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

This attractive, contemporary five-room bed and breakfast makes a comfortable and reasonably priced base for visiting Arches and Canyonlands from Grand Junction, which itself offers much to see and do. At 500 square feet, the individually decorated rooms are spacious and welcoming, most with vaulted ceilings and all with a two-person jetted tub and separate shower, gas fireplace, microwave, and refrigerator. Although it's in a suburban neighborhood, the grounds have pretty gardens and a deck with a gazebo, overlooking a creek.

This modern, spotless, and contemporary midrange chain option is steps from the many restaurants, galleries, and shops in downtown Grand Junction. It's a fairly scenic two-hour drive from Arches, but with rooms typically less than half of what they cost in Moab, and far more availability, it's becoming a popular option for those visiting both southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah parks. The 70 rooms are large and well-equipped, and there's a good-size indoor pool and hot tub, plus a small but nicely outfitted gym.