Pam W.
Yelp
When I first started planning our trip to Zion, I was disappointed that the Zion National Park Lodge was sold-out. I then turned to looking at the hotels in Springdale. I knew I wanted to be as close as possible to Zion and the Cliffrose Lodge & Gardens did not disappoint. When we pulled up, I was so thrilled with the location and the hotel itself.
Cliffrose Lodge & Gardens is located in the heart of Springdale, mere yards from the Zion National Park entrance. While all of Springdale enjoys an unexpected lushness of greenery and flowering plants (due to water form the Virgin River which flows through town), the Cliffrose in particular boasts beautiful gardens and even fruit trees which contrast dramatically with its backdrop of sandstone cliffs and barren land.
I didn't expect to love this resort as much as I did. On paper, it looked certainly comfortable (and clearly more than your average resort-area motel), but in person, it was so much more. It is beautifully laid out to mesh with its surroundings, the units are steps away from the river and shaded by the well-kept gardens and grassy areas. The desert air felt ten degrees cooler on the property, and even at full-capacity, it felt very peaceful and welcoming.
The Cliffrose has a full-size pool and hot tub, a covered area for private parties, a small playground for toddlers, and best of all, river access with a sandy beach, fire pits, picnic tables, and chairs. The river is perfect for wading and floating.
There was no restaurant on-site, but Springdale is filled with great places to eat.
Our king-size room was perfect. The living area had a sofa & chair, coffee maker & small refrigerator. The bed was super comfy. The tub & toilet are separated from the sink. The deck had 2 chairs. The only odd thing is the air conditioner unit sits on the deck and was blowing hot air. But the view from the deck is amazing, so we survived.
We had a wonderful 2 days in Springdale staying at the Cliffrose Lodge & Gardens.