Prospector Motor Lodge

2.0 star property
Enjoy free weekday breakfast at this Blanding motel

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Property amenity
Reception
Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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591 S Main St, Blanding, UT, 84511
  • Place, Dinosaur Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cedar Mesa Pottery
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Blanding Visitor's Center
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Blanding

In Blanding .Your stay at this Blanding motel places you within a 10-minute walk of Dinosaur Museum and Cedar Mesa Pottery. Also, Blue Mountain Hospital is within half a mile (1 km) and Blanding Visitor's Center is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Dinosaur Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cedar Mesa Pottery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Blanding Visitor's Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Utah State University Eastern-Blanding Campus - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Edge of the Cedars State Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maverik - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Yak's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Patio Drive-In - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Higher Grounds Coffee & Soda - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Prospector Motor Lodge

Enjoy free weekday breakfast at this Blanding motel
Free breakfast is served on weekdays. Public spaces have free WiFi. Prospector Motor Lodge also features barbecue grills and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This Blanding motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Prospector Motor Lodge offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available on weekdays 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Prospector Motor Lodge to the airport?

Prospector Motor Lodge is 85.7 mi (91-min drive) away from the Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Prospector Motor Lodge?

As of Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Prospector Motor Lodge on Jun 9, 2026 start from CA $118, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Prospector Motor Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Prospector Motor Lodge.

Does Prospector Motor Lodge offer free breakfast?

Yes, Prospector Motor Lodge offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Prospector Motor Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Prospector Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Prospector Motor Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Prospector Motor Lodge have a pool?

Prospector Motor Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Prospector Motor Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Prospector Motor Lodge to downtown Blanding?

Prospector Motor Lodge is 0.6 mi away from Blanding.

Prospector Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 547 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 547 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 547 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 547 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 547 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness
Older property, well maintained, good furnishings, very comfortable mattress, very clean! And quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, but dated. Would stay again if passing thru. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If I ever come through Blanding again I will stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vega

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For as old as this hotel is, the rooms are quite clean and in good condition. It’s an old school motel but we’ve had a great experience both times we’ve stayed here. Friendly staff and a quiet night of rest.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Art

Liked: Cleanliness
Not bad. Pretty clean. Nice and friendly owner
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Le Vu An

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice view, good design for room, so close gas station, staff was friendly .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and comfortable. I love the the older, 60's-70's style room. No complaints other than lack of electrical receptacles.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness
NIce place to stay overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Laurel

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Very helpful owner operator. Great location. A bit run down and room not restocked each day of a 4 day stay noone on site much of the time but worked well for a hiking trip and excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay during our roadtrip !
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Athanassios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner is very nice. He stayed open late to check us in and gave us recommendations for food and driving suggestions. The motel is a little old, but very clean and quiet. We absolutely enjoyed our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. A perfect place to spend a night after seeing the spectacular spots nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

Highly recommended

Hotel was clean, they had the little things that most hotels don’t. Owner was an absolute amazing person to chat with. You can tell they care about their property. One of the best places I stayed on my adventure.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melisande

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The people who run this motel are really great and provide excellent service. The on site breakfast was great, considering that this is a small, family run place. There is a nice little area outside to relax in. It’s a basic motel, nothing fancy, but very pleasant and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

marylynn

Liked: Cleanliness
An older motel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doris

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

Great little place.

Nice little room. Very comfortable. It was small but clean. The owner is on property and very nice. He seems willing to extend himself to folks. In fact, I ended up staying there a second night. I stayed there when visiting monument valley. It's a little over an hour drive but a beautiful drive. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

R Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
My friend and I had a comfortable, clean room which was more than adequate for our two day stay for a great price. The breakfast is pretty sparse and not much room in the eating area but there is opportunity for excellent conversation with the hotel owner, Catarino Puentes. Catarino is one of the most hospitable and accommodating lodging owners I have ever met and is the highlight of this accommodation. He will strive to make your stay pleasant. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy. Staff was very friendly. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and inexpensive
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk person was very responsive and kind
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but well ,kept
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023