Double Arch at Arches National Park in Utah · Moab National Park
Moab, Utah
At a glance — Moab
Moab is a drive-in basecamp 5.0 miles from the entrance of Arches. Services on hand: lodging, dining, groceries, gas stations, and ATM access. Population around 5,366. No town shuttle into the park — plan to drive in and park at the entrance lots.
Distance to entrance
5.0 mi drive
Plan to drive in via the main entrance.
Town → park shuttle
No — drive in
Drive in and park at the entrance lots; no town shuttle ties into the park system.
Population
≈5,366
Property mix
Chain hotels + budget
National chain options at roadside-corridor pricing.
Accessibility
Accessibility — Moab
Drive-in required — no integrated park shuttle from this base. Plan for private vehicle entrance and trailhead parking. Confirm lodging room ADA features with the operator before booking.
Directory
Where to stay near Moab
Sorted by tier (top picks first), then by drive time to the entrance. Confirm room features and current rates with the operator before booking.
Type
Price
Tier
★Top pick
Hotel / inn
My Place Hotel-Moab, UT
Moab, UT (north end, ~3 mi south of the entrance)
Price$$$Proximity3 mi from gateRated8.4/10
SeasonExtended-stay rooms hold up well in shoulder season; book a month ahead for spring and fall weekends.
An extended-stay hotel at the north end of Moab, closest to the Arches entrance, with in-room kitchenettes, EV charging, and a pool. Built for travelers who want to cook a few meals instead of eating out every night.
Lodging data from Booking.com. Affiliate link resolved at build time (Awin advertiser 6776).
★Top pick
Hotel / inn
Slackline Moab, Outset Collection by Hilton
Moab, UT (north end, ~3 mi south of the entrance)
Price$$$Proximity3 mi from gateRated9.0/10
SeasonAdventure-season demand peaks spring and fall; the year-round pool keeps it busy in summer too. Book a month ahead in shoulder season.
A Moab hotel built around the adventure traveler — an on-site restaurant, a year-round outdoor pool, a coffee house, and a bike-tour desk. North end of town, a short hop to the Arches entrance and the Moab mountain-bike trails.
Lodging data from Booking.com. Affiliate link resolved at build time (Awin advertiser 6776).
★Top pick
Hotel / inn
Comfort Suites Moab near Arches National Park
Moab, UT (US-191, ~4 mi south of the entrance)
Price$$$Proximity4 mi from gateRated9.0/10
SeasonSpring and fall book 2–4 months ahead; the suite layout sells out earliest with families. Steady winter availability.
An all-suite chain hotel on the entrance side of Moab, with an outdoor pool, free parking, and a kid-friendly breakfast. The closest of the mid-range hotels to the Arches gate, and the layout most families look for.
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★Top pick
Hotel / inn
Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection by Hilton
Moab, UT (downtown, ~5 mi south of the entrance)
Price$$$$Proximity5 mi from gateRated8.0/10
SeasonBooks 3–6 months out for spring and fall; fills fast on Jeep Safari and marathon weekends. Winter opens up with lower rates.
Moab's full-service hotel — a downtown Hilton with a restaurant, spa, outdoor pool, and bar, a five-minute drive from the Arches entrance. The pick when the trip is the reason you booked the room, not just a place to sleep between hikes.
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★Solid option
Lodge
River Canyon Lodge
Moab, UT (downtown, ~5 mi south of the entrance)
Price$$Proximity5 mi from gateRated8.2/10
SeasonIndependent property; spring and fall weekends book a few weeks out, midweek often open.
An independent downtown lodge with an outdoor pool, hot tub, family rooms, and a picnic area — a non-chain option in walking distance of Moab's restaurants and outfitters, at a mid-range price.
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★Solid option
Hotel / inn
Red Stone Inn
Moab, UT (downtown, ~5 mi south of the entrance)
Price$Proximity5 mi from gateRated8.5/10
SeasonBudget rooms go first — book early for spring and fall. Kitchenette rooms are limited.
A no-frills downtown budget motel with kitchenette options, a tour desk, a hot tub, and a pet-friendly policy. The cheapest room on this list that still puts you in walking distance of downtown Moab.
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★Solid option
Hotel / inn
Quality Inn Moab Slickrock Area
Moab, UT (downtown, ~5 mi south of the entrance)
Price$Proximity5 mi from gateRated8.3/10
SeasonBudget-tier availability holds later than the mid-range hotels; book a couple of weeks ahead for prime weekends.
A budget chain near the Slickrock trail end of Moab, with an outdoor pool, family rooms, a game room, and free parking. The value option that keeps the pool and the breakfast.
Lodging data from Booking.com. Affiliate link resolved at build time (Awin advertiser 6776).
★Solid option
Hotel / inn
La Quinta by Wyndham Moab
Moab, UT (south end, ~6 mi south of the entrance)
Price$$Proximity6 mi from gateRated8.8/10
SeasonReliable mid-tier availability; books 2–4 weeks ahead in spring and fall. Pet-friendly rooms go first.
A dependable mid-range chain on the south end of Moab, with an outdoor pool, a fitness center, free parking, and pet-friendly rooms. The value pick that still has a pool and clears the bar on the basics.
Lodging data from Booking.com. Affiliate link resolved at build time (Awin advertiser 6776).
★Solid option
Hotel / inn
Wingate by Wyndham Moab
Moab, UT (south end, ~7 mi south of the entrance)
Price$$Proximity7 mi from gateRated9.0/10
SeasonFamily rooms book first for spring and fall; otherwise steady availability a few weeks out.
A mid-range Wyndham on the south edge of Moab with family rooms, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and BBQ facilities. A quieter, slightly-farther base that trades a few minutes of drive for a calmer end of town.
Lodging data from Booking.com. Affiliate link resolved at build time (Awin advertiser 6776).
★Solid option
Hotel / inn
Scenic View Inn & Suites Moab
Moab, UT (south end, ~8 mi south of the entrance)
Price$$$Proximity8 mi from gateRated6.0/10
SeasonLarge property with deep inventory — often has rooms when the rest of Moab is full. Book ahead for the prime spring and fall weekends.
A large south-end inn with a hot tub, fitness center, family rooms, and accessible rooms — the property that often still has availability when the rest of Moab sells out. Farther from the entrance, deeper on rooms.
One pass covers Arches — and every other US national park.
The America the Beautiful annual pass pays for itself in two or three park visits. Free entry, free passenger fees, and no more fumbling for a credit card at the kiosk.
