Name: Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge
Address: 4590 South State Street, Mount Carmel Junction, Orderville, Utah, United States of America, Mount Carmel Junction, Utah, US
Price range: $126–$219 per night
Rating: 8.9

What guests think

Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge earns strong praise for its friendly staff, quiet scenic setting convenient for national parks, and useful on-site amenities including a restaurant, pool, and hot tub, creating a comfortable base for travelers exploring southern Utah.

Several reviews commend the on-site dining for tasty meals and pies, though occasional closures, long waits, and the lack of included breakfast, plus limited late-night options nearby, were noted. Most guests report very clean rooms and comfortable beds, with a few mentions of heater or AC quirks, door drafts, or small maintenance misses. Extras like a small golf course, gas station, gift shop, laundry, and easy parking were appreciated. Expect a comfortable, friendly base between the parks.

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Facilities

Guests frequently highlight the pool and hot tub as relaxing after hiking. On-site extras like a small golf course, gas station, gift shop, laundry, and parking by the rooms add convenience.

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Denise

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a beautiful hotel, rooms were large and very clean and quiet. pool and spa were wonderful. If you choose, they have a gold course as well. Attached restaurant and gift shop were awesome. The people are the best, very friendly and helpful. Just around the corner from Zion national park.

10

Stephen

Sep 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Completely updated rooms. Retro style restaurant was very good. The 24 hour hot tub and pool were awesome. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

10

joseph

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel. Nice laundry room. The 9 hole Golf course on the property was a nice surprise! Very nice restaurant. The home made pies were fantastic, especially the apple pie with rum sauce! Only issue was that the breakfast was not included in our stay, and we wanted to go into Zion NP earlier than the restaurant opened. We made do by buying sausage biscuits and orange juice at the convenience store at the location. This served our needs.

8

Timothy

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great experience. Great location between Zion and Bryce Canyon. Restaurants are far apart in this area, and having a restaurant on site was great. Pool and hot tub were great after a long day of hiking, and are open 24-hours! Service was great, and I think the person assisting me was a member of the family that owns the place. He was very proud of the place, invested in our experience, and had a sense of humor. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is that our final morning the started doing some kind of construction/remodeling in the unit above us at 8am, which really frustrated a few members of my family.

10

Jilleen

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was the best hotel of our National Park tour. Parking was easy and right by our door. Really nice and updated room and bathroom. The most comfortable bed and pillows. Coffee like home. Attention to detail and friendly. Vaulted ceiling was a nice feature and made the room seem very large. Plantation shutters topped it off. Restaurant had the best food and pies! Surrounded by a golf course and mountain range.

8

Kelly

Jun 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our favorite place to stay on this trip. Right next to the east entrance to Zion. Great pool and hot tub. Lovely room.

10

Traci

Oct 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had a beautiful setting. Jacuzzi pool felt amazing after hiking all day. Beds and pillows were super comfortable. Owner was very helpful and friendly. Food at the Thunderbird was excellent. Our waiter was great too!

10

Donald

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good service and very convenient for parking your motorcycle right outside the room

10

Iryna

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean place to stay in 30 - 45 min drive to Zion. Has pool, Golf course, dineing, like everything you need for a stay.

10

allan

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Setting was fantastic; dinner was great; gas station on site, pool, golf course; restaurant; gift shop... all on site.

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Cleanliness

Most reviews describe very clean rooms and well-kept grounds. A few note minor lapses such as missed vacuuming or small maintenance issues.

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Gail

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms updated & clean. Loved the charm & nostalgic Thunderbird Restaurant.

10

Judith

Sep 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, modern motel; large rooms and comfortable mattresses and bedding. We liked the little touches, like quartz(?) counter is the bath, and a tiled shower. Convenient to Zion NP. Definitely recommend.

10

Patricia

Sep 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, comfortable and quiet. Staff were very friendly and Thunderbird restaurant was great. Location was perfect for visiting Zion Canyon and participating in the guided adventures outside the park.

8

Laura

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Almost everything about this stay was great. Almost. I enjoyed the pool and hot tub, I liked the mountain-style decor in the room (lots of carved wood), I was grateful to have a fridge in the room, there was a nice big table to work at, and the argon-oil lotion and shampoo were great. The staff I met were professional, kind, and helpful. The on-site restaurant and gift shop are impressive. Thunderbird let me know before my arrival that its on-site restaurant would be closed that day, which helped me come prepared to feed myself. After snacking on popcorn, I was picking up a few pieces I had dropped and noticed a couple of what looked like pieces of popcorn underneath the other side of the table. "Wow--I didn't think I had dropped that much--and how did they get over there?" I wondered. Alas, it was not popcorn--it was potato chips, left by some prior guest. It worries me that something so basic as vacuuming was not done after (how many?) prior guests had departed. That's my only complaint.

10

Gary

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic stay. Nick on reception was great. Explained everything on check in. Room was lovely. Very spacious and clean. Pool is open intil 10pm.

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Tam

Oct 19, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean, quiet rooms and friendly staff.

10

Nicole

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was amazing, friendly, and helpful. Room was very clean. I will definitely stay here again!

10

Barbara

Dec 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very quiet, relaxing space. Would recommend fewer permanent lights in the room (on the heater, blue light on ceiling). Reported toilet seat was loose. Really good onsite restaurant with vegetarian options. They advertise their pies, but I wasn't impressed.

10

Gena

Sep 19, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very clean and staff was very friendly and helpful.

10

Jeff

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, nice patio.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious or recently updated with rustic decor, comfortable beds, patios, and handy amenities like Keurig coffee makers, fridges, and microwaves. Some guests mention HVAC noises or cooling issues, door drafts, or a few dated/basic touches.

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Andrew

Apr 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Well located just east of Zion and about an hour south of Bryce. Rooms are spacious, well updated, and the log furniture really fits the feel of the area. The onsite restaurant is nice and convenient and has a nice 50s western diner feel. Staff were super friendly and the room was clean.

10

Sissie

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We will definitely be back at this spot. Rooms are large , clean, comfortable, and great for family. Thank you.

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Ashley

Apr 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room we stayed in had a big gap below the door, allowing all the cold air in. We had to place a towel in the doorway to keep the room warm.

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Paul

Jan 4, 2024

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They nailed it. This is not a five star hotel, but for what it is, it is perfect. The room is rustic in style, but not overdone. Materials are quality and newer. As a remodel contractor I notice the workmanship that went into the construction and this was done by workers with attention to detail. It was the nicest room I have seen in a roadside motel. The only disappointment was the soft water, of which I am not a fan, but to each his own. The following night I stayed in a BW in San Diego and there was no comparison.

10

Jilleen

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was the best hotel of our National Park tour. Parking was easy and right by our door. Really nice and updated room and bathroom. The most comfortable bed and pillows. Coffee like home. Attention to detail and friendly. Vaulted ceiling was a nice feature and made the room seem very large. Plantation shutters topped it off. Restaurant had the best food and pies! Surrounded by a golf course and mountain range.

10

Timothy

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet, beds were very comfortable, guy at the check-in was friendly and had lots of info, shower was fantastic. Wish I would have stayed there more nights and driven into Zion each morning instead of enduring the rip-off that is Springdale.

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Shawn

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall it was a good stay. The only complaint was everything around the hotel was dead after 9pm. Also the radiant heater kept repeatedly popping when cooling off and heating up. Woke me up at 3 am.

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Diane

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and comfortable. It had a patio with chairs, keurig coffee pot and a large bathroom.

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Carlie

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We checked in after spending the day at Bryce Canyon National Park. Nick, at the front desk, checked us in and offered us a plethora of information. He answered questions we didn’t know we had! Upon our arrival in our room, we were pleasantly surprised. It was spacious and very well appointed! There was a Keurig coffee maker, microwave and a stylish mini fridge. The bathroom had a large shower with a rain shower head and handheld sprayer! It was just what we needed after a long day of hiking. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. We slept great! I wish we could have stayed longer!

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Joan

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I could not get the room cooled down. Thinking the AC was not working.

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Service

Service is consistently friendly and helpful, with smooth check-ins and staff who go the extra mile (including late arrivals). Occasional drawbacks include limited front-desk availability and a fee for early check-in.

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Barry

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff and service. Very clean room and comfortable bed.

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David

Jun 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms clean and comfortable. Front desk staff incredibly attentive and helpful. Restaurant was understaffed and hostess so rude we decided to go elsewhere for food. Not many dining options in the are.

10

Danny

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Efficiency and friendliness of the staff.

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Gary

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic stay. Nick on reception was great. Explained everything on check in. Room was lovely. Very spacious and clean. Pool is open intil 10pm.

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Brandon

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Trying to check in early was a little ridiculous list. I wanted to charge $20 to check in an hour early. That’s their policy to check in early but still that’s a little ridiculous for just an hour.

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Cammie

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

No one at desk until 3pm. Left a day early, went to office the night before at 9pm and was greeted with a no vacancy sign. No one there. Parking lot had 10 vehicles in it. I guess they never knew we left a whole day early.

10

Shannon

Jul 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was easy and quick. The gentleman that checked me in gave me options for dining since the restaurant was going to be closed the next morning and was very nice. Our room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. The pool was clean and the property itself was well-maintained. I would definitely recommend this to anybody needing a place to stay in the area.

10

matt

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Even stayed up to let us in at 2am. Really appreciate it!

10

Carlie

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We checked in after spending the day at Bryce Canyon National Park. Nick, at the front desk, checked us in and offered us a plethora of information. He answered questions we didn’t know we had! Upon our arrival in our room, we were pleasantly surprised. It was spacious and very well appointed! There was a Keurig coffee maker, microwave and a stylish mini fridge. The bathroom had a large shower with a rain shower head and handheld sprayer! It was just what we needed after a long day of hiking. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. We slept great! I wish we could have stayed longer!

10

Diya

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was amazing and so easy to work with. I would recommend this hotel!

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Location

Convenient base for Zion and Bryce, particularly the east entrance to Zion, with quiet mountain surroundings. The area is remote, so dining and activities can be limited, especially late.

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Nancy

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely room. Very comfortable and clean. Meal options were limited but the hotel had a restaurant that was good. This place is a quieter option to staying at Springdale, UT. We visited Bryce and Zion from this location.

10

Moses

Jun 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff. Good location, only a 20 min drive to Zion’s East entrance and 1hr20min drive to Bryce Canyon National Park.

10

Prakash

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very close to Zion national park and visitor center

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Pradiep

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Peaceful location in the middle of mountains, onsite restaurant is open until 9pm. Please note that they don’t have free breakfast.

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Timothy

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great experience. Great location between Zion and Bryce Canyon. Restaurants are far apart in this area, and having a restaurant on site was great. Pool and hot tub were great after a long day of hiking, and are open 24-hours! Service was great, and I think the person assisting me was a member of the family that owns the place. He was very proud of the place, invested in our experience, and had a sense of humor. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is that our final morning the started doing some kind of construction/remodeling in the unit above us at 8am, which really frustrated a few members of my family.

10

Gregory A. Hogge

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Family and I like staying here and using the east entrance to the park.

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Paul

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place 45min east of Zion

8

Rebecca

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Conveniently located between Bryce Canyon and Zion national Park. We enjoyed visiting both.

10

Enrique

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent customer service. This is a convenient location to visit the several parks and natural attractions nearby

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Carlos

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a great hotel if you are visiting Zion National Park the following day. It has great access to East Rim trails and East Park entrance.

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Dining

The on-site restaurant is widely considered tasty and convenient, with popular pies. Some guests encountered closures, long waits, or uneven meals, and breakfast is not included; alternatives nearby are limited.

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Alana

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is quiet, pretty much one of the only places in the area besides the gas station and subway. Staff was nice. Restaurant was not open during our stay. Room was clean.

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Donna

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Restaurant is terrible! Overpfor mediocre food! Service was great , food terrible! French fries came out cold! No one asked, why didn't you eat them... they must've sat there for an hour before served:( Second time I tried this place, never again:(

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Lisa

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Restaurant was nice and had very good food

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tracy

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent place! Onsite restaurant is really good!

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Rick

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a nice hotel and I would recommend it. The room was spacious and clean.the restaurant for breakfast was really good. Dinner got really busy and the wait was an hour. The meal was just ok as the beef was tough.the history of the place is fascinating and the Ho Made Pies are a piece of this history. I’m not a dessert person but they looked good.

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Guo

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is nice and clean. And the restaurant is the best of my entire trip. You have to try.

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Pradiep

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Peaceful location in the middle of mountains, onsite restaurant is open until 9pm. Please note that they don’t have free breakfast.

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Joshua

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was super friendly and the location was great. A week before our trip, we were messaged that the restaurant would be closed for portions if our stay. Limited food options otherwise. They use those awful "daylight" bulbs everywhere which is cold and unwelcoming. The bed was really springy, and had two divets where previous vacationers slept...

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WEN YI

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The restaurant provides very delicious food!

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Ronald

May 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good place to stay just because there was nothing else around. The restaurant was great and the Ho made pies were delicious.

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Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Walk-In Shower;Separate Living Room)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Walk-In Shower)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

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