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Circle of Destination Motel

2.5 star property
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Breakfast, lunch, brunch served; American cuisine, garden views
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Double Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette
Double Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette
Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Room amenity

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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475 W Main St, Escalante, UT, 84726
  • Place, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Escalante Petrified Forest State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Escalante River Trailhead
    ‪9 min drive‬
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Basic Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Basic Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Single Room, 1 King Bed

Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Double Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Double Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

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

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About this property

Circle of Destination Motel

Motel with free parking, 9-minute walk 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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Circle of Destination Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like an off-leash area.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine at Destination Café, a café with garden views
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a virtual front desk
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and 12.8 mi (20.5 km) from Devil's Garden
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-leash area
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 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).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift (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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 1 and February 28.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 406 out of 736 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 736 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 736 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 736 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 736 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

Emily

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

My New Basecamp to Adventures

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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karalee

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rejean

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worked great for a motorcycle 1/2 way stop on scenic 12 loop ride.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin L.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was plain but clean. The bed was comfortable. I had no problem checking in or out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

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

Easy in and out

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHARAN RAJ

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

8/10 Good

WILLIAM, BOULDER

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rakell

Clean and cute decoration
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

VI

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room mattresses a bit uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Travelled with family
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

Joel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Erika

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
We were pleasantly surprised by this motel. Our room had everything we needed and for the price, it was a good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

Great place!

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alesha

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lars, LOS LUNAS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Bog room and large bathroom. Shower ok. Nice beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cristal C

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and comfortable. The desk clerk was very kind and capable. This motel is an updated but old motel. The carpet, furniture and paint looked new. The bathroom sink was tired. The bathroom was as tiny as I have ever seen with a shower, toilet and sink in the smallest possible space. That said, it beats camping and in this part of the world with so much beauty to see outside, we were happy for a comfy bed between outdoor adventures.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Abdul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025