2 Best Hotels in Boulder, Southwestern Utah

For discerning travelers venturing along beautiful Highway 12 between Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon national parks, it's hard to beat this wonderfully inviting lodge with a fireplace in the two-story great room, acclaimed Hell's Backbone restaurant, and spacious rooms furnished in a Western contemporary style with balconies and patios offering gorgeous views of the 11-acre grounds. Amenities include plush robes, a large outdoor hot tub, spa services, and all sorts of sports equipment and games.

Located down Hell's Backbone Road, about 7 miles from Boulder proper, this funky, eco-friendly, rustic ranch features cozy bunk rooms with shared baths for the budget minded, slightly more upscale standard rooms with private baths in the main lodge, warmly appointed cabins with private baths and kitchens, and distinctive yurts for fans of glamping. A ranch-style breakfast buffet is included in the rates in summer; packed lunches to go and sit-down dinners are served in the farm-to-table-inspired Sweetwater Cafe. On-site activities include trail rides, waterfall hikes, yoga, and bird-watching.