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An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and string lights.

A living room with a blue sofa, wooden coffee table, and a lamp.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large window with blinds.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with blinds, and a framed picture on the wall.

1. Purple Sage Flats

Downtown Moab, 1.9 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Ross

Rp2.530.242

Rp4.799.649 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A patio area with a fire feature, outdoor seating, and a bottle of Stella Artois beer.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, a window, and a colorful abstract wall.

A modern building with a bicycle sculpture, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a mural of a desert landscape.

2. Kokopelli West

Downtown Moab, 2.6 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Marc

Rp2.340.916

Rp4.373.242 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A brick building with a sign reading "OITIE".

A reception desk with a starry night mural, a wooden counter, and a display of travel guides.

A building with a balcony railing and hanging flower baskets.

A backyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a wooden fence.

3. Moab Rustic Inn

Downtown Moab, 2.3 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Martin

Rp3.007.095

Rp3.500.935 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel with a covered outdoor area, stone pillars, and a view of the mountains.

A covered outdoor patio with tables and chairs, overlooking a scenic landscape with mountains and a clear sky.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and large windows providing natural light.

A multi-story hotel with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a mountain backdrop.

4. Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn

Downtown Moab, 2.5 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Arkadiusz

Rp3.322.955

Rp3.868.584 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bunk bed room with a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A walk-in closet with wooden flooring, a robe hanging on a rack, and a white plastic bag on the top shelf.

A building with a sign for Moab Garage Co. and a sign for Moab Made.

A room with a large window offering a view of a desert landscape, a sofa, a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

5. Lionsback Resort

0.5 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Kathy

Rp12.191.404

Rp23.440.741 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

An outdoor patio with green cushioned seating, a grill, and a fire pit.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel, and a counter with coffee machines.

A modern reception area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and seating arrangements.

6. Wingate by Wyndham Moab

2.6 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Sandi

Rp3.344.544

Rp3.776.857 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A resort with a pool, lounge areas, and a mountainous backdrop.

A row of wicker chairs and tables in a dining area with a brick wall background.

A modern hotel entrance with large glass windows, a covered walkway, and a well-lit facade.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area in the background.

7. Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection by Hilton

Downtown Moab, 2.6 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Brian

Rp6.225.988

Rp7.248.293 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, multiple seating areas with chairs and sofas, and a stone accent wall.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large TV screen.

A hot tub area with a pool, stone pillars, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a large mirror.

8. Comfort Suites Moab near Arches National Park

Downtown Moab, 2.5 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Meng

Rp3.513.144

Rp4.089.968 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a view of the mountains.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, a sign reading "VOCO BY IHG", and a parking lot in front.

An indoor swimming pool with two lanes, sunlit windows, and a desert view.

A spacious hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a fireplace.

9. voco Moab by IHG

2.6 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Riley

Rp3.574.592

Rp4.036.430 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a piano.

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a brick facade.

A gas station with a covered area, a clear sky, and a sunset in the background.

10. MainStay Suites Moab near Arches National Park

Downtown Moab, 2.6 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Hugo

Rp3.444.526

Rp4.010.119 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A rectangular swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a building with a garage door, and a mountainous backdrop.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and various plants.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with a view of red rock formations, a bedside table, and a nightstand.

11. Gravity Haus Moab

Downtown Moab, 2.6 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

David

Rp4.204.570

Rp4.873.832 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

Two tipi-style tents with red chairs in front, set on a wooden deck with a gravel path.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a wooden island, a dining table with chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool with a 'No Diving' sign, a hammock, and a lifeguard tower.

A cozy room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a window with curtains.

12. Apache Motel

Downtown Moab, 1.9 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

stephen

Rp2.909.424

Rp3.365.330 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

A well-lit gas station with a covered area, a fenced parking lot, and a building with a sign that reads "Expedition Lodge."

A modern dining area with wooden flooring, red chairs, and a 'Restroom' sign.

13. Expedition Lodge Moab Arches National Park

Downtown Moab, 2.4 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Sherry

Rp3.099.989

Rp3.608.868 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A Moab Grill restaurant with outdoor seating and a neon sign.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a sign indicating no diving, and a view of a mountain range.

A restaurant with wooden paneling, multiple dining tables, and ceiling fans.

A cozy interior with a leather couch, a coffee machine, and a welcome sign.

14. Big Horn Lodge

Downtown Moab, 2.7 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Gayathri

Rp2.865.867

Rp3.336.404 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A motel with a sign reading "BOWEN MOTEL" in front of a mountainous backdrop.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, a stove, and a sink.

A hotel room with a bed, white pillows, two wall-mounted lamps, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror.

An outdoor patio with a brick wall, a covered seating area, and a table with chairs.

15. Bowen Motel

Downtown Moab, 2.4 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Robert

Rp2.593.998

Rp3.019.932 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

An outdoor seating area with sofas and a fire pit.

A poolside area with a dog, a child, and adults.

The Conrad Inn with a large rock sign, surrounded by greenery and trees.

A modern interior with a bar area, a staircase, and a pet-friendly zone.

16. The Gonzo Inn

Downtown Moab, 2.6 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Stephen

Rp3.481.331

Rp4.052.965 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with a long wooden reception desk, multiple seating areas, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel reception desk with a blue accent wall, a framed bicycle poster, and a digital screen.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a brick facade, large entrance, and a clear sky.

17. Hampton Inn by Hilton Moab

2.5 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Regina

Rp4.050.791

Rp4.715.932 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a reception desk, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a parking area.

A gas station with a covered area, a kiosk, and a parking lot with cars.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a phone, a wall art piece, and a window with curtains.

18. Sleep Inn & Suites Moab near Arches National Park

Downtown Moab, 2.6 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Abe

Rp3.594.942

Rp4.185.232 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor dining area with stone pillars, wooden tables and chairs, and ceiling fans.

A modern lobby with a round seating area, a fireplace, and a reception desk.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a fireplace, and modern pendant lighting.

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, a table with fruit and drinks, and a sign indicating pool rules.

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Moab

Downtown Moab, 2.4 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Nicole

Rp4.493.214

Rp5.231.000 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a large sofa.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a window with a view of the outside.

A kitchen with a black range hood, stainless steel cooktop, and a digital display. There are wooden shelves with dishes and a white tiled backsplash.

A multi-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a gated entrance.

20. River Canyon Lodge

Downtown Moab, 2.6 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Sarah

Rp3.681.237

Rp4.285.697 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Sand Flats Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Purple Sage Flats	10.0 Exceptional 24 reviews	View
Kokopelli West	9.8 Exceptional 261 reviews	View
Moab Rustic Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Lionsback Resort	10.0 Exceptional 8 reviews	View

Top Sand Flats Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Gravity Haus Moab

10/10 Excellent

"We had the one bedroom suite which was amazing. Every detail of the rooms was fantastic. The pool and hot tubs were amazing too."

Comfort Suites Moab near Arches National Park

8/10 Good

"Was nice hot tub could been hotter"

Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn

10/10 Excellent

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Big Horn Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed one night, room was clean and beds were comfortable. Everything was nice in bathroom and was located in a good spot to walk around town"

River Canyon Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"I would highly recommend to stay there. The rooms were clean and up to date. The pool and hot tub were great to relax in. I wish they had some sort of breakfast, but not a deal breaker"

Hyatt Place Moab

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay in Hyatt Moab. Location is great. 5 min from Arches national park. We were welcomed with a full bag of goodies as it was our anniversary. Such a great gesture. Room and communal areas were super clean. Ice machine on each floor- to prepare for the trails on a hot day"

Hotel Moab Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Good experience staying at motel."

Red Stone Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the location and hot tub! Staff was super friendly as well."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Moab

10/10 Excellent

"Very good overall. Clean, and good bfast"

Other attractions near Sand Flats Recreation Area

Hell's Revenge

9.6/10 (639 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Hell's Revenge and popular activities such as hiking in Moab. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the campsites.

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Slickrock Bike Trail

9.2/10 (264 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Slickrock Bike Trail and also enjoy the hiking trails in Moab. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the campsites.

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Rotary Park

8.8/10 (73 reviews)

After visiting Rotary Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Moab. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

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Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum

7.4/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum in Moab. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

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Museum of Moab

8.8/10 (21 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Museum of Moab in Moab. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

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Moab Information Center

9.0/10 (16 reviews)

Moab Information Center is just one of the places to see in Moab, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Millers Shopping Center

You can enjoy retail therapy at Millers Shopping Center during your trip to Moab. Wander the riverfront and scenic parks in the area.

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Swanny City Park

7.8/10 (6 reviews)

Swanny City Park is just one of the places to see in Moab, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sand Flats Recreation Area?

Sand Flats Recreation Area is located in Moab. This scenic area is known for its scenic parks and hiking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 7 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Sand Flats Recreation Area?

Adjacent to Sand Flats Recreation Area, Lionsback Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this holiday home offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Other good choices within a few miles include Hotel Moab Downtown and Apache Motel.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Sand Flats Recreation Area?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Sand Flats Recreation Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sand Flats Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Sand Flats Recreation Area.

What can I see and do near Sand Flats Recreation Area?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum and Museum of Moab. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Slickrock Bike Trail, Lions Park and Swanny City Park. Create some family memories at Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center and Monument Basin.

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Our top choices for Sand Flats Recreation Area hotels

1. Purple Sage Flats

2. Kokopelli West

3. Moab Rustic Inn

4. Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn

5. Lionsback Resort

6. Wingate by Wyndham Moab

7. Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection by Hilton

8. Comfort Suites Moab near Arches National Park

9. voco Moab by IHG

10. MainStay Suites Moab near Arches National Park

11. Gravity Haus Moab

12. Apache Motel

13. Expedition Lodge Moab Arches National Park

14. Big Horn Lodge

15. Bowen Motel

16. The Gonzo Inn

17. Hampton Inn by Hilton Moab

18. Sleep Inn & Suites Moab near Arches National Park

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Moab

20. River Canyon Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to Sand Flats Recreation Area

Top Sand Flats Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Gravity Haus Moab

Comfort Suites Moab near Arches National Park

Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn

Big Horn Lodge

River Canyon Lodge

Hyatt Place Moab

Hotel Moab Downtown

Red Stone Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Moab

Other attractions near Sand Flats Recreation Area

Hell's Revenge

Slickrock Bike Trail

Rotary Park

Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum

Museum of Moab

Moab Information Center

Millers Shopping Center

Swanny City Park

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