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Holiday Inn Express Vernal-Dinosaurland by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Free buffet breakfast
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $142
$125 nightly
$142 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6

Explore the area

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1515 Highway 40, Vernal, UT, 84078
  • Place, T-Rex
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Independence Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ashley Valley Community Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vernal, UT (VEL-Vernal Regional)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 338 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 390 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Shower)

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

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Vernal

A stay at Holiday Inn Express Vernal-Dinosaurland by IHG places you in the heart of Vernal, within a 5-minute drive of T-Rex and Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum. .This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Western Heritage Museum and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Dinaland Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • T-Rex - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Independence Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Ashley Valley Community Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Freestone Legacy Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Vernal, UT (VEL-Vernal Regional) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beachin’ Soda Shack - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Vernal-Dinosaurland by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Vernal-Dinosaurland by IHG offers 69 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Vernal hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 69 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a vending machine.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 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
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 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 100 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Vernal-Dinosaurland
Holiday Inn Express Vernal-Dinosaurland
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Vernal Utah
Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Vernal
Holiday Inn Express Vernal
Holiday Inn Vernal
Vernal Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express Vernal-Dinosaurland Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Vernal Dinosaurland
Express Vernal Dinosaurland

Holiday Inn Express Vernal-Dinosaurland by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 528 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 528 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 528 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 528 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 528 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a comfortable stay thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady who checked us in was very kind! Good nights sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Beds/pillows were awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tavia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the hot tub and the little patio area as we relaxed from traveling
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Reginald T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Breakfast was Amazing!! The Rooms were Super Clean Full Breakfast ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis or LuWanna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Even under construction it was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable place in an otherwise nondescript locale
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice location! Clean and recently remodeled
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property - clean - centrally located
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was pleasant and clean. I did not have a chance to utilize many of the amenities as I was only passing through. The breakfast was acceptable and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire town and property are fresh and contemporary. Loved the large bathroom counter and luxurious walk-in shower. This is the only hotel I remember where room temp was where I wanted it, as I arrived!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Stay!

Good stay! Good customer service and great breakfast. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No review
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delightful

This was the most delightful hotel. On paper, it doesn't seem like it's anything special, but the rooms were super clean and the staff were the most friendly and pleasant hotel staff I've interacted with in a long time. I very much appreciate everyone that works there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The king bed was very comfortable and there was plenty of space in the room and the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Let us check in early. 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

Friendly staff, easy check in, pet friendly, clean, quiet. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
New n clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice room

Our room was nice. They are remodeling and it will look a lot better when they finish.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025