Goulding's Lodge

Monument Valley, Utah

Virgin rating

Hotel exterior, Goulding's Lodge, Monument Valley, Utah, USA
Standard King, Goulding's Lodge, Monument Valley, Utah, USA
Hotel exterior, Goulding's Lodge, Monument Valley, Utah, USA
Run of House Double Room
Hotel exterior, Goulding's Lodge, Monument Valley, Utah, USA
Standard King, Goulding's Lodge, Monument Valley, Utah, USA
Hotel exterior, Goulding's Lodge, Monument Valley, Utah, USA
Run of House Double Room

The hotel

A ‘get-away-from-it-all’ retreat, Goulding’s Lodge is seriously secluded. But that doesn’t mean you’ll be short of things to do. Its central spot in America’s ‘Grand Circle’ of national parks and monuments makes it an ideal motel-style base, with freebies like parking and WiFi. Opened as a lodge in the 1920s, movie crews soon flocked here to make Westerns in the surrounding Monument Valley, inspired by owner Harry Goulding: in fact, the likes of John Ford and John Wayne slept and ate here. Today, its museum’s filled with movie mementos, alongside reminders of its trading post and Navajo heritage. For a true taste of Navajo culture, there’s the gift shop’s rug room, and the Stagecoach Dining Room, where local Navajos rustle up home-style dishes – served with Monument Valley views.

Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Families
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Near National Park
  • Restaurant

Where is it

In a central spot in the Grand Circle, which is filled with many of America’s most spectacular national parks and monuments, the hotel is 6 miles from Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. It’s also just a short walk from Goulding’s Grocery Store with DVD and game rentals*; and a laundry service*. Nearby is Goulding’s Gas Station, which has a food court and convenience store.

Hotel information

88 rooms and suites. All with individual climate control, flat screen TV with satellite channels, DVD player (Western-themed DVD rental available*), mini-fridge, coffee maker, hairdryer, safe available at front desk, iron and board. Run of House Room features private balcony with a spectacular view of Monument Valley. They offer 1 king-size bed or 2 double/queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Hillside Suite are stand alone, located half a mile from the front desk with great panoramic views of Monument Valley. The master bedroom has 1 queen-size bed with an additional queen-size bed in the main living area. There's also a bathroom, kitchen, and a queen-size hide a bed, sleeping maximum 6 adults.

Stage Coach Dining Room (Navajo and American Southwestern menu, breakfast, lunch and dinner; due to Navajo Nation law, alcohol is not served). Heated indoor swimming pool. Outdoor sundeck (seasonal). Fitness room. Goulding’s Trading Post Museum (donations). Earth Spirit Theater. Tours of Monument Valley*. Western-themed selection DVD rental*. Complimentary WiFi and computer station with internet (accessibility variable due to remote location). Yellow Ribbon gift shop (authentic local arts and crafts). Coin laundry. Complimentary self-parking.

*Denotes local charge

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful Setting

Dec 15, 2024 Amy C Crested Butte, Colorado

Nice campground with incredible views, and a nice little hike within the campground. The pads are not particularly level, but not a big issue for us. The staff were more transactional than personable. A little friendliness can go a long way. We would stay again.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Less than comfortable camping cabin

Dec 15, 2024 OregonAdventurer2010 Prescott, Arizona

The campground is in an amazing location. Yet we did not enjoy staying in the camping cabin. It had only 3 partial curtains for twice as many windows so we felt like we were in a fish bowl. The upper loft had very little head space - would be ok for kids. Some of the cabinet doors did not stay shut. And the overall space of the cabin was… Read more
The campground is in an amazing location. Yet we did not enjoy staying in the camping cabin. It had only 3 partial curtains for twice as many windows so we felt like we were in a fish bowl. The upper loft had very little head space - would be ok for kids. Some of the cabinet doors did not stay shut. And the overall space of the cabin was limited. Perhaps one person would feel comfortable in the cabin. At least it was clean, there was a bathroom, and the refrigerator worked. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Navajo Culture & Sceneries

Dec 11, 2024 MJGB62 Vienna, Austria

Amazing Place. A must .Navajo Culture @ its Peak. Great Private Lodge Museum. Restaurant was good. Enjoyed the tasty Navajo Burger 😋 The Hotel room we had (215) offered a magnificent view on the Monument Valley skyline. The hotel price was beyond our budget (Senior citizens from Austria) but it was every cents worth for a one night stay
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Quirky but pleasant

Nov 22, 2024 DavidA825 La Follette, Tennessee

Very quirky “tourist court type” motel with a very rich history in Monument Valley. Very old; nothing fancy; rooms are well worn but clean. The restaurant was good (not great); no alcohol served there. They have a great museum (lots of old westerns filmed there). Great views
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent Stay @gouldings

Nov 1, 2024 Conrad N

Great experience here. We stayed in the cabins which are about 3/4 of a mile. Our cabin #403 was fantastic. It’s was like a one bedroom apartment. Kitchen, small dining area, and a patio with chairs and a table to soak in the stunning scenery right in front of you. The staff were polite and courteous, they even sent someone over to help us with… Read more
Great experience here. We stayed in the cabins which are about 3/4 of a mile. Our cabin #403 was fantastic. It’s was like a one bedroom apartment. Kitchen, small dining area, and a patio with chairs and a table to soak in the stunning scenery right in front of you. The staff were polite and courteous, they even sent someone over to help us with the tv that was acting up but it was really our fault. I really recommend the cabins above all. The food was incredible and the best cheese sticks in the country. You can’t go wrong here and I enjoyed it thoroughly. Read less