Boutique Hotels in Moab, UT

From climbing to dining, this stunning desert city in eastern Utah is the ultimate playground for any adventure enthusiast looking to get lost in an expansive outdoor desert arena. World-famous for its incredible Moab Desert, and the small-town charm of its downtown city, here you’ll find red rock formations in Arches National Park, mesas and buttes carved by the Colorado rivers within the Canyonlands National Park, dinosaur bones and archaeological artifacts at the Museum of Moab, and so much more. So pack your best gear, plenty of sunscreen, and a camera for one of the most breathtaking locations in the U.S. when you stay at boutique hotels in Moab.

When visiting Moab, you can’t miss one of the area’s biggest attractions, Arches National Park. Located in eastern Utah, the park rests adjacent to the Colorado River, just 4 miles north of Moab. Here, you’ll find more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches located in the park, including the must-see Delicate Arch, as well as a variety of unique geological formations. Consisting of 119 square miles of high desert located on the Colorado Plateau, Arches is home to the highest density of natural arches in the world. Another facet of the park is its wealth of wildlife, which you can spot while on the trail. Keep your eyes peeled for creatures big and small, including jackrabbits, desert cottontails, coyotes, mules, chipmunks, lizards, deer, porcupines, hawks, eagles, songbirds, snakes, and squirrels. And for the quintessential park photo, you can’t miss the opportunity to snap a few pictures of the Horseshoe Bend right outside of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, which features a dramatic overlook of the Colorado River and Canyonlands National Park.

Tour the parks from a 4x4 buggy, where you can zoom past the coarse desert terrain while taking in breathtaking views of canyons, wildlife, and big open skies. Leaving your boutique hotel in Moab, opt for the 3.5-hour sunset tour for a truly unforgettable experience— just remember to bring a jacket, as the desert temperatures can drop quickly come nightfall.

Moab has long been a climber's dreamscape, with easy access to thousands of routes on hard, high-quality sandstone, soaring red cliffs, otherworldly rock formations, and enough variety to keep all levels of climbers challenged. Its proximity to the national parks as well as being an adventure hub from which to meet other like-minded athletes and adventures makes it an ideal watering hole for all outdoor enthusiasts. Even at the local breweries in town, you’ll meet the likes of mountain bikers, climbers, trail runners, birdwatchers, biodiversity specialists, and everything in between.

As any Midwestern US city, Moab offers an array of American dining options, from classic country cooking, burgers and comfort food to a few plant-based options in town. Just outside your top Moab boutique hotel, you can also find an array of Mexican taquerias and local desert grills as well. If you need a drink post-hike, one thing is for sure, this town has no shortage of craft beer to consume your late afternoon.

Have an absolute blast discovering the desert and don’t forget to check out our top boutique hotels nearby in Las Vegas, Dallas and Denver.