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Escalante Canyon Inn

2.5 star property
Travelers can enjoy outdoor dining or gather around the firepit after exploring the stunning landscapes near this recently refreshed motel.

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Basic Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets - Escalante Canyon Inn (Escalante)
Capitol Reef | 1 | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker - Escalante Canyon Inn (Escalante)
Circle of Destination Motel, near Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, offers relaxation and adventure. Rejuvenated in 2023, it features a firepit area, garden with outdoor furniture, and on-site Destination Café for breakfast before exploring.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Poison Road | 14 | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Poison Road | 14

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bighorn Canyon | 5 | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bighorn Canyon | 5

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Red Canyon | 2 | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Red Canyon | 2

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Capitol Reef | 1 | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Capitol Reef | 1

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Calf Creek Falls | 3 | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Calf Creek Falls | 3

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Bryce Canyon | 4 | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bryce Canyon | 4

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Golden Cathedral | 12 | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Golden Cathedral | 12

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Thor's Hammer | 6 | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Thor's Hammer | 6

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Cosmic Ashtray | 7 | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cosmic Ashtray | 7

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Coyote Gulch | 8

Coyote Gulch | 8 | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Coyote Gulch | 8

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen's Garden | 20 | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen's Garden | 20

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Spooky Gulch | 9 | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Spooky Gulch | 9

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Wallstreet | 10 | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Wallstreet | 10

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Kodachrome | 11 | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Kodachrome | 11

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Phipps Arch | 13

Phipps Arch | 13 | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Phipps Arch | 13

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Waterpocket Fold | 15

Waterpocket Fold | 15 | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Waterpocket Fold | 15

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Singing Canyon | 16

Singing Canyon | 16 | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Singing Canyon | 16

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bentonite Hills | 17 | Bathroom | Towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper

Bentonite Hills | 17

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Boulder Mountain | 18

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Boulder Mountain | 18

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hamblin Arch | 19

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Peek-A-Boo Slot | 21

Peek-A-Boo Slot | 21 | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Peek-A-Boo Slot | 21

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Escalante, Escalante Canyon Inn is in the historical district. Devil's Garden is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Zebra & Tunnel Trailhead. Golden Cathedral and Kodachrome Basin State Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and canoeing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Escalante travel guide
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475 W Main St, Escalante, UT, 84726

What's nearby

  • Escalante Petrified Forest State Park views from hiking trail of the surrounding area, lake and trees. Utah. United States.
    Escalante City Park
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Toadstool Trail at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
    Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument
    Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument
    2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Petrified wood in Escalante Petrified Forest State Park in Utah
    Escalante Petrified Forest State Park
    5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Escalante Library
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Restaurants

  • 4th West Pub
    1 min walk
  • Nemo's Drive Through
    13 min walk
  • Circle D Eatery
    1 min walk
  • Georgie’s Outdoor Mexican Cafe
    2 min walk
  • North Creek Grill
    8 min drive

About this property

Escalante Canyon Inn

Motel remodeled in 2023 and located near Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a firepit, and a coffee shop/cafe at Escalante Canyon Inn. The on-site American cuisine café, Destination Café, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Charcoal grills, outdoor furniture, and an off-leash area
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Escalante Canyon Inn offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and shampoo
  • 30-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Destination Café

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1936
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 1 and February 28.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Circle D Motel
Circle Of Destination
Circle of Destination Motel Motel
Circle of Destination Motel Escalante
Circle of Destination Motel Motel Escalante

Frequently asked questions

Is Escalante Canyon Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 35 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Escalante Canyon Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Escalante Canyon Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escalante Canyon Inn located?

Situated in the historical district, this motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and within 16 mi (25 km) of Devil's Garden and Zebra & Tunnel Trailhead.

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Reviews

Escalante Canyon Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 762 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 762 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 762 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 762 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 762 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, right in town. The rooms are clean and provided just what I needed for a weekend getaway. The breakfast was outstanding. Best meal I ate the whole trip! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very poor lighting in the room. Obvious remodel of older buildings.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed one night at the Inn. The checkin process was a bit confusing, but it worked out. The room was simple but clean and suited our needs. We enjoyed a campfire at night because there was an ample supply of kindling and firewood. Also, the hot breakfast in the morning was a treat. And the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got more than expected. Mattress, pillows and towels better than my home! Staff is very friendly and on top of everything. Would stay again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was just as advertised, and breakfast was great, our family enjoyed our night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Most low touch checkin I've ever seen. Decent place at a decent price for a kinda last-minute find.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room was clean and quiet and check in was done remotely. There was not breakfast at this hotel, so I'm not sure why the survey asked this question. It was an easy place to stop while traveling from Capitol Reef to Bryce. Just bring food with you, there was nothing to eat open this time of year!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

GinaLoretta

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The listing describes an attached restaurant where you can get breakfast and other meals. That restaurant is closed and there are few places in that town to eat. Those places are packed and have slow service. This town is far from somewhere else to eat. We left after one night and told the manager. Couldn't get a refund from Expedia. The place is clean but old and minimally furnished.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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4/10 Poor

Leo

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The place is rather dumpy. While it was as clean as I guess they could make it, our room shows no sign of being updated in a long time. There was no closet, just hooks on the wall. No clock, not even on the microwave. The sink was so small, there was no place to put anything. Loud AC/Heat, a flashing green light that blinked all day, and which I imagine was for the wifi. It is so basic, there was not even a picture on the wall. It may be worth noting we were put in the building nearest the street. There is a second building that looked like maybe it had seen more care.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and did the job. They did have a nice TV with a lot of channels. Didn't spend much time in the room but it met our needs. Good water pressure and hot water in the shower. No complaints! It is an old Motel. So the floors are slightly uneven but the carpet was newer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got the job done for the right price for a night in Escalante.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was absolutely amazing. Somehow my reservation was messed up and they quickly worked to correct the mistake
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rosalba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Reid

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
No one is on site. The restaurant was closed in the morning at evening, so not great. It was clean, but obviously remodeled on a tight budget. But not a lot of great options in Escalante, so this one is pretty good by comparison. It is convenient to come and go with a code without any other check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

harry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, safe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and easy parking. There were no staffs around and no breakfast but we appreciate the coffee in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic hotel. Good for a place to sleep. Bed was good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Derrek

Liked: Cleanliness
Escalate is phenomenally beautiful. It's beautiful and has the best hiking on planet earth, in my opinion. The Circle of Destination Motel is conveniently located. My only qualms about the place are that it has thin walls that make it loud and difficult to sleep. The beds and pillows aren't comfortable. There's nobody there when you check-in. They send you an email shortly before check-in
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marchelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay at Circle of Destination Motel! Clean spacious room and check-in was very smooth(given the room number and door code the day before we arrived). We will definitely stay there again when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super easy check-in process. You were sent to Key code to the room. Place is cold dated and updated in a gorgeous situation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When we arrived we discovered that the motel is motel is not even staffed. We were supposed to have received an email but I didn’t have it (either because of problems with travelocity email or because we had booked <24 hours in advance). However I called them and they answered quickly and apologized for the inconvenience and gave me the info to get into my room. The room was clean and well kept. No issues other than the unusual check in process.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Vicki

Pictures on Internet shows individual cabins. This was an older stye motel with connected units, not cabins. Inside was clean, comfortable with frig & microwave.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the separate kitchenette. Room was clean and comfortable. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025