Bybee's Steppingstone Motel

Location: 21 S Main Street, Tropic, Utah, 84776, Tropic, US

Star Rating: 2 Stars

Property Type: Motels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - anytime

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 3 PM - 7:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Amenities & Facilities

• Express check-out
• Firepit
• Free WiFi
• Terrace
• Garden
• Express check-in/check-out
• Outdoor furniture
• Picnic area
• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Express check-out
• Smoke-free property
• Express check-in
• Wheelchair accessible parking
• Free self parking
• Housekeeping on request
• Firepit
• Wheelchair-accessible van parking
• Change of towels (on request)
• Well-lit path to entrance
• Stair-free path to entrance

Rooms Available

• Premium Cabin

  1 King Bed

  450-sq-foot individually decorated room, located on the ground floor, patio with mountain views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)

  Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Yard, laptop workspace, and local maps

  Comfort - Fresh towels (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping

  Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Yard
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Location - ground floor
  • Change of towels (on request)

• Room, 1 Queen Bed

  1 Queen Bed

  230-sq-foot individually decorated room with a patio

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)

  Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Yard, laptop workspace, and local maps

  Comfort - Fresh towels (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping

  Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Yard
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Change of towels (on request)

• Room, 1 King Bed

  1 King Bed

  230-sq-foot individually decorated room, patio with garden views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)

  Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Yard, laptop workspace, and local maps

  Comfort - Fresh towels (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping

  Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Yard
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Change of towels (on request)

Guest Reviews

• David (10/5): - n
• Jennifer (10/5): - Nice spot to stay - clean and comfortable!
• Tracy (6/5): - I didn't find many selections in the area outside of Bryce Canyon; this looked nice on pics. It was okay for one night but I was very concerned b/c of the strong perfumy scent in the room. The fan/ac was off. I have sensitivities and unfortunately became congested. I opened the window all night and had the AC on and barely stayed. The hot shower was nice, but I prob wouldn't stay here again.
• JoAnne (6/5): - Came here after a day in Bruce
• Malana (6/5): - We arrived after 7 so no one was there and it was dark outside, We got the keycard from the directions in a text we received, but couldn’t find our room. We finally realized it was attached to the building and not a separate room, as we thought when we booked. It was fine to sleep but overpriced for what it is. Small room with a very small bathroom and we could hear the people in other rooms attached to ours.
• Shannon (10/5): - Check-in was easy, staff was friendly, rooms we clean and had all the amenities we could ask for. Everything was simple, but nice. Definitely recommend!
• Sybil (8/5): - Room was good, if I had known I would have requested to be on the back where chairs are more private.
• John (4/5): - Nothing to say
• Joseph (10/5): - Staff was informative and professional. Room was very clean and looked like new bathroom, provided plenty of towels, and toiletries. Would stay again
• Mary Cortney (10/5): - Very nice place to stay.
• Jane Marie (10/5): - It’s a quaint older motel that has some cute updates. Not fancy but plenty nice- lots of thoughtful touches. Close to good food and shopping.
• Jason (10/5): - We enjoyed our stay. Nice, comfortable , and laid back.
• Bruce (10/5): - Bybee's Steppingstone property was excellent! They have thought of everything that a traveler would need. They obviously care a lot about their property. I will stay here again for sure.
• Teresa (10/5): - Enjoyed stay
• Michelle (10/5): - Check-in process was easy peasy. Just how we like it. Room was clean and inviting. Enjoyed sitting outside out cottage.
• ALLEN (8/5): - Nice remodel of an old hotel. Mattress was very soft. Nice to have refrig in room, otherwise nothing too special
• Anne (8/5): - Although compact the room had everything we needed including a refrigerator with a freezer. The shower was great with plenty of hot water with good pressure and the showerhead was at the perfect height. It was very convenient to Bryce Canyon and the coffee shop and pizza place across the street had good food. The only down side was that the air conditioner unit was incredibly noisy and made it difficult to sleep.
• Daphne (10/5): - .
• kaviya (10/5): - Interiors were amazing. Value for money
• Jerry (10/5): 30 days on the road - 30 day road trip. Came out of Bryce Canyon and stayed at this gem.
• Wang (4/5): - I was quite disappointed with my stay. The room amenities felt outdated, and the bathroom sink was especially unpleasant—if a real picture of it had been shown on the booking site, I wouldn’t have reserved this room. The room also had a strong moldy smell that became noticeable shortly after the initial perfume scent faded. The bathroom itself was quite small. While I appreciated the quiet exhaust fan, it only activated when humidity levels were high and couldn't be easily turned on manually, which was frustrating. Another issue was the lack of service in the evening. After dinner, I returned hoping to ask about switching to a different room due to the smell, but there was no one at the front desk to assist. Overall, I wouldn't choose to stay here again unless there were significant updates and better service availability.
• Pat (10/5): - This is the kind of place I love to stay. It was perfect
• Rey (10/5): - The proprietor was wonderful and so helpful! We developed car problems and he helped us in finding someone to work on it. The room is simple but clean and comfortable and had everything we needed, including microwave, refrigerator, great bed, lots of hot water and nice shower. Can't recommend it enough!
• Yariv (10/5): - So thoughtful of staff to prepare for our late arrival, very clean, big, safe, nice coffee and snacks provided.
• Charles (10/5): Don’t pass this lodging by! Book now - A great place to relax and enjoy quiet time after spending hours at Bryce Canyon!
• Aaron (10/5): - Great place to stay on the way to Bryce Canyon NP. Clean, quiet, cozy.
• Anne-Francoise (10/5): - Great stay. Clean and comfortable. And I would stay again in Tropic, UT over Bryce Canyon City to visit Bryce Canyon NP. Less touristy.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Great place! Clean, quiet, comfortable. We would definitely stay here again!
• Barbara (10/5): Cute independently owned property near Bryce - Great stay near to Bryce Canyon. Owner was very friendly. Clean property with the basic essentials needed. Nice little sitting area outside.
• Pamela (10/5): - Nice room. Great location!
• kevin (10/5): - Suite was exactly as pictured. Bed was nice. kitchenette had dishes, utensils, etc. coffee and tea were provided . Bathroom was clean and shower/tub was good. Well worth the price. tropic is close enough to Bryce and other parks. We enjoyed our stay
• Jack (8/5): - Had a very nice evening at Bybee’s Steppingstone Inn. The owner/operator was super friendly, providing us all the essential information we needed. The room was clean and comfortable and the grounds made you feel right at home. It’s a stone’s throw from Bryce Canyon so it’s a great option for those who don’t want to stay in Bryce Canyon City.
• Lilian (10/5): - The room is big and clean.
• Senthil (10/5): - For a little town like Tropic, this property was amazing. Location right on the main road to Bryce and very near. Very clean and the amount of space was very efficiently utilized for conveniene. Given the limited dining options in the town, this property can consider adding breakfast service!
• Iris Ann (10/5): - A very nice motel. Room is good for 2 people. Everything you need is inside the room like towels and toiletries. I did not expect a motel so clean, complete and quiet as this.
• David (10/5): - Nice clean rooms. Close to Bryce NP. Affordable.
• Robert (10/5): - Nice little motel. Very clean.
• Robert (8/5): - We liked the room an motel very much, but the bed ruined the whole excellent impression. The mattress was completely worn out and with every movement you felt like you were on a ship. We hope you will change it until we‘ll be back again. 😜
• Kara (10/5): - Arrived late after spending the day and evening in Zion and Bryce. Communication about check-in after hours was perfect, and the room was cozy and comfortable. Instructions about the room were stellar. Just what we needed.
• Susan (10/5): - Could use some greenery or flower pot on the front for the street rooms
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Very pleased with the cleanliness of the room and the amenities. Modern and updated fixtures, quiet, clean bedding. Will stay here again when we return to the area.
• Lauren (8/5): - This was a pleasant stay. The room was very clean and had all we needed. Instructions were clear for everything. Bed was comfortable. Will stay again next time.
• Lotfi (10/5): - Good stay
• Kris (10/5): - Thoughtful layout and simple touches that were easy and useful.
• John (8/5): - This property was a good solid place to stay. It was well maintained and clean. The manager was attentive to making our stay hassle free. It was a great place to stay while visiting the National State Parks in the area.
• Leon (6/5): Review - Throw back to the 60’s. Everything was old but clean.
• Kylie (10/5): - Very cute little place to stay! We were only there for one night but we enjoyed it. There’s not a lot of restaurants nearby but the places we are at were tasty.
• Ryan (10/5): Great location, good room - Great location, clean room. well located as a base to explore the area.
• William (10/5): - Cozy and has everything needed for a very comfortable nights sleep. We love it.
• John (10/5): - Very nice property. Excellent room, bathroom, small kitchenette, Keurig coffee. Highly recommended.
• Jane (10/5): - Very well thought out property. Clean and convenient for accessing dining choices and Bryce Canyon National Park.
• Dagmar (10/5): - Motel has nicely updated rooms, is super clean and has nice places to sit and chill or enjoy a gas fire. Convenient easy walk to restaurants and services. In town. We would have much preferred a room in the back where there likely would be less road noise.
• Steven (8/5): - Bybee's and Tropic in general are great for a Bryce Canyon visit. There are no chain hotels or restaurants, which makes this a one of a kind location to enjoy local food and culture. The only drawback I have for Bybee's is that the walls are thin. If someone is outside your room, you hear everything. Otherwise, the room was clean, roomy with a table and counter for things like hiking gear. We loved the motel and the town!
• Liling (8/5): - It’s very clean room and convenient location.
• Karen (10/5): Breath of fresh air - The room was very clean and nicely updated. The room was a breath of fresh air compared to the typical older hotels in the national park areas. Lots of dining options in the area.
• SARAH (10/5): - The room was very clean and spacious. The bed was comfortable as well. It was very nice to have coffee, sweet snack and a fridge available.
• Richard (10/5): - Really enjoyed our stay. I was some it was only for one night. It was so clean, attractive and contained so mant amenities. My only comment would be to update the menus. O e place was definitely more expensive than we expected.
• Dale (10/5): - The room was great
• Malgorzata (10/5): - Clean room, excellent service
• James (10/5): - You’re staying in Tropic for a reason, and this place adds a sense of “luxury/comfort” to the experience. Individual units, very quiet, memory foam mattress (makes me want to buy one asap), tiled shower, high end soaps,etc. Keurig (stocked), across road from dining options and short drive from Bryce. Very nice/informative office (maybe owner?) Would definitely stay here again.
• Nancy (10/5): - Very spacious and clean room with grassy area in front. The bed was very comfy. Chech in was easy and it’s convenient to Bryce Canyon as well as other good spots to visit.
• Juan P (10/5): - Property was nice and well maintained
• Geraldine (10/5): - For whats available in this area, these cottages are fabulous! Very comfortable, especially if staying more than overnight
• Daniel (10/5): - Great place to stay. We are exploring Bryce Nation Park and the our stay was perfect. The drive was close to the park and there was good restaurants close by also
• Jared (10/5): - Nice roadside motel. Refrigerator in room was nice to keep things cool overnight for the next day road trip. Town closes early so get there and enjoy the town and its offerings.
• Perry (10/5): - Excellent stay
• MIchal (6/5): - The owner made you feel at home
• Arlene (10/5): A nice stay - Simple amenities, but very comfortable and clean. Check-in was a breeze. Would certainly consider returning. Pizza place across the street was a bonus.
• Susie (8/5): - We were there for two nights and it was ok. The hotel is within walking distance to a few restaurants and the general store. In addition there is a gas station with a convenience store right across the street. The downside was that all the water pipes sounded like they were in the roof. So, anytime someone took a shower or used the bathroom you could hear the water and it was very noisy. There was also a ceiling fan in the room, which would have been nice if you could use it. All the switches were for the lights and the only remote was for the TV. And there is really no one to ask on site. There is a sign on the door that said if you need anything to use the red phone outside or call a number.
• john (10/5): - Very clean and well run. Good location.
• Kelli (10/5): - Very pleasant and enjoyed the wonderful quiet time sitting out on the porch with a drink before turning in for the night.
• Tammy (10/5): - Nice clean property
• Ron (10/5): - Loved everything about this little cottage.
• susan (10/5): - Lovely little place convenient to Bryce National Park. The cabin was clean, roomy, and comfortable. Would stay there again.
• Courtney (10/5): - Place was awesome
• Gerrie (10/5): - it is way out of the way. It’s quiet, but it’s nice.
• Dawn (10/5): - Convenient location right on the main road with parking spots directly outside the rooms. Very clean and spacious with clear instructions for how to use everything. Gas station and restaurants nearby so everything is handy. Accommodate late arrivals and make it easy to contact them if checking in after office hours, so everything went smoothly.
• Jennifer (10/5): - Very clean, remodeled room. Shower worked really well. Bed was comfortable. Had after hours key pick up which was appreciated. Price very reasonable. Would definitely use again.
• Joann (10/5): Just away from everything - Nice quite atra
• Renee (10/5): - Cute little boutique motel which tries really hard. Room was little but fine for our needs. Fridge, micro, Roku TV, coffee maker. Toiletries ptovded. This isn’t high end but for what it is it more then met our needs. 15 minute drive to be IN Bryce.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Very clean and roomy in cottage. Parking easy. Great meals at Rustler restaurant.
• scott (10/5): - Only bummer was ice makwr out of service. Nice room. Small town so everything is just across the street
• D G RENDON (10/5): Excellent place. - Great place. Super fast and reliable WiFi. Very clean. Safe and peaceful location. Walking distance from everything in town. Excellent service, very friendly. Perfect location to visit Bryce Canyon National Park, Kodachrome Basin State Park and other nearby attractions, all at a very short driving distance.
• Jared (10/5): - Great place to stay and thank you!
• Lisa (10/5): - Nice, quaint and clean!
• Martha (10/5): We are ready to come stay again! - We stayed for 2 nights and checked out this morning. It was quiet and very comfortable. The cottage seemed to be new and was very well appointed. The staff was efficient and took care of our every need. Conveniently located for Bryce Canyon National Park, Red Canyon National Forest, and the Mossy Cave trail. We will definitely stay again is our travels bring us back this way.
• Martha (10/5): We are ready to come stay again! - We stayed for 2 nights and checked out this morning. We already miss it. It was quiet and very comfortable. The cottage seemed to be new and was very well appointed. The staff was efficient and took care of our every need. Conveniently located for Bryce Canyon National Park, Red Canyon National Forest, and the Mossy Cave trail. We will definitely stay again is our travels bring us back this way.
• Mike (10/5): - We very much enjoyed the very efficient lay out and new furnishings . The host was friendly and gave excellent suggestions on further travels. Dining options are a walk away. The best automatic car wash is a short drive away in Bryce Canyon City, near the entrance to the National Park.
• Martha (10/5): Definitely worth staying. - The cottage was extremely clean and well appointed. It is in very easy walking distance to restaurants, ice cream, a coffee shop, and groceries if needed. The bed was very comfortable. We liked it so much we opted to stay an extra night.
• Emily (10/5): - Stayed at Bybee's for one night. Arrived early before the office opened, staff were very responsive and made early check in possible. Convenient location close to gas, restaurants and laundry.
• Leisa (10/5): - Loved this place! Was clean, quiet and private. Owners thought of everything and even had our favorite Kcups beside the Keurig. If we travel to this area again we’d love the same room. Walked to dinner after a long day at Bryce’s Canyon.
• Matanel (10/5): - Very clean and comfortable property, seems to be recently renovated, lots of a great small touches that'll make your stay more comfortable. Conveniently located close to the national parks. My only suggestion for improvement is the wall mounted air conditioning / heating system can be updated as it is very loud and can be disturbing when trying to get a restful sleep (but it is still functional). Overall, we had an excellent stay, would recommend and would stay again - 8.75/10.
• Blake (10/5): - Clean. Spacious. Comfy bed and very safe feeling. Just the place i wanted to come back to after a long drive and hikes.
• Karen (8/5): - Very nicely updated.
• Gary (4/5): Bad advertising - Poor advertising. Booked this stay using my cellphone and was under the impression we were staying in a cottage unit. To my surprise that was not the case! I never saw “cottage” as an option so I assumed the pictures I was seeing was were we would be staying!
• Steve M. (10/5): - Absolutely perfect
• Kathleen (10/5): - All very nice. Would have been useful to have a ev charger on site.
• Lonny (10/5): - Nice and quiet. Easy friendly check in. Good location.
• Susan (6/5): - I didnt realize this property was in another city - Tropic. 12 miles and 20 minutes from the property to the visitor entrance. Not that far,but seened like another world.
• Diane (6/5): Disappointing stay. - The communication from the owner was nearly non existent. They must not be on site. The room was clean, dated and tiny. The bathroom was miniscule. There was a very noisy heating unit and there was some loud clicking sound going on all night long.

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