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
Based on 4098 reviews
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Disappointing :-(
Jul 21, 2025DAJ162Cheshire, United Kingdom
Sadly Gouldings was a disappointment - surly unhelpful staff on reception, rooms without a view, the very bare basics in the room (some of which didn't even work) - jsut not good value for money.
Disappointing because the setting the rooms are in (ie Monument Valley) is amazing - but only a handful of rooms get sunrise - the rest are all behind…
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Sadly Gouldings was a disappointment - surly unhelpful staff on reception, rooms without a view, the very bare basics in the room (some of which didn't even work) - jsut not good value for money.
Disappointing because the setting the rooms are in (ie Monument Valley) is amazing - but only a handful of rooms get sunrise - the rest are all behind the other rooms/lodges.
The restaurant is fast food - but the onsite shops are good and offer a good selection of food and drink.
The tours are a bit hit and miss - depends which guide you get :-(
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Lovely stay, amazing views
Jul 11, 2025Vacation10999267348Antwerp, Belgium
Really nice experience. Very friendly and helpful staff. We had lunch there, dining experience with a view on monument valley. The food was fresh and tasty. The lodges themselves were clean, private and cosy. Again with the lovely view on monument valley.
Would definitely recommend
The Villas are worth every penny (if you can afford it)
Jul 11, 2025Suzanne SBaton Rouge, Louisiana
We don't want to leave! The view from our porch is mesmerizing, especially at sunrise. Spacious "villa" (modular home) with sofa sleeper and dining table. One queen bed in the main area (with a half-wall) and one in the bedroom. Beds are amazingly comfortable with good quality linens. Shower has great pressure. Quality toiletries. Microwave and…
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We don't want to leave! The view from our porch is mesmerizing, especially at sunrise. Spacious "villa" (modular home) with sofa sleeper and dining table. One queen bed in the main area (with a half-wall) and one in the bedroom. Beds are amazingly comfortable with good quality linens. Shower has great pressure. Quality toiletries. Microwave and refrigerator (with ice maker) both work well. So why a 4, not a 5? Lots of little nit picky things that may not matter to you, but are unacceptable at this price point. As usual, a Keurig single serve with 2 coffee pods (and one decaf) and 1 tea for a room that can sleep 6. Powdered creamer. The kitchenette is advertised as "fully stocked," but in reality it's more like 75%. Bowls, plates, mugs and juice glasses but no tumblers. No serving utensils. Two dishtowels, but no dishcloth, just one rather filthy sponge, and no paper towels. Dish soap but no other cleaning supplies (yeah, we had a little spill). Towels for 4, not 6. TV in this unit on a shelf over the refrigerator, across from the bed, rather than on the wall across from the sofa. Not that we bothered with tv, but it matters to some.
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Good, confortable hotel
Jun 29, 2025Ed SMinneapolis, Minnesota
It is an older hotel, but well maintained and clean. The room was small and cozy. It had a nice balcony with a view of Monument Valley. There was an onsite restaurant. The staff and service were good, and the food was adequate. It was dog friendly, and there was a path to RV area to walk a dog. Guests should take advantage of visiting the…
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It is an older hotel, but well maintained and clean. The room was small and cozy. It had a nice balcony with a view of Monument Valley. There was an onsite restaurant. The staff and service were good, and the food was adequate. It was dog friendly, and there was a path to RV area to walk a dog. Guests should take advantage of visiting the museum at the hotel.
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The Villas are very nice, private, and comfortable.
Jun 18, 2025DPfromColoradoBoulder, Colorado
We stayed in the "villas" portion of the property which means each person or couple had a private unit with parking space. We had a kitchen, bed in the common area, plus another bedroom which was separate. Very comfortable and pleasant. A/C affected the separate bedroom and bathroom more than the rest of the unit - i.e. they were cold. Table…
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We stayed in the "villas" portion of the property which means each person or couple had a private unit with parking space. We had a kitchen, bed in the common area, plus another bedroom which was separate. Very comfortable and pleasant. A/C affected the separate bedroom and bathroom more than the rest of the unit - i.e. they were cold. Table and chairs for dining or computer work area.
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Disappointing :-(
