Abajo Lodge

Property class: 2

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a painting, and a window with curtains.
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A reception area with a marble counter, a small table, and a door with a wheelchair accessibility sign.
A hotel bathroom with a sink, mirror, and vanity.
A sign for Abajo Lodge, indicating it is a base camp for adventure with amenities like a pool and hot tub.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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197 E Center St, Monticello, UT, 84535
  • Place, Millsite Trail
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Hideout Golf Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, San Juan Hospital
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave, No Pets

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave, No Pets

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave, No Pets

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave, No Pets

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, No Pets

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Abajo Lodge

Along with a 24-hour front desk, this smoke-free motel has free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Abajo Lodge offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Premium cable televisions are provided. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Abajo Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Frontier Museum. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Frontier Museum and Millsite Trail
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Abajo Lodge offers its guests a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Monticello motel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Wayside Motor Inn Monticello
Wayside Motor Monticello
Wayside Motor
Best Western Wayside Hotel Monticello
Wayside Motor Inn Monticello Utah
Abajo Lodge Motel
Wayside Motor Inn
Abajo Lodge Monticello
Abajo Lodge Motel Monticello

Abajo Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 594 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for what we had planned.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Makayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, perfect for our stopover stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and as represented, we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay; pleasantly supervised for such a small town. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, affordable. I highly recommend for a trip through the vicinity.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly, bed was very comfortable and never ran out of hot water. Definitely an excellent basecamp to check out Moab and surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check-in - staff very efficient and explained everything. It was a short stop no a longer road trip and a great and economical place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a good location, easy in and out
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place. I’ve stayed here a couple times. The rooms are so clean and you can park right outside the door. Staff were great too. Excellent mexican restaurant across the street.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stopover point while traveling around Utah. Especially if you don't want to be in the crowds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harvey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean comfortable overnight stay on a road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zoran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, roomy convenient parking
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place to stay in a small town. Nothing fancy, no breakfast, but a great recommendation for a cafe 20 minutes away.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant experience, and I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a peaceful and comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The small quiet town provided exactly what we were looking for after several days of travel. The hotel was clean and comfortable. The staff was welcoming at the counter.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, quiet....
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and comfortable beds. Easy parking n front of room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We live this place because they accept pets and the rooms smell good and are clean. The staff is always friendly and we stay here a lot. 💯 recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kammal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room at an affordable price. I would book again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Viktor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Freshly renovated, clean and overall better than most chain motels on the road. The front desk lady was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was large, clean and perfect for our needs. Check in was easy and the front desk person was pleasant and helpful. The noise machine in the room was a nice touch if noise would have been a problem (it wasn't). Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Air conditioning was fantastic- room was clean and had extras for a large family I wasn’t expecting like tv trays and double sinks! Parking was great and staff was super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay here. It’s clean and comfortable, and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was very good
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very Thankful for the clean room and the upgrades.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026