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So I drove through the night, to get here before sunrise. Unfortunately the trail is closed until the visitor center is open, which was after sunrise. I was able to race down the trail and see why some 120-200 Navajo called this home at one point. It is perfectly placed to get shade through morning and a spring is nearby.
So I drove through the night, to get here before sunrise. Unfortunately the trail is closed until the visitor center is open, which was after sunrise. I was able to race down the trail and see why some 120-200 Navajo called this home at one point. It is perfectly placed to get shade through morning and a spring is nearby.
These trees were so contrasted with the red and gold cliffs and ground all around.
So I drove through the night, to get here before sunrise. Unfortunately the trail is closed until the visitor center is open, which was after sunrise. I was able to race down the trail and see why some 120-200 Navajo called this home at one point. It is perfectly placed to get shade through morning and a spring is nearby.
As I walked back up the path saw this dead tree. Even though I was only a mile or so away from the actual ruins, I could not imagine walking to and from that every day. It is thousands of feet in elevation gain/loss getting to the bottom of this canyon.
Kayenta Monument Valley Inn

Kayenta Monument Valley Inn

3 out of 5
Junction Highway 160/Highway 163 Kayenta AZ
The price is Rp1.989.918 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
Rp1.989.918
Rp2.415.362 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kayenta. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,465 reviews)
Yes, the room was spotless and reception was very good.👍🙏

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Kayenta Monument Valley Inn
Goulding's Lodge

Goulding's Lodge

3 out of 5
1000 Main Street Oljato-Monument Valley UT
Stay at this lodge in Oljato-Monument Valley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,242 reviews)
This was our second time visiting. We did a tour of Monument Valley and it was amazing

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

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Hampton Inn Kayenta

Hampton Inn Kayenta

2.5 out of 5
US Highway 160 Kayenta AZ
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The price is Rp1.960.822 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
Rp1.960.822
Rp2.380.045 total
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kayenta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Overall, this was a decent hotel for the area. Breakfast was OK only. I had dinner at the on-site restaurant. The food was good and service was a little slow. The room itself was good, the bed was comfortable. When I got to the room, the heat was set to 79°. It took a little while to cool it down ...

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn Kayenta
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Sedona Pines Resort

Sedona Pines Resort

3.5 out of 5
6701 W State Route 89A Sedona AZ
Stay at this family-friendly condo in Sedona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,859 reviews)
The place was very nice n clean We enjoyed the hot tub lagoon was very relaxing also they have free laundry room! Overall a great stay will definitely stay here again!

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

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Scottsdale Camelback Resort

Scottsdale Camelback Resort

4 out of 5
6302 E Camelback Rd Scottsdale AZ
Stay at this spa condo in Scottsdale. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,353 reviews)
Everything was great. Naomi was a breath of fresh air. Worked with me on a cancellation. Great experience.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

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Sedona Springs Resort

Sedona Springs Resort

3 out of 5
55 Northview Rd Sedona AZ
Stay at this aparthotel in Sedona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,214 reviews)
Perfection. I will stay nowhere else.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

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So far from anything, so hard to get to, but so worth it. The local Navajo Guides with Jeeps for hire will laugh when you say you're thinking of doing this 17-mile loop through the most famous buttes of Monument Valley in a small car, but go ahead and do it. Carefully. We saved $170 and were able to maneuver through the gulleys and rocks just fine. Driving ourselves enabled us to decide how long to spend at each spot, and whether to keep driving or get out and hike at our whim. Take water and lunch! #Navajo #MonumentValley #Arizona #landscape

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