Oljato-Monument Valley, UT

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So far from anything, so hard to get to, but so worth it. The local Navajo Guides with Jeeps for hire will laugh when you say you're thinking of doing this 17-mile loop through the most famous buttes of Monument Valley in a small car, but go ahead and do it. Carefully. We saved $170 and were able to maneuver through the gulleys and rocks just fine. Driving ourselves enabled us to decide how long to spend at each spot, and whether to keep driving or get out and hike at our whim. Take water and lunch! #Navajo #MonumentValley #Arizona #landscape
“John Wayne Point” at Monument Valley,AZ.
Monument Valley. Monument Valley has been featured in many films including the John Ford classic, Stagecoach with John Wayne. The “monuments” in the valley illicit feelings of being on the surface of another planet. #culture
Western movie anyone?! #adventure #hiking #colorful #beautiful #nature #wow #roadtrip
Monument Valley, on the Arizona/Utah border. Stay in The View Hotel, for views like this from your hotel balcony.
Goulding's Lodge

Goulding's Lodge

3 out of 5
1000 Main Street Oljato-Monument Valley UT
Stay at this lodge in Oljato-Monument Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,222 reviews)
Wonderful experience to visit Monument Valley, and to see the beautiful vistas from up on our balcony.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

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The View Hotel

The View Hotel

2 out of 5
4 miles East Highway 163 Indian Route 42 Oljato-Monument Valley AZ
Stay at this hotel in Oljato-Monument Valley. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and a restaurant. Popular attractions Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park ...
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San Juan Inn

San Juan Inn

2.5 out of 5
US Hwy 163 at the San Juan River Mexican Hat UT
The price is ₩203,770 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
₩203,770
₩228,073 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Mexican Hat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,835 reviews)
The motel is older, but maintained quite well. We had a two bedroom unit and the AC was in the back bedroom. It cooled both rooms. There was no coffee maker in the room, but guest could get free coffee and tea at the restaurant on site. If you go to the restaurant, order the fry bread it was the ...

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

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Arches Hut

Arches Hut

3 out of 5
2701 S Hwy 191 Moab UT
Stay at this vacation home in Moab. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Monument Basin and Red Cliffs Adventure Lodge are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (86 reviews)
The location was quiet and peaceful yet sufficiently close for access to dining in Moab and the national parks. If you prioritize privacy and tranquility over walkability, then this is your place.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

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Gooseberry Lodges

Gooseberry Lodges

2.5 out of 5
1752 W Plains Dr. Hurricane UT
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Hurricane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,137 reviews)
The cabin was perfect! Immaculately, clean and amazing amenities to access. Absolutely wonderful that they were pet friendly with fair pet charges.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

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Park Regency Resort

Park Regency Resort

3 out of 5
1710 Prospector Ave Park City UT
Book a stay at this ski aparthotel in Park City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (621 reviews)
Clean room with a kitchenette, fireplace, warm swimming pool. Easy access to the slopes, friendly stuff. The great choice for reasonable price.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

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Popular places to visit

The Mittens at Monument Valley

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

5/5(190 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, a lovely green space in Oljato-Monument Valley. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
Western movie anyone?! #adventure #hiking #colorful #beautiful #nature #wow #roadtrip

Oljato-Monument Valley

5/5(61 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Oljato-Monument Valley during your travels in Oljato-Monument Valley. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Oljato-Monument Valley
Valley Drive, located near the Utah-Arizona state line in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, is a 17-mile scenic loop through one of the most iconic landscapes in the Southwest, USA. This spot along the road is named John Ford Point, after the director who used it as a location for numerous Western films. Visitors can pay a few dollars to a local horse owner who is stationed in the parking lot to recreate the famous image of a horse rider perched on the edge of the plateau. This horse was aptly named “Pistol”.

John Ford Point

4.5/5(100 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at John Ford Point, a lovely green space in Oljato-Monument Valley. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

John Ford Point

Goulding's Trading Post Museum

4.5/5(77 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Goulding's Trading Post Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Oljato-Monument Valley. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Goulding's Trading Post Museum

Wildcat Trail

4.5/5(25 reviews)

You can take time to visit Wildcat Trail during your travels to Oljato-Monument Valley. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Wildcat Trail

Sandstone Tours

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Sandstone Tours, a lovely green space in Oljato-Monument Valley. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Sandstone Tours

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Painted Hills near Mexican Hat #adventure #hiking #colorful #beautiful #nature #wow #roadtrip

Mexican Hat

So I drove through the night, to get here before sunrise. Unfortunately the trail is closed until the visitor center is open, which was after sunrise. I was able to race down the trail and see why some 120-200 Navajo called this home at one point. It is perfectly placed to get shade through morning and a spring is nearby.

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