Zion Lodge

Great lodge, amazing staff, fantastic experience. This place was comfortable, safe and warm. I’d highly recommend staying here in order to see the park in all of its glory. We didn’t eat lunch or dinner here but the complementary breakfast was straight up gourmet. Loved it!

Amazing location/​view. Mostly Everything was clean, asked for a rollaway bed, which was accommodated for 12 bucks more. only thing there could have been a microwave in the room.
We stayed in one of the rooms with two queen beds, there were people playing cards in the common area till late night. not too much of an inconvenience but could have been nicer if they were not too loud.
Super helpful staff, we arrived late for check in, the girl at the counter was very patient and helped me with things to do the next day. and guided me to few rental places.

What I said before still stands, Zion is amazingly beautiful. The hotel still leaves something to be desired especially when compared to the lodgings we had in Bryce just the night before. There are still no microwaves or refrigerators in the room which is more complicated now that that I have an 18-​month-​old who needs a bottle of milk three times per day.
This time we stayed in one of the «cabins» which are actually quadruplexes hoping it would be more comfortable than the rooms. That didn’t really turn out as well as we’d expected. We wound up with a view of two other cabins out of our windows instead of a view of the canyon or canyon wall. Also, the walls were thinner than I’d expect with a couple of college students that were playing music into the night.
Oh well. Next time I’ll make sure to get a room with a view.

TOTALLY cute and worth it! We got a cabin for a winter discount, the weather was WAY below freezing for a socal girl like me but worth it for the experience! We were truly amazed at the accomodations given it was a national park! Very comfortable and clean. Make sure you call and speak to a representative over the phone as the specials aren’t advertised online.

Stayed here over Thanksgiving week in the Zion Lodge Western Cabins. It had 2 double beds, fireplace, bath room, and a «side room» with sink and hanging space. At night during the winter, the electric fireplace is the main source of heat. You can request a refrigerator for free. There are microwave ovens in the lobby of the 2 buildings (Watchman and Sentinel).
It was very cold, but no snow on the ground.
Food at Red Rock Grill — dinner had a lot of variety. The bison meatloaf was juicy, pretty tasty. Breakfast buffet was just OK, not that great. The scrambled eggs were watery, sausages were not browned. They had pre-​made omelettes which had a lot of liquidy cheese in them. Tasted a bit «off».

Had a great thanksgiving dinner. Really grateful they were able to fit me and my friend in last minute, great customer service and helpful. Would definitely go back here next time I am hiking. Thank you to the hostess.

As stated earlier, don’t expect to check in early, 4 PM is pretty much it. The suite we stayed in was spacious and nice, although the shower/​tub was a bit tiny. The air conditioning in the bedroom wasn’t quite strong enough, it got a little stuffy at night. The restaurant was sort of a joke. The server was polite and efficient, but the food was sub par. The «Firecracker Rolls» were literally frozen Chili’s Southwestern Egg rolls, the trout was probably Mrs. Pauls and the strip steak had whip marks on it where the jockey was hitting it and was tough as heck.

First impressions are sometimes, thankfully, not always correct. We arrived at the Zion Lodge after a full week touring the national parks. We arrived at 2:30, and when we approached the front desk, were advised that we would have to wait until 4:00. We then spent our time hanging around the lobby, perusing the gift shop, and having a late lunch at the snack bar. The place was very busy & crowd, which we thought was a little odd for a Friday, but assumed they were all in for a long weekend. The snack bar was crowded, and we were shocked by the prices — with everything about double what one might expect to pay for fast food ($ 7 for a cheese-​burger?). We ate our meal at the outdoor eating area, which was filthy. Trash was strewn around the ground, the tables were dirty & sticky, and the garbage cans were overflowing — with patrons forced to place their garbage on the ledges around the cans. Flies were abundant, and when I complained to one of the food service workers, she looked at me like I had 2 heads. Several hours later, when we returned to the lodge, the garbage was still there.
Finally, at 4, we checked in (actually at 3:50, since some employee checked in one of their friends early). We were told our western cabin wasn’t ready, and we would have to wait. Finally, after about 30 minutes, our cabin was ready. When we arrived at the cabin, it was closed up tight, and as we entered, we smelled the distinct odor of urine. We called the front desk, and we were assigned to another cabin.
The cabin was set up identically to the cabins we had at Bryce & Grand Canyon, but appeared newer, and had two sinks. The room was well appointed, and comfortable.
The rest of our stay and the beautiful Zion valley, more than made up for the bad first impression. We had been warned about the Red Rock Café, but found that the food at dinner was okay — not great, but okay. Breakfast was very good — we elected the buffet (which we had also enjoyed at the other parks), and found that this buffet was far better than the others.
All-​in-​all, the Zion Lodge was a good experience, despite our initial, first impressions. In balance, I would recommend the Zion Lodge, over staying at one of the hotels outside the park. The shuttle system, although quick and efficient, could be somewhat of an annoyance, taking a long time to get into the park and to the more popular attractions.
Zion Lodge — not great, but good enough to recommend.

We stayed for one night in the Zion Lodge cabins. We expected rustic — and were not terribly disappointed — but we sure weren’t lacking in amenities. The beds and bedding were incredibly comfortable, the restroom was clean and had a spacious «side room» with an additional sink. We could even stand outside and star-​gaze from the bottom of the canyon in the middle of the night — and were way closer to the Narrows first thing in the morning, when we headed out.
Front desk service was amazing. They were friendly, professional and knew everything. They lose one star for having the beds nailed to the floor — or the wall — so that we couldn’t get to the outlet behind the bed, to charge our phone. Luckily there were plenty of other outlets — we just had a lot of things to charge! Costs a fortune but well worth it, at least once.

The cabin was rustic and a little older but was well worth the price to have easy access to the shuttle, trailheads and spectacular views. If you do stay here, be sure and hike the Narrows! There are water shoes and walking stick rentals at the Zion Adventure store in Springdale. The restaurant was not exceptional so if you’re looking for something great, head into Springdale.

We had a two night stay as part of our organized tour. My first impression as we entered our room — musky and sweat. Not like a locker room which is worse.
Our room in the Watchman has an outdoor porch so you can sit and enjoy the natural surroundings.
Zion Lodge reminds me a little of Yosemite Valley but more colorful. Everywhere you look are massive sandstone formations. You can pick up the shuttle from the lodge also. There are two very walkable trails nearby the Lodge.
Ranger talks are given in the Lodge at night. Another plus.
Bring a flashlight if you’re going to walk around at night.
A few mule deer come out in the evening to graze in front of the Lodge.
Zion Lodge provides rocking chairs in front of the Lodge. After dinner have a seat and enjoy the spectacular views.

Loved this park. Amazing. Bucket list stuff – add it to yours right now. But do yourself a favor and book a hotel in Springdale instead of staying at this lodge.
We came here straight from the Grand Canyon North Rim Lodge, which was impeccably run and maintained and a real joy. This one… meh. Rooms are very tired, food is crazy expensive, especially at the snack bar, and the whole place is understaffed. Coffee and a few sandwiches at the snack bar took nearly half an hour to get at opening one morning because only one person was working (register and cooking – one person!). Lunch was a zoo. We bailed for dinner.
If you’re in the hotel part, your AC unit is going to cycle on and off, on and off all night long. And when it’s on… freight trains have known to be quieter. So you’re up every 20 minutes or so. All kinds of super when you’re exhausted from a long hike through the beautiful mountains.
Springdale, on the other hand, has several lovely hotels, fantastic restaurants, great scenery, and it’s a five-​minute free shuttle ride into the park.
NPS, time to re-​evaluate this contract. This lodge isn’t up to par.

An extremely convenient lodge located in one of my favorite national parks. I found it to be very clean and cozy. Although it’s a bit expensive for my taste, it’s REALLY convenient if you’re visiting Zion for the first time in your life.
You’ll be given a red parking pass that will allow you to park in the parking lot very close to the shuttle stations. You can take a shuttle back into Hurricane and just as easily take another shuttle back to your lodge. The beds are comfortable AF, the ease of access is amazing, and you feel VERY comfy here.
I’d recommend anyone who’s visiting Zion for the first time consider Zion Lodge. Sure it’s a bit expensive, but you’ll feel a bit more comfortable as a first timer. Trust me, I’m a doctor. Hahah

We were there in February and had a second floor suite. The room was beautiful, comfortable, relaxing. The bed and bathrooms were excellent. Keurig machine in the room.
The views from our room were outstanding. What a beautiful place!

Great little getaway. Our room faced the wooded area and was very relaxing. Loved the rockers on the balcony, we used them as we sat outside and drank a glass of wine. The breakfast was normal, I would have preferred to have fresher pancakes but everything else was good. Only recommendation would be to upgrade the shower heads in the bathrooms. They are the old style and not a personal preference.

When I hear ‘lodge’ I think cozy. There is nothing cozy about the Zion Lodge. The rooms are stark, not rustic. There were two straight-​back desk type chairs in our room and that’s it. There are no night table lights, but a wall scone high above the bed. You literally have to get on your knees to reach it. The published pix of our room boarders on false advertising. The lobby has no ‘cozy’ hang-​out areas, just a scattering of uninviting couches, no soft music, there is no fireplace, no outdoor fire ring, no lounge to enjoy (just a group of chairs in the corner of the restaurant), and the restaurant looks like a diner, with a breakfast buffet that makes Denny’s look positively gourmet.
So that’s an all caps MEH. There has been nothing done here to make guest feel special, it is just a place to sleep and eat. Stay here for Zion Park convenience and don’t expect much more than that.

Decided to take a last minute trip to Zion the week of Thanksgiving, and when we booked 2 weeks prior, were happily surprised when we saw that Zion Lodge had availability. We didn’t have much in the way of expectations as the Lodge describes the room we booked as a «traditional motel style room». To our surprise, the room was actually much more than that. This is a very nice option to have if camping isn’t your thing, or if the weather is just too cold/​hot.
Arrival — We arrived late after a long day of driving. The ladies at the desk were very friendly and got us checked in quickly and easily. They also took some time to explain some fo the history of the lodge, the other amenities in the area, and some helpful hints for activities over the next couple of days. Note that the main lodge building is separate from the rooms and cabins. There is a dedicated parking lot for the lodge guests, and if it’s cold, you’ll want to throw on your coat while getting your bags from the lot to the rooms (a short walk).
The Room — Much more than a «traditional motel style room». The room was decorated in a rustic theme, giving it some charm. Our room featured two queen beds, a night stand, a relaxing chair with ottoman, large cabinet featuring a small refrigerator, recycling center (a nice touch at a National Park), and overall ample space for 3 people. Each room also features a patio/​balcony for those in need of fresh air. The bathroom was basic, but easily served it’s function with a tub/​shower, heating lamp, and toilet. The animal tiling was a cute touch. The vanity was located outside of the shower/​toilet room, which was nice for three people each doing their own thing. They also provided enivronmentally friendly toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash) for those without their own. The heater worked very well. The TV was an old tube design, but we weren’t really interested in spending much time in front of it anyhow.
Amenities — The building we were in (B building) also featured vending machines and a relaxing fire place area to unwind and dive into a book or play games. The main building offered games which could be checked out. Free wifi is included for a few devices. The main building features the gift shop, an activities desk, the restaurant (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), the café, water bottle filling stations, and a shuttle stop.
Check Out — Easy process. Just a shame we had to leave :-)

This review is about the RED ROCK GRILL a.k.a. XANTERRA (according to the name listed on my receipt) dining room restaurant over at Zion National Park inside of the park.
The food I must say is fairly, meaning reasonably priced for what you get.
The service was friendly, and portions were good.
I would say this restaurant is a better option than the counter service food eatery downstairs in I feel you get freshly prepared food here cooked to order as opposed to potentially assembly line mass produced food downstairs from this restaurant.
Each entrée is between $ 10 – 15 or so, and I had the Fish n’ Chips for $ 11.25 which was good (‘tho the battered fish and french fries were both probably previously frozen they were still good), and we also had the Mushroom (Portabello) Sandwich w/​Blue Cheese on it along with a Green Salad ($ 1 upcharge) for similar pricing.

One of our favorite places to stay, so we are staying here for our anniversary. On previous visits we booked a couple of the view cabins, but some cabins look back towards the lodge so this visit we opted for a large modern lodge room. Upstairs rooms have great views with rocking chairs on the deck. Some room have more private decks than others. Our room 230 has lovely furnishings, very clean and spacious with good air conditioning and free wifi.

One of the major stops on the Zion shuttle– the only place to camp within the park without resorting to a campsite, includes a gift shop and café, has the trails for the upper and lower emerald pools. Lawn in front of lodge itself is pleasant for a rest or a quick nap under a giant, shady tree.
Lower emerald pools hike is easy and paved, with pool access at the beginning to cool off before or after. At several points during the trail, there are small waterfalls or weeping rocks. Very doable route for kids.