Capitol Reef Resort

The close location to Capitol Reef Park and mountain views from this hotel are perfect. The room was clean and comfortable. Onsite restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a BBQ restaurant across the street. There are several hotel-like sections with either a parking lot view or the mountain view in the back. There are also small cabins, teepees and covered wagons to rent. It was chilly and windy at night in May, so I was glad we had a room with a window heater that worked well. The room's windows opened which was nice for fresh air. Some rooms have better chairs to sit to admire the mountain view; ours had a cushioned metal chair like you would see in a banquet facility, but I thought it was a thoughtful touch to be able to sit outside our room to sip a coffee and admire the view. The room had a sofa and coffee table and wet bar with a Keurig coffee maker with Starbucks coffee which was a nice touch (instead of generic or cheaper coffee) and a generous supply of creamer/sweetener packets. Mugs and paper cups were provided. Refrigerator (no freezer}, and microwave. Lots of room on the bathroom sink. Toilet and bathtub/shower in a separate room. I can't remember if it was this hotel or another one where the bathroom fan in the toilet/shower area would run for a pre-determined time even if you shut off the switch - just let it run. There was a slightly annoying curtain between the bathroom area and the bedroom which was pulled back but still hung down on the top. It was to provide privacy if you were changing in the sink area which would be nice if you had a family or friend you are traveling with. Shampoo, conditioner, bath gel, soap (rather drying to the hands), hand/body lotion, mouthwash, Q tips, a dark makeup washcloth were provided. Two luggage racks and extra blankets in the closet. The room looked a bit dated and had a Southwestern theme, but it was clean and comfortable. We had room 406 at the very end of the hotel building section next to the covered wagons. It took about 5 minutes to walk to the main building with the restaurant. Pool was 3 - 9 feet and the hot tub was deep and felt wonderfully hot. Wooden steps up to the hot tub. There was a closet filled with towels which was really nice. Fitness center. Outdoor gas firepits and chairs. To get heat, it was better to sit where the wind was blowing but it also blew the gas smell. It was a bit too windy and cold to enjoy so we didn't stay long. Breakfast (not included) was fresh and hot, scrambled eggs perfectly cooked. Small gift shop with some snacks on-site. The front desk receptionist greeted me every time I walked in and was nice in our interactions/questions. You would reserve llama and horseback trips, but it looked like the llamas will carry the gear and lunch if you choose but not you. We drove to La Cueva Mexican two nights for dinner - good prices for the amount of food, and I loved the salsa. We stayed at the resort for two nights before going to Bryce National Park for a night then to Zion. This isn't a fancy, modern resort, but it was clean, comfortable, and had some thoughtful guest touches. We would stay here again and recommend.

Location is good.

Terrible front office staff. Very unhelpful and have an attitude. I found them very rude and unwelcoming. Felt like they were doing me a favor by checking me in. Will never use this property again.

The beds were very comfortable and location was great!

The room was a bit dark. I would recommend adding a few more lamps.

It was “fine” and for the area quite good but keep your expectations in check especially when their website says “luxurious” resort.” There is absolutely nothing luxurious about the place - a mixture of standard motel rooms, some auite new freestanding cabin type structures, older motel rooms that seems to have been converted at some time to the one-bedroom “suite” we had, teepees and Conestoga Wagons, Yes, a mixutre of everything. Our suite was decorated in the 90’s - well maintained but very dated. There is a pool and spa but so far away that we couldn’t walk there to use the spa because there weren’t any robes to put on over our wet suits. Maybe in very hot weather it would work but not the end of April. I’ve decided that any time someone advertises themselves as a “resort” they have to include robes!. Front desk was ok - when I got change for the laundry it didn’t occur to me to ask about soap thinking it was with the washer/dryer but no, I had to go back. Front desk - by rote not service. Only ate at the restaurant once for breakfast but it was quite good if the service was odd - we just laughed and got our own menus after we were seated and waited for several minutes.

Location! Location! Location! Capitol Reef is one of the most spectacular beautiful areas, in my opinion, in the United States. I always choose to stay at this property. I love the balcony off the back. I could sit there for hours and just stare at the scenery.

All is good.

The cabin

Nothing