Abajo Lodge

2.0 star property

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a painting, and a window with curtains.
Exterior
A reception area with a marble counter, a small table, and a door with a wheelchair accessibility sign.
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
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

  • Parking included
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 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
(19 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. 577 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

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
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8/10 Good

Kelly

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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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8/10 Good

Kasey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

LARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay between Monument Valley and Moab.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed here twice on our trip across the area. Clean rooms, comfortable beds, and great staff. We’ll definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly surprised with the room. The bed was really comfortable and the room was very clean, smelled good and it was very comfortable. Very pet friendly! A great home base for exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second stay during our trip: great clean room. Very happy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and recently updated. The staff was attentive and polite. For the money in this area, this was a very decent room.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed our stay at Abajo!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and the woman at the front desk was very courteous when we checked in. I would stay at this property again, without hesitation, if I am in Monticello in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff and Owner were extremely friendly and helpful with information to make our exploration of the area great. Highly recommend and will definitely stay anytime we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vacation in the area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great bedding, and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little hotel. We enjoyed our stay. Only stayed 1 night but was very pleased.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vivek Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel next to needles canyonland national park. Hotel was well maintained and room was clean. Good for family stays too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, great service, and affordable! Checks all the boxes in a great jumping off point for adventure!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly check-in, clean room, hot showers.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025