Abajo Lodge

2.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave, No Pets | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Reception
Exterior
Exterior
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $102
$90 nightly
$102 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2

Explore the area

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197 E Center St, Monticello, UT, 84535
  • Place, Frontier Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Millsite Trail
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Hideout Golf Club
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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 WiFi

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Monticello

Located in Monticello, Abajo Lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Frontier Museum and Millsite Trail. .This motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from San Juan Hospital and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Hideout Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Frontier Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Millsite Trail - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • San Juan Hospital - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hideout Golf Club - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Newspaper Rock State Historical Monument - 38 min drive - 27.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Maverik - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ja Roen Thai Sushi - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Gustavo’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Over Bite - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Abajo Lodge

Abajo Lodge offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Premium cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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 elevator (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 available

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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-authorize 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 554 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1015 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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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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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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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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
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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

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

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

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
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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
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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

Kent D

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable, and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, great beds. Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, clean room, attentive staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Bethanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious rooms. No breakfast, so plan on that. A little dated bathrooms, but overall a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed staying at the Abajo Lodge. It was clean, quiet, and the owners/staff were extremely friendly. I will definitely be staying there again when I'm back in town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very spacious for our family. Beds were comfortable and clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Old motel but very well taken care of.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tyron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Only down side is WIFI drops in and out so don’t be relying on WIFI during the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Bozena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is good place to stay on the way
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and quiet, comfy bed and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025