Over President’s Day weekend, we decided to go down to Moab, Utah and explore some of the stroller-friendly hikes they have. And what better place to stay at than Aarchway Inn!
The hotel first caught my attention because of how close they were to Arches National Park (plus Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse State Park). It only took 5 minutes for us to drive from the parking lot to the Arches Visitor’s Center. We could literally see the mountains right outside our window!
On top of the location, they have soo many amenities that it makes you feel like you are staying at a resort rather than a hotel. Some of the features that we didn’t even have time to use include: heated pool for the family, hot tub for the adults, splash pad for the kids, coffee shop, exercise room, shuttle service, fire pit, and barbecue grills.
I feel like we would need a whole week to see everything Aarchway Inn has to offer!
Granted, we had less time at the hotel because our car broke down halfway there which forced us to go back to our house and switch cars. Needless to say, we didn’t arrive on Saturday until much later than we had originally planned.
Fortunately though, we had the best sleep that night and woke up feeling refreshed and ready to adventure.
Here are my 10 reasons why you should stay at Aarchway Inn the next time you are going to southern Utah!
[Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Aarchway Inn, but all opinions are my own.]
Inside the Room
Mini-Fridge/Microwave
As much as I love to travel, I am also a homebody. Therefore, I love to come back to my hotel after a long day of exploration and not have to leave again. Aarchway makes that possible with a mini-fridge and microwave in every room. We were able to bring food from home that saved us on money and saved us from having to choose a different restaurant every night.
Ecorite Soaps
As every hotel does, Aarchway Inn keeps soaps and lotions in your room so you can stay clean just in case you forgot anything. They specifically chose to work with Ecorite though, which is a very environmental-friendly product.
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Towel Hook
Is there anything more annoying than getting out of the shower and realizing your towel is across the room? Aarchway Inn knows how that feels and has taken care of it! They conveniently have a towel hook right next to the shower.
Saving Water
I still remember when I was a kid on vacation with my family and housekeeping would bring us new towels everyday. Here, they have the option to save water and the environment by choosing not to have your towels and bed sheets washed that often. And let’s be honest, you probably don’t change your sheets every night at your own house, so why would you at a hotel?
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Extra Space
Having a child who still sleeps in a crib/play pen, I know how frustrating it can be when hotel rooms don’t seem to have enough space to fit everything. We fortunately didn’t have that problem during our stay in Moab!
Outside the Room
Breakfast
I cannot talk enough about Aarchway’s breakfast – it is the best! When you arrive to their breakfast room, you will see a full buffet layout with scrambled eggs, french toast that you can actually toast to your liking, fruit, yogurt, and more. On Sunday morning, we had sausage, but they swapped that out for bacon on Monday. If you can’t tell, I really appreciate the variety.
Our favorite part of the breakfast though was their self-serve pancake machine! That’s right, a machine that makes the perfect pancakes! Both Nate and I were amazed.
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General Store
Am I the only one who forgets things when packing? Even if I have a packing checklist, I always seem to leave something at home. At Aarchway Inn, you don’t have to worry about that! They conveniently have a General Store inside their lobby for anything you may have forgotten.
They have everything from snacks to toothbrushes to chapstick. You can even buy mystery rocks from the local area that have dinosaurs, mermaids, or gems inside. I bought one with an amethyst!
Playground
This adorable playground has everything from swings, slides, and a pirate ship! Yep, it has a pirate ship for the kids to use all their imagination in. The swings were my favorite though because Parker could ride right next to me and Nate.
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Tetherball
Who doesn’t love a good tetherball match? It’s always a good choice whether you are by yourself or with a group.
Basketball
I have yet to meet a bigger Utah Jazz fan than my husband Nate. He taught me everything I know about basketball, including how to play it! Needless to say, we are a huge basketball family so having a hoop close by to use made for a fun morning before driving to the parks. In fact, that’s all Parker wanted to do!
I hope you get the chance to stay at Aarchway Inn like we did! Comment below and tell me which one of these amenities you are most looking forward to having!
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super cute. it looks like a great place to stay
It was super fun!
Sounds like a nice place to stay with kids!
It is! My son loved being able to run around the playground and basketball court!
Love Moab and all it has to offer. This looks like a great place to stay.
I highly recommend it!
You definitely make it sound inviting. Towel hooks are totally under rated – but you sure notice when there isn’t one!
I totally agree! I hate having to walk for my towel 🙂
I’ve never been to Utah, but when I visit, I’ll definitely consider staying here.
Please do! There is so much to see!
What a great place to stay! I love the extra touches.
They really do think of everything!
fun trip. thanks for the review!
You are welcome!
It sounds cute! I bet the hikes were amazing too.
They were! It was a very adventurous trip, that’s for sure!
What a great view! Between that and your review its a great place to visit!
Thanks!
What an amazing place to stay! The review is wonderful, thank you for sharing.
Thank you!
We are headed to Moab at the end of May! Thanks for sharing!
I hope you have fun!
This sounds like a lot of fun! And how awesome is the pancake machine?! I’ve never even heard of that!
I hadn’t either, but every pancake was cooked to perfection!
I love those pancake machines! They make the best pancakes ever!
Yes they do!
I love visiting Moab .. I’ve never stayed at the Aarchway even though I have seen it! Thank you for sharing this! Next time I’m in town I will give them a try!
Please do! You won’t regret it 🙂
I never thought about traveling to Utah. This sounds like a good place to stop if I ever head out that way.
There’s nothing like it!
Moab is such a great place and that hotel looks really nice.
It’s so much fun!
Looks like a great place to stay! I’ve only ever passed through Moab, but we trying ASAP to get there and explore the parks once everything opens back up.
They will all be open soon so I hope you can make it!
Utah looks beautiful!
It is gorgeous!
Sounds like a wonderful place to stay. I will check that out if I ever get a chance to get out to that part of the country.
I know you won’t regret it!
This sounds awesome! We definitely want to visit Moab soon!
Looks like a great Inn to stay at! Being a mom of a young one, I appreciate that they have room for a pack n play!
Definitely! It’s so helpful to have space for them to run around inside.
I have never stayed at that Inn, but sure do love Moab and the surrounding area. We were supposed to go there in March but had to cancel. Hopefully next year!
It’s amazing, isn’t it? I hope you can make it out soon!
Great review! Thanks
Thanks!
I will really need to put Utah on my bucket list. It looks so different from any other place I have visited!
It really is! And I didn’t know that until I moved here!
Sounds like a wonderful place to stay! Glad you had a great visit.
Thank you!
Sounds like a great place to stay. Thanks for the great review.
Thanks 🙂
Thanks for sharing your experience at Moab! This is on our list to do in the next year or so. Looks like you have a great time. Thanks for the review.
I hope you get to explore a lot when you come out next year!
Sounds like a fun weekend getaway.
We had a blast!
All good reasons to want to stay at a hotel. We never have the housekeeper change the sheets- it makes no sense! And the kids always love when there are those self serve pancake and waffle makers! Thanks for the review!
I agree! The less work the housekeepers have to do, the better!
I have been to Utah but we missed so many things. I would love to go to Moab.
Yes, you can’t miss it next time!
So many great ideas! The playground would be a big hit for us.
For sure! It was fun for all of us!
I wonder how far this is from my family or friends in Utah. This looks like a great place to stay if no one can house my huge family. Heehee. We may not have to takeover someone’s whole basement. 🙂
Haha I understand that! This would even be a fun hotel for your family to visit you at!
This looks like a great place to stay! We will definitely bookmark this so we can remember if we are ever in that area!
Thanks! It’s the best place to stay after exploring the red rock!