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.
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)
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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
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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: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between December 1 and February 28.
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
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
Reviews
Circle of Destination Motel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 740 reviews
10 - Excellent
407
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 740 reviews
8 - Good
214
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 740 reviews
6 - Okay
77
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 740 reviews
4 - Poor
27
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 740 reviews
2 - Terrible
15
Reviews
8/10 Good
Deniese
Traveled with group
Aug 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Rooms were nice . A pub next door was great! The recommend a breakfast place that was the bomb!
Great stay! Easy check in, cafe on site, clean room, and great area!
Madeline
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
stacey
Traveled with pets
Aug 17, 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
It was okay. Small cramped room. We were out there alone which was positive for our dog. The cafe on the premises was not open for dinner. There was an interesting parade set up next door that we viewed in the evening. Only one channel was on the TV.
Admittedly, I've passed through Escalante time to time and it never seemed more like a one night stop. But I was so impressed with how much of a central place to so many cool things.
But in order to have a good basecamp, you don't want to stay at a motel that peaked decades before. I thought the reviews were solid for Circle of Destination and they were right. The room was comfortable, I liked how much more spacious the room was compared to other hotels of comparable price. The room was clean, bed was comfortable, and it was quiet.
I loved that I can park my Vespa (we were on a scooter club trip) right in front of the room. It made loading and unloading easy. I loved how simple check in was-- I got an email with my room number and my room code.
We went to the restaurant next door for breakfast and that's got to be some of the best pancakes I've had in a long time. Circle of Destination can be a destination on its own. For me, it's now a new basecamp for me and adventures along Highway 12. I'm kicking myself for not staying longer!
Received email check-in instructions prior to arrival which made it quick and easy. Room was clean and bed was comfortable. Location was great. Easy access to Grand Staircase and choice of restaurants within walking distance (but keep in mind it's Escalante, not NYC 😉). Would stay again.
Clean, safe place to stay while visiting Escalante. Check-in was very quick and easy. The room was spacious; the only thing that would have been helpful is any counter space in the bathroom. Also, a full length mirror would be a great addition too. Would stay here again.
The front desk staff was very nice and accommodating. The cleaning staff was extremely friendly and gave me recommendations for things to do. Great people! The room was very clean and affordable. Will come back again.