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647 reviews

Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge

Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge

4590 South State Street, Mount Carmel Junction, 84755, Utah, United States

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Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge

Welcome to the Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge, where every stay is a blend of comfort and adventure nestled right in the heart of Mount Carmel Junction, Utah! Just a stone's throw from the city center—only 0.1mi away—this delightful 3-star motel invites you to immerse yourself in all the breathtaking beauty that southeastern Utah has to offer. With prices starting from just $126, it’s the perfect jump-off point for your next escapade!

Kick back and relax by the outdoor swimming pool or savor delicious bites at the on-site restaurant. With free WiFi to keep you connected and free parking for your convenience, you'll have everything you need at your fingertips. Whether you’re playing a round of golf nearby (for extra charges) or enjoying the fresh Utah air from your air-conditioned non-smoking room, this lodge caters to every type of traveler. Plus, you’ll appreciate the added touch of free toiletries that make your stay feel even more special.

Don't just take our word for it; the Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge boasts an impressive 647 reviews, reflecting a stay filled with comfort and satisfaction. Guests rave about the convenient amenities and impressive service that make every visit memorable. Come discover the warmth of Utah hospitality and create your own unforgettable experiences at this charming lodge!

Let the adventure continue at the Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge, where your culinary cravings can be satisfied without ever leaving the property. Treat your taste buds to local flavors at the Thunderbird Restaurant, where a delightful selection of American cuisine is served up in a cozy atmosphere. Whether it's a hearty breakfast to fuel a day of exploration or a delicious dinner after a long day of hiking, the restaurant ensures every meal is a celebration of flavor. And who doesn't love enjoying food with a view? With the stunning backdrop of southeastern Utah's natural beauty, every dining experience becomes an event to remember.

When it comes to unwinding, the outdoor swimming pool offers the perfect escape, especially on those warm sunny days. Soak up the sun while lounging by the water, or dive in for a refreshing swim as you take a break from your adventurous itinerary. Gather your family and indulge in some quality bonding time poolside, where laughter mixes with the sounds of splashing water. After all, vacation is about crafting memories, and what better way to do that than through fun in the sun?

After a day filled with excitement, return to your comfortable retreat designed to cater to families, couples, and everyone in between. The Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge offers various room types, perfectly suited for your needs, whether it's a double room to accommodate the kids or a king suite for a romantic getaway. With thoughtful amenities like high-speed internet access and refrigerators to keep your goodies fresh, you have everything you need right at your fingertips. Experience the harmony of leisure and adventure when you book your stay here, and don’t forget to leave room for a little spontaneity along the way!

Closest airports

Cedar City Regional Airport

40.2mi

Saint George Municipal Airport

51mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

Rooms

King Room - Non-Smoking in Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

400 sqft

Wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This double room has air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

King Room with Bathtub - Disability Access/Non-Smoking in Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge

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King Room, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

450 sqft

Wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Welcome to our spacious King Room with Bathtub - Disability Access/Non-Smoking, perfect for couples and small families. Enjoy the comfort of a king-size bed, a relaxing bathtub, and convenient amenities like a refrigerator, air conditioning, and a tea/coffee maker.

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking in Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge

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Room - 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

400 sqft

Wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Indulge in spacious comfort with our Queen Room featuring two queen beds, perfect for accommodating your entire family. Enjoy modern amenities, including a refrigerator and air conditioning, for a relaxing and convenient stay.

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Mobility Accessible Tub - Non-Smoking in Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge

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Room - 2 Queen, Accessible

2 Queen Size Beds

400 sqft

Wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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2 Queen Beds

Internet

Entertainment

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Comfort

King Suite with Walk In Shower - Non-Smoking in Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge

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Suite, Walk in Shower

1 King Size Bed

450 sqft

Wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Experience the ultimate luxury in our spacious, non-smoking King Suite with a generous 452 sqft size, featuring a comfortable king size bed and a walk-in shower. Enjoy the convenience of amenities such as a microwave, refrigerator, air conditioning, and complimentary toiletries during your stay.

King Room with Walk-in Shower - Non-Smoking in Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge

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King Room, Walk in Shower

1 King Size Bed

450 sqft

Wifi

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Tea/Coffee maker

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Indulge in the spaciousness of our non-smoking King Room with Walk-in Shower, making it perfect for two adults and one child. Relish in the comfort of the lavish King size bed and enjoy a refreshing shower in the ample 452 sqft space.

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SUITE-1 KING BED,NSMK,BTHSHW,FLATSC,SEPLRM,COFMKR includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus living room.

King Room, Jetted Tub

1 King Size Bed

Spa tub

Non-smoking rooms

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Queen Room, Accessible

1 Queen Size Bed

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Accessible Queen Size Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

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Accessible Room

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Accessible

Standard Room

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Guest reviews

8.8

647 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Soumyadeep

9.1

December 2023

This hotel is conveniently situated in Mt. Carmel Junction, offering a one-hour drive to Bryce Canyon National Park and a mere 20-minute drive to the east entrance of Zion National Park. Guests can expect a comfortable and enjoyable stay at this establishment. Furthermore, there is an adjacent restaurant available for dining convenience, in addition to the presence of a nearby Subway restaurant and two conveniently located gas stations.

For guests arriving late in the evening, it is advisable to plan dinner arrangements in advance. The adjacent restaurant closes its doors at 8 PM and generally does not accept reservations beyond 6:30 PM. To ensure a dining spot, it is recommended to contact them ahead of time and make dinner reservations. Failing to do so may require a 20-30 minute drive to access alternative dining options.

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Elizabeth

8.2

July 2024

The pool area and restaurant/gift shop/convenience store were amazing for a family with 3 kids. It was hot and we used the pool and hot tub each day! The restaurant was good, but $$. Good proximity to Zion national park and some fun hiking options.

A fitness room would’ve been nice. I checked in 2 hours early and was told it would be $20 to check in early. After a 9 hour drive it was worth it to me, but I’ve never been charged extra if the room is available early. Ever. And I travel a lot. Doesn’t feel great to the guest, so might want to re-evaluate that policy…

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Lucy

9.1

July 2024

The hotel was in the perfect location for visiting Zion National Park. It is just outside the park. We stayed there because we were doing a national park trip. The hotel itself was clean and perfect for what we needed. Unfortunately, the restaurant on the premises and the gift shop on the premises were not open at the time because they couldn't find people to run them so they had to close for a day or two per week. The room itself was very spacious and comfortable. If I come back to Mount Carmel Junction, I would stay at this Best Western again.

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Antonucci

10

September 2023

This is one of the first times that I am glad to be able to review a hotel for positive things! We got our room on a semi-whim, on our way back from a trip up north, and I actually told my wife that this is one of my favorite hotel stays ever! The staff (Amanda) was great! The room was spacious, clean, well-situated, and comfortable. The restaurant was fun, unique, and the wait staff was great. The only complaint that I would have is that there was no exercise room, but there was a golf course, and other activities available that I did not take time to enjoy! I would definitely return, and I would love to spend more time there!

Put in a exercise room

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Martina

9.1

October 2024

Great location, the room was very clean and it looked amazing, also the heated pool open 24/7 was a gem!

The only one thing I have to say about is that I have been unlucky to have one of the lawn sprinklers right outside our door and the noise was so loud that it woke me up at 5 am and could not sleep. Called reception, and shortly after it was off, not sure if it was programmed to go off anyone or if they did something about it

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Fahim

9.1

May 2023

The hotel is very conveniently located in a sweet spot between Zion and Bryce national park. It can be a perfect base camp to tour Zion and Bryce along with Antelope canyon. The hotel has a large surrounding area, nice to walk around in the afternoon. It offers free parking with ample parking spaces. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. In-room refrigerator was handy. The staff were nice and accommodating.

No full housekeeping/cleaning was offered, only took trash in the morning. The towels and amenities were available only upon explicit request. Front desk staff were friendly and helpful, but the reception was occasionally unattended. The area is a bit lonely, no proper restaurant except the hotel diner.

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Apostolos

9.1

August 2023

About 40 min from the Zion visitor center. Rooms quite confortable for a family of 4. Pool and jacuzzi are nice touch but no gym at the hotel. The hotel seems to have been renovated in recent times. Very nice restaurant! Absolutely a must having a meal or more.

No fitness room. Also upon arrival at 3:10pm had a hard time finding a person to check us in. Restaurant closes completely on Wes and Thu due to lack of staff. Therefore, if you happen to stay at the hotel during these days there will be no food service at all.

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Nina

9.1

May 2024

The place had such a nice ambience to it. There was a golf course so green grass all around, a nice pool and a classic restaurant where you can get breakfast, lunch and diner. The staff was very nice and the room was soooo beautiful and spacious. We really enjoyed our stay here. Close to Zion park as well.

Nothing :)

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Colleen

9.1

October 2023

This place doesn't look like much from the outside but the room was great! Very large room, very comfortable.

I wish the restaurant had been open for dinner for the night we arrived but I was grateful that the hotel had emailed me in advance to let me know. We enjoyed our breakfast there and stopped back for lunch later on our trip when we were passing through.

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Karen

9.1

September 2022

Staff could not have been nicer. The room was very spacious and very clean. It was unfortunate that the restaurant had to close for a couple of days of our stay but we enjoyed the meals we had there. Loved the quirkiness of the restsurantcand the fact that although it's part of a chain it still feels very much like a family run hotel and you feel personally cared for as a guest. It was in an ideal location for Zion and Bryce Canyon and we also enjoyed a visit to Kanab too.

Points of Interest Around Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge

Attractions

Zion Canyon Scenic Drive

15.1mi

Zion Canyon

15.1mi

Court of the Patriarchs

15.1mi

Angels Landing

15.2mi

Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel

15.2mi

Virgin River

15.3mi

Emerald Pools

15.6mi

Zion Human History Museum

16.5mi

Weeping Rock Trail

17mi

The Narrows

17.4mi

Zion National Park

20.7mi

Kaibab National Forest

20.9mi

Kolob Arch

29.6mi

Restaurants

Thunderbird Restaurant

Cuisines

  • American

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Availability

  • Seasonal

Amenities of Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge?

Please note, when staying at Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge, the check-in times are from 04:00 PM up to 10:00 PM and check-out should be completed by 11:00 AM.

Does Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge come with parking?

Yes, there is free public parking available on site at the Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge. No parking reservation is required.

What are the rates at Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge?

Rates at Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge commence from $126. However, final pricing may depend on room choices and booking dates. Always input your stay dates for precise rates.

What are the room types available at Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge?

The Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge offers a variety of room types. The rooms range in size from 398 sqft to 452 sqft. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The accommodations include double rooms with either a king bed and bathtub or a king bed and steam shower, as well as a queen room with two queen beds. There is also a quadruple room with two queen beds and a mobility accessible tub, and a king suite with a walk-in shower. All rooms can accommodate at least 2 adults and 1 child, with some able to accommodate up to 4 adults and 3 children.

What activities does Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge offer?

At Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge, guests can spend their time enjoying a variety of leisure amenities. They can start by taking a dip in the outdoor swimming pool or relaxing in the hot tub/jacuzzi. The hotel also offers a seasonal pool for those who want to make a splash.

For dining options, guests can indulge in American cuisine at the on-site Thunderbird Restaurant.

Additionally, the hotel features a golf course, providing guests with the opportunity to tee off and practice their swing.

With these leisure amenities available, guests can make the most of their stay at Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge. Whether they want to take a refreshing swim, enjoy a delicious meal, or play a round of golf, there is something for everyone to enjoy during their time at the hotel.

Is there a swimming pool at Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge?

The Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge has one pool. It is located outdoors and is only available during certain seasons.

Are there restaurants located within Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge?

Yes, the Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge has a restaurant on site called Thunderbird Restaurant that serves American cuisine.

Does Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge accept credit cards and cash payments?

No, Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge does not accept cash payments. They only accept credit card payments. Accepted credit cards include Discover, JCB, Diners Club, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Carte Blanche.