Goulding's Lodge

Monument Valley, Utah

Star rating

Hotel exterior, Goulding's Lodge, Monument Valley, Utah, USA
Standard King, Goulding's Lodge, Monument Valley, Utah, USA
Hotel exterior, Goulding's Lodge, Monument Valley, Utah, USA
Run of House Double Room
Hotel exterior, Goulding's Lodge, Monument Valley, Utah, USA
Standard King, Goulding's Lodge, Monument Valley, Utah, USA
Hotel exterior, Goulding's Lodge, Monument Valley, Utah, USA
Run of House Double Room

The hotel

A ‘get-away-from-it-all’ retreat, Goulding’s Lodge is seriously secluded. But that doesn’t mean you’ll be short of things to do. Its central spot in America’s ‘Grand Circle’ of national parks and monuments makes it an ideal motel-style base, with freebies like parking and WiFi. Opened as a lodge in the 1920s, movie crews soon flocked here to make Westerns in the surrounding Monument Valley, inspired by owner Harry Goulding: in fact, the likes of John Ford and John Wayne slept and ate here. Today, its museum’s filled with movie mementos, alongside reminders of its trading post and Navajo heritage. For a true taste of Navajo culture, there’s the gift shop’s rug room, and the Stagecoach Dining Room, where local Navajos rustle up home-style dishes – served with Monument Valley views.

Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Families
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Near National Park
  • Restaurant

Where is it

In a central spot in the Grand Circle, which is filled with many of America’s most spectacular national parks and monuments, the hotel is 6 miles from Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. It’s also just a short walk from Goulding’s Grocery Store with DVD and game rentals*; and a laundry service*. Nearby is Goulding’s Gas Station, which has a food court and convenience store.

Hotel information

88 rooms and suites. All with individual climate control, flat screen TV with satellite channels, DVD player (Western-themed DVD rental available*), mini-fridge, coffee maker, hairdryer, safe available at front desk, iron and board. Run of House Room features private balcony with a spectacular view of Monument Valley. They offer 1 king-size bed or 2 double/queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Hillside Suite are stand alone, located half a mile from the front desk with great panoramic views of Monument Valley. The master bedroom has 1 queen-size bed with an additional queen-size bed in the main living area. There's also a bathroom, kitchen, and a queen-size hide a bed, sleeping maximum 6 adults.

Stage Coach Dining Room (Navajo and American Southwestern menu, breakfast, lunch and dinner; due to Navajo Nation law, alcohol is not served). Heated indoor swimming pool. Outdoor sundeck (seasonal). Fitness room. Goulding’s Trading Post Museum (donations). Earth Spirit Theater. Tours of Monument Valley*. Western-themed selection DVD rental*. Complimentary WiFi and computer station with internet (accessibility variable due to remote location). Yellow Ribbon gift shop (authentic local arts and crafts). Coin laundry. Complimentary self-parking.

*Denotes local charge

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Traveller rating

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May 2, 2025 Mark G

I'll tell you they ruined the place when they built that incredible monstrosity of a hotel I went long ago in the nineties three or four times camped out in the campgrounds for nothing, ate in the Goulding's restaurant. Took lots of pictures hiked a few places That was a time to be alive No big ugly hotels No $450 per night rates Friendly… Read more
I'll tell you they ruined the place when they built that incredible monstrosity of a hotel I went long ago in the nineties three or four times camped out in the campgrounds for nothing, ate in the Goulding's restaurant. Took lots of pictures hiked a few places That was a time to be alive No big ugly hotels No $450 per night rates Friendly people I don't think I would go today Read less
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May 1, 2025 Jim W

We got the last room available it was down at the “convenience store location “ I was disappointed the room was need of work. The toilet was running when we checked in. Call the desk phone network was down. I had to go to the office three times before a maintenance guy finally looked at and said he would write it down for replacement tomorrow … Read more
We got the last room available it was down at the “convenience store location “ I was disappointed the room was need of work. The toilet was running when we checked in. Call the desk phone network was down. I had to go to the office three times before a maintenance guy finally looked at and said he would write it down for replacement tomorrow I shut the water off so we could sleep. As fir the phone we will look at “tomorrow “. The water running in the next room made noise and we could hear them opening and closing doors. Curtains were hanging off their rods usb ports were inop and the place needs cleaning. The car wash next door just added to the experience of the truck engines as they fueled up at the station in front. I had a steak it good FYI I am in the room as I write this Read less
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May 1, 2025 Béatrice L

Halte parfaite. Très bel endroit. L’hôtel a toutes ses chambres qui offrent une vue magnifique sur sur ces magnifiques monuments. Chambres spacieuses, confortables. Balcon avec table et chaise. Piscine à disposition. Restaurant où l’on mange très bien, de bonnes spécialités régionales. Décor de westerns naturel et monumental.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Vies, oud en ook nog onvriendelijk personeel

Apr 30, 2025 Patty J

Na een lange auto reis in de avond aangekomen. Bij inchecken chagrijnig personeel en niet behulpzaam. Hadden een appartement geboekt, kregen de deur niet open. Moesten terug naar de receptie, bleek dat er verkeerd nummer opschreven was, bij goede deur ging deze weer niet open. Weer terug naar receptie, bleek het kaartje niet goed opgeladen.… Read more
Na een lange auto reis in de avond aangekomen. Bij inchecken chagrijnig personeel en niet behulpzaam. Hadden een appartement geboekt, kregen de deur niet open. Moesten terug naar de receptie, bleek dat er verkeerd nummer opschreven was, bij goede deur ging deze weer niet open. Weer terug naar receptie, bleek het kaartje niet goed opgeladen. Niemand die zijn excuses aanbood en niemand die mee liep. Uiteindelijk ging de deur open, wat een muf stinkend hok, zelfs badkamer stonk echt. Het is oud, maar zou niet muf hoeven te ruiken. Kamer was echt te duur voor wat je krijgt, de locatie is top, maar zorg dat je dan wel frisse kamers hebt. Het was al laat en geen zin om voor de derde keer terug te moeten gaan naar de receptie. We hebben een paar uur geslapen en ochtend direct spullen ingepakt om na bezoeK Momenument Valley niet meer terug te hoeven komen. Zelf bij uitchecken onvriendelijk en niet eens gevraagd hoe het verblijf was. Tip blijf hier weg Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Filthy floors, broken coffee maker, NO TV!!!

Apr 30, 2025 alisonSZ Sacramento, California

Recently returned from a visit to Monument Valley where we stayed 2 nights (4/12-4/14) at Goulding’s Lodge which we booked through Expedia, and we could not be more disappointed. Upon checking into our cabin, we accidentally got some water on the floor when transferring food from our cooler to the refrigerator and when we wiped up the floor, we… Read more
Recently returned from a visit to Monument Valley where we stayed 2 nights (4/12-4/14) at Goulding’s Lodge which we booked through Expedia, and we could not be more disappointed. Upon checking into our cabin, we accidentally got some water on the floor when transferring food from our cooler to the refrigerator and when we wiped up the floor, we noticed it was FILTHY with dirt and hair from previous guests. It was obvious the floors had not been cleaned. That evening, when we attempted to turn on the TV, there was an error message stating the TV could not find the satellite. We promptly called the front desk who said a member of maintenance would come out the next day. The next morning, we went to make coffee and the coffee maker did not work either. We called the front desk a 2nd time to complain, and they sent maintenance out while we were sightseeing who did nothing because upon our return, the coffee maker was still not working and nor was the TV. We called the front desk a 3rd time and maintenance was sent again while we were there. We showed him how the coffee maker was still not working and he finally replaced it. Then, a 2nd maintenance worker arrived to look at the TV. He could not get it working so he called a 3rd worker who also could not get it working. They apologized and I called the front desk again and asked for a manager and spoke with Kirstie. I explained about the floors being dirty, the TV not working and the coffee pot not working and she told me to contact Expedia who would contact them and they’d give us a discount. When I returned home, I did as instructed but Goulding’s Lodge told Expedia they would NOT be giving us a refund. We paid $700 for 2 nights in this cabin with no working coffee maker on the first morning and no TV for the duration of our stay (not to mention filthy floors!). This is unacceptable and I will be disputing this with my credit card company. I do NOT recommend staying at Goulding’s Lodge for these reasons. They did NOT keep their word and obviously do not care about the experience their guests have at their lodge. Next time I will stay at The View Hotel which, as the name implies, has a better view and better customer service from what I have heard. Read less