Name: Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort
Address: Twin Knolls Road, Orderville, Utah, United States of America, Orderville, Utah, US
Price range: US$62–US$260 per night
Rating: 8.18

What guests think

At Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort, travelers describe a large, family-oriented property near Zion's East entrance with a wide range of outdoor amenities, but experiences vary notably across lodging types and facility upkeep.

Guests frequently praise the pools and hot tubs, helpful staff, quiet skies for stargazing, and trail access such as Observation Point. Recurring drawbacks include inconsistent cleanliness, dated or worn areas, occasional heating issues in tents and wagons, and mixed or pricey dining with extra charges for some activities. The remote setting means a longer drive to the main Visitor Center and fewer nearby services. Expect a rustic, activity-rich base best for families and groups.

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Facilities

Extensive on-site amenities—multiple pools and hot tubs, mini golf, rock wall, horseback rides, and trail shuttles—are a major draw. Some areas feel worn, water feature/pool cleanliness varies, restrooms can be distant, and fire or propane limitations arise at times.

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Joan

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice resort. Family friendly with so much to do, 2 swimming pools, miniature golf, kayaking in a large pond, rock wall, playground, gift shop, and several other activities. They also have East Zion Adventures on site. They have casual dining options and the food was very good. They offer numerous options for lodging at very reasonable price points. The sunset colors were stunning. Definitely would stay here again.

8

Richard

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great camping/glamping spot. A little far from Zion proper, and they could be better about enforcing quiet hours. The screaming children playing nighttime mini golf was a little much.

10

Nick

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great amenities

10

Guy

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

it's very comfortable to come and stay here...however, this time the pools and jacuzzies weren't clean

6

Tonya

22 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Property was conveniently located for our Zion trip. While they are making improvements by adding an RV park the current facilities seem a bit rundown. They could use more than one restroom up the hill. Its a scary walk alone at night to use facilities. Showers and restrooms were clean but the shower curtains doors and fixtures need replacing. They need more yard maintenance especially around cabins and pool.

10

Shawn

28 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The wife and I absolutely love Ponderosa Ranch Resort. We’ve been several times and it never disappoints. Close to the East entrance to Zion making getting to the park early easy. Great amenities, included breakfast, and nice restaurant and the pools are great. Basketball, volleyball ball, tennis and pickle ball courts. Horses, goats, turkeys and Jeep the bunny that the kids can hold. Goats roam free when the sun goes down and they’re extremely friendly (especially the baby ❤️) making for a great experience for kids. Wall climbing, bungee trampoline, a park, mini golf, Jeep tours and they were even doing helicopter tours with pick up and landing right in the grass on property which was cool to see in itself. There was a fire warning so no fires were allowed which can be a huge issue depending on cooking needs but they do have a small picnic area with about 8 tables and 2 large propane grills. There’s also 2 community Firepits you can reserve which are allowed even during the “no fires” warning. This time around we opted for a Glamping Tent which was pretty cool. Fan and heater included and sleeps 6. Also got a golf cart this time which made traversing the HUGE property very easy and enjoyable. Only negative I would speak to on this trip was the pond where you can paddle board/kayak was very nasty. Smelled of sewage and had trash in it.

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Eric

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed in the Conestoga wagon, fun and charming. Bathrooms were far away. Common bathroom areas were reasonable nice and clean. Pool and hot tubs were awesome. I would stay again, good value. Ate at the restaurant, great food and staff.

10

alex

8 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location, great staff, great facilities!

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Arnoud

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lots of activities on the ranch (horseback riding, swimming, supboarding etc.) and lay-out was great. However, some facilities were in need of some remodelling and the cleaning of bath-/restroom need more attention. Nonetheless, we really enjoyed our stay here and it is a great option for when you are planning to visit Zion NP.

10

Kaylee

26 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a fun property. If you enjoy camping, you will like this place. The breakfast was good. The observation Point shuttle is right at the property (and other activities) so it was convenient.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed: several guests encountered dirty or dated bathrooms and occasionally unclean rooms or odors, while others found shared facilities well kept. Standards appear to vary by area and accommodation type.

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Nate

27 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful setting. Good location to wind down. The property seems ‘tired’. We attempted showers in multiple of the shared showers but found no hot water. There was trash remaining in the lodging that looked to have been there a while

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Phaedra

6 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We were shocked that there was not a bathroom in the cowboy cabin. But the community bathrooms were clean and accessible. They had a cleaning team there at least twice a day that we saw. The only thing we felt was lacking was the bed itself was a little uncomfortable. The room stayed wonderfully warm and was already warm when we arrived at 2:30 am. Check in was easy even at that late hour. We didn’t use the grill provided but we were excited it was there.

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Arman

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The bath/shower area wasn’t that clean. The beds were not comfortable.

6

Richard

31 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We booked our two day stay with our grandchildren to enjoy Zion. When booking on Expedia, it clearly stated that breakfast was included. We took our grandchildren down for breakfast and was informed that that special ended in May but it still shows up on Expedia and they would not, honor. My grandchildren ordered French toast and the toast was so hard and cold. You could hardly eat it. The cabin was not clean. There was garbage in the drawers underneath the bed was full of dust, bunnies and garbage that looks like it hasn’t been clean for days. The dresser was filthy not dusted in a long time. We had to use facilities for showering and bathroom by needs. The showers are in desperate need of major repair. My suggestions really take folks reviews seriously check on your staff to make sure that the facilities your guests are staying in are clean repair the showers and make sure food that folks eat is fresh and hot not cold and stale and this property would get a very good rating

8

Summer

22 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The overall property was nice. We stayed in a wagon the first night and it was cool but tight space, they could have used one less bunk bed for storage of bags. The cabin was great! Except the floors were so dirty you couldn’t walk in socks or barefoot. I showered and walked around for a bit and my feet were black and I could feel the dirt on them. Complimentary breakfast wasn’t very great selection, no eggs or meat so you would probably want to buy breakfast if you want something filling and healthier.

10

Jennifer

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

What an amazing and adorable place! Super friendly and helpful staff. We stayed in the glamping tents and there was enough heat provided to keep us warm. Bathroom/shower facilities were very clean and heated! I will 100% come back!

10

D

5 Apr 2025

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We stayed in a glamping tent and loved it. It was cold and snowy but the heater worked well. The bathrooms and showers were kept very clean. Lots of activities to do. And the scenery is so beautiful everywhere you look.

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Arnoud

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lots of activities on the ranch (horseback riding, swimming, supboarding etc.) and lay-out was great. However, some facilities were in need of some remodelling and the cleaning of bath-/restroom need more attention. Nonetheless, we really enjoyed our stay here and it is a great option for when you are planning to visit Zion NP.

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William

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well upon a fabulous check in we were met with a room that was so dirty it turned ur socks black within minutes..the bathroom had long black hairs all over the shower and floor..I had to hose down the shower and give it a scrub before showering myself with flip flops on.it was gross..

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Ronald

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

So, this is our own fault. We should have complained more when we were there. I suppose this place is great if you have kids camping with you. Our propane tank was empty, no-one answers the phone number on the check-in instructions sheet. The bathrooms and showers are really moldy-mildewy-smelly, and our mattress (under the pad- we checked for bed bugs) was covered in mouse-poop that we cleaned up ourselves because, by this point, we were just feeling defeated by our choice. The glamping tent was in a tight circle and you really hear everything happening at the campfire in front of you and the circle of cabins behind you. The furniture was looking tired and early yard-sale in design. Maybe for you, not for us.

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Rooms

Lodging spans cabins, tiny homes, wagons, and glamping tents; many describe them as cozy with scenic surroundings. Comfort can vary with tight layouts, basic furnishings, limited climate control in some units, noise between close tents, and occasional bed or furniture issues.

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Ashley

19 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bed and pillows in the wagon were soooooo comfortable! A nice quiet place very close to Zion.

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Phaedra

6 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We were shocked that there was not a bathroom in the cowboy cabin. But the community bathrooms were clean and accessible. They had a cleaning team there at least twice a day that we saw. The only thing we felt was lacking was the bed itself was a little uncomfortable. The room stayed wonderfully warm and was already warm when we arrived at 2:30 am. Check in was easy even at that late hour. We didn’t use the grill provided but we were excited it was there.

10

Guinevere

4 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were thrilled with our stay. The cabin suite was perfect for our family of 4. It was convenient to the parks we wanted to visit. The restaurant was great. Highly recommend.

10

James L

3 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The cabins were cozy saw a few deer and the goats were friendly, had a fantastic time again.

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Dan

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You see a lot of advertising online and when you get there, it's just "meh". Definitely not as nice as it looks online. Furniture from garage sales. The only great thing is the location.

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Julieanne

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall we had a great time! The Glamping tent was a little ran down. But the front check in told us as we checked in not an email prior to our arrival that open was was not allowed during this time per fire Marshall I asked how long had this been in effect she stated 2 wks. So we had purchased all this food, fire wood and etc just to be told as we checked in we couldn’t use our fire pit or bbq grill and it was propane only. Luckily I had brought a griddle for breakfast that we had to use to cook all our food. But no power source close to the outside of our tent. The power source was in the middle of our tent and the neighbors so while cooking we were half on their property. Tents are way too close I could hear our neighbors conversation while in our tent. No parking next to our tent but within close distance. It was very hot in the tent during the day but really cold at night. Front check in staff also didn’t give us much information as to when I heard someone else getting checked in they told them the schedule of what was going to be going on such as roasting marshmallows etc. minus the few cons we had our family had a great time and we really enjoyed ourselves and the amenities here. We will definitely be staying here again in the future. Thank ponderosa ranch! All other staff was amazing and very helpful. Stargazing that they offer was well worth it and really amazing!

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Kim

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It did have a lot of amenities which we didn't end up using as we focused on exploring the park. The leg on the futon pullout couch was broken and they said would fix the next day but didn't. We used a rock to stabilize it. The bed was not comfortable (big dip in the middle). Half of the showers didn't have hot water.

8

Kelsy

11 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The unit was essentially a tiny home at a summer camp. The placement of queen bunk beds was tight. I picked it for the shower and was pleased with the shower. It would have been nice to have a hook somewhere close to the opening of the shower to hang my towel. The power outlets were not the best and my charger plugs didn't stay in well. The food in the lobby while convenient was average at best. I had a cheese burger and they didn't heat up the bun and the fries were cold. Overall, it worked for the 1 night I was here but I wouldn't recommend it to others and would not return.

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KEN

11 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Don't rent a Cowboy Cabin. They do not have A/C in them. I was there in July, 100°+ during the day. Took till 4AM with a floor fan blasting us and the windows open to cool down. The "shared" bathroom was about 100 ft. from the cabin and could be shared by Six cabins. There was no sink in the room, either. For this I paid more than $180 for the night. I inquired at the desk in the morning and the manager moved me to a cabin suite for the same price. It was a tremendous improvement.

6

Pratik

8 Apr 2023

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Cons Bunk bed ladder is unstable. Very cold floors. Takes long to heat the room. Flush is not very strong. Rooms are too small for a family of 4 . Pull out sofa bed is not easy to use. Pros Location is close to the park. Friendly staff. Quick check in. Wooded cabin feel is nice. Very easy to get into the room with access code.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with notable assistance at check-in and during activities. A minority report slow responses or poor communication, especially after hours or when resolving maintenance problems.

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Paul

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property/cabins are great. The staff was mostly really, really disinterested in the guests. They rarely even greeted us without us saying “Hi” first. The standout exception was the young brazilian lady at the ice cream shop whi was really friendly and helpful to all. Front desk, restaurant, pool, and outdoor shop couldn’t be bothered to even look up when people walked in. It’s sad, because it’s a great place, and it was if noone had ever trained them on customer service basics.

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Brenda

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When booked I did not realize that I was booking cabins with a community bathroom/shower room. Due to people in the group with mobility issues this would not work. I explained this to the desk and the were very helpful in upgrading us to a tiny home which had 2 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Cannout say enough good about this place.

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Karla

2 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Terrible customer service.

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Tamara

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was super nice. Becky at the front desk was a joy…. And the maintenance guy (Shaun) helped us fix a flat tire. He even went out of the way to plug it for us and even brought us the pebble that caused the flat. It will be going in our scrapbook! Lots of things to do on site that we went from 2 nights to 3! Thank you.

10

alex

8 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location, great staff, great facilities!

8

Susan

1 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was our first experience glamping. The first glamping tent was perfect. It had been prepared for our arrival with a gas fire going and the room warm. An additional propane heater was available as well. The second glamping tent, however, was not prepared and it was as if they had forgotten we had paid for two. There was no gas fireplace in this tent and the propane heater was out of propane. We requested multiple times to have the heater fixed. They kept saying the service men had already fixed it or that someone was on their way. With all their failed promises to get it fixed, I didn't want them closing the office and leaving us cold through the night; so I waited in the office communicating by phone with my husband waiting at the tent until I knew it was fixed. It took them over an hour for them to get it finally done. As a result, the kids got to go swimming without us and dinner was really late at night. They promised to refund half our tent price as a result, which we are still waiting to receive. Other than that disappointment, it was a fun place to be.

8

Soohyun

21 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I enjoyed my stay at the glamping site overall, but the heater was broken, and no one answered the emergency phone after service hours. It was nearly 30 degrees outside.

10

Trina

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was extremely nice and willing to help every time I have questions. Accommodations are wonderful location is great. Will recommend to friends and family.

10

David

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in one of the glamping tents at Zion Ponderosa Ranch, and it was everything we hoped for — a perfect blend of nature and comfort. The tent was clean, cozy, and well-equipped with electricity, quality bedding, and even a heater, which made it feel like true glamping rather than roughing it. The entire property is beautifully laid out, quiet, and peaceful — exactly what you’d want for a stay near Zion. Everything was within walking distance, and the parking and transportation setup was seamless and well-organized. The staff was exceptional across the board, and the highlight of our stay was the Observation Point hike, which we accessed easily via the East Zion Adventures shuttle. No complaints at all. We’d absolutely return and recommend it to anyone looking to experience Zion without sacrificing comfort.

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Ronald

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

So, this is our own fault. We should have complained more when we were there. I suppose this place is great if you have kids camping with you. Our propane tank was empty, no-one answers the phone number on the check-in instructions sheet. The bathrooms and showers are really moldy-mildewy-smelly, and our mattress (under the pad- we checked for bed bugs) was covered in mouse-poop that we cleaned up ourselves because, by this point, we were just feeling defeated by our choice. The glamping tent was in a tight circle and you really hear everything happening at the campfire in front of you and the circle of cabins behind you. The furniture was looking tired and early yard-sale in design. Maybe for you, not for us.

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Location

Very convenient for Zion’s East entrance and trailheads like Observation Point, with big views and excellent stargazing. It is remote, so expect a longer drive to the main Visitor Center and limited nearby services.

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Suzanne

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location.

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Peter

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Entrance to Zion from this location is incredible!

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STEVE

1 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

WE STAYED AT ZION PONDEROSA FOR OUR VISIT TO ZION PARK. IT WAS CERTAINLY MORE RELAXING THAN THE BUSYNESS OF SPRINGDALE, AND NOT THE RIP-OFF RATES CHARGED THERE. IT WAS A BIT OF A DRIVE TO GET TO THE PARK EACH DAY, BUT WORTH IT. THE RANCH RESORT SITS ON HIGH GROUND WITH GREAT VIEWS. THE TINY HOME WE STAYED IN WAS GREAT,,,WELL EQUIPPED INSIDE AND OUT.

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jennifer

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

we unfortunately were only passing through, and did not spend much time at the resort; but i can say the staff were kind and professional, the cabin was clean and beautiful, and the beds were wonderful. we were 4 adults a child and 2 dogs - the price was incredible for fitting us all; AND it was 15 min from the park. i highly recommend!

10

Nathalie

20 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Resort is located right outside of Zion National Park which makes it a great place to stay when visiting there. We stayed in a glamping tent which was an amazing experience. Due to the location of the property it is really quiet and offers an amazing view of the night sky and you might even spy some deers. The staff was really friendly and helpful as well!

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Dan

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You see a lot of advertising online and when you get there, it's just "meh". Definitely not as nice as it looks online. Furniture from garage sales. The only great thing is the location.

10

alex

8 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location, great staff, great facilities!

10

Jonathan

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The resort has path to observation point and you can literally walk to Zion NP. Can’t wait to go back and just walk the whole Zion from this basecamp!!

10

Stephen C

23 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to Zion

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John

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great resort. Good accommodations, very helpful staff. The only negative is that it is somewhat isolated. It is convenient for some hikes such as the East Rim Trail, but a ~40 minute drive from the Visitor Center and does not have a variety of restaurants and shops as you would have if you stay in Springdale. All in all we greatly enjoyed it and would stay again, but be aware of the location.

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Dining

On-site food gets mixed reviews: many enjoy the restaurant and wood-fired pizza, but breakfast can be average or reduced, some outlets or items aren’t always available, and prices feel high for what you get.

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Colleen

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay & their wood fired pizza is great! Cute cabins with AC. Staff was friendly & helpful. Pools & hot tubs clean. Expedia said they were 5 miles from the entrance of Zion which is true but you have another 12 miles to parking & visitors center so plan accordingly. I’d stay here again!

10

Joan

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice resort. Family friendly with so much to do, 2 swimming pools, miniature golf, kayaking in a large pond, rock wall, playground, gift shop, and several other activities. They also have East Zion Adventures on site. They have casual dining options and the food was very good. They offer numerous options for lodging at very reasonable price points. The sunset colors were stunning. Definitely would stay here again.

10

PATRYK

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice place to stay for a couple nights, food is a little expensive for what you get.

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Devon

13 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved this property and will absolutely come back when we are near Zion again. The food is amazing. Try the jam burger!

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Corry

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the cozy little cabin great privacy. Pool was a little dirty but it is early in the season. Food was great in the restaurant

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Gwen

7 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed the location, the ease of check-in, and the on-site options in a remote resort area. VERY DISSATISFIED that the welcome Email outlined food options as available for our stay- only to find out upon check-in that the taco truck was NOT available. In this remote setting- we bypassed restaurants on our drive out here because we planned to enjoy taco trucks. An email from the resort specifically promoted this offering that was NOT available. VERY disappointing. We rode motorcycles all day and tacos at the end of our ride, at the resort, should NOT have been an issue.

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Adrienne

12 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Off the road a bit, but so close to the East entrance of Zion. Super clean facilities and friendly staff. The free breakfast buffet was ok, but nothing to brag about. We ended up paying for dinner one night and were actually disappointed in the price of the meals vs. what we received. Overall, it is a really cool place.

10

Matthew

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very reasonably priced, the brisket burger was delicious, beds were comfortable. My daughter loved it. I highly recommend it.

10

Emily

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was not good. But everything else was great

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Kelsy

11 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The unit was essentially a tiny home at a summer camp. The placement of queen bunk beds was tight. I picked it for the shower and was pleased with the shower. It would have been nice to have a hook somewhere close to the opening of the shower to hang my towel. The power outlets were not the best and my charger plugs didn't stay in well. The food in the lobby while convenient was average at best. I had a cheese burger and they didn't heat up the bun and the fries were cold. Overall, it worked for the 1 night I was here but I wouldn't recommend it to others and would not return.

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Month	Average price
January	US$128
February	US$109
March	US$173
April	US$154
May	US$145
June	US$138
July	US$126
August	US$135
September	US$201
October	US$176
November	US$104
December	US$140

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20 $73	21 $72	22 $73	23 $73	24 $91	25 $130	26 $92
27 $73	28 $73	29 $72	30 $72

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $72	2 $107	3 $257
4 $89	5 $89	6 $91	7 $89	8 $260	9 $118	10
11 $90	12 $89	13 $89	14 $89	15 $89	16 $118	17 $107
18 $91	19 $92	20 $92	21 $93	22 $89	23 $110	24 $111
25 $65	26 $65	27 $64	28 $62	29 $64	30 $65	31 $64

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