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The Atomic Blue Motor-Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Bears Ears National Monument

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi
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Nestled near Bears Ears National Monument, The Atomic Blue Motor-Inn is your home away from home. Enjoy in-room WiFi, express check-in and check-out, a vending machine for snacks on the go and free self parking. Guests rave about the overall value and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(63 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Classic Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Monticello, The Atomic Blue Motor-Inn is in the city center. Bears Ears National Monument is another place to visit that comes recommended. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area.
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232 North Main Street, Monticello, UT, 84535

What's nearby

  • Frontier Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • San Juan Hospital - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Millsite Trail - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Hideout Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Newspaper Rock State Historical Monument - 41 min drive - 32.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Gustavo’s - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Thatzza Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪PJs Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Over Bite - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪High Desert Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Atomic Blue Motor-Inn

Motel near Bears Ears National Monument
The Atomic Blue Motor-Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the overall value and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Atomic Blue Motor-Inn have perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Refrigerators and microwaves
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Blue Mountain Horsehead
Blue Mountain Horsehead Inn
Blue Mountain Horsehead Inn Monticello
Blue Mountain Horsehead Monticello
Blue Mountain Horsehead Inn Monticello, Utah
Blue Mountain Horsehead Inn Monticello Utah
The Atomic Blue Motor Inn
Blue Mountain Horsehead Inn
The Atomic Blue Motor-Inn Motel
The Atomic Blue Motor-Inn Monticello
The Atomic Blue Motor-Inn Motel Monticello

Frequently asked questions

Is The Atomic Blue Motor-Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Atomic Blue Motor-Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Atomic Blue Motor-Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Atomic Blue Motor-Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Atomic Blue Motor-Inn located?

Located in the heart of Monticello, this motel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Bears Ears National Monument.

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The Atomic Blue Motor-Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 681 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DOUG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and gave us great ideas for tomorrows travels.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A good place for a quick stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Inn was so cute! I loved every minute of my stay, the staff were so friendly, the rooms were clean, and the cafe coffee was delicious! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is fine, staff is helpfull.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean great value for an overnight stay during a road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with retro design 👌
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

MELANIE B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel-old, but in excellent condition and didn’t smell like an old motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing motel. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. I would highly recommend this place to area travelers and we will be stopping back the next time we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front-desk staff was very nice and gave us good suggestions for hiking. Room was very clean. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check-in was very easy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful place to stay. We loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and cute room! Amazing coffee bar!
The Marilyn Monroe was so good!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, clean room, very comfortable bed. Will definantly stay here again on our yearly trip north!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing given it's just a Motor Inn I loved the decoration and attention to detail the little shop was great the coffee in the morning is lovely they are super accommodating we stayed there three nights and one of those nights we had nowhere to book because I skipped a night on our trip and they accommodated us with the King mini Suite with a fridge and a kitchen it was perfect we felt super comfortable there and had great nights sleep there as well thank you so much we would definitely come back if we were in the area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's been remodeled recently and is maintain.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place we always come here when we are in Monticello
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small, clean, friendly, remodelled but retro style. Close to Needles of the Canyonlands National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was most helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and had nice decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love this place, clean rooms easy check in and out. very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Risto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were on a road trip and spent the night here. Very fun retro vibe. Very clean and well kept. Love finding small motels that are successful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool place to stay. The retro 1950's feel was well done and tasteful! Would stay there again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with great TV choices. Beds are comfortable. Everything is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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