Zion National Park Lodge

We'd resigned ourselves to the fact that we most likely wouldn't be able to stay within the park itself when visiting Zion for the 4th time, due to the fact it's super difficult to secure a reservation. However, after checking in constantly for cancellations, we managed to get a ground floor room with a brilliant view across the from of the hotel grounds! It goes without saying that the location is fab, and you can't go wrong just wandering around the hotel and grounds, or sitting on the porch of your room, but obviously for those looking to stay close to all the wonderful walks and hikes, it's perfect!||One bonus to staying here is that you get access down through the canyon road that is otherwise closed o cars during the season, and although you can't stop during the drive down, it's nice to take it slow and enjoy the views on the way to and from the hotel. There was plenty of parking for the lodge.||It was fairly busy when we visited in mid-September, but we planed ahead and booked a table for the restaurant a couple of weeks ahead of time. Check-in was pretty slow, but that's to be expected during peak season. The hotel has everything you need without going back out into Springdale, although obviously you're limited for food options with only one restaurant and a cafe/bakery type shop. The gift shop was nice if expensive, but that's par for the course these days in any national park lodgings.||We had coffee and a snack earlier on from the busy cafe/shop, then ate in the restaurant later. The food was average but it's convenient to be able to eat on site, and the service was decent.||Our room was lovely, large and clean, with comfy beds and a fantastic balcony/porch to sit out on. We watched deer, wild turkeys (and people!) while enjoying a drink on the big comfy chairs provided. ||The bathroom was clean but older style, again like most park lodges. We slept well and there wasn't any noise from adjoining rooms etc, in fact the night soundscape outside was lovely once the hotel grounds went quiet.

Zion Lodge is in the perfect location. You can walk right across the road to the Emerald Pools trailhead, or take a quick 5-minute drive to the Pa’rus trail and 10–12 minutes to the Temple of Sinawava (Riverside Walk). A major perk of staying here is beat the crowds; you can secure a parking spot before outside visitors arrive. Just keep in mind that private cars are only allowed in the canyon during specific times in December, so be sure to check the NPS website for current shuttle schedules. Our room was clean and cozy, the heaters were excellent for the winter nights, and the stargazing was world-class. Lodge staffs are friendly and efficient. We had a wonderful stay and already have our Spring trip booked!

This awesome little lodge just tucked way back in the canyon. Access is restricted to people who have reservations. Otherwise, you have to walk our bike in about 2 miles to lodge.|This area gets quite crowded with many people, relaxing on the giant lawn are taking a bite to eat after their bike ride. I really liked all the bike, friendly areas. Lots of jumping out points for good hikes too. |The rooms are nicely appointed clean. We had a pretty good dinner at the red rock. Quiet down in the evening I would request rooms facing away from the main lodge entrance entrance. |If you’re looking for a quiet getaway, this is probably not the spot as it’s quite popular and crowded for a good reasons. We enjoyed our night here, but most likely will not be back.

Clean cute cabin in center of park. Similar in every way to Western Cabin at North Rim so we knew what to expect. No frills but what you need. Bed, bath, clean & secure. Never heard our neighbors and slept thru storms are well insulated. I het that you're there for nature, but a small TV wouldn't be the worst addition for dark cloudy nights but we knew ahead of time and managed. Wifi was great. Lodge meals were good and filling. Best of course is proximity to hop on shuttle first thing in morning or walk directly across street to Emerald Pools trail.

We stayed in a quaint cabin that provided a gas fueled fireplace to take off the evening chill. The kitchenette provided coffee & tea, the front porch was the perfect spot to sip a cuppa and watch the sunlight move along the canyon wall. I highly recommend their outdoors brewpub and upstairs restaurant, where the chef was outstanding! Every meal (lunch & dinner) proved to be the best we’ve had of all the national parks we’ve visited (me=35, spouse=41). Despite the circus-like atmosphere at times (tour buses unloading and tourists on bikes driving in large groups), the cabins were far away enough from the busy lodge area to give a sense of privacy and quiet.

This lodge is pretty good. We arrived at dusk, so we couldn’t see a thing. The front desk was helpful, and the rooms were not bad. I really liked the front porch, and the bathrooms were nice. However, the shower water was kind of small. The WiFi was also kind of shaky. The location is great, with the lodge next to a bus stop.

While it is difficult to get into the lodge and it’s best to book a year in advance I would say it’s worth it! As a former travel agent specializing in national parks, it’s tricky! Zion lodge exceeded my expectations. It was nice to be in the park and be able to hike right from the lodge or get on a shuttle with ease. Even with the shutdown, the staff was very helpful and patient. The rooms were cute and matched the park theme. I loved having our own patio in the back to watch the squirrels while having coffee. Surprisingly, I did not take any photos while in the room.

We stayed two nights in one of the cottages, reasonable accommodations. We had dinner in Red Rock Grill... food was mediocre and the service the first night was unpleasant. However, the second night was terrific, the food was still the same, but the service was outstanding, which made for a delightful experience. Chanchanok, our server, was extraordinary, she made a rather "low expectation evening" simply wonderful. Lovely conversation about the menu and the area was an unexpected highlight.

Zion Lodge (Springdale, Utah) -- one of the absolute best places to stay inside Zion National Park. Stay: Located right in the heart of the park, Zion Lodge offers unmatched convenience and easy access to all major trails and shuttle stops. The rooms are spacious, cozy, and perfect for relaxing after a long day of hiking. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, making the entire experience feel warm and welcoming. If you're visiting Zion, staying here transforms the trip from great to unforgettable.

wake up, put on a shirt (cause it's july and it's hot); step outside, and stand in awe, being just in it. or: morning hike is over, take a shower, be refreshed for a second afternoon/sunset hike. or: wake up before dawn, get all your stuff together and just start up the west rim trail and watch the sunrise from somewhere up high set an alarm for midnight on a new moon day in the summer. if the sky is clear, bring a blanket and find a really dark place, facing south, unobstructed by trees. look up, and if you have a camera that can take a long exposure, as little as 10 seconds can be enough (unfortunately from there, to get it to pop you'll have to do some significant editing/balancing) catch a shooting star with the people that you love. come back, and experience all of this with each other again

This review is just based on my very quick stop at Zion Lodge during our visit to the park. The outside is really attractive and the architecture is nice. The building is 100 years old this year and I always appreciate historic buildings. The inside was clearly redone - a more modern lobby area flanked by a gift shop and stairs up to the restaurant. This was more of a disappointment, as I would have loved if they'd retained the original character of the building. Was still nice to visit but I've seen other national park lodges that are much more unique.

I was inspired to compose Angels Landing after my adventure here in Zion. https://on.soundcloud.com/iuBo2HQJTogLQBWM9

Nice place for a breakfast or dinner before/after your hike. Only moderately crowded during the morning, so shouldn't be hard for you to grab breakfast here. Often crowded at night as people hop off the last ride from the Zion shuttle, so plan your dinner accordingly. Magnificent view of the Zion mountains. Polite, helpful staff. The food is generic; nothing too healthy or scrumptious. Just remember it is at stop 5 of the Zion Canyon Line (green). It is the only restaurant within Zion National Park, so take care and fuel up. My breakfast total here was $23, and my dinner total here was $28.

First visit to Zion and first experience staying inside a national park! There's a parking lot for cars. The shuttle was closed for the season when we went in February so the park was quieter. Lowkey love offseason traveling. Don't mind cooler weather and I love no crowds. The room was cabin style but clean and plenty of space to put bags down. There was a shared kitchen downstairs for folks to hang out and enjoy food in, like a dining hall/bring your own food. Short walk to the main lodge with a restaurant and small shop for trinkets. Enjoyed eating at the restaurant- was exactly like home cooking! There's a short hike to the start of some really great hikes including Angels landing (you need a permit) and Emerald pools, which we did for a shorter, easier day with our 7 month old. Lot's of kiddos and families on the trail.

Extremely comfortable visit. Beautiful location, very nice room and bathroom area. Loved our front porch with rocking chairs. Sat out there in the evenings and watched the family of deers come up for the evening snack of grass, bugs??? The restaurant doesn't have many options nor does the cafe. They did have a ton of servers though. Gift shop was nice and had a large selection as well. As we visited in August we had no issue with parking. Received gate code and red parking pass several weeks before our visit to allow us to get to lodge since driving wasn't permitted in the park. Shuttles were frequent and convenient. If you want to go to Springdale make sure you to take your receipt from entering park with you. We didn't have a receipt or my dad who has a VA park pass. So we had to pay to get back into park.

Came into Zion National Park not having a place to stay for the night so we took a chance and came into the Zion lodge which is right inside the park. Went to the check in desk and unbelievable to us they had one room left. Loved our stay. Quaint little cabin room. Only negative were that the pillows were uncomfortable but all else was amazing. Limited wifi but when you are in the lobby area there is plenty of seating to relax for a moment and catch up on your emails lol! Outside the lodge there is a beer garden so you can sit outside enjoy the Mountain views and have a beer. Inside upstairs in the lobby is the Red Rock Grill. We had dinner there and it was amazing. They have a cafe for a quick drink, snack, sandwich or cup of coffee and they also have a gift shop. You might see a wild turkey roaming around or a deer. Staff is very friendly and can answer any questions you have.

Bad Reservation System Booked a Stay at Zion Lodge in January. Changed my plans and found they had no record of the Reservation. Six Months Later, got an email one day prior saying WELCOME. Called, Found out they have a bug in their System that makes it lose records that they have know for a while. Called and since the email was sent one day in advance and they have a 48 hour cancellation Policy, I'm out the deposit. Bad System that people know are bad. Fixes: 1) First E-Mail Confirmation should say don't use the web site and only call to Cancel. 2) The Website to Manage should be fixed. 3) Until the Website is fixed, it should say "If you can't find your reservation, call." 4) Big One. Send an E-Mail Reminder 3 Days or 4 Days or a Week In Advance. You are sending it 24 hours in advance to steel people's deposits. I'm visiting Zion, but now staying at a nice AirBnB under AirBnB rules of engagement.

Decent food for being the only dining option in the park during winter. It provided us with fuel to hike the next 9 miles. Vegetable soup hit the spot with lots of veggies and fries were delicious. Service is quick and friendly. Nice view of the park.

One night stay in December to spend a weekend in the park. We stayed in a cabin room, which was small but overall comfortable. The fireplace kept us toasty warm all night. We had a tiny porch which was great, but it was angled in a way that we couldn't sit outside and stargaze (which was really our goal). I'm not taking any points off for that. The furniture was solid and the mattress was fairly comfortable; the bathroom was clean. Honestly, those are the only things that I'm looking for in a hotel room. The water got nice and warm (though pressure left something to be desired). Considering the age of the lodge, it met all my expectations.

Staying in a National Park is awesome and the Zion Lodge lets you do just that. They have a number of cabins and hotel rooms. Some of the cabins have fireplaces, while the room we stayed in just had a king bed and was more of a standard hotel room. Think of a slightly dated hotel, but the location inside Zion National Park more than makes up for it. Our room had a comfy bed, heating, and a balcony overlooking the beautiful park. There were some dining options inside the park even in the off season and checking and checking out was pretty easy. Some of the more popular trails are easily accessible from the parking lot of the Lodge, which makes it a great jumping off point for exploring the park!

We stayed at Zion Lodge for 3 days at the end of November and didn't regret a single minute. The location is incredibly convenient--right inside the park! Our room was on the second floor. The heater worked perfectly, keeping it warm and cozy despite the chilly weather. The view from the balcony was breathtaking; one day we saw deer, and on another, wild goats. The only downside was the old mattresses, which might be uncomfortable for those with sensitive backs. Overall, it was a wonderful and memorable stay!

Our family of 4 stayed here for 4 nights recently in the John Wesley Powell King Suite and it was glorious! The suite was clean and well-appointed. The patio was private and facing out towards the monumental red rock cliff faces. It was quiet and we had little foot traffic outside our room. The room was also so dark with the blackout curtains closed! That helped us get a little extra rest. the wifi was slow but we found it totally acceptable given the location and actually slightly better than I expected. do be aware the wifi is not secure so use at your own risk. The restaurant is good but not amazing. We've eaten there many times over the years and 5 times this last week. It is very reasonably priced, has a great staff, and unbeatable views so i'd definitely recommend it. Also, stop by Castle Dome Grill for a beer and grab a soft serve. The beer, ice cream, and fries are good. Not sure id recommend much else there. It is Aramark ballpark food. The lodge location can't be beat. The staff were almost all super nice and accommodating universally. We felt like locals after 4 days and considered staying an other 4 lol. Now that we have stayed here, we'll never go back to staying outside the park.

Clean, convenient and serene when all the daytime crowds start leaving. You're not staying at national park lodges for luxurious accommodations and amenities, even though you may be paying just as much. The draw here is that you have the privilege of staying inside a beautiful park and have the best access to the park during your stay. While others had to take shuttles in from nearby Springdale, we were able to walk out on our balcony and enjoy the serenity around us. We could easily walk across the street to the trailheads or hop on the shuttle to another trailhead. Food options are obviously limited and a bit costly but adequate. We chose not to drive out for food and just enjoy the restaurant inside the lodge. The room itself was adequate. It was clean, well maintained and had everything we needed for a short stay. We found we didn't even need to use our car once we were parked. The best part of staying inside any national park is when the daytime visitors have not arrived yet or have already headed out. The park takes on a completely different personality and you will see wildlife come out of hiding. The stars at night are magnificent since there is almost zero light pollution here. One thing to note, if you're trying to work here or keep in touch with anyone outside, the cell service is almost non-existent. Wi-Fi service inside the lodge is also really bad, even if you are in the main lodge area. Try to plan any outside communication accordingly because it probably won't happen around here.

I gave 4 stars for location, however with the amazing location comes some down falls. 1. Make sure you have the gate code before you head out. There is a gate to get onto the hotels property and you will not have cell signal. The hotel is set back from this entrance about a mile. There is no one around to let you in. 2. They only have one restaurant unlike the hotels located near town. The hotel has a beautiful location with gorgeous views, immaculate grounds, and even some wild life (deer, wild turkey and more) but you are limited to the one restaurant. Make reservations well in advance! The rooms are nice and include a patio, refrigerator, coffee maker. I wasn't so happy with the shower curtain as it smelled pretty bad, but the rest of the room was clean. Staff are helpful and courteous. Food was ok. Views are AMAZING

Super cute lodge that you can stay at within the park! We didn't stay here, but it is one of the shuttle stops and so we stopped here just to check it out. Fantastic views of the Zion mountain range from the expansive front yard of the lodge and very cute woodsy decor throughout the interior of the lodge! There's a gift shop here, so I picked up quite a few cute pins, stickers, and postcards to commemorate our time at Zion! Great spot to stop in if you want to rest (they have plenty of chairs and sofas in their lobby and just outside the front of the building to relax in), use the restroom, and get some souvenirs while you're at it!

Food options. Only one restaurant on site, served bloody chicken on top of Caesar salad. Grab and go food option closes at 5 pm. Vending machines only sell soda. Fire preparedness. Fire alarms went off. Building evacuated. Fire department took 20 minutes to arrive. 40 minutes later allowed back in rooms, no explanation Check in. Check in stated as 4 pm. Room not available Finally after nearly an hour of waiting they agreed to move us to a room that was available.

Fantastic location! Right in the middle of Zion National Park. Perfect for busy and non-busy months at Zion. There is a shuttle bus stop right in front of it. The price is fair. We had one of the suites, with a great balcony and a very nice living room. It was great. They lose a whole star for me because of cleanliness (or lack of it...). There were so many bugs in our room, beetles I think they were, that one morning I woke up to one squished under me, which grossed me out. I wish they would do some kind of extermination between guests. The coffee machine also didn't look super clean when we first arrived, and I did a few water runs before using it for coffee... Staff is great. The front door staff is super knowledgeable, kind and friendly.

Plan ahead and stay in the Lodge. Otherwise you will have to shuttle in and out of the park by bus - lodge guest can drive in. Cabin I was in was rustic but clean and comfortable. Only issue was that it was almost 6:00 before it was ready and I could check in. Plenty of hiking close by to kill the time but I was already pretty stinky from a day of hiking before I got there, and a clean up would have been sweet. Avoid weekends if possible - I left on Saturday morning @ 7am and the line from the entrance backed up about 3 miles already. Restaurant is good but there is very little in the way of other stable shopping without leaving the park. It's the location......

Noisy, thin walls, room amenities not maintained and falling apart. The only upside is the location inside a national park. But exclusivity and monopoly breed mismanagement. They sit back and don't care; people will come anyway; that's the mentality. Check in was alright if a bit cold. Nothing was explained. WiFi very weak (but that comes with the territory; we are in wilderness). We got a cabin which is not stand-alone. It is part of a group of four cabins that are all semi-attached under one roof. It's charming but its attachment to other cabins creates a problem. We could hear literally everything from next door. There's a door to their cabin from inside ours (near bathroom). These connecting units are terrible in design. Even with the door closed, everything could be heard from conversation to hair dryer to footsteps. The entire wooden structure just resonates. There's a nice gas fireplace but the remote is so finicky. Took us forever to even get the fire started. We asked for help and repair, but of course neither came. The front desk was dismissive and didn't even bother taking down our cabin number before hanging up. We asked for a space heater. Nope they didn't have any. It was early March and it was sub-freezing with rain and wind. The fireplace is the only source of heat here. We were lucky to eventually figure out how to get it started. There is a fridge and a microwave, a hair dryer, and plenty of space. Everything is aging and old (not in a nice way). It has a mountain lodge charm, which is nice, but we are just asking for the basics (for things to work and not be broken). One can't live and thrive on "charm" alone. There is only one mug and it's half broken! The Zion Lodge clearly didn't care about anything or replenish anything.

We stayed here in Zion. We overall really enjoyed it, highly recommend it, and would gladly stay again. The location is excellent and extremely convenient for exploring the national park, especially since you are guaranteed entrance and parking with your car if you stay here, and because it is very close to trailheads. It is also right in the stunning setting of the valley, the cliffs of which loom all around. We got a cabin, older and less updated it seems than the rooms in the hotel blocks, but we preferred that greatly. They retain their old-fashioned rustic charm and character, which is very nice, they are attractive and cozy rather than characterless. They are also very comfortable, with nice beds, a small kitchen area in addition to the bathroom, and are pretty roomy. They have a gas fireplace as well. The main hotel block is less charming and seems more plain, and also seems more crowded and busy, but we did not go in any of the rooms so are not sure what they are like. The lobby is not super fancy but is nice. The restaurant upstairs is similar, nice but not exactly fancy, with something of a cafateria vibe but with some nice rustic decor plus wonderful views form the large windows. Breakfast was a buffet of hot and cold items, served cafeteria style. It was good and overall the food was enjoyable. Dinner was not good. Two of us got steak, one rare and one medium rare, but both came out extremely well done, andthe same. The rest of the stuff was just basic, very mediocre food. This is a nice place with a great setting and location, plus charming cabins, but it is not as nice or flashy as some other national park places and the food is mediocre. That said, we were there for the location and cabins, not the food. There are more food options a short drive away in the town of Springdale, just outside he park, but even those are at best just very good and all have something of a captive audience.

Staying inside the park definitely has its advantages BUT not enough for paying these prices. This was the second time we stayed didn't write anything up the first time because well everyone deserves a second chance. The cabins have gotten even dirtier, cob webs and dust balls inside the room we spilt some water and cleaned it up to our surprise the towel was black with dirt. Beds are super soft and uncomfortable. The food at the lodge is horrible too ate at the breakfast buffet 17 a person for a holiday inn breakfast complete with fake eggs. The restaurant also has cobwebs and is so dirty. The Togo sandwiches were just as bad with day old hamburger buns and fake eggs. Check in was anything less than friendly, lady with dreds made me wait for 5 minutes while she did something without even acknowledging me standing there. I was the only one there!! It's really sad because this place and restaurant could be so great but skip it and stay inside Springdale there are so many great options for lodging and food run by people that care.

Beautifully situated in the Zion National, Park, Canyon, this historic hotel, offers a taste of remoteness with all amenities. Meticulously maintained, this property is a basic lodge with cabins available for overnight stays. The main lodge building houses reception, a gift shop, and the only restaurant located inside the park. The property is exceptionally clean and the rooms were super cozy. Anyone attempting to work remotely or addicted to Wi-Fi communications be prepared to let it go and enjoy the surroundings. The rooms are set up with Southwest decor and very comfortable. The main building can be a bit of a walk to some of the rooms which might be a challenge in bad weather. We were fortunate that the weather was beautiful while we were there, and saw some wildlife right outside our windows, that included deer and turkeys en mass. There is also complementary EV charging available. We decided to check out the restaurant and were pleasantly surprised with a very nice selection of well prepared food with farm to table fresh ingredients. The food was wonderful and creative; salads and the trout were just fantastic. The only catch to eating at this restaurant was ordering and paying before you went in to sit down; this created a bit of an inconvenience if you wanted to order more items that you had to keep returning to the line and cashier. Clearly the servers who are exceptional also find this process a little frustrating as well but, overcame any issues with the process by providing outstanding service. We also enjoyed the Buffet breakfast, which is available daily at an exceptionally reasonable price.

THIS is the way to do Zion right! Yes, it's expensive, but the location is worth every cent. I stayed in a cozy little cabin, and I will do that anytime I want to visit Zion in the future. No need to mess with the shuttles and waiting in line. You're right at the Grotto trailhead, which leads to all kinds of hiking. This is especially lovely if you scored a morning permit for Angels Landing. You can get on the trail before the crowds! Customer service was great. Check in and out were a breeze. Amenities are: location. They also have an ice machine. Being able to drive your own car into the canyon is awesome, and you can leave it parked at the lodge all of your checkout day too. I stayed in a cabin, which had a nice remote control fireplace, coffee and tea, and a microwave (no fridge). There is a little bathroom with a sink in it, and across the hall there was a little kitchenette area with another sink and mirror, nice to have. It had a full sized ironing board and iron, though I'm not sure how often those get used, lol...why iron for sweaty hikes?! No tv. Painfully slow WiFi; an excellent excuse to unplug and bring a good book. The little covered porch was cute and had a bench. I didn't eat at the restaurants; their offerings are Xanterra basics.

Place is nice inside. Before coming make sure you eat healthy if you are hiking or riding bikes the food options here at cafe are hot dogs pretzels and sandwiches chips and hotdog $15 bring your own water or pay $4 at machines

Beautiful cozy historic cabins with gorgeous views. Wonderful location! Convenient and easy access to park. Would recommend leaving early in AM if you don't want to wait a while for shuttle service. Must reserve Cabins early. My only complaints are full sized beds not so comfortable-we all woke up sore each morning. Also would suggest directions for operating fireplace. Couldn't figure ours out and woke up one night sweating bullets. Recommend getting breakfast and or lunch supplies in Hurricane that can be stored in mini fridge to make meals easy and affordable. Bring dishes, dish soap and utensils too.

What a difference with the new management. The food at the lodge was great and wait staff was wonderful! Thank you!

I absolutely loved the cozy vibe I got from my stay here. I had a quick 2 night trip but the lodge exceeded my expectations! The location, view & accessibility made it worth it. Although I was happy with my stay I do have a couple things to note- no mini fridge, so buying any cold food to store was non optional. No microwave in the room. No complimentary breakfast. No stable wifi/connection (no really, you're unplugged.)since I stayed here in the off season the prices of the lodge are most likely very different during season & I don't think I would pay much more for my stay

The Zion Lodge is the most convenient place to stay since it's actually in the park, but don't expect more than average accommodations and food. Service was generally good - at the restaurant we had pasta and trout. Out of the two the trout was better, but that's not saying much. We stayed at the hotel (there are also cabins and suites) and I was surprised to see that it wasn't very ADA friendly. No ramps into the building and no elevator either, so not very accessible. There are also no refrigerators in the hotel rooms, but there is a microwave in the common area.

Our family stayed this Beautiful place on Thanksgiving weekend. I booked the hotel 5 months before the trip. It's a very popular place, hard to book for holidays. The location was excellent. The shuttle bus stop is right front of the hotel, and many hiking trails start from nearby . Room was very clean, the view from the balcony was amazing . And all hotel guests receive an access code to pass the gate so we can drive up to the zion lodge. And also receive a parking pass too. Very nice.

Great location inside the park. Food at the Red Rock Grill and Castledome Cafe were not very good, but I would still stay there for the location.

Terrible customer service. We came on a tour with 25 people. Our bags were dropped off and delivered to assigned room while we were somewhere else enjoying the beautiful park. When we returned some of us (me included) had no bags. They delivered the bags earlier and then reassigned the rooms when we returned hours later. When our tour director tried to get assistance in finding the bags they were of little help. They told us that they didn't have any night service. I found our bags by going to the room which was x out on my card holding the room keys Knocked on door and a young mother with two small children let me in to retrieve my bags. Carried them down the stairs myself. The stopped cleaning the rooms on multiple stays until you leave. They will provide fresh towels if you call. The food in the restaurant on second floor of the main building was terrible. My hamburger must have been sitting awhile because it wasn't warm The views were fantastic with free shuttle service to move around the park. The only lounge inside the park with other motels outside the national park. A nice gift shop in the main building. FYI - heard from our tour director that starting now the restaurant will be serving diners on paper plates with plastic ware. They are having staffing issues. Enjoyed the view but hated the stay.

We were fortunate to reserve a cabin a few days ago. Most national parks you have to plan a year ahead. There was plenty of parking right in front of the cabins. There are nice waking paths between the cabins and lodge. Beautiful views!! The cabin had a great gas fireplace, a comfy bed (even though it was queen sized), a bathroom with a tub, and another room with a sink, mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, drawers, iron and ironing board, counter and mirror. There was a desk with a chair, a bench at the foot of the bed, and two comfy chairs with a lamp in the corner. There was also a nice wooden bench outside on the front porch. So lots of different areas to read or relax. We were watching a movie on our laptop around midnight when the lights, WiFi and fireplace went off. We called the front desk and were informed there was a scheduled electric outage for three and a half hours. Hmm. Fortunately we had several flashlights. I thought the room would get really cold, but it didn't. Would have been nice to be warned about the lack of electricity. Free breakfast buffet at the lodge restaurant is included with the room rental, which was good. I reviewed that with the Red Rock Grill.

Nice lodge but very basic, dont expect any extra comfort measures so take your own. No drinking water in the rooms...but you can fill your own bottles in the main lobby. Take your own beverages & snacks. Restaurant was fair, we describe it as "edible". Their Cadillac Margaritas are really disappointing: candy sweet, questionable if there is any tequila in them. Staff was stiff, didnt seem happy to be there. I am grateful to one young man I asked to change the night light bulb in our bathroom...he did it the same day

We stayed in one of the "cabins"-so awful we had to leave. More if an old shack then a cabin. Smells badly of mildew, ancient dirty looking toilet and shower, no closet or dresser fir clothes, terrible dumpy bed, old dim lighting. This cabin is not cheap at $270 a night. The lodge itself has terrible food and will charge you $4 for a small cup of coffee. Expected no Wi-Fi, tv but was surprised to find that the regular lodge rooms have both at the same price we paid for our hovel of a room. We have stayed in national parks all over the country and never felt ripped off till now

The Zion Lodge is a fun communal meeting place where most, if not all visitors convene, at some point during their visit inside Zion. You can get food here, use the clean indoor restrooms, or enjoy your own picnic lunch outside. Just don't expect any WiFi, despite the fact that they technically have WiFi access. The Zion Lodge is also where the popular Emerald Pools trail begins. You can capture some nice photos from the bridge as you're heading to the trail too. We found the lower trail very busy, even though we were there before summer even began. One word of caution: I really liked the idea of being able to endlessly refill your water bottles with their free spring water. However, I didn't feel so well about 5 minutes after drinking it, and I didn't feel well for about 24 hours afterward​. There was nothing else at all that I ate around that time that would've caused that, so our conclusion was that there was a 99.9% likelihood that the spring water was the culprit.

5 stars for location!! 2 stars for accommodation. Our second story room smelled strongly of men's cologne and soggy Fritos (? - it was a tough to place smell). The fabulous view from the deck (with rocking chairs!!!) would've been even better if there was a screen on the door so we could air out the room. The air just did not circulate. The air conditioner did the job to cool the air but made the space muggy and close. The windows opened, which was fabulous and helped a bit to manage airflow but the room needed a ceiling fan or other solution. The beds (two queens/full?) were not terribly comfortable, but the room was a great size and spacious. The bathroom had a nice layout with the sink accessible separately from the shower/bathtub and toilet area. We only stayed one night but I think it would've worked well for camping. There are no refrigerators and no elevators. The front desk staff we encountered (2 of them) lacked humor and patience - kinda like all of us in month 20 of COVID. They were efficient, knowledgeable and helpful! I also appreciated how quickly my pass, gate code, map and receipt were mailed to me - especially as access to the park is limited during the pandemic.

The Cons: - two places to eat a "cafe" with pre-packaged food and a restaurant upstairs, both were terrible. - the room smelled, couldn't really air it out since it was fly/bee/wasp season - the TV remote didn't work, we didn't watch it a lot so I didn't bother having the front desk fix anything. The Pros: - You are IN ZION, it's unbelievably beautiful. Our plans had changed so we could say, "hey, let's just take a quick walk to the emerald pool" and boom we're there. It's unreal. - Every evening, deer just come and hang out in front, so nightly we'd just come out and watch them. - We could do an activity, go back to the room and relax, then go do another one, it was extremely convenient. - We rented bikes and were just riding around Zion with all these giant amazing mountains around us. Again, it was so unreal. This isn't a "nice" hotel, it's really the location that you're paying for. Maybe the others outside the park are better, but they just don't have the vibe of being inside. Overall, I say it was worth it for the amazing experience that we had.

We are so thankful to have been able to book last minute at Zion Lodge for a couple of nights following Christmas 2020 for our first visit to Zion National Park. With: 1. The shuttle bus ticketing requirement in place at the time for visiting Scenic Drive (includes most well-known trailheads) 2. Input from family and friends regarding coordination involved in parking and booking private shuttles 3. Strong recommendations that we hike Angel's Landing, The Narrows, and the Emerald Pools We couldn't have asked for a more convenient location to stay! There is so much value in staying at this shuttle stop - with gate access to Scenic Drive (to lodge only) - right in the middle of the park. Best aspects of the stay: -Great check-in experience with lots of tips, recommendations, and answers to our many questions -Each room has its own balcony -Gate, Parking, and Shuttle Access (still need a shuttle ticket) -Each room has (4) glasses, (2) mugs, and a single/double pod coffee maker -Both trash and recycling receptacles provided -Rustic, mountain-style lodges and cabins -Vouchers for (1) hot carryout breakfast per guest per day -LOCATION -Did I mention location!? Not-so-savory aspects of the stay: -Cleanliness -Plumbing/Pipes -Lack of in-room microwave/fridge in a time when takeout is the norm -Trash/Recycling bins not large enough for multi-night stay with no daily cleaning provided -Very limited carryout options from the Lodge cafe which requires in-person ordering and waiting outdoors (no room service during COVID) -Inconsistent service and information from Lodge staff Despite many less-than-savory aspects to our stay, location and ease of parking won the day and made for a much more comfortable and relaxing trip! We would certainly stay again if visiting Zion National Park - carrying adjusted expectations for what is covered by the (splurge) expense.

In my five decades of experiencing facilities in and around National Parks, I've learned to have low expectations. Accommodations are always overpriced, and range from terrible to meh. That's why reading the complaints about Zion Lodge crack me up. Stayed at Rainier's Paradise Inn ever? That's Hell in Paradise. This place, though, is solid. If you're picky about being provided food and wifi, you should stay in town. Being able to roll out of bed and immediately hit the trail is the reason to stay here, especially if you want early-morning or nighttime trail access. So bring an ice chest and spend your time hiking instead of sitting inside. That said, on 100 degree days our room's noisy AC kept the room chilly, and sleeping was easy. Our room was otherwise quiet, and mostly clean--cleaner than the tent we're usually in. There was ice, a fridge, and a coffee maker--none of which is available at Rainier. We loved our stay. And you might to, if you like old-school luxury at a luxury price.

Took the family for a stay at Zion's lodge. Decided to splurge and staying in the park. We had a king suite great for our family of 5. However, for how much we paid, I expect a much nicer room. Everything is worn down, stained, or had a weird smell to it. The only place to eat was at the main lodge and the food was mediocre. The breakfast buffet was the best part because we had choices on what to eat. The views were excellent though! We enjoyed our meals on the outdoor deck. Did love the ease of accessing hikes and not having to shuttle in and out of the park. However, we won't stay there again. The amenities and food in Springdale makes up for having to travel into the park, which really is not that difficult.

What a great place to vacation. The lodge itself is not too big which I loved. The rooms are clean and simple but very nice and they all have a porch with amazing views of Zion all around. If for any reason you forgot to get bus tickets the awesome part is you don't really need them. The trails to the lower,middle and upper pools are just across the way which was awesome! No need to get a bus or ride a bike. The trail for the grotto is also nearby right by the bus stop next to the Cafe. You will need to hop on the bus or ride your bike to other trails like the big bend & temple of sinawava (the narrows hike) those are a little further away. Staying at the lodge makes it easy to do a lot at Zion. Some extra perks of staying at the lodge The view of the stars at night is amazing! You can also bring your car in to the park which allows you to drive the scenic route and back out to Springdale and the Mt Carmel Highway. (They'll give you a gate code) You get to hang out among the deer. The deer come to eat the grass in the late afternoon/early evening and stay all night. They don't bother anyone and don't seem to be bothered by the people around them. They're alll gone by morning.

No elevator. We got the second floor ( end) facing the woods. Feels like a typical national park lodge/ wood cabin. Perks - They let us park in the lodge parking lot early on the day of our check in. This saved us time. We did the narrows and were able to get down at the lodge at 6. Food was good. I was surprised they charged 10.99 for breakfast and that did not include the Coffee. Don't forget to get the annual pass - " America is beautiful".

Super convenient to hiking trails. You can be on a trail in a minute from your room or cabin. We only stayed one night in a cabin. Rooms were well appointed. We had two beds. Looks like it could have ajoined to the other attached cabin if you had a bigger family/group. Rooms had microwave, coffee maker, separate second sink which I liked. Room safe, AC (nice), fireplace ( didn't use.) Small front porch. It was supposed to have WiFi,but couldn't get even the designated wifi signal. Our cabin was in the M group which is one of the farther cabin groups from the lodge. Got the employee WiFi signal but they wouldn't let us connect to it. Dined upstairs. You have to order before you sit down. I suggest waiting to tip in cash to see the level of service you get. We definitely over tipped and had to ask for anything. Initial delivery of food and drink was quick. We had two entrees. One, the trout, was very good. Side of rice was plain steamed rice (surprised my son, but expected for international customers). The second entree was the Navajo Taco. Shell/ bread need a steak knife to cut and onion to everything else ratio was way to high for me. Wouldn't suggest getting their version here even though it was listed and a local special item. Breakfast biscuit sandwich and coffee in morning was good. Biscuit was on the small side. My summary Location=A+ , Room cleaning=B-, Food = mixed feelings.

This is a prime location . There are no real amenities but you are also in the middle of Zion national park . One big perk is you are right there to catch the first tram . I will say eat at the place to the left of the lodge office was way more fresh than the restaurant. Overall nice stay for what it is

Super cozy, tucked away in the center of Zion National Park. Somehow, luckily, I secured a reservation only one month in-advance due to a "last minute cancellation." This place books up to 12 months ahead of time. Our room faced the surrounding cliffs and had a nice deck. Animals roam the property at-will including deer and fawn at night. We saw one fox roaming, too. The front desk is extremely helpful offering recommendations for timing and hike ideas, plus allow you to make calls on their local landline (very poor phone reception otherwise). The rooms are pretty outdated but upon entering, we received a nice handwritten note on the pad wishing us a Happy Halloween (arrived Oct 31st). Although we enjoyed our room, this rating gets 4 x stars (and not 5) due to the restaurant. Our breakfast was pretty poor with a limited buffet, and dinner was good (but NOT great). Overall if you have the chance to stay here, do it! You won't be disappointed. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to wake up before everyone else staying in nearby Springdale and jump onto that first shuttle.

This place is gorgeous the perfect location for us. Stayed 2 nights did our hikes and loved it. Walked a mile to the trail head of Angels Landing and then hiked back through The Emerald Pool, it was just amazing. Shuttles are avail for $10 per person, if staying there it's not necessary take the walk it's so worth it , to cross the river. Very clean away from everything the perfect retreat and the only hiccup for me was the food selection. It's ok for a quick coffee but food sucked, sorry. We drove out a few min outside which is fine.

Can't beat the location. Wish the on-site restaurant had a more extensive dinner menu. Kept looking at the menu thinking that we mistakenly got the lunch menu, or that I was missing a page. Nope - just mainly sandwiches, burgers, and salads. Room was ok, although our patio basically looked at the back of another building. AC worked great during the heatwave. No temp control in the hallways, so it was hot and humid walking through the corridors or sitting in the common rooms.