Quail Park Lodge
125 N 300 West
Kanab, UT
Thirteen mid-century rooms at the gateway to five national parks. Continental breakfast daily. Matt runs a happy hour.
About Quail Park Lodge
Quail Park Lodge was built in 1963 and renovated in 2008 by owner Matt in a mid-century modern aesthetic that sets it apart from the utilitarian lodging lining the Kanab strip. The renovation brought a crayon-colored furniture palette, Route 66-themed artwork, and individually decorated rooms throughout the two-story property. Kanab sits at the junction of US-89 and US-89A in southern Utah, connecting Zion to the north, Bryce Canyon to the east, and the Grand Canyon North Rim to the south. The city carries the nickname Little Hollywood for its Western film history going back to the 1930s. Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, the largest no-kill shelter in the United States, is 4 miles north in Angel Canyon.
What Quail Park Lodge Is Known For
Quail Park Lodge is what the independently owned motor lodge can be when someone cares enough about a 1963 building to renovate it with intention rather than replace it with something generic. The crayon palette, the individually decorated rooms, the weekly happy hour, the bikes, the continental breakfast: each is an expression of what Matt has decided this property should be. The five national parks within 90 miles make Kanab a destination regardless of where you sleep. The Quail Park Lodge gives the canyon country circuit a base that has its own character rather than just its own postcode.
Amenities
- Pets Welcome
- Breakfast Included
- WiFi
- Continental breakfast included daily (hard-boiled eggs, pastries, coffee)
- Weekly happy hour on the deck hosted by owner Matt
- Free bicycles
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Bathrobes in every room
- Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker in every room
- Business center
- Free WiFi
- Free on-site parking
- Pet-friendly (bowls provided)
What Guests Love
- Continental breakfast included daily: a practical advantage at the gateway to five national parks where early morning departures are standard
- Weekly happy hour on the deck with owner Matt: one of the genuine community touches that make a motel different from a chain option of the same size
- 30 minutes to Zion, 70 to Bryce Canyon, 90 to the Grand Canyon North Rim: the geographic center of five-park canyon country, accessible in every direction
- Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, the largest no-kill shelter in America, is 4 miles north: a significant destination in its own right for volunteers and visitors
- Independently owned and individually decorated rooms: rooms renovated with a specific mid-century palette, not a franchise standard
Worth Knowing
- Kanab is a popular base for Zion and Bryce during peak season (April through October): book well in advance, especially for spring and fall weekends
- The outdoor pool is seasonal: confirm current open dates when booking
- The Zion-Mount Carmel Highway through Zion's east entrance can have permit requirements and wait times during peak season: check the NPS website before departure
- Kanab is 30 minutes from Zion's east entrance but over an hour from the main Zion visitor center via the park road: plan accordingly
- Pets are welcome. A pet fee applies; contact the property directly to confirm current amounts and any restrictions before booking.
The Room
Thirteen individually decorated rooms with a mid-century modern palette: crayon-colored furniture, Route 66-themed artwork, dark wood furnishings against crisp white linens, and bathrobes. TV, refrigerator, coffee and tea maker, and free WiFi in every room. Continental breakfast included daily. The rooms are designed to feel high-end within the motor lodge format: reviewers consistently describe the renovation as 'well done' and the result as feeling more refined than the roadside motel category would suggest.
The Grounds
A seasonal outdoor pool sits at the property's center. Matt hosts a weekly happy hour on the deck, a genuine meet-your-fellow-guests moment that has become one of the property's most talked-about features in reviews. Free bicycles available to all guests. Business center on-site. Free on-site parking. The property is centrally located in Kanab, within walking distance of the city's main restaurant and services corridor.
The Experience
Kanab is the staging ground for canyon country. Zion is 30 miles north on US-89, which becomes the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway through the park's eastern canyon: the most dramatic motel-to-park entry in the Southwest. Bryce Canyon is 70 miles east, with the hoodoo amphitheaters best seen at dawn when the light catches the orange and red formations. The Grand Canyon North Rim is 90 miles south: fewer crowds than the South Rim, higher elevation, and a completely different experience of the canyon. Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Angel Canyon, 4 miles north of the lodge, accepts volunteers and visitors and is one of the more unusual destination experiences in southern Utah. The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument has canyoneering access within 30 minutes of Kanab.
Details
Kanab, UT 84741
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Quail Park Lodge have EV charging?
No, Quail Park Lodge does not have EV charging.
Does Quail Park Lodge have WiFi?
Yes, Quail Park Lodge has WiFi.
What is there to do near Quail Park Lodge?
Zion National Park: 30 miles, about a 60 minute drive. Best Friends Animal Sanctuary: 4 miles, about a 10 minute drive, or you can bike there. Bryce Canyon National Park: 70 miles, about a 140 minute drive.
How far is Quail Park Lodge from Zion National Park?
30 miles, about a 60 minute drive.
How far is Quail Park Lodge from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary?
4 miles, about a 10 minute drive, or you can bike there.
How far is Quail Park Lodge from Bryce Canyon National Park?
70 miles, about a 140 minute drive.
Is Quail Park Lodge pet friendly?
Yes. Quail Park Lodge welcomes pets. A pet fee applies; contact the property directly to confirm current amounts and any restrictions before booking.
Is breakfast included at Quail Park Lodge?
Yes. A continental breakfast is included with every stay, served daily. Guests consistently report it includes hard-boiled eggs, pastries, and coffee.
How far is Quail Park Lodge from Zion National Park?
Approximately 30 miles east on US-89 to the Zion National Park east entrance. The main Zion visitor center and Canyon Overlook Trail are approximately 40 miles, about 45 to 60 minutes by car.
What is the pool season at Quail Park Lodge?
The outdoor pool is seasonal. Contact the property to confirm current open dates, as the season depends on weather and typically runs spring through fall.
What is Kanab known for beyond the national parks?
Kanab has been a film location for western movies and television since the 1930s and carries the nickname 'Little Hollywood.' Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, the largest no-kill animal shelter in the United States, is located 4 miles north of town in Angel Canyon and accepts volunteers and visitors. The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument has several access points within 30 minutes of Kanab.
How far is Quail Park Lodge from Bryce Canyon National Park?
Bryce Canyon is approximately 80 miles northeast of Kanab on US-89, about an hour and twenty minutes by car. Kanab's central location between Bryce Canyon, Zion, and the Grand Canyon North Rim makes it one of the most practical base towns in Utah for anyone covering multiple parks in a single trip.
What is Quail Park Lodge like?
A renovated mid-century motor court on the edge of Kanab with clean, well-kept rooms, a continental breakfast included daily, an outdoor pool, and a location that puts you within 30 miles of Zion's east entrance and an easy day trip from Bryce Canyon, the Grand Canyon North Rim, and Grand Staircase-Escalante.
Is parking available at Quail Park Lodge?
Yes. Free on-site parking is available at Quail Park Lodge.
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Things to Do Near Kanab and the canyon country
Zion National Park
30 miles, about a 60 minute drive.
Zion National Park is the most visited national park in the United States, centered on a sandstone canyon carved by the Virgin River through the Colorado Plateau. The Zion-Mount Carmel Highway enters the park from the east, passing through the mile-long Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel and descending into the main canyon. The Angels Landing hike, the Narrows slot canyon, and the Emerald Pools trails are the primary destinations. The canyon shuttles are required in peak season; morning arrivals before the crowds arrive are dramatically different from midday.
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
4 miles, about a 10 minute drive, or you can bike there.
Best Friends Animal Society operates the largest no-kill animal shelter in the United States in Angel Canyon, four miles north of Kanab. The sanctuary houses dogs, cats, horses, birds, rabbits, and other animals, and welcomes volunteers and day visitors by appointment. The canyon setting is dramatic: red sandstone walls enclosing a green valley where the sanctuary buildings are set among gardens and trails. The organization's work in transforming American animal sheltering since 1984 has made Kanab a significant destination for animal welfare advocates from around the country.
Bryce Canyon National Park
70 miles, about a 140 minute drive.
Bryce Canyon is not technically a canyon but a series of natural amphitheaters eroded into the edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau, filled with thousands of hoodoos: spire-shaped rock formations in red, orange, and white that concentrate at the Bryce Amphitheater viewpoints along the rim road. The sunrise lighting at Bryce Point is the most reproduced image from the park. The Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden trails descend into the hoodoos from the rim. At 8,000 to 9,000 feet elevation, the park is cooler than Zion and often less crowded.