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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A good resort for exploring Monument Valley
Mar 18, 2025russfenwickDevon, 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. …
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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.
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Well equipped cabins with great view and in teh
Mar 13, 2025joanna AWarsaw, 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…
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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.
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A definite improvement from a few years ago
Mar 4, 2025laurence hUtila, 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…
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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.
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pretty views from the room balcony!
Feb 24, 2025thelostpineappleSouth Lake Tahoe, California
highly recommend this resort/hotel while visiting Monument Valley and its surrounding environment...the view from the hotel balcony is very pretty...the staff encountered were very helpful and friendly...there's also a museum inside the property which shows very interesting local history...will stay again for sure
Fabulous hotel and location!
Jan 19, 2025Alisha W
Great view and comfortable. We had a one bedroom apartment. It was a fabulous room with two queen beds (plus a fold out sofa), private bathroom, kitchenette and balcony so we could sit outside and watch sunset and sunrise.
You could see monument valley and it was only 1mile outside the park.
Complex has grocery store (quite reasonably priced)…
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Great view and comfortable. We had a one bedroom apartment. It was a fabulous room with two queen beds (plus a fold out sofa), private bathroom, kitchenette and balcony so we could sit outside and watch sunset and sunrise.
You could see monument valley and it was only 1mile outside the park.
Complex has grocery store (quite reasonably priced) laundromat, petrol station, car wash, dining, indoor pool, gift shop
Staff were all wonderful and helpful.
Highly recommend - even the kids approved!
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