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Circle of Destination Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Escalante

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Savor a delicious meal in our dining area, where a variety of dishes are served.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator.
Compact kitchen with microwave, coffee maker, and condiment dispensers.
Office space with a serene garden and walkway.
Two single beds with white linens and a colorful blanket, a bedside table with a lamp and tissue box.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
475 W Main St, Escalante, UT, 84726
  • Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Escalante Petrified Forest State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Escalante River Trailhead
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room, 1 King Bed

Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Double Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Basic Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Escalante

In historical district.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and 16 miles (25 km) of Devil's Garden. Zebra & Tunnel Trailhead and Golden Cathedral are also in the region.
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What's nearby

  • Escalante Library - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Escalante Petrified Forest State Park - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Escalante River Trailhead - 9 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Boulder Mail Trailhead - 9 min drive - 4.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Escalante Outfitters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nemo's Drive Through - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪4th West Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪North Creek Grill - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Circle of Destination Motel

Motel near Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Escalante
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Circle of Destination Motel also features barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Circle of Destination Motel was completed in January 2023.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Escalante motel.

  • 1 floor
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1936
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Circle of Destination Motel offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Escalante motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

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

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 5 to 17 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator (single-level property)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 1 and February 28.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 17 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Circle D Motel
Circle Of Destination
Circle of Destination Motel Motel
Circle of Destination Motel Escalante
Circle of Destination Motel Motel Escalante

Circle of Destination Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 351 out of 622 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 622 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 622 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 622 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 622 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Athena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was nice. Property was clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Neil

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I were on a camping trip in Moab and Escalante, but unfortunately we both got very sick so we had to find a room to be more comfortable. The Circle of Destination Motel exceeded our expectations. The room was very clean and welcoming, and the host was very nice and friendly. This motel is located very close to the main road in Escalante. However, we were surprised how very quiet it was. No car noise could be heard; we even slept with the window open. This motel is pet friendly, and also very close to dining and grocery store. I highly recommend the organic store on the Main street where you can also get coffee, homemade pastries, bread, and delicious sandwiches.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ideally located for our hike to Coyote Gulch. However, we arrived super late due to a traffic detour (they were very accommodating to our late arrival) and the floors creaked so bad we felt like we couldn’t walk around to prep our packs for the next days hike. We tried our best to be quiet, but felt like every step was annoying our neighbors. Super cute area, but floors were very noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, fast and easy check in. Laid back, large clean rooms. Well insulated, couldn't hear any traffic passing by, even though property is located right off the main road. Definitely would recommend to anyone looking to stay in Escalante!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Graham

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was renovated and had the best bathroom out of our month long stay in the country. Very clean (probably too clean as we had to air out the room temporarily from the cleaning products). Good to see. Staff were friendly and helpful, and the firepit was a bonus. I liked the electronic code access to our room, rather than a keycard or key. Very handy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn N

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xuesong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent to stay in Escalante.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shiree

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fit our needs nicely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a fun place! Loved the vibe, from the outdoor firepit in the evening to the colorful office, to the easy walk to get a pizza that is still "haunting my dreams", as promised. Circle of D looks unassuming from the outside and as you drive by, but the rooms are just fine, the bathroom fixtures and soaps etc... are very nice. There is a big of noise transference from neighbors but I just turned on the AC unit and that took care of it. This isn't a big chain hotel/motel, things vary from room to room, but that's the fun of it. If you want corporate consistency then stay somewhere else. But if you're wanting local charm and a great base for exploration, along with friendly folks, this is the place for you. I'll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chris, Missoula

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a kitchen unit. Roasted hot dogs at the fire pit the first night. Perfect place for families on a budget,
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suman

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while exploring the hikes in area. Clean, quiet, walkable to many local restaurants. Would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bea, Onalaska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice people
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lacie

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrey

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

William

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

Good hotel

Simple motel room, but it was clean, comfortable, and the staff was friendly. Right on Main St in Escalante, so location was convenient. Everything worked well in the room. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

albert

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

A gem

Gem. Will visit agai
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025