Compass Rose Lodge

Every detail is perfection. The design inside and on the grounds of the hotel was just so thoughtful and special. Truly a unique experience! Book the Halo Observatory Star Tour. Right by the lake, perfect for renting kayaks. Can’t wait to come back!

This place is magical! A little boutique hotel that is truly unique. Our kids LOVED the bunk room, and I can’t recommend the observatory tour highly enough. The hotel is beautifully decorated, immaculate, and totally charming. Everyone is friendly and helpful. The personal touches from the family who owns the place makes you realize it is truly a labor of love. I can’t recommend this hotel highly enough. We skied at Powder Mountain and this was a wonderful home after skiing.

Unique family-owned boutique hotel with an observatory. The room area is really cute with great decor touches and a comfortable bed. The common area and the cafe are a bit like an art gallery, with a lot to look at, and books to occupy your time with. ||The two tipis outside can be rented out for dinner. They are warm and comfortable, we had a great meal.

Compass Rose is a real gem of a place, The rooms are really nice and thoughtfully furnished, the beds are super comfortable. My son and I have stayed here for our annual "father-son" ski trip a number of times and we love it. It's low key and easy. The coffee shop (including their beverage fridge) is a life saver.

Nestled in a beautiful valley and small town square this place stands alone. With beautifully done decor and historic pieces I spent 30 mins just walking the small lobby area staring at the walls. With the Halo observatory and First lift coffee on-site and close proximity to small local dining options, Pineview reservoir, and 3 great ski resorts any time of year there is reason to spend time here. Unique rooms and lodging options, and friendly staff. This place doesn't disappoint. I recommend a visit and stay here.

My husband and I arrived on a Saturday. We were greeted by a very friendly & knowledgeable staff member named Ashley, she gave a dinner recommendations and made us feel so welcome. The Hotel is so Charming & Beautiful, Very Clean. The amount of detail put into this establishment is so impressive 👏 from the welcoming card, chocolate & cookiess in our room, to the complementary breakfast croissant sandwich and delicious coffee. This place is hard to leave. You've stolen our heart Compass Rose! Thank you 😊

This was one of the cutest hotels I've ever stayed in. Proximity to Snow Basin was awesome. The people were so lovely, and the observatory tour is not to be missed! The free breakfast sandwich and coffee are a nice touch. There isn't much in Huntsville itself, but restaurants are nearby in Eden and Ogden.

We came up with little to no expectations after receiving the hotel stay as a gift for our 13th anniversary. The prime reason for coming here was the observatory. We had absolutely no plans for anything other than that and planned to have a laid-back and restful time for our three-night stay. Booking with our gift receipt required a phone call, and when I spoke with Carleen she said she wasn’t 100% sure how to do everything, but in a worst-case scenario things would work out when we came up. She was right. Upon arrival, we found that the booking had been lost, but luckily there was no one staying there at the time and everything worked out. Going in April is apparently the absolute center of the off-season. There was no one in the hotel and, really, no one in town. When we asked what there is to do in the area for fun we were given blank stares, likely because it was in the off-season. This worked out for us because, as I mentioned before, we had no plans or expectations except relaxation. When we asked about nearby food we were told pretty much only burgers. This turned out to be true because the only nearby eatery is the historic Shooting Star Saloon which only serves burgers. For other food, we went into Eden for groceries or restaurants. To no one's fault, the skies were cloudy 2 of the 3 nights we were there, but once we got into the observatory it was fantastic. Scott is very friendly and kind and shares a lot of fun insights on the stars visible from Huntsville. We also enjoyed the Ogden Valley Planet Tour, with the Sun being on the Compass Rose Lodges grounds. We were able to walk all the way to Mars, and we saw some of the other planets on our drives out to Eden. I wish we’d brought our bikes because there’s a great-looking bike trail that runs along the planet tour. We spent some time at the local library that is a stones throw away, and watching a wedding at the Mercantile next door. We also walked through the cool Huntsville square and saw all the old-timey pioneer buildings and ski lift stuff. A quick pros-cons breakdown: Pros: Small town vibe to the max Friendly staff Great observatory experience Fun planet tour Slick spot to throw up your feet and read a book Cons: The beds are crazy squeaky. There is NO sound dampening in the rooms, and with no carpet, it’s extremely noticeable. Some cool decorative cloth items on the walls would help tremendously, or a rug in the entryway. We could hear the shower running and the cleaning people across the hall during the day. There isn’t a map of the amenities that we saw. We didn’t know there was a water station or microwave until halfway through our second day when we decided to wander through the empty hotel for fun. The breakfast sandwiches you get are great, but so greasy that we passed on them sometimes. Ultimately, we felt that the price was quite a bit too high for off-season lodging. With sparse amenities and nothing but the observatory really going on in April, it should have been reduced. When we told them that we’d be there for three nights even the staff seemed surprised that anyone would vacation in Huntsville that long in the off-season, ha ha.

Stayed here for a couple days and it was awesome. Really nice hotel and great staff. The sky was too overcast to see anything at the observatory but the Astronomer was really nice and very knowledgeable.

We were amazed by this superb lodge. The staff were just great. We loved our stay. It's the best place for the Fourth of July.

Cutest little place! We were looking for somewhere new and an adventure and it was just that. It's brand new - pre Covid and I'm so glad it made it through. There are only 15 rooms total, which means less people! I love that hahaha It felt very country and like we were out there alone, not crowded or over stuffed. The rooms were so sleek and minimal, with the little farmhouse touch. Just my taste. The icing on the cake was the observatory. My husband found this place and knew He'd get bonus points because of the tour. Our tour guide Steve was the best! He had all the added humor to make it fun and interesting at the same time. I can't wait to go back and take my kids. They will geek out more than me..... maybe. The lobby was so peaceful and quiet I wanted to stay forever. And the teepees outside were just the extra fun cherry on top. Everyone should get away to compass rose. You'll wanna stay forever.... Or at least return soon.

What a gem. This lodge is stunning, welcoming, peaceful, and charming. The entire crew is friendly and always willing to help and assist. I was able to meet the owner, Jeff. What a cool guy! And Ashley! The GM, what a peach. I highly recommend this lodge even if it's for a few nights. The rooms are beautifully designed, the observatory is so neat, and the tipis are gorgeous. If you're lucky enough to get Scott for your tour guide for the observatory - you're in for a real treat. The town is darling... I could go on and on. Don't pass this place up, you'll be sorry!

My wife and I decided to escape Ogden for an evening and decided to stay the night in Huntsville. After reviewing the lodging options in the Valley, we decided to pay a visit to The Compass Rose Lodge, and we were not disappointed. We loved the modern farmhouse loft aesthetic. It's a little rustic, but with clean modern lines. It's like Apple Store meets mountain lodge. The room (along with the rest of the lodge) was spotless, and the bed, super comfy. I loved all the small details, like the log gage rack is solid wood and real leather, and the chairs in the room were also real leather. One of the cool details was how the bathroom mirror has a heated center, so it doesn't fog up while you shower. Each side table next to the bed had two USB plugs too, which is always appreciated. Our complimentary breakfast was enjoyed in the cafe. My wife had an amazing chocolate muffin, and I had a breakfast sandwich made from a delicious sausage patty and egg on a fresh toasted croissant. And the coffee was fresh and spectacular! We were very interested in the observatory, but were too tired to partake of the tour, so we will have to swing by another night to check it out.

We decided to stay at this hotel while skiing at SnowBasin and we were beyond impressed. This hotel is like a ski museum. The owner (Jeff) explained each unique artifact in detail. Jeff allowed us to tour a tepee (which you can reserve), tour the observatory, and roast s'mores outside at the fire pit! The hotel rooms were immaculate and very comfortable. The breakfast was delivered to our door early and we had yogurt, banana chocolate chip bread, orange juice, and a chocolate bread. For dinner, we went to the Shooting Star Saloon (the oldest saloon west of Mississippi). We HIGHLY recommend this hotel to anyone/everyone traveling in this area. We will definitely be returning.

Stayed here for 6 nights as I was on a business trip. I can't say enough great things about this hotel. The decor is beautiful the sheets, bedding, pillows were all so comfortable. The soaps and lotions are all Beekman. We had a breakfast delivered every morning at no extra charge. There is an observatory as part of the hotel and they give tours for 10 dollars. It's a great little quiet town so if you're looking for some amazing night life this might not be the town for you. There are however a ton of outdoor activities to be had. The staff is incredibly welcoming. I give it five stars

Had a great breakfast here at the compass rose lodge in Huntsville Ogden Huntsville I'm sorry Huntsville Utah beautiful setting great food great chai teas and coffees they're super cognizant of the whole sanitation infection control thing super impressed so I would say check it out by stars for sure

This place is outstanding, almost hard to figure out where to start. We've stayed in boutique hotels around the world and after only our first night we're in love with the Compass Rose. The owner, Jeff, greeted us on arrival and the vibe was immediately right. Drip coffee from the lobby coffee shop was served as we checked in. Room exceeded expectations. Crisp, clean, cozy. High end without even a hint of snobby. Just perfection. Then after a day our and about we get back and Natalie (incredible GM), Dakota (owner's son) poured us wine and then Reagan showed us a world class observatory. Okay some may come for the observatory but WE DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS HERE. Name a cooler amenity than that. Like rotating silo roof, discovering-new-celestial-objects freaking observatory. The vibe. The town. The owners. The staff. The proximity to world class skiing.... Show me a better place.

If you are visiting anywhere near this area you should treat yourself to a stay here! This lodge is amazing! It's quiet, spotless and so perfectly decorated. Great place for couples and an easy drive to go skiing or sightseeing. We are looking forward to the next time we can return!

Awesome little hotel right near Snowbasin! We got coffee and a continental breakfast every morning then headed up to the mountain. Cool tipis to hang in when we got back with just our group!

Booked this property through a 3rd party website for my family on a 2-night ski stay. Unfortunately,​ the website somehow messed up the room booking leaving our family of 6 high and dry. Natalie and her team quickly adjusted and stayed in contact to make sure our stay went according to plan. Kudos! The property itself is gorgeous. From the outside,​ it looks like a restored Barn and Silo. Inside it's tasteful modern with rustic western flair that completely suits the locale. There is a coffee shop attached that serves artisanal roasted coffees, pastries, and delicious breakfast sandwiches. The silo hides an incredible secret of a fully functioning observatory. Staff was very gracious and took us for a tour of the telescope. Our room was spacious and contained 2 bunks for a total of 4 queen beds. Very clean with matching decor to the rest of the property. This is a small property, though big for the town, right in the middle of Huntsville. Though the town itself is relatively quiet, there are several dining​ locations nearby. Check the hours as some locations are not open all days. The classic Shooting StarSaloon​n is only a block away and a fantastic stop for a burger; no kids though (take away available). Great spot for a summer or winter getaway. Highly recommended.

A beautiful boutique hotel, showcasing exemplary, world-class quality and personal service, filled with local artifacts and art, and containing a research-quality observatory and telescope in a dark-sky, high altitude environment. This place would be a hit in Aspen or Chamonix, but it's located in the lovely, quaint village of Huntsville, Utah, looking up on Snowbasin and Powder Mountain ski resorts and within walking distance of Pineview Reservoir. A four seasons recreational mecca. A stay here is an exquisite experience!