Goulding's Lodge

Monument Valley, Utah

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Hotel exterior, Goulding's Lodge, Monument Valley, Utah, USA
Standard King, Goulding's Lodge, Monument Valley, Utah, USA
Hotel exterior, Goulding's Lodge, Monument Valley, Utah, USA
Run of House Double Room
Hotel exterior, Goulding's Lodge, Monument Valley, Utah, USA
Standard King, Goulding's Lodge, Monument Valley, Utah, USA
Hotel exterior, Goulding's Lodge, Monument Valley, Utah, USA
Run of House Double Room

The hotel

A ‘get-away-from-it-all’ retreat, Goulding’s Lodge is seriously secluded. But that doesn’t mean you’ll be short of things to do. Its central spot in America’s ‘Grand Circle’ of national parks and monuments makes it an ideal motel-style base, with freebies like parking and WiFi. Opened as a lodge in the 1920s, movie crews soon flocked here to make Westerns in the surrounding Monument Valley, inspired by owner Harry Goulding: in fact, the likes of John Ford and John Wayne slept and ate here. Today, its museum’s filled with movie mementos, alongside reminders of its trading post and Navajo heritage. For a true taste of Navajo culture, there’s the gift shop’s rug room, and the Stagecoach Dining Room, where local Navajos rustle up home-style dishes – served with Monument Valley views.

Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Families
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Near National Park
  • Restaurant

Where is it

In a central spot in the Grand Circle, which is filled with many of America’s most spectacular national parks and monuments, the hotel is 6 miles from Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. It’s also just a short walk from Goulding’s Grocery Store with DVD and game rentals*; and a laundry service*. Nearby is Goulding’s Gas Station, which has a food court and convenience store.

Hotel information

88 rooms and suites. All with individual climate control, flat screen TV with satellite channels, DVD player (Western-themed DVD rental available*), mini-fridge, coffee maker, hairdryer, safe available at front desk, iron and board. Run of House Room features private balcony with a spectacular view of Monument Valley. They offer 1 king-size bed or 2 double/queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Hillside Suite are stand alone, located half a mile from the front desk with great panoramic views of Monument Valley. The master bedroom has 1 queen-size bed with an additional queen-size bed in the main living area. There's also a bathroom, kitchen, and a queen-size hide a bed, sleeping maximum 6 adults.

Stage Coach Dining Room (Navajo and American Southwestern menu, breakfast, lunch and dinner; due to Navajo Nation law, alcohol is not served). Heated indoor swimming pool. Outdoor sundeck (seasonal). Fitness room. Goulding’s Trading Post Museum (donations). Earth Spirit Theater. Tours of Monument Valley*. Western-themed selection DVD rental*. Complimentary WiFi and computer station with internet (accessibility variable due to remote location). Yellow Ribbon gift shop (authentic local arts and crafts). Coin laundry. Complimentary self-parking.

*Denotes local charge

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Mar 29, 2025 lorahewitt Cedar City, Utah

We stayed in a cabin at Goulding’s. It was wonderful! We really enjoyed sitting on the front porch for sunrise and sunset. The beds were comfortable. Had small dining table indoors and on front porch. Refrigerator also had a freezer with an icemaker
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A good resort for exploring Monument Valley

Mar 18, 2025 russfenwick Devon, United Kingdom

This place looks it age. It's a well established resort and they have a slick operation. Check in was easy, things were explained and our room was in a lodge on the ground floor. The room was large, and had a balcony/veranda that was private and well thought out. The place had an 'authentic' pioneer feel and the decor fitted in with that. … Read more
This place looks it age. It's a well established resort and they have a slick operation. Check in was easy, things were explained and our room was in a lodge on the ground floor. The room was large, and had a balcony/veranda that was private and well thought out. The place had an 'authentic' pioneer feel and the decor fitted in with that. The view was amazing, overlooking the valley. The room was dated but had everything we needed. It had a large TV, fridge and microwave. Also had a coffee machine and we were supplied extra coffee pods on request. The diner was on the expensive side, so we stuck to food we had bought that day. The pool was being refurbished and so we weren't able to use that. On site there was a shop and gas station which, again was a little expensive, but as the only facilities, no choice. We went off season and without doubt the place would be super busy later in the year. We walked around a trail from our door which was great, and we would highly recommend this resort. We would definitely stay again. Read less
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Mar 13, 2025 Ciuffo77 Cuneo, Italy

Struttura molto carina vicinissima alla Monument Valley Le casette nella parte bassa sono carine ed accoglienti anche se poco curate Il personale non è per nulla gentile e disponibile (purtroppo gli indiani sono poco bendisposti verso gli estranei alla loro comunità) Ridicolo il cartello che fa cadere dall'alto la disponibilità di ben due… Read more
Struttura molto carina vicinissima alla Monument Valley Le casette nella parte bassa sono carine ed accoglienti anche se poco curate Il personale non è per nulla gentile e disponibile (purtroppo gli indiani sono poco bendisposti verso gli estranei alla loro comunità) Ridicolo il cartello che fa cadere dall'alto la disponibilità di ben due bottigliette d'acqua offerte dalla struttura Altrettanto ridicola la richiesta di deposito ($ 50) come nei peggiori motel Consiglio di soggiornare altrove Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Well equipped cabins with great view and in teh

Mar 13, 2025 joanna A Warsaw, Poland

The only place to stay if you are going to the Monument Valley, perfectly located in the Navajo reservation. We booked a regular room but got a spacious cabin down the road from the main lodge. The cabin had a full equipped kitchen (a supermarket was also nearby, walking distance) and an own private porch with a full view of the monuments in… Read more
The only place to stay if you are going to the Monument Valley, perfectly located in the Navajo reservation. We booked a regular room but got a spacious cabin down the road from the main lodge. The cabin had a full equipped kitchen (a supermarket was also nearby, walking distance) and an own private porch with a full view of the monuments in the valley. The rooms (2) and bathroom were clean and well equipped. We also visited the restaurant but keep in mind the short opening hours (until 9 p.m.) and no alcohol allowed ;) All in all I can recommended the place if you want to feel authentic climate of this place. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A definite improvement from a few years ago

Mar 4, 2025 laurence h Utila, Honduras

This was our second stay at Gouldings and it was markedly better than the first. We first came here just after covid shutdowns ended and the place felt dreary, old and a rundown, especially the restaurant. We felt Goulding's Lodge and restaurant were taking advantage of their location, the great views and lack of competition to sit on their… Read more
This was our second stay at Gouldings and it was markedly better than the first. We first came here just after covid shutdowns ended and the place felt dreary, old and a rundown, especially the restaurant. We felt Goulding's Lodge and restaurant were taking advantage of their location, the great views and lack of competition to sit on their laurels. This time around the rooms had been redecorated and the restaurant was way better (still not great but way better). We took their monument valley tour (late afternoon) and although the driver/guide was less than enthusiastic, we really enjoyed it. As sunset approached during the last hour of the tour, the scenery was even more unbelievably beautiful. We would return. Read less