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Shooting Star Drive-In

2020 West Highway 12, Post Office Box 290, Escalante, UT 84726
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Kensington, California, United States
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15 reviews 15 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

The Shooting Star Drive-In is one of a kind! We stayed in the Cary Grant Air Stream, and loved the decor plus the "North by Northwest" script by the comfy bed. Before arriving in beautiful Escalante, we had bought food for grilling and an ice chest in Salt Lake City. We cooked up our feast after hiking and then watched... More

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philadelphia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2012

We had a very nice one night stay on our 5 night journey. It was nice to get away from hotels. We saw 2 shooting stars. It was clean. We were there November 2nd and it went down in the 30's that night and our only complaint is that the heat would run for 20 minutes then shut off and... More

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Moutain West
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12 reviews 12 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2012

My husband and I had a very fun time staying in "The Duke." This is not your average vacation accommodation. We know now that long-term trailer life is not for us, but a blast for a few days. The decor was the best, and it's very private - only intruders were wild turkeys and deer . The Duke is the... More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2012

We stayed at the Shooting Star for a weekend in September 2012. First off, Escalante is the kind of place you go to forget you were ever stressed out by anything. It has beautiful scenery all around and amazing state and national parks close by. The Shooting Star Drive-in is a theme hotel using Airstream travel trailers that had been... More

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Hyde Park, UT
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2012

The owner was fabulous, the themed airstreams were fun without being over the top. It was nice to find that they didn't scrimp on the beds as we slept really well. We found the owner very friendly and very willing to help us, both with our stay and with travel questions. We loved sitting in a 1960's era convertible to... More

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CT
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88 reviews 88 reviews
34 hotel reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2012

Stayed here for 5 nights end of September. This place is unique. First off, you stay in a fully equipped airstream (we stayed in Mrs. Rutledge) - with TV and Sirius Radio, plus of course microwave, fridge, coffee maker, and bathroom and bedroom area. Deck with chairs offer great views (sit with a glass of wine and enjoy the view... More

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Denver, Indiana
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28 reviews 28 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

We spent two wonderful nights at the Shooting Star Drive In in early September. What a treat! The experience was so unique...staying in an Airstream, and watching old movies from an classic convertible at the Drive In. The first night we had a delicous meal, grilling on our deck, from a "grill pack" that had it all! The grill pack... More

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Conifer,CO USA
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51 reviews 51 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2012

The web site is wonderful but not nearly as wonderful as this unique place! The trailers are so adorable and complete with every convenience. The best surprise was the incredible view from the Mrs. Rutledge where we stayed. The deck was the perfect place to barbecue with the ever-so -complete burger kit delivered to our door by the gracious hosts.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012 via mobile

There's a reason why everyone posts a glowing review....this place is a must see and well worth every penny. Mark is hands down the nicest guy you can ever meet in your travels. Escalante and the surrounding backcountry are amazing, but if you visit the national monument and stay anywhere else in the area, you MISSED a one of a... More

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Paris, France
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2012

We just spent two very enjoyable nights at the Shooting Star Drive-In. Affable proprietor Mark Gudenas has put his considerable love and knowledge of midcentury Americana to excellent use here. Each Airstream, each decorated in its own Old Hollywood theme and widely spaced from the neighbors, is well equipped with a deck with grill and Adirondack chairs. We stayed in... More

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Additional Information about Shooting Star Drive-In

Address: 2020 West Highway 12, Post Office Box 290, Escalante, UT 84726
Region: United States > Utah > Escalante
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free Parking Kitchenette Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 5 Speciality lodging in Escalante
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Shooting Star Drive-In is a Hollywood-themed resort featuring Airstreams as accommodations; each decorated as if it was the dressing trailer of a movie star while they were shooting on location, and furnished with star-quality appointments and a fully-equipped kitchen. When the sun sets, the tops come down on the vintage 1960s convertibles parked in the Drive-In and the big screen lights up with vintage cartoons, cliff-hangers and a classic film from 1946 through 1969. ... more   less 

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