Moab Springs Ranch — Hotel in Moab

I stayed for 3 nights in early September, in a king bed bungalow. I've travelled all over the country over the last 40 years, making National Parks a priority, and Moab Springs Ranch is the best property I have ever stayed with!||MSR is about 4 miles south of Arches entrance; Dead Horse State Park, and the 3 eastern Canyonlands entrances are north from Arches and easily accessible off the main road 191. Downtown is just 2 minutes south - there is plenty of parking at the central information center and it's easy to walk around from there. ||The bungalow was spacious, immaculate, and had all the ammenities I needed. I especially enjoyed the walk-in shower, and covered front porch. I ate all my dinners here on the porch, and had a front-row seat to an hour-long thunderstorm my last afternoon. However, the Meadow area was the highlight of my trip! I loved sitting next to the spring wading pools, listening to the water rushing down into the pond - wildlife included 2 kinds of dragonflies I've never seen before, hummingbirds, chipmunks, frogs and pond creatures, and birds floating on the updrafts above. I read, wrote in my journal, and just watched life at the red rock wall around me. ||Full moon was out during my stay, so I can't attest to Dark Sky experiences. ||The well-maintained pool and spa area up a few steps from the Meadow were also enjoyed, as was breakfast every morning at the Horsethief Cafe and the shady, breezy lawn area in front. ||I drove Dead Horse and Canyonlands (Island in the Sky entrance) 1st day from 9 til 2 - CY got very crowded with tour bus traffic by noon. 2nd day was Arches - I started at the entrance an hour before sunrise, drove straight thru to Skyline Arch where the sun was coming up 45 minutes later. I hit all the stopping points from Devil's Garden to Balanced Rock by 10AM, where again the tour bus traffic pushed me to my limit and I left. Came back at 530 - sunset about 2 hours later - park was almost empty! - and hit Double Arch and everything back out thru the entrance. If you get a sunny day for any of these parks - make sure you have a clothing layers, hat, water, hand sanitizer and/or wipes, and good shoes! 3rd day was Newspaper Rock, Needles entrance of Canyonlands, and back to the MSR bungalow to return to the pool and Meadow for some inspiring relaxation and peace. ||I highly recommend the NP annual passes to come and go from the parks at the best times to avoid heat and crowds. ||All my trips to downtown Moab were done in the afternoon, to avoid the harsh sun. Make sure you stop at MoabMade, featuring local artists and makers. ||I also needed to do laundry and buy groceries; City Market for food was perfect, and the laundromat at 606 S Main (near the McD's) was very clean and reasonable at $3.50 per wash load. ||One last perk is that MSR has a "lending" list of items for the bungalows, or your adventures you may need or find useful - coolers, hiking poles,...

Moab Springs Ranch might have saved my relationship! Sorta kidding, but not really! The pandemic has halted all travel plans my boyfriend and I had for 2020, which is a large part of our lives outside of work. We have been very cautious since the onset of COVID and have limited any weekend getaway to camping and hiking in the mountains (we live in Denver). While I enjoy camping, after nearly 5 months of that being our only escape from our apartment in the city, I. AM. OVER. IT. When I found availability at Moab Springs Ranch I was ECSTATIC! It was the perfect excuse to get out of Colorado for the first time since March, where we felt we could do it responsibly- outdoor access to the bungalow (no traditional hotel rooms/ hotel corridors) and contactless check-in. When we arrived, I was even more impressed. Shortly after we were settled, the director called to give us a briefing on the unit, amenities and local happenings. It may not seem like a big deal to some, but I thought it was very thoughtful to add that personal touch when personal touch is not something that hotels can fully provide in the COVID era. Now onto the unit itself- I was so impressed with how spacious the bungalows were (photos do not do it justice)! The unit was beautifully decorated and it had obviously been designed, with even the smallest of details, for the outdoor enthusiast that just wanted a little bit of luxury for once! We were also surprised that there were glasses, dinnerware and flatware in the unit- which in a COVID world was SO APPRECIATED! We do not dine out currently, and we really didn't want to bring a cooler full of food, so it was even more relaxing after a long day of hiking to be able to get takeout and sit at a REAL table and use REAL flatware to eat instead of sitting on the bed hoping our plastic forks don't break! This was a MUCH needed break from our city apartment and the monotony that 2020 has brought to our world. Thank you for a TRULY relaxing experience where we felt safe and responsible. It was the reset our relationship needed and we will be back when...

This is a really gorgeous "ranch" and seems like a good choice amongst tons of chain hotels down the main highway in Moab. It (mostly) has beautiful views, a quaint coffee shop, and (supposedly) a gorgeous park for those staying at the "ranch." The history of the ranch is very interesting and it is worth stopping by the coffee shop to learn about it, even if you're not a guest here.

I'd imagine staying here NOT during COVID and without a dog might be different, but during COVID and with a dog, my husband and I were really turned off by the experience. We received very lengthy instructional emails to avoid an in-person check-in (they had deadlines), but then we received no response when we completed their forms or responded to their emails. We provided everything they asked for and more, and yet, we were charged over $100 for a fee that should have been waived. They advertise as dog-friendly, but it is far from it. The dog-friendly bungalows are the worst on the property (no view, right next to the highway) and dogs are not allowed in the (supposedly) gorgeous ranch park they have gated just for guests. We were pretty disappointed that we paid the same price for these bungalows, which had a view of the Motel 6 sign, versus the bungalows at the top of the property with epic red rocks views. There were also no treats, bed, or bowls offered to our dog and instead, you can pay $25 to use their kennel to kennel your dog.

I'd think most people with dogs camp in Moab, but if it's the winter, think again before staying at this "dog-friendly" accommodation...