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Escalante Canyon Inn

2.5 star property
Travelers can enjoy outdoor dining or gather around the firepit after exploring the stunning landscapes near this recently refreshed motel.

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Circle of Destination Motel, near Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, offers relaxation and adventure. Rejuvenated in 2023, it features a firepit area, garden with outdoor furniture, and on-site Destination Café for breakfast before exploring.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Poison Road | 14 | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Poison Road | 14

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bighorn Canyon | 5 | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bighorn Canyon | 5

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

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Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Red Canyon | 2 | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Red Canyon | 2

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Capitol Reef | 1 | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Capitol Reef | 1

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

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Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Calf Creek Falls | 3 | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Calf Creek Falls | 3

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Bryce Canyon | 4 | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bryce Canyon | 4

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Golden Cathedral | 12 | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Golden Cathedral | 12

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Thor's Hammer | 6 | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Thor's Hammer | 6

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Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Cosmic Ashtray | 7 | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cosmic Ashtray | 7

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Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Coyote Gulch | 8 | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Coyote Gulch | 8

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen's Garden | 20 | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen's Garden | 20

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Spooky Gulch | 9 | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Spooky Gulch | 9

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Wallstreet | 10 | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Wallstreet | 10

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Kodachrome | 11 | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Kodachrome | 11

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Phipps Arch | 13 | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Phipps Arch | 13

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Waterpocket Fold | 15 | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Waterpocket Fold | 15

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Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Singing Canyon | 16 | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Singing Canyon | 16

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bentonite Hills | 17 | Bathroom | Towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper

Bentonite Hills | 17

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Boulder Mountain | 18

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hamblin Arch | 19

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Peek-A-Boo Slot | 21 | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Peek-A-Boo Slot | 21

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Escalante, Escalante Canyon Inn is in the historical district. Devil's Garden is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Zebra & Tunnel Trailhead. Golden Cathedral and Kodachrome Basin State Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and canoeing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours. Visit our Escalante travel guide
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475 W Main St, Escalante, UT, 84726

What's nearby

  • Escalante Petrified Forest State Park views from hiking trail of the surrounding area, lake and trees. Utah. United States.
    Escalante City Park
    8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Toadstool Trail at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
    Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Just twenty paces from Metate Arch are features like this in the Devils Garden.
    Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument
    2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Petrified wood in Escalante Petrified Forest State Park in Utah
    Escalante Petrified Forest State Park
    5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Escalante Library
    8 min walk - 0.8 km

Restaurants

  • 4th West Pub
    1 min walk
  • Nemo's Drive Through
    13 min walk
  • Circle D Eatery
    1 min walk
  • Georgie’s Outdoor Mexican Cafe
    2 min walk
  • North Creek Grill
    8 min drive

About this property

Escalante Canyon Inn

Motel remodelled in 2023 and located near Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe at Escalante Canyon Inn. The on-site American cuisine café, Destination Café, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • An off-lead area, barbecues and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Escalante Canyon Inn have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and shampoo
  • 30-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Destination Café

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1936
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 December and 28 February.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
An off-lead area is available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Circle D Motel
Circle Of Destination
Circle of Destination Motel Motel
Circle of Destination Motel Escalante
Circle of Destination Motel Motel Escalante

Frequently asked questions

Is Escalante Canyon Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 35 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Escalante Canyon Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Escalante Canyon Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Escalante Canyon Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escalante Canyon Inn located?

Situated in the historical district, this motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Devil's Garden and Zebra & Tunnel Trailhead.

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Reviews

Escalante Canyon Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 412 out of 751 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 751 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 751 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 751 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 751 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice and view from the porch was nice in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, chairs and table out front for each room, their restaurant has excellent food, Fri-Sun. Room was spotless, comfortable beds, quiet, had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marchelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay at Circle of Destination Motel! Clean spacious room and check-in was very smooth(given the room number and door code the day before we arrived). We will definitely stay there again when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, beds were comfortable, kitchenette was well equipped, and staff were very friendly and responsive. Great place to stay. We ate at the Escalente Outfitters, had delicious pizza! Great location and community.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the separate kitchenette. Room was clean and comfortable. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
safe, easy check in, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place!

Easy self check-in. Great place. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ARTHUR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a clean room and a great view of the sunrise
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, clean, easy check in process.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was absolutely amazing. Somehow my reservation was messed up and they quickly worked to correct the mistake
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe, and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean rooms, soft beds, really fun restaurants / Cafe attached to the front, staff was friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good parking. Clean as a whistle.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This little hotel / motel was great, Friendly staff, good location. Decor was fitting for the area and trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Bill

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very helpful. Condition of floor, bathtub and beds was poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super easy check-in process. You were sent to Key code to the room. Place is cold dated and updated in a gorgeous situation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very comfortable. Make sure to call for late check in as there won't be anyone at the property. Property was quiet. We had some great pancakes from the restaurant across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The larger room was great for a family of 6.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The town was very small so there weren’t too many restaurants. Wish the one at the hotel would have been open. The rooms nice, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room is rundown but clean. Parking area is right in front of your room. Food at the outfitters down the road was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a night while exploring the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki

Pictures on Internet shows individual cabins. This was an older stye motel with connected units, not cabins. Inside was clean, comfortable with frig & microwave.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is quiet, clean and has beautiful views. Although a little outdated, it is very clean and comfortable. Bathroom remodel looks nice and clean. Restaurant on site and other options within walking distance. Very convenient to National Parks. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable. Simple but adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025