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Where to stay in Arches

A riverside lodge under red cliffs on Scenic Highway 128, and a family hotel with breakfast two miles from the Arches entrance.

  1. Red Cliffs Lodge MoabBoutique · Scenic Highway 128 on the Colorado River, upriver from Moab$$$$
  2. Aarchway InnFamily · North edge of Moab, 2 miles from Arches$$$$
Standout pick
Red Cliffs Lodge Moab · $$$
Easy choice
Aarchway Inn · $$
Best time
Apr–May · Sep–Oct
Ideal stay
2–3 nights in Moab
Base town
Moab

Arches has no hotel inside the park, so the choice is around Moab. Our exclusive pick is a riverside ranch lodge on Scenic Highway 128; our accessible pick is an independent family hotel two miles from the park entrance. Prices are shown as a level, from $ to $$$$: rates move with the season and the room, so check the live price before you plan.

Red Cliffs Lodge Moab

$$$$
Pick no. 1 · The standoutBoutiqueScenic Highway 128 on the Colorado River, upriver from Moab

Riverside ranch lodge with cabins and suites, renovated in 2026

Photos: Red Cliffs Lodge Moab, official website. Shown courtesy of the property.

Cabins and suites on the Colorado River under 2,000-foot red cliffs, on Scenic Highway 128.

  • River and cliffs
  • Ember
  • Pool and hot tub
  • Fitness center
See prices (official website)Opens the hotel’s official website.

Why we picked it

What convinced us is the setting: a lodge on the Colorado River under 2,000-foot red cliffs, on Scenic Highway 128, with cabins renovated in 2026 and the river outside the door. We would book a Riverside King Cabin, hike to Delicate Arch for sunset, then drive back up the river for dinner at Ember and s’mores by the fire.

Best for

  • Couples
  • Families
  • Scenic drives and river trips
  • On the banks of the Colorado River, surrounded by 2,000-foot red cliffs; the riverside cabins open onto the water
  • Cabins and suites freshly reimagined in 2026, and named the 2026 “Hotel Design – Americas” winner of the International Hotel & Property Awards
  • Ember restaurant, a seasonal pool, a year-round hot tub and the on-site Moab Museum of Film & Western Heritage, free for guests

What the hotel offers

As listed on the hotel’s own website.

  • River and cliffsOn the banks of the Colorado River, surrounded by 2,000-foot cliffs
  • EmberLive-fire Modern American cuisine; breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, Sunday brunch April–October
  • Pool and hot tubSolar-heated pool in season; hot tub open year-round
  • Fitness centerOpen to guests 24 hours a day
  • Free Wi-FiIncluded in the resort fee
  • KitchenettesIn the cabins and suites; microwaves on request
  • Moab Museum of Film & Western HeritageOn site, admission included for hotel guests
  • Horseback ridingSeasonal trail rides from neighboring Red Cliffs Ranch, extra fee
  • Tennis and lawn gamesTennis courts and outdoor games, included in the resort fee
  • Air-conditioningIn the suites
  • Pet-friendlyTwo pets max: $50 per pet per night plus a $100 cleaning fee
  • Parking$20 a night ($35 for vehicles up to 25 feet)
  • 24-hour front deskLate arrivals welcome; let the lodge know ahead

Aarchway Inn

$$$$
Pick no. 2 · The easy choiceFamilyNorth edge of Moab, 2 miles from Arches

Independent resort hotel, 97 rooms

Photos: Aarchway Inn, official website. Shown courtesy of the property.

An independent 97-room hotel two miles from Arches, with breakfast, a pool and space for children to play.

  • Full hot breakfast
  • Outdoor pool
  • Grizz’s Bites & Brews
  • Guest shuttle
See prices (partner link, Trip.com)Official website Opens Trip.com, one of our booking partners.

Why we picked it

We would book it for the practical side of an Arches trip: two miles from the park entrance, so you can be through the gate before 8 am, a full hot breakfast already included, and room for children to run between the pool, the lawn and the playground. Grizz’s in the lobby and the free shuttle to town save the evening drive.

Best for

  • Families
  • Early starts in Arches
  • Value seekers
  • Two miles from Arches National Park and 30 minutes from Dead Horse Point and Canyonlands
  • A full hot breakfast included, plus an espresso bar and Grizz’s Bites & Brews in the lobby
  • Outdoor pool, open-air hot tub, a grassy pavilion, a pirate-ship playground and a basketball court

What the hotel offers

As listed on the hotel’s own website.

  • Full hot breakfastIncluded: eggs, biscuits and gravy, oatmeal, cereal, toast and drinks
  • Outdoor poolWith an open-air hot tub
  • Grizz’s Bites & BrewsIn the lobby: coffee 6–11 am, food 11:30 am–11 pm, bar until 10 pm
  • Guest shuttleComplimentary, to restaurants in town
  • Playground and gamesPirate-ship playground, basketball court, tether ball and horseshoes
  • Park and pavilionA grassy pavilion and a courtyard BBQ pit with river-portal views
  • General storeSnacks, drinks and forgotten essentials
  • Air-conditioningIn every room, with a flat-screen TV and coffee maker
  • EV chargerLevel 2
  • Trailer and bus parkingExtended trailer parking on site
  • Pets welcome$50 per pet; two max, 50 lb and under
  • Open 24 hoursCheck-in 3 pm, check-out 11 am

Red Cliffs Lodge or Aarchway Inn: how to choose

One trades a short drive for the Colorado River and its cliffs; the other puts you two miles from the Arches gate.

Highway 128: on the Colorado River

Red Cliffs Lodge sits at Mile Post 14 on Scenic Highway 128, with cabins and suites renovated in 2026, Ember restaurant and a film museum on site. Choose it for scenery, couples and slower evenings by the river.

North Moab: next to the park

Aarchway Inn is a 97-room independent hotel two miles from Arches, with a full hot breakfast, a pool and a playground. Choose it for families, early starts in the park and good value.

Planning the rest of your visit? Our Arches travel guide covers Delicate Arch, the 2026 entry rules, Canyonlands and when to go.

Our Arches travel guide

Hotels in Arches: your questions

Where should I stay for a first visit to Arches?

In or around Moab, 5 minutes from the entrance. Aarchway Inn is on the north edge of town, two miles from the park. For scenery, Red Cliffs Lodge sits on the Colorado River at Mile Post 14 of Scenic Highway 128, a drive up the river from Moab. Read our Arches travel guide

How far ahead should I book a hotel near Arches?

Moab is an outdoor sports town, so book as soon as your dates are set for spring and fall. Use the See prices button of each hotel for live availability.

When is the best time to visit Arches?

April–May and September–October, with highs in the 60s to 80s °F (18–28°C). Summer days regularly exceed 100°F (38°C) with almost no shade, so hike at dawn; winter is cold and quiet. When to visit Arches

Do I need a reservation to enter Arches in 2026?

No timed-entry reservation is required in 2026, but lots fill and the gate can close temporarily, so enter before 8 am or after 3 pm. The entrance fee is $30 per car. Fiery Furnace hikes and Devils Garden Campground still need a reservation.

How do I get there from Salt Lake City?

Moab is about 3 h 45 (230 miles) by car. Red Cliffs Lodge has no shuttle and lists Moab Express and Moab Taxi for transfers, so plan on a car; Aarchway Inn runs a complimentary shuttle to restaurants in town.

Which of the two hotels suits families?

Aarchway Inn, with its included hot breakfast, Family Room Suites, pool, playground and basketball court. Red Cliffs Lodge also suits families, with Riverside 2 Bedroom Cabins sleeping up to six and daily s’mores.

Can I book these hotels directly?

Yes. The See prices button under Red Cliffs Lodge opens the lodge’s official website. For Aarchway Inn it opens Trip.com, one of our booking partners. Both open in a new tab.

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Picked by Kylian Dev. These are editorial picks: no hotel paid to be here, and we never describe a stay we did not make. Facts come from each hotel’s own website; the Trip.com buttons are partner links (how we make money).