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Circle of Destination Motel

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

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 | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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About this property

Circle of Destination Motel

Escalante motel walkable to Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Along with a restaurant, this motel has a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include charcoal grills and a picnic area. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The motel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Escalante motel also offers barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. Onsite self parking is complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in January 2023.

Circle of Destination Motel has designated areas for smoking.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Destination Café - Overlooking the garden, this café specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Destination Café

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

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)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1936
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV with cable channels

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
An off-leash area is available

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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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. 349 out of 620 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 620 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 620 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 620 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 620 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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

A gem

Gem. Will visit agai
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean, comfortable room. Nice kitchenette.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older but everything was in working condition. The sheets were a bit scratchy but other than that defintly worth the low price. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older motel but everything was in working condition and clean. The sheets were a bit scratchy but other than that I'd stay here again for the low price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly check in, great location, Direct TV is nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Old building that needs refreshing. Very loud floors, limited lights and hard mattress
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ava

Traveled with group
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Bed comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property with kind staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Door hard to open.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Bridger, Smithfield

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For the price, I was expecting more, to be honest. At $200 per night, in the off-season of a non-resort pass through town in the desert, I thought it was a bit steep for what we got. The rooms are definitely dated, and in need of some serious renovating. The beds were not very comfortable and the property didn't have a lot of amenities to offer - no laundry, no pools, hot-tubs, no on-site dining, ect. And the staff we're barely around to help with anything. The office was closed when we checked out. At 9 am. Lol. So, this hotel is just a place to put your head down. However, that being said, there were some positives. For a pass-through town, that's generally what you're looking for - a place to put your head down. So, I was trying to keep my expectations reasonable. Also, the room was pretty clean - maybe smelled a bit swampy at check-in, but not bad. Best of all, it's one of the only properties around that you can have your dog with you. Big props for that. That's why my review is a 3 star instead of a 1 star. So, an overall average stay. I might stay here again if I'm traveling with pets, but I hope the price isn't quite so high for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025