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Circle of Destination Motel

2.5 star property
Travelers can enjoy outdoor dining or gather around the firepit after exploring the stunning landscapes near this recently refreshed motel.

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Circle of Destination Motel, near Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, offers relaxation and adventure. Rejuvenated in 2023, it features a firepit area, garden with outdoor furniture, and on-site Destination Café for breakfast before exploring.
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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Basic Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Double Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Escalante, Circle of Destination Motel is in the historical district. Devil's Garden is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Zebra & Tunnel Trailhead. Golden Cathedral and Kodachrome Basin State Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and canoeing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and rock climbing.
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Map
475 W Main St, Escalante, UT, 84726

What's nearby

  • Escalante City Park - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Escalante Library - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Escalante Petrified Forest State Park - 5 min drive - 2.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪4th West Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nemo's Drive Through - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪North Creek Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle D Eatery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Georgie’s Outdoor Mexican Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Circle of Destination Motel

Motel remodeled in 2023 and located near Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
You can look forward to a firepit, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Circle of Destination Motel. The on-site American cuisine café, Destination Café, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and al fresco dining. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an off-leash area, and outdoor furniture
  • Charcoal grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Circle of Destination Motel offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and shampoo
  • 30-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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

  • Virtual 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: 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Circle of Destination Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Circle of Destination Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Circle of Destination Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Circle of Destination Motel located?

Situated in the historical district, this motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and within 16 mi (25 km) of Devil's Garden and Zebra & Tunnel Trailhead.

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Reviews

Circle of Destination Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 412 out of 751 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 751 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 751 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 751 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 751 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice and view from the porch was nice in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, chairs and table out front for each room, their restaurant has excellent food, Fri-Sun. Room was spotless, comfortable beds, quiet, had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, beds were comfortable, kitchenette was well equipped, and staff were very friendly and responsive. Great place to stay. We ate at the Escalente Outfitters, had delicious pizza! Great location and community.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the separate kitchenette. Room was clean and comfortable. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
safe, easy check in, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ARTHUR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a clean room and a great view of the sunrise
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great place!

Easy self check-in. Great place. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was absolutely amazing. Somehow my reservation was messed up and they quickly worked to correct the mistake
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, clean, easy check in process.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good parking. Clean as a whistle.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe, and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Bill

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very helpful. Condition of floor, bathtub and beds was poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super easy check-in process. You were sent to Key code to the room. Place is cold dated and updated in a gorgeous situation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very comfortable. Make sure to call for late check in as there won't be anyone at the property. Property was quiet. We had some great pancakes from the restaurant across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This little hotel / motel was great, Friendly staff, good location. Decor was fitting for the area and trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The larger room was great for a family of 6.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean rooms, soft beds, really fun restaurants / Cafe attached to the front, staff was friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The town was very small so there weren’t too many restaurants. Wish the one at the hotel would have been open. The rooms nice, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room is rundown but clean. Parking area is right in front of your room. Food at the outfitters down the road was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable. Simple but adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is quiet, clean and has beautiful views. Although a little outdated, it is very clean and comfortable. Bathroom remodel looks nice and clean. Restaurant on site and other options within walking distance. Very convenient to National Parks. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I spoke with one of the staff and they were very courteous and made us feel welcome. The lady went above and beyond to help is to get our key code. The price of a room stay was very reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. Internet was very intermittent though. Bathroom not bad but could use a bit of an up grade.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a night while exploring the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A basic motel that satisfied our needs with easy access, cleanliness and comfortable accommodations. We had a problem with our email but the staff in the adjacent restaurant sorted things out for us in minutes. Sarah even prepared us gourmet coffee even though they were closed. Superb hospitality and great food and coffee. Thank you all.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025