Goulding's Lodge

Monument Valley, Utah

Virgin 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

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1580)
  • Very good (1527)
  • Average (580)
  • Poor (182)
  • Terrible (112)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great views of Monument Valley

Apr 28, 2024 aukahkay62 Singapore, Singapore

I stayed at this lodge room 313. Rooms have a nice view of the Monument Valley and sunset views are gorgeous. Rooms are small and basic. The only dining option is at the restaurant and at dinner time, there can be a short wait. The menu has some traditional Navajo food like Navajo tacos.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great views, customer focused staff

Apr 24, 2024 Elizabeth B Ohio

We stayed two nights. Our room was a king regular on the second floor of the lower building and had a Great view of monument Valley from the room and even better from the balcony as well as a pretty good amount of space. Clean room, enjoyed having so many little attractions on the site that has grocery store, decent restaurant that serves three… Read more
We stayed two nights. Our room was a king regular on the second floor of the lower building and had a Great view of monument Valley from the room and even better from the balcony as well as a pretty good amount of space. Clean room, enjoyed having so many little attractions on the site that has grocery store, decent restaurant that serves three meals a day, little movie theater, museum, gift store, gas station. About a seven minute drive over to the View hotel where we met our tour guide. After spending a little time at the View hotel, we appreciated Gouldings’ customer, friendly, and customer focused attitude and the Historic character of the inn. Free movies every evening for guests. Although we were probably never be back to visit Monument Valley again, if we were to visit again, we would definitely stay at Gouldngs and NOT at the View. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating If you are going to see Monument Valley then see it from the original lodge.

Apr 15, 2024 Nathan D Portsmouth, United Kingdom

OK the interior is a bit dated, sort of a old motel feel but the rooms are very clean, there is a fridge, tea and coffee maker, good AC or heater and ample parking. But the view is better than the hotel up the road. This is the real MV, and Gouldings is steeped in history, so much so it has a museum on site. If you want to stay in MV then… Read more
OK the interior is a bit dated, sort of a old motel feel but the rooms are very clean, there is a fridge, tea and coffee maker, good AC or heater and ample parking. But the view is better than the hotel up the road. This is the real MV, and Gouldings is steeped in history, so much so it has a museum on site. If you want to stay in MV then Gouldings is the place to go. Decent grocery store nearby, petrol too and a restaurant on site. We ate there once for dinner and despite bing very busy we had a nice meal and got good service. Only gripe was the light pollution from the nearby garage at night, but that is a minor niggle after a great 3 night stay. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Location and view the best aspect

Apr 8, 2024 Rachel W

Great location very close to monument valley and wonderful views from our room. However, the hotel very dated and room not that clean. Restaurant was not great food and staff bordered on rude. We watched a film in their cinema which was fun. Place needs refurbishing. Would I stay again, possibly just due to location and proximity to Monument… Read more
Great location very close to monument valley and wonderful views from our room. However, the hotel very dated and room not that clean. Restaurant was not great food and staff bordered on rude. We watched a film in their cinema which was fun. Place needs refurbishing. Would I stay again, possibly just due to location and proximity to Monument Valley. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Underwhelming, at best

Apr 7, 2024 JamieJ1090 Atlanta, Georgia

The one positive about this location are the stunning views of Monument Valley. We stayed in one of the villas, which clearly had not been cleaned very well. There was macaroni all over the floor (guessing someone spilled a box of it at some point). The restaurant was edible but not great and VERY pricey. All of the staff we encountered, check… Read more
The one positive about this location are the stunning views of Monument Valley. We stayed in one of the villas, which clearly had not been cleaned very well. There was macaroni all over the floor (guessing someone spilled a box of it at some point). The restaurant was edible but not great and VERY pricey. All of the staff we encountered, check in, shop, restaurant, were underwhelming. Not rude but definitely not happy to be working. Where it goes completely downhill for me is I left my Apple air pods in the room, unfortunately. I had to call 4 times over 3 days to get someone to go look for me. I used Find MY on my iPhone and it clearly shows they are there. I FINALLY get someone to call me back only to tell me they were not found. It’s 4 days after I left and the tracker shows it’s still in the room. Read less