Adventure Awaits at These Utah Resorts

It's no secret that Utah's breathtaking landscapes provide infinite possibilities for outdoor recreation. Whether you're looking to enjoy the snow atop Utah's mountain ranges or take in the beauty of the red rocks that characterize Southern Utah's national parks, these lodges, hotels and resorts provide luxury experiences and easy access to some of Utah's top adventure outings.

Red Cliffs Lodge

Moab, Utah

For those wishing to have a glimpse of life in the Wild West, look no further than Red Cliffs Lodge in Moab, home to the Moab Museum of Film and Western Heritage. This rustic lodge features frontier-inspired decor with modern comforts while boasting breathtaking views of the Colorado River and surrounding red rocks. 

Known for its dramatic scenery and proximity to both Arches (16 miles) and Canyonlands National Parks (44 miles), Moab is an excellent travel destination for all adventure seekers, including hikers, mountain bikers, river rafters and off-roading fanatics, with local outfitters eager to prepare you for unforgettable experiences.

Red Cliffs Lodge offers horseback riding, skydiving experiences, private canyoneering, rock climbing tours, stargazing excursions and epic 4x4 outings, including the Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo Experience, which guests can register for in advance online. You'll also find plenty of ways to relax at Red Cliffs Lodge, whether by soothing tired muscles in their hot tub, lounging at the campfire or eating a well-earned meal at the lodge's signature Cowboy Grill.

Homestead Resort

Midway, Utah

This charming resort offers guests an elevated retreat with idyllically rustic and homey accommodations, comfortable dining and a one-of-a-kind experience with its signature Homestead Crater hot spring. This natural wonder boasts crystal-clear mineral water from a geothermal spring, and Homestead Resort offers swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling and paddle board yoga classes inside the crater.

The resort is located in Midway, also known as "Little Switzerland" after being settled by Swiss immigrants in the 1850s, who found the alpine landscape reminiscent of home (Read: Swiss Traditions Meet Mountain Adventure in Utah's Heber Valley). Surrounded by the Wasatch and Uinta mountains, the area offers scenic views for hiking, mountain biking and golfing. In the summer, enjoy the refreshing water of the Provo River by fly fishing or rafting down its stream. In the winter, Homestead Resort offers proximity to renowned ski resorts including Deer Valley Resort (10 miles) and Park City Mountain (18 miles). For those seeking to explore the backcountry, guided snowmobile adventures are available through the resort with the Adventourage tour group.

At the end of your busy day, you can relax at the resort's luxury heated pools or enjoy a delicious meal prepared with fresh, local ingredients in a rich mountain-style atmosphere at the resort's Simon's Restaurant. 

The Lodge at Blue Sky

Wanship, Utah

Mountain adventure meets luxury at The Lodge at Blue Sky, taking inspiration from the surrounding mountain landscape to cultivate its restorative, naturesque ambience. Located in Wanship, Utah — about 20 miles northeast of Park City — the lodge is home to The Edge Spa, a cliffside wellness sanctuary offering yoga, cold plunges and guided meditations. Resident energy healers also provide unique treatments, including energy journeys, chakra balancing treatments, numerology readings and healing sound baths. 

Perched along Silver Creek, the polished all-season resort is a short drive from the beautiful Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest (18 miles) and Park City Mountain resort (8 miles), making it an excellent retreat for backcountry and resort skiers alike. Other winter activities available for booking with Blue Sky include snowmobiling, nordic skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, winter fishing, helicopter excursions and more. In the warmer months, Blue Sky's miles of hard-pack dirt trails make it a must stay for any avid mountain biker. The resort offers bike rentals and tours with local guides. Other summer adventure experiences include hiking, fly fishing, 4x4 tours and horseback riding.

End your evening by walking a short distance to High West Distillery & Tasting Room to sip on fine whiskey or enjoy a glass of wine at the award-winning Yuta restaurant, which serves sustainable farm-to-table cuisine.

Skyview Hotel

Torrey, Utah

Named after its prime location within an International Dark Sky Place, the Skyview Hotel in Torrey offers amazing stargazing opportunities for those visiting Southern Utah. Located just six miles outside of Capitol Reef National Park, guests can spend the day exploring the area's unique geologic features, and later unwind with modern comforts offered by Skyview, including a rooftop terrace for stargazing, furnished private patios and complimentary s'mores to enjoy at the communal fire pit. The resort includes indoor suites and dome-style tents that feature skylights for those wishing to immerse themselves in the stars and sleep even closer to the desert landscape. 

The Skyview Hotel features local art inspired by the environment, including an interactive installation of suspended ropes that forms a narrow walkway, mimicking the dramatic slot canyons found throughout Southern Utah. For those wishing to return home with their own pieces of artwork, the Skyview Hotel arranges photography tours, bringing guests to the best locations for phenomenal lighting to capture Capitol Reef at sunrise and sunset. Guests can visit Skyview’s website to make reservations. The resort can also connect guests to local guides that offer a wider range of tours, from family adventures and day hikes to invigorating backpacking or epic canyoneering trips. Local guides and outfitters in Torrey also offer ATV excursions, horseback riding, fly fishing tours and more.

Brian Head Resort

Brian Head, Utah

Known as the premiere ski destination of Southern Utah, Brian Head Resort sits at 9,600 feet in elevation, offering stunning vistas to admire the surrounding red rock. The resort provides a quick shuttle service to the slopes as well as a buffet breakfast, outdoor hot tub, indoor swimming pool and onsite spa. Take advantage of their "Stay & Ski Free" package and get free lift passes when you stay at least two nights. The resort also offers equipment rentals, ski and snowboard lessons and a unique forest ranger tour, where visitors can learn about the geology and ecology of Brian Head from a Dixie National Forest Ranger. Finish your day on the mountain by refueling at Last Chair Grill and Brews, which features several local beers and live music every weekend.

In addition to skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing, guests can enjoy the fresh mountain air in the off-season, too. Brian Head Resort's bike park includes lift-access mountain biking with plenty of intermediate and advanced trails to choose from. The proximity to Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks makes Brian Head an excellent destination for avid hikers wishing to find comfortable accommodations outside the park. 

Bluff Dwellings Resort & Spa

Bluff, Utah

Tucked in the southeastern corner of Utah, the town of Bluff is centrally located to a number of recreation areas including Bears Ears, Four Corners, Natural Bridges, Goosenecks State Park and Monument Valley Tribal Park, making Bluff Dwellings Resort & Spa an excellent place to stay for any road trip. Modeled after the ancient cliff dwellings of the Pueblo people, the hotel was designed to blend in with the natural cliffside surroundings, with spacious suites, private dwellings and a large guest house available to accommodate any size party. Enjoy food at the resort's Cedar Shake Cafe and let kids soak up the sun while playing in the red rock-inspired pool. 

The resort offers several outdoor tours to fit any adventurer's time, interest and fitness level. From paddle boarding or rafting the San Juan River to rock climbing or canyoneering in Antelope Canyon, guides are available to make your adventure safe and exciting. Bears Ears National Monument, known for its petroglyphs, sandstone canyons and prehistoric dwellings, is also close to Bluff Dwellings Resort, with local guides offering private hiking tours. After a long day of exploring, you can unwind at Bluff Dwellings Spa, which provides several services guests can book in advance, including aromatherapy, body massage and skin treatments that use native botanicals known for their healing properties. 

Whether you are searching for luxury accommodations or a room that reminds you of home, these resorts and lodges will provide a relaxing stay while you're off on your next adventure. Close to many of the unique and profound landscapes that characterize the state, each resort is eager to help guests experience Utah to the fullest with local tours and recreational excursions.