3 Best Hotels in Outside Arches National Park, Arches National Park

This property features a huge lobby with plenty of room to spread out and newly renovated rooms a modern, simple aesthetic. At the north end of Main Street, just before it bends its way toward the Colorado River, it's a few blocks to the center of Moab downtown, but still in walking distance.

Guests can choose from two downtown properties: Cali Conchitta, a 19th-century Victorian with a main house, outbuildings, and a pleasant garden; or Desert Gardens, a small collection of updated rooms with a vintage exterior and a large, shaded backyard. Check out the fun touches at both spots, like the colorful cactus murals at Desert Gardens and the old-world furnishings at Cali Conchitta. Both would be great for groups.

Views of the Colorado River are sure to wow guests at this all-suites hotel that shares a large pool area and hot tub with the neighboring sister property, the similarly excellent (and usually a bit more affordable) Fairfield by Marriott. Accommodations are furnished in sleek, contemporary style with comfortable beds, well-designed desks, comfy sofas, and nicely designed bathrooms. The lobby and common areas are also colorful, modern, and welcoming, and there's a wide variety of amenities, including a nice fitness center.