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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Better off coming for the day
May 22, 2025Amy M
First off I will say to just stay somewhere else-like anywhere else. This place is old, rooms smell weird, and it could be a decent place with some renovations. The view is not all that great; as their gas station and retention pond are in front of you no matter the room. The main issue is the homeless animals on the property. If you’re an animal…
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First off I will say to just stay somewhere else-like anywhere else. This place is old, rooms smell weird, and it could be a decent place with some renovations. The view is not all that great; as their gas station and retention pond are in front of you no matter the room. The main issue is the homeless animals on the property. If you’re an animal lover like I am, this REALLY bothered me. We only found out this was an issue AFTER we arrived and my husband asked about a few dogs he saw. Indian Reservation or not - this should be addressed as was not only upsetting to me, but others we met. We’ll never stay here again - I should have extended my stay in Moab.
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May 19, 2025ianbF7237QPGloucester, United Kingdom
Stayed in Villa 425 here. A one bedroom, what a lovely place to stay, our view was stunning. The villa had everything you needed to be self suffcient if you wanted, grocery store and resturant nearby.It was clean and the linens were fresh and good quality complimentary bathroom toiletries. The porch was an ideal place to sit with a bottle of wine…
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Stayed in Villa 425 here. A one bedroom, what a lovely place to stay, our view was stunning. The villa had everything you needed to be self suffcient if you wanted, grocery store and resturant nearby.It was clean and the linens were fresh and good quality complimentary bathroom toiletries. The porch was an ideal place to sit with a bottle of wine in the evening or a cup of tea to watch the sunrise over the monuments in the morning.
The staff at check in and the resturant were lovely and the food was great to.
Sad we could only secure one night here if you are visiting the monuments this is a must place to stay and if you can get this specific villa even better.
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Monument valley
May 2, 2025Mark 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…
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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
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Captive to only game in town
May 1, 2025Jim 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 …
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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
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Filthy floors, broken coffee maker, NO TV!!!
Apr 30, 2025alisonSZSacramento, 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…
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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.
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