend to stay here for experience. One tip though, bring food. They have microwave and the fridge.

If you're looking for an affordable place to stay in the Monument Valley area, this is a very good…read moreoption! Ilene is a very nice, accommodating, hospitable woman who opens her home to guests from all over the world looking to explore and experience the "West." (She's well reviewed on Google!) Having said that, your experience here is more like a stay at your Auntie's house, not a 5 star hotel with a butler service! Here's what to expect: clean house with access to kitchen; mini-fridge to store your perishables; basic, comfortable rooms; clean bathroom with towel included; good WiFi (I didn't have phone service while I was there); soft, red sand to bury your tired toes in; lots of sitting areas in front of the house to watch a beautiful sunset against the iconic Monument Valley red rocks; 30min short hike out back to Tear Drop Arch; amazing night sky; friendly, curious cat named Kyle to pet at your pleasure; grill available for your use; Navajo fry bread breakfast can be arranged. Anything else you need, just ask! Ilene is a very nice, local, Native business owner. If you are looking for a room, call Ilene between 9am-6pm Mountain Standard Time (US) to book one of the comfortable, basic rooms in the main house or the cute little cabin next door with it's own AC unit (a popular option apparently). If you are budget conscious, you can pitch a tent or car-camp in her yard for cheap. Walk-ins are welcome, but call ahead of time just to make sure there is a room available or space for you in her yard AND she knows when to expect you. Once you book, consider these BEFORE heading there for a more pleasant arrival and stay! 1) FOLLOW THE RED LINE TO THE YELLOW X on the map (see picture)! Lots of people get lost using GPS to get there...me included! 2) The location is on soft, red sand so be careful not to get stuck on the way up. 4x4 recommended but not necessary. 3) There are a handful of dogs that run around the neighborhood freely. If you are allergic or afraid of dogs, watch out! Also, some like to bark at night...BRING EARPLUGS! 4) If you are planning on pitching a tent, make sure to bring some heavy duty stakes to stake your tent down. There were a few bursts of wind that rocked my car the night I stayed there (car-camping).

As others have said, this is a great inexpensive option for staying near Monument Valley. We stayed…read morehere on a VERY hot night. This was definitely staying in someone's home and not any kind of luxury B&B. The house was air conditioned but not our room, so we slept with the door open. That said, everyone was welcoming and friendly. The shower and bathroom (shared with other guests, including those in the adjacent cabin, was new and spick-and-span, with plenty of supplies. Breakfast was lovely: we could help ourselves to cereal, juice, coffee, and fix our own eggs. There's a very friendly black cat, and a cute dog. We arrived after sunset, and left after breakfast to tour Monument Valley, so weren't able to enjoy time relaxing outside.

This was the perfect RV spot to stay when visiting Monument Valley. Aaron was the best host. He…read morechecked in everyday to make sure we were enjoying our stay. He was a great resource for local Navajo history. We were lucky to stay in one of the two full hookup sites. It was winter so we liked having hookups. There are friendly family dogs that roam freely which was fine by us.

We found Tipi Valley on Google and we are so glad we booked here! Aaron is a great host, very…read morefriendly and accommodating and we loved sharing his Najavo culture through song, blessing us on the rest of our journey :). The beds were very comfortable, the blankets were so soft and warm, Aaron also offered a heater in our Teepee as well. There is a communal shower and bathroom, which was very clean. And an outdoor kitchen, which had photos of famous singers and nice flowers hanging. Aaron's dogs and horse were also friendly and great to hang out with. The stars were beautiful and bright, and the sunrise over the monuments was lovely. Tipi Village is located right next to Monument Valley, just across the state line in Utah. We are very glad we booked at Tipi Village, and we can not wait to come back. Don't forget to check out their Tiktok : @tipivillagemonumentvally

Perched in a relatively remote location, the Hat Rock Inn offers a nice vantage along the San Juan…read moreRiver, with views of the bluffs from the lovely pool and patio areas. The rooms are comfortable and spacious enough, but service overall is a bit lacking. The front desk is not open until after 2 p.m., and the staff members are not particularly well informed, given that this is a town with almost no general service or supply options (e.g., the hotel itself offers no dining or coffee, and the person at the desk pointed us to a pizza restaurant that has been closed for months). The housekeeping staff left something to be desired as well. Service is upon request, but that means tracking someone down and ensuring a one-for-one trade of dirty and clean. Understandable, but when I ask for one clean washcloth and am instead handed two or three by a given staff member, I don't expect to be chided by another staff member standing with us in the supply room. What it lacked in hospitality and service, it did make up for in scenery.

Such a nice surprise to find! The view on the backside was phenomenal. Very clean and comfy beds…read more Really cool little town...

This was such a great find! A really cute and comfy place to stay for our 2 nights of exploring the…read moreCanyon. Very clean and the meals we ate in Garcia's restaurant were excellent! My kudos to the cook! It was the only Navajo Taco I ate and left me wanting another. The breakfast was cooked to order and delicious. Good job to all who work there.

When looking for lodging near Canyon De Chelly during our Arizona road trip, we decided to stay at…read moreHoliday Inn Canyon De Chelly, which was the closest hotel to this national monument. The location was close and it was a comfortable stay. Our room was nice, especially with the comfortable bed. In fact, of all the places we stayed at during our Arizona road trip, I'd say this hotel had the most comfortable bed. We only stayed for one night and since we had a lot of hiking planned, we needed to get up early. But I truly could've slept here for hours! If only... In addition to a comfortable bed, there was a mini fridge, TV with cable, free wifi, coffee and tea with a Keurig machine, toiletries, hair dryer, AC, etc. Our room was also on the bottom level, so we had sliding patio doors that walked out to the pool. The upper levels had balconies. The only bummer about staying here was that we thought there would be a continental breakfast, which is what Holiday Inn is known for. Unfortunately, there is no free breakfast. They do have a restaurant in the hotel, and it closes at 8pm. (We learned this the hard way.) Also, there were a ton of stray dogs around, which we didn't mind. But something to note if you don't like or are scared of dogs. They didn't bother the guests. We tried to feed them whatever food we had since they sadly looked hungry. Poor babies! Overall, this was a good stay. If you're in the area and are planning to visit Canyon De Chelly, you can't beat this location. And you'll want to sleep in the bed all night and morning long!

Pretty cool hotel built into the side of a cliff directly along the San Juan River. We stayed here…read morefor one night on our way to Monument Valley. The rooms are clean and good sized, and the bathroom included a full tub. We have a fridge in our room, and we appreciate that there are laundry facilities for guests as well. Really liked all of the outdoor spaces. There are lots of tables and chairs set up overlooking the river, and several balconies as well. Mexican Hat is really small - there are just two restaurants and one is here at the hotel. We ate dinner here and the food was pretty good and reasonably priced. I would stay here again if we end up in the area at another time.

Our one-night stay at the San Juan Inn in Mexican Hat, Utah was absolutely disgusting and…read morecompletely unacceptable. From the moment we arrived, we felt like guest safety and basic cleanliness were clearly not a priority. At 9:14 p.m., I got an email saying our room key would be left on the ground directly under the doorknob. Yes--on the floor, outside the room. I saw multiple keys sitting outside other doors too. Anyone could have picked one up and walked into a room. This is not just lazy--it's a serious security risk. To make it worse, their own website claims they provide 24-hour service, saying: "We have a night phone located on the wall outside the front desk that rings directly to the night manager who will be available to support late arrivals." That's a lie. Instead of using this system, they chose to leave keys literally on the ground, like this was some kind of back-alley motel with zero standards. When we got into the room, we were immediately disgusted. There were flying bugs crawling all over everything--the bed, the bathroom, the floors, the windows. The bathroom window was absolutely swarming with insects, and because it doesn't seal properly, bugs were getting in all night. I woke up to a sink full of bug bodies. As if that weren't bad enough, the shampoo and conditioner were in cheap, home-style dispensers--the kind you can easily open and tamper with. Completely unsanitary and a huge health concern. There was also no information anywhere about front desk hours, restaurant details, or even how to connect to Wi-Fi. It felt like the bare minimum had been done to legally rent the room out, and that's it. No effort, no care, and clearly no respect for guests. Now, to be fair, the view from the room was beautiful and the woman who checked us out in the morning was super sweet--one of the only bright spots. But when we returned later to visit the gift shop, we were shocked. An older woman working behind the front desk was openly insulting a disabled vendor she buys product from--right in front of us. It was wildly inappropriate and uncomfortable to witness. And speaking of uncomfortable, the Native man working in the restaurant made us feel extremely uneasy. His attitude was off-putting, and the overall vibe was unwelcoming. This place is clearly running on autopilot, cutting corners everywhere and allowing unprofessional, even inappropriate behavior to go unchecked. I wouldn't stay here again if they paid me--and I'd seriously caution anyone considering it. The location may be scenic, but the operation behind it is a mess.

The room is small, there is no TV, but if you are looking to stay on the cheap in Monument Valley…read morethis is your ONLY option besides camping. Cost us only $48/night when the other cheapest hotel within 200 miles was $129.99 and not much better, nicer hotels were in the $200-$300 range and they were really not that nice for the price. The bed was average, but the AC worked well, and what impressed me was the owner was willing to make an exception to the no pets policy and let our little Westie stay for just an additional $10/night. Oh another note if you are heading up to this area: the wi-fi (if it works) will be not much faster than dial up and your cellphone will only get signal if it is one of the older generation devices (iPhone 5S = not going to work, iPhone 5 will partially work, iPhone 4S will work but it will be spotty and data random) so be prepared to be unplugged for a while!

Based on the tip I got from YouTube channel "The West is Big! Travel Guides" I knew exactly what to…read moreexpect and this place delivered. I needed a clean room with a hot shower and a clean bed and this is exactly what I got. I did not need a TV or Wi-fi or a coffee maker or room service or a spa or valet service, and because of that, I was able to save a lot of money. The YouTube reviewer said it had no AC, which I was prepared for but my room actually had an AC unit blowing nice cool air, so that was a delightful surprise! I was very comfortable in the room and had plenty of space for my duffel bag, cooler, and camera gear. There was even a table and two chairs for me to sit and fix myself a sandwich. Also the owner Juanita is very friendly and accommodating, even going as far as to offer to freeze my gallon jug of water so I could put it in my cooler the next morning to keep my food refrigerated. She even met me in the parking lot the next morning at 5:30am with my frozen water in hand. The owner is very knowledgeable about the area and had great tips on other sites to see in the area. The place was quiet and extremely affordable. It is very easy to find and conveniently located right off of U.S. Route 163 so that you can quickly be on your way to other destinations such as Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. There is a 7-11 right next door for drinks and snacks and gas.