Lazy Lizard Hostel

A hidden gem in Moab and by far the best value-for-money hostel. The location is excellent, with a huge, free parking lot and different room types to suit every kind of traveler. This time I chose a private room—a truly independent space—which turned out to be a delightful surprise. The night-shift gentleman at the front desk and the young staff during the day were both incredibly friendly. Staying here felt just like being at home. With such an amazingly affordable price, I found myself growing attached to Moab. I ended up staying for two nights in a row, and it was absolutely relaxing.

My friend and I had been camping way too many days without a shower and came here to take one. The showers are super nice and hot and for only $4.50 each (without the 5 minute time limit lol). The owner is also super friendly and very kindly offered me to take one of his own towels from the hostel when I came back the next because I had misplaced mine. Would recommend!

Very welcoming and friendly. We loved the relaxed feel. This is a no frills hostel, so if you're comfortable camping and sharing facilities it works great. The staff is helpful with any questions and we felt very safe in the cabin we rented. We would stay here again.

Friendly staff, extremely well priced, and well located. I hadn’t planned to spend the night in Moab but vehicle issues required it. My friend and I were able to get a private room last minute and by the time we checked out I was lamenting that we couldn’t stay longer. At 43, I’m over the loud party vibe typical of most hostels. This place surprised me by being warm, welcoming, and chill. Extra points for uplifting their cleaning staff by showcasing their artwork and culture.

I only came here to shower (we live in our van) but it was affordable and clean. Nice shower stalls where you can put your items in the same place without worry of it getting taken. Would absolutely come back for all my showering needs when on the road!

Another excellent three weeks at the Lizard. I had a private room for the entire stay and I enjoyed every minute of it. The shared spaces are great and the kitchen has been slightly updated with a new huge cooker and a few other things. The library always has new and interesting books in it (thanks Charlie!) and the atmosphere of the place is always chill and friendly. Kevin's regular & delicious food nights help the vibe and the presence of so many interesting and varied people passing through is always a pleasure. Hugely recommended.

One of the best hostels I've been to & definitely the best I've been to in the USA. Very affordable, great staff, just south of town. Hot showers with good water flow. Clean bunks, rooms, cabins, kitchen, etc... These folks try to keep things affordable without cutting corners.

Excellent low cost lodging option in Moab. Nuthin fancy when you stay at the Lizard, but the guest environment is great and it was fun to engage with fellow travellers in the social area. Bathrooms were clean and the kitchen was good for saving $$$ on dining. Charlie was a wonderful host....very accommodating and communicative. We'll be staying here again.

Easiest $4.50 passed over, camping nearby, needed quick shower. Obviously the shower looks.... Well it looks like the picture but have water shoes or stand on your own shoes and your fine!

Important note: I didn't stay here. I just popped in to shower during a camping trip. This is the quintessential hostel. Bright, happy colors and lots of murals. An eclectic bunch of people and families all relaxing and chatting casually. Run down facilities but not dirty, instead it is charming. Staff was really friendly. People seemed happy. I immediately felt safe and welcome here, which says a lot given that I'm a true crime fanatic and an anxious traveler. I recommend this place for your showering needs while visiting Moab. I can't speak to the lodgings because I haven't stayed but I bet they are lovely!

I stayed here for 3 nights in the females dorm. Clean and cozy. The bathroom was always spotless just watch out for water on the floor. Super friendly, chill people working there. I'll be back soon.

Clean place cheap rates friendly service I recommend to stay.............. love this place ..

I looovvveeeddd this hostel. It had a cool vibe, the location was great, the cleanliness was good enough, and the price was awesome. I stayed for four nights in September. Every employee I met was really chill, helpful and nice. The main office area is where you will find checkin, a kitchen, a tv and computer area with couch, and a coin operated laundry area. It also has some outdoor tables with benches for hanging out. From there there are a couple other housing areas with similar features, including a dining room in one that I know of. The kitchen comes equipped with pots, pans, plates, and silverware for use, as long as you wash up after yourself. I stayed two nights in a private room, which was located in the second floor of the main office. The room had plenty of outlets, a comfy bed, towels, soap, and bedding. It was musty in there, so much so I think I got a headache from it and the carpet seemed like it could use a good shampoo, but this was the only area I smelled the musty smell. It also had a plug in fan for warmer nights. Next door to it in the hall were two bathrooms with a shower for use. It is shared among the other private rooms and dorms on that floor. One bathroom shower looked like it had seen better days, the tub was blackened. But the bathroom and the other bathroom and shower were pretty cleanly. I also spent two nights in the all-girl dorm. There were six beds in the room, all bunk beds. The bunk beds creaked loudly and wobbled easily, so being quiet for your roommates was difficult and only for the very lithe. The bed was comfy and came with a sheet and comforter. There were no towels with this deal or soap, so bring your own. I also didn't see any lockers? So I just slept with my backpack and kept the rest locked in my car. Honestly, everyone staying there seemed chill and not like a thief, but you never know. The room seemed pretty cleanly. The all-girl dorm was a room in a separate house from the main office. I think the room was all-girl, but the other rooms in this were mixed. This whole house had two bathrooms with showers that seemed decently clean, but I counted at least 20 plus potentially guests in this one, so the showers can get a line in busy times. Fortunately, you can go to one of the other houses if need be. My only complaints are about some of the people that stayed there, but that has nothing to do with the place itself, just people being inconsiderate people sometimes. The location is great. It's only a couple miles from Moab's main "action" and 45 min from Arches, and an hour from Canyonlands Island in the Skye. I'm glad I didn't go for the remote campsites because I was able to get a good nights rest, supplies, food, and access to all the sights more easily. So overall, it's a hostel that doesn't cost a lot, so it's no Ritz, but I felt is was clean enough, comfy, accommodating, had a great vibe, and was in a great location. Hit me up if you have any further questions :)

took a shower there. $4. was honestly a predictable experience. would recommend for a quick body scrub.

I truly enjoyed my stay here. It was a bit weird at times but overall very good. I arrived late at night. Remember, you must look for the towing company sign and underneath is the Lazy Lizard sign. Drive through a long gravel drive and past the towing business is a parking area and the hostel. Upon arrival, I was annoyed at all the 20-something men who were smoking weed and drinking at the picnic table on the patio. This is sorta normal for hostels (partying) but very annoying. However.m, the older dude who I think owns this place rocks. He's very friendly and helpful. Plus, he has multiple cats on the property that are all very friendly! He will even let you get the cat treats from the fridge and feed them :) I stayed in a small female bunk room with 2 single beds and 1 double bed. There was one long term roommate and that was it, so I got the nice big bed! And the second night I had no roommates, woo! Bed was comfy. You got a sheet and a comforter, which was nice. Room could get warm. I left the window open but no screen; luckily very few or no bugs got in. I think Utah doesn't have to worry about mosquitos like where I am from! There is a kitchen area and a pretty packed fridge and freezer + a living room with tv. Lots of nice seating outside (from picnic tables to just sitting on steps. The location is right off the main road and only 5ish min past the main downtown and only 20ish min from Arches National Park. I would definitely stay again! It helps that it only costs $12.50/night!!!!

Very affordable, fun hostel in a great location! Thanks for making our Moab trip great!

Well, thank you Lazy Lizard for being my winter camping backup and base-camp for what I call my "Klondike at Klondike Bluffs". This old man wanted to do something adventurous (for an old man); and it was great to know that you had my back. It turned out my klondike was a fun challenge, and doable ... and your long and hot showers were great($4) to use occasionally. The bathrooms are not fancy but always clean, well-kept, and un-timed showers are a blessing. Always pleasant and helpful staff, too. The cleaning staff should by commended IMO for their consistency and great work. Every time I went the shower room was in excellent shape and the staff were nice.

This is the kind of place you fear when booking a hostile. Bathrooms were absolutely disgusting and when alerted to the front desk, this large man who worked there said, "Deal with it, this is what you get". Needless to say the experience went down hill from there. We've stayed in hostiles all around the world, some worst then others... But this takes the cake. Rude staff (multiple members) and just a rough place. Moved to a hotel nearby for nearly the same price... Don't bother here.

My now husband and I stayed at one of Lazy Lizard's cabins for two nights while on a road trip just before our wedding. We called ahead to let them know we were arriving late, and the owner was kind enough to stay up until we arrived to give us the cabin key. Our cabin was cute, clean, and had plenty of space for all our stuff. The bed was comfortable. There were four outlets total, two of which are used for the air conditioning unit and the electric radiator. We had cold weather throughout our stay, so we never turned on the air conditioning, but the radiator heated up our cabin quickly and kept it warm throughout the night. The bathrooms were a short walk away and were pretty clean. The showers had good water pressure and hot water, which was especially refreshing after a day of hiking at Arches National Park. You're given towels and soap, so be sure to bring shampoo and conditioner. There's also a small communal kitchen and a common area with WiFi. Overall, Lazy Lizard is a step up from your average campground without losing the rustic camping vibe. It's nothing fancy, but it covers all the basics at an affordable price. Next time we head to Moab, we'll be skipping the motels and book another cabin with Lazy Lizard.

Understand: EVERY other hotel in this town charges EXORBITANT rates. It really does not make sense that there aren't more hostels or cheap motels competing. Your options are basically: Motel 6 / Ramada / Comfort Inn for $150 a night, OR go camping, OR go to the Lazy Lizard for, like, under $15 a night. Yes, it's kind of an old rickety building. Yes, there are a lot of weird hippy travelers here. Yes, the rooms sometimes smell funky. But it is clean, it is safe, it has WiFi, and damn, is it cheap and fun.

It's great for the price. We got what we paid for. The grounds are beautiful. Costumer Service was helpful and nice. We got a private room for the five of us and it was clean. The shared kitchen and bathroom was also clean. I got to meet awesome people and hear about their journeys. If you need a cheap and quick place this is it! I would recommend.

Probably some of the cheapest accommodations in Moab. They have dorm rooms, camping and small cottages. Coin laundry, communal kitchen, living room, communal showers/restrooms, and an outdoor seating area with bbq grills. The colleges are literally log cabins with electricity, bunk beads, and a space heater. No A/C except the dorm rooms. They provide towels and bed linens. The man who checked us in was very nice, and informational. They messed up our reservation as we were supposed to stay one day longer. When I check back with the staff about a reservation they said they had already rented out our cabin on the last day so we had to cut our trip short. However I will return

This place is awesome! Not your average hostel. The guests are chill and sociable. I had no complaints and really surprised how orderly and clean everything was. If you're lucky you will get to meet Denali and his great cooking. Just be kind and make a donation if you eat his food which he cooks enough for everyone. The showers and bathrooms are clean. Only minor suggestion is they may consider getting new shower curtains or taking them out for a good cleaning. Feels a bit mildewy. I had private room #8 which was perfect for me, had small heater too. The bathroom was only 5 steps from the showers! Hot water was never an issue. The main office is also where the kitchen and lounge are. Plenty of good signs to gently advise what is shared and not shared. Plus the sink is always cleared and cleaned at the end of each night. It feels very welcoming here. Know it's not a resort but more comparable to a motel. My first-time staying at a hotel but it's nothing like what my friends have told me when they stayed at other hotels. Plus it's sooo close to downtown and less than a minute from the best coffee (drive-through) place across the street - the Wicked Brew opens at 6a! Everyone commented on howbhardbitbis to find. It can be but if you look for the A1 Storage or Enterprise signs you will find it. There is a small yellow sign that says "Hostel" but can really only be seen if traveling northbound (away from the town). If you get into the town you have missed it.

Yeah, so I hadn't showered for a couple of days and was in the middle of utah. I googled "cheap places to stay in Moab utah" and voila I get Lazy Lizard International Hostel. I called and lucked out and got the only remaining private room in the place. I'm all about saving cash but I rather sleep in my tent than share a room. WIth that said I got a $28 private room and was psyched because that was a 1/3 of the price of all the other places I called / visited in Moab. I had to share a shower but since I hadn't showered in 3 days it didn't matter how grimy it was. If you're trying to save cash in Moab, this is the place to go. The room itself was ok. I won't lie - I used my own sheets but I was happy to be in a bed as opposed to in a tent.

Based strictly on showers- Boyfriend and I needed somewhere to shower after hiking Arches all day and headed through Moab on way to Mesa Verde. This place has adequate showers. Could stand some cleaning but it's a hostel. Nothing fancy but get the job done. Cheap. Guy at office was nice. Would stop by again.

We stopped here for showers while camping near Moab. The shower facilities are not fancy, but perfectly adequate and similar to what would be expected at many campgrounds. The showers here are not timed though, unlike some public showers. They are also dirt cheap - we paid only $3 each for hot showers!

Good cheap place for staying in Moab. The manager was an A-Hole though. I asked him how much the t-shirts where because they were cute, and he abruptly responded how he is "Very busy right now! and CANNOT help me!" We decided to throw our key in the bin and check out immediately. That being said, there was also a drugged up woman laughing hysterically in the hallway as we were trying to sleep. I guess these are the things you encounter in a hostel in Utah! Anyway, it was cheap and had clean beds and showers. I could see this place being good for a group of people splitting up a room as they had bunk beds and whatnot.

I thought they should name this place the "Leaping Lizard" considering the active area of Moab that surrounds this hostel. But other than that, I love this place! It was an incredible surprise to find how inexpensive everything in the hostel is. Talk about laid-back. Sometimes I wasn't sure who to talk to to get towels or ask questions, but there is always someone helping. The first night my little group got two private rooms. We had a shared shower. There was a group kitchen so we got food from the grocer and cooked up meals and stored leftovers. There was a TV to chill to. The rooms were small yet for the price, under 30 each, we were amazed! After a long few days of hiking and exploring Canyonlands, this was heaven. The next night my father stayed in a cabin (about $30 again) and this included 4 beds. I opted for a tent, which was $7 for the night. What a deal! There was free wi-fi included and a nice common area where we all watched television, relaxed and surfed the net. The jacuzzi wasn't working but oh well. I will stay at the Lazy Lizard again. In fact one guy told me he was living there in a tent during the busy season while he worked a job. Gotta love it! Upon latest visit in September, it is still a fabulous deal. $7 for a tent site. Find the tent site to be kind of vague, especially as it was just a 1-night stay. No clearly defined sites- perhaps something could be done for this. One person who had a tent up was taking up what appeared to be 2 or 3 camp sites by rolling out his rug and playing music late into the night (quiet, but still..). I know the tent sites are kind of an add-on but designated spaces could perhaps be established. The showers could use a little painting. Not really big complaints just suggestions. I could see possibly having people who stay at the hostel for a while getting small breaks on their room fees by doing cleaning up, maintenance etc. to help out the hostel.

Stayed at the Lazy Lizard for almost a week. During this time, I had the chance to get some rest (hard to do sometimes in a hostel!) and adventure around the local natiparks. A few things to know: 1. You have access to a kitchen but Denali makes food a couple times during the week. He made pasta and sauce and also 'Mexican' flatbread pizzas. All of this is donation based. 2. Email and call ahead at least a week during the busy season. They get pretty inundated with folks throughout the busy season that you will not be high on their attention list or not even get back to you. 3. All the dorms are in the main house. I was super confused about this at first. Mystery solved. Overall, in my experience, this is a great place to stop and get some rest. It's very clean and gives you some opportunities to meet fellow travelers. I look forward to the next time i'm in Moab because Lazy Lizard will be on my list

First of all, I want to give this 2.5 stars, but you can't. Quick review (if you don't have the inclination to read it all): Do not stay here if you are a snob, or expect things to be perfect. DO stay here if you need to save money and don't mind some quirkiness, unclean restrooms (just dirty sinks from hand washing I guess) and a very rustic feeling. Ok, so onto the full review. I got a last minute job in Moab and needed a place to stay cheap. I had two choices for cheap, stay in a tent or stay at the hostel. I knew it was going to be hot this time of year, and as far as I could tell their rooms had swamp coolers that would help with the heat. I also read every review here and had a pretty good idea of what to expect when I got there. I booked 3 nights in one of their private rooms for $28.32 per night with tax. The man on the phone was very friendly and told me they had 3 refrigerators and a kitchen that I could use to cook any food I brought. When I arrived the front desk was busy, I waited maybe 5 mins to check in, which I don't consider excessive. The man figured out my total for 3 nights, then I presented my credit card. He asked if I had cash. I said no, sorry. He said, well we prefer cash, but this is fine. I have no problem paying cash, but they need to tell you that when you book, and if they had, I would have brought cash. (just a note to any employee reading this, spread the word to whoever answers the phone) I'm just not the type of person to carry $85.xx in cash all the time. Anyway, back to the review. I went to my private room, opened the door and got a slight whiff of some odd smell. I don't know what it was, but it wasn't offensive, just slightly odd. Maybe it was just the smell of old. Because this place looks pretty old. Well, to be honest, not that old, more like run down. I am guessing these buildings were built in the last 30 years and then allowed to just decay. The main building with the dorms and the bath house are obviously the oldest, next in age I am guessing are the private rooms, then the newest are the cabins, which, although I didn't see the inside, appear to be pretty nice from the outside. Back to my room. The floor was clean, although a very outdated carpet, but still, it was fine. The bed was made with clean sheets and there were two nice bath towels and 3 bars of motel sized soap. The bed had a head board with two levels of shelving which I found very convenient for laying my wallet, phone, etc. In the one corner was a chair, and in the other was a small table with a lamp and the towels. There was also an envelope from whoever cleaned the room, asking for a tip if I liked the room. (hey, I've seen that in chain motels too, well, pre-printed envelopes, not hand written). I flipped on the light switch and the over head fluorescent tubes flickered, but didn't turn on. I turned them off and back on and they came on and suddenly the room was filled with more light than a baseball stadium it seemed. I have to wonder if whoever built this place has stayed in a motel, because I have never seen a room with that much light. They could have gotten away with a nice round fixture with a couple soft white bulbs and I wouldn't have felt like I was in an interrogation room when I flipped on the light. There was a lamp in the opposite corner, but it really was too inconvenient to use, so I never even tested it. The room was hot, so I immediately turned on the swamp cooler. It whirred to life and began blowing cool air into the room. It had two fan settings and seemed to work pretty good. Not as cold as an AC, but it still was cool. The bed was decent, not too soft, not too firm and there were two pillows with mismatched pillow cases (like I said, quirkiness). I immediately took off the bed spread, like I do in most motels, since no place ever washes those and then started pulling back the blanket and there was a small, winged bug underneath. I am not sure what kind of bug it was, or how he got there, but I picked it up and threw it outside. I googled for images of bed bugs and this was NOT a bed bug. I felt ok, as I saw no other bugs in the bed, or anywhere in the room. I had brought a sleeping bag and my own sheet, because frankly I was concerned (from the reviews) that the sheets might not be clean or usable. To be fair, they did appear clean and I probably would have slept on them if I didn't bring my own. So I opened the sleeping bag and placed my sheet on top. I knew I would not need a blanket in the heat of summer. I put everything in my room and fired up my computer to check the wifi. (code is in the office) It actually worked, and pretty well, and was FREE! I then decided to BBQ some burgers I had brought. Well, it looks like I am at the limit of my 5,000 characters. You can read more about this place on my blog: http://www.rodneyonthecheap.com/2012/08/find-cheap-gas.html

Found bugs in our sheets. 3 separate times. Our cabin floor was dirty, felt like the cabin hadn't been cleaned in a while. Showers were good. Everything smelled like marijuana. I'd say you should stay here if you're ok with what you get for $50. Everything else in Moab is expensive so it's nice to save money but this place was gross.

Talk about bang for your buck! The lazy Lizzard hostel was clean! They provided bedding for us, and Depending on what you rent, they will provide you with towels also. This was my first time staying in a hostel and my expectations where exceeded. If you looking to do Moab on a budget, you have found the right place.

The Lazy lizard was a great place to stay. If you're looking for a hotel atmosphere, then move on. Here you'll have modest accommodations, a great rate, access to a full kitchen and the opportunity to make new friends. I stayed here in April of 2021 and had a great time. Accommodations in Moab are very expensive and it was a relief to find the Lazy Lizard. Shared room, private rooms and cabins are available. A group of us went out and explored together, cooked together and generally socialized often. If you're familiar with a hostel, then you'll be right at home. If not, then consider what communal living means and come in with an open mind. Lots of interesting people here, and it's an authentic experience. I highly recommend it!

My first experience staying in a hostel, and I'm now a hostel fan. The Lazy Lizard has been there since 1987 if I'm remembering correctly. I asked the host because it definitely has that lived in vibe, its definitely not a cookie cutter hotel room, this place has personality. The staff are so genuinely welcoming and helpful, the other guests were all cordial and respectful. My husband and I opted for a private room that was clean and very comfortable. The shared common areas were never a problem, except at night when other tenants cooked their meals and made you wonder why you couldn't cook something so tasty smelling ;) The place smelled great every night!!! We stayed 2 nights for about 70% of what 1 night would cost in the areas hotels/motels. I'd definitely stay again, it is a value you'd regret not taking advantage of.

Moab's best kept budget lodging secret, for now anyway... We got frustrated by the exorbitants rates even the dive motels like the Apache were soaking tourists with so we rolled the dice and decided to lay the lumber on the Lazy Lizard. We rolled into Moab late at night from the south after dodging deer all the way in. The Lizard is NOT well marked and you'll have to drive slowly or you'll miss it as its tucked away behind a self-storage business about a mile south of the main downtown district. Drive down the dirt road and turn right at the end and you'll be at the hostel. Check-in area was pretty busy when we got there and the owner was waiting for us. He walked us out to our cabin which was spartan but spotlessly clean. Before he left, he fired up the swamp cooler which roared to life and made a hot night much more bearable. As a whole, the cabin was quite good. The only issue we had was with the mattress which was really worn and shitty. Had we complained though I'm sure the owner would have either replaced it or put us in another cabin. Basic communal bathrooms were also spotless with plenty of hot and cold water. Common lounge and shared kitchen that everyone's welcome to use. And yep, the old graybeard Denali was there along with us making pancakes for donations so be sure to take care of him. He's also a wealth of information on the local area and other national parks so feel free to pick his brain. All the lodging options (cabin, dorm, tent space) are extremely good value but I'd avoid the dorm unless your noise tolerance level is high as they're adjacent to the bathrooms and the outside patio area where foot traffic is frequent. Or you can maybe make arrangements to live outta your Subaru like Denali! Heh! Extra points for character. The resident cats wandered into our cabin more than once and made themselves at home. Friendly hippies and young backpackers abound. OUTSTANDING alternative to the bland overpriced chain lodging that dominates the tourist area downtown. Prior reservations are very necessary at this place or you'll likely be shut out if you just expect a room to be available as you cruise by. The Lizard is already marked down for a return stop the next time we roll into Moab.

How have I not reviewed this place yet?! We love this hostel. If we aren't camping in Moab, we are staying here! The guests are always chill, laid back, and fun to talk to. Our favorite is to get a room in one of the houses. They rent out private rooms and you will share 2 bathrooms and a kitchen a little house that has a handful of rooms. Each of these rooms might have a queen bed, multiple twin beds, bunk beds, etc. However, sometimes large groups come and rent out the entire thing since they're so cheap. We've come here off season and met some really cool people and shared the kitchen cooking up spaghetti while sharing stories and playing cards all night. This place is a hostel. It's not a 5 star hotel. But it's a great place to rest your head at night and to meet some new people. Plus, the price cannot be beat! Some campgrounds charge more than this hostel does!

I am what I am and that's all that I am! Great place, chill and laid back Nice outside communal area. Denali may be there cooking up some food.

I loved this place. I've never stayed in a hostel before, so this was a great experience. I love the community-oriented feel. I don't think I've met so many friendly strangers in one place before, outside of Texas. :) The room was small but sufficient. The bed was good, the heater worked, the bath house was good enough. The staff was wonderful and so very friendly. Food was offered to us more than once! There are dorm-style rooms and private rooms. We opted for the private room. If you're looking for a budget stay, this place is pretty awesome! I'm glad I stepped outside of the box and tried the Lazy Lizard.

The wife and I made a trip out here while sleeping in our truck converted camper shell. We were in need of a shower so called this place. For $3 each we were allowed to shower without a specific time limit. The place is super clean and highly recommend using this place to shower or even stay!

I've stayed here at least 2 dozen times over the past few years; this place is by far the most interesting hostel that i've been to and therefore one of my favorites in the world. The clientele is a quirky, eclectic mix of backpackers, climbers, mountain bikers, colorful locals, etc - much like the town of Moab itself. Don't expect luxury accommodations, but do plan on being comfortable and making a lot of new friends. New as of last year (?) Chef Denali cooks a donation-based breakfast and dinner, which is always delicious and super affordable. He also makes a huge effort to accommodate everyone's dietary restrictions (GF, vegan, veg). Bottom line, you can rent a private cabin - for an entire week - for the cost of one night in a chain hotel room.

I loved staying here, and had a fabulous time with both the staff and guests, during the cold days. The Lazy Lizard encompassed the rustic, and desert funk feel, that so often gets lost in the corporate world of the hospitality businesses today. If you are a low maintenance person, seeking a unique and memorable experience, the Lazy Lizard is the place for you. A bit of advice: steer clear of Tad. Had a few experiences of him being pushy, and intimidating. Not sure if he works there or just hangs around there a lot, but something needs to be done. Would return if some boundaries were set.

My girlfriend I were going to camp in their 'campground', but it looked astray and more like homeless camp tents. We are backpackers and world travelers and were hoping for more of the same. Heard it wasn't fancy, but it was just a bit much.

The Lazy Lizard is definitely the cheap slut of Moab accommodations, and like a cheap slut, it's cheap, friendly, fun, and on the grungy side. Having said that, my bed linens were surprisingly crisp and clean and the hostel itself wasn't too bad. I would recommend at least rinsing the dishes off in the kitchen before you use them though, and the bathroom had a suspicious mystery strain on an odd place on the wall that unnerved me a bit. However, the bathrooms are cleaned daily, so the stain vanished by my second night here. There's free wi-fi and spots to camp outside for $7, but for $2 more you can stay in the dorm room. My experience was pretty good in the dorm. They turn the AC up so it actually gets a little chilly after 1:00 am despite the 100 degree temps outside, and my roommates didn't snore or have loud monkey sex in the middle of the night. There were definitely some interesting characters staying at the hostel, but I felt safe enough considering I was by myself. The staff is friendly and helpful. Regardless - this is Moab. If you're not down with eccentric desert rats - jog on.

I was researching itineraries for a road trip from California to Colorado, when I learned of a $9 youth hostel in Moab, UT. $9 youth hostel? What is this, southern Italy? So, I plotted my course to spend a night in Moab and visited the nearby Arches National Park. My notes: "I pulled into the Lazy Lizard Hostel at Moab around 12:30. I felt bad about waking the guy up for a $9 dorm bed. He was way out of it and told me to just take any top bunk in a particular dorm room and we would figure things out in the morning. It was a rough night on a thin mattress with a thin pillow. I tossed and turned and just as I was getting my sleep on right my roommates began to stir in noisy ways so that they could get a start on the day's rock climbing. Americans are not accustomed to the ways of youth hostels, and these guys loved to rifle through their luggage and tromp in and out, leaving the door open. I got up several times throughout the morning to shut the door. At one point I sat up awake waiting for one of the last guys to finish his noisy morning rituals and make his way out of the room. He greeted me and asked if I was a climber. When I told him no he expressed a sentiment that I was probably a nice person anyway, and he was gone, and I rested well a bit longer. Probably around 0800 or 0900 I made my way out of bed, downstairs, apologized for waking the guy up in the middle of the night, and gave him $9.80 (tax, you see) and bathed." So, rough night and noisy neighbors, enh. $9 youth hostel in America! YOU BET!! My car didn't start and I nearly had to stay a bit longer, but the guy at the hostel and the friendly people of Moab helped me manage to eventually get on my way without need of a mechanic, so I could get stuck the next morning in Silverton, CO, which has a more comfortable $20 hostel.

Just do it. Don't think about it, just go. Remember- this is a hostel that costs $11.02 a night for a bed in a dorm room. You share everything with everybody. This is not the Hilton... It's way better. Get ready to get weird. And if you get the feeling that you want to stay- you're not alone. Once again, don't think about it- just do it.

I had a freaking great time at the Lazy Lizard. A group of us stayed up late one night and played Feed the Kitty (it's in the common room) haha. And you absolutely cannot beat the price!!! Definitely would recommend this place.

SUPER CHEAP. And I payed for a private room. It is SUPER simple but what else can you expect paying that price? Towels, bed linens are included!! It is clean, friendly people, free wifi that I could use from my bedroom... The showers were not perfectly clean but nothing that made me disgusted. The place is a bit hard to find... If you want good price and are used to hostels this is definitely the place to stay!

I actually splurged and took one of the private cabins during my stay in moab, ut. The cabin itself had enough room to sleep easily six people other than that it was spartan. I had more than enough room to layout all my photography gear and luggage. As I recall the separate shower and toilet facilities were not that bad. One thing I wouldn't suggest trying to find this place in the dark its located behind a storage business and it took me a little hunting down to find the place.

BF and I stayed here one night - our very first night in Utah. We reserved a private cabin for $30 or some really great price, and were happy to find the bunk beds were wide enough for us to snuggle! :) This hostel is a little off the main drag tucked away. The other patrons seemed like mostly dirty people tuckered out from adventuring all day, and some young international people were around too. Wifi was operational for the two minutes I used it, our door locked fine, the cabin was clean, blankets were warm enough, and the shower was hot. Some people who forget there's an s in hostel might be put off by the cluttered office and modest digs, but we found nothing to complain about at the Lazy Lizard.

Great little place to stay! Super clean facilities. Bathrooms and showers were spotless which is very nice to find at a place like this. The building are old and interesting with a lot of local decor and maps covering the walls. Great place to stay if you're traveling on a budget!

I was extremely impressed by how clean our cabin was. For the two nights we stayed, I didn't see a single bug inside which is hard to achieve in my experience with cabins. There were folded towels, soap, and plenty of blankets for us when we arrived. We got a cabin with a bunk bed and a twin bed. The four of us slept comfortably. The cabin also had air conditioning which was our main concern after being outside all day. The bathrooms are also very clean and are close to the cabins. Showers kept their temperature and never got cold. This place is also right in town and convenient to lots of restaurants.

We've stayed here twice over the years (2009 and 2012). The last time we had a group of about 14 people. This place is great. If you're looking for luxury, turn around. If you're looking for shelter, stay here! The bathrooms are communal, as is the kitchen if you choose to use it (we never have). For two nights in a six person cabin we paid just under $105, so about $17.50 per person. Sweet deal. The hostel is a bit difficult to find, it's south of town and tucked behind a storage unit complex, or something along those lines. Still, its pretty convenient and it's not hard to find parking in "the city." Really, if you're down for a walk, its not too far removed for that. It's not the Ritz and somethings are in a bit of disrepair, but overall, it's my first choice for Moab lodgings.

A little grungy, but a whole lot cheap. Not dirty, just hostely.

I stayed here two weeks ago and loved every minute of it. This is a perfect spot to hang out and get to know some people from all over the world and the country while enjoying everything that Moab had to offer. It is central to great hiking, camping, climbing, biking and local flare. The private cabin is perfect for a place to lay your head for the night, the restrooms are clean and the showers are hot. The guest were fantastic and willing to share and help each other out. I had a great time here and an looking forward to my next trip to Moab where I will most definitely be staying at the Lazy Lizard Hostel.

Found this place, thanks to the Yelp question area, and what a find it was. We had a private cabin with a queen bed. Had to use the shared bathrooms, but no one was ever in there. Drove over 1,800 miles in one week to see the Mighty 5 National parks in Utah, stayed in multiple hotels, and this was by far our favorite place. Bathrooms are very clean. We even had to move because we wanted to stay one more night than originally planned--we moved to a private room. Also very clean, as was the bathroom again. It would be hard to find if you arrived at night, but not impossible. Our first time in a hostel--definitely won't be our last and we are in our late 50's!

The band and I broke down just outside of Moab and had to get our bus towed to an auto shop. Since the shop was closed (it was Sunday), we needed a place to crash. Thanks to the sign on the road, we found this nice little hostel and rented one of the log cabins. The beds were comfy, the room was cozy, equipped with a heater, and it was a very very pleasant place to stay. The people who run the Lazy Lizard are very nice and personable people and helped make our spontaneous stay a pleasant one. They even gave us homemade coconut macaroons! The next time I'm in Moab (which will hopefully be on purpose and not due to unfortunate circumstance), I would easily stay at this hostel again and I highly recommend anyone to do the same. Thanks, Lazy Lizard!

I stayed four nights in an upstairs main building private room. It was definitely worth it as I'm here for the National Parks, not to look at the inside of my room. All was clean, but nothing fancy. It felt like staying in a friend's house. Very friendly people. I will be back!