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BEST WESTERN East Zion Thunderbird Lodge

Junction SR-9 & US-89, East Zion, Mount Carmel, UT 84755
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BEST WESTERN East Zion Thunderbird Lodge
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4.0 of 5 stars 171 Reviews
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  • “Golf course” (4)
  • “National Park” (4)
  • “Gas station” (3)
  • “Friendly and helpful” (3)
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Yorkshire073
Howden, United Kingdom
Reviewer
5 reviews
3 helpful votes
“Travelling the US”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed at this hotel whilst visiting Zion and Bryce canyon national parks and would recommend it , resturant was not as good but the hotel and setting were great More

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Tanya Milligan, Owner at BEST WESTERN East Zion Thunderbird Lodge, responded to this review
12 February 2012

Hello travelers! Thank you for your recommendation and review. I am thrilled that you enjoyed the hotel and noticed that almost all our rooms have a spectacular view of mountains and the golf course. Best of luck on your continued travels in the US. More

AlanCat_c22
Hereford, Arizona
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
4 helpful votes
“Nice place to stay, perfect location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011
2
people found this review helpful

After visiting Zion, we spent the night at the Thunderbird hotel so we could continue on to Bryce Canyon the next day. We were very happy with our stay there! This is a single story hotel so we didn't have to deal with stairs or noise from upstairs neighbors. The room was huge and very comfortable. The hotel has an... More

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Tanya Milligan, Owner at BEST WESTERN East Zion Thunderbird Lodge, responded to this review
12 February 2012

Thank you so much for your review. Reviews like yours make all our work enjoyable. I agree that our hotel is the perfect place to stay between visits to Zion and Bryce. We have 3 sections of the hotel and it sounds like you stayed in what we call the Golf Course units - which are indeed just one story.... More

pookyCanada
Canada
Contributor
13 reviews
7 helpful votes
“Nothing fancy”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2011

No more than a roadside motel and quite basic (old facility). Although the room was clean, we did find the hotel and the pool a little dated. The room we had (2 queens) was spacious but the furniture was ugly. Forget the tv: only about 6 tv channels available. Front desk was friendly. In the middle of nowhere. Didn't met... More

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Tanya Milligan, Owner at BEST WESTERN East Zion Thunderbird Lodge, responded to this review
20 November 2011

Thank you for your comment and I am sorry you ended up in one of the few rooms we have not yet remolded. I am thrilled however that the front desk staff was friendly. October is a rough time of year to visit our pool since it is outside and it's pretty cold here this time of year. If you... More

divecozumel
breckenridge,co
Contributor
20 reviews
46 helpful votes
“Best pie ever!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed here October 19-22, 2011 for our trip to Zion National Park. We originally booked for 2 nights and liked it so much we added a third night, which the front desk person Ben gave to us at our original booking rate. We had room #200, top floor by the stairs, two queens with a little balcony. The room... More

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Tanya Milligan, Owner at BEST WESTERN East Zion Thunderbird Lodge, responded to this review
28 October 2011

Oh! An extended stay is the best compliment ever! Thank you so much!!! Since you plan a return visit you must eat at the Buffalo Bistro is Glendale - The Motto is it's Terrible, but they keep coming back. The food is outstanding - rattlesnake, buffalo and other SW delights! I will pass your comments on to my Hotel Staff... More

ProfSnap
England
Senior Contributor
44 reviews
21 helpful votes
“Very welcoming”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed here for 3 nights so that we could tour the area. It is in a great position for Zion and Bryce Canyon. We were given a good welcome. The rooms are clean and of a good size. We enjoyed a game of golf which was very cheap! The Thuderbird restaurant is great! Full of character with tasty reasonably... More

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Tanya Milligan, Owner at BEST WESTERN East Zion Thunderbird Lodge, responded to this review
28 October 2011

You have the right idea! Staying on the East side of Zion National Park is deal for also seeing other nearby parks and monuments such as Bryce Canyon National Park. I am thrilled to hear the staff gave you a good welcome! Golf rates here are unheard of! I think its $6 for 9 holes. The Restaurant has developed some... More

FloridaTerry
Cocoa, Florida
Top Contributor
51 reviews
57 helpful votes
“Ok for the Night”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

There are not many choices in this area if you cant stay inside the park or in Springdale. This was Ok for the night... A little high priced for what it is..but you are paying for the access to Zion National Park. Would try Springdale again before staying here again. We made these reservations in Jan 2011 for a stay... More

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Tanya Milligan, Owner at BEST WESTERN East Zion Thunderbird Lodge, responded to this review
28 October 2011

Many of our visitors are also going to Bryce Canyon National Park which is 60 miles from us and some even venture to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon which is 85 miles away. If you do plan to visit these parks and even Cedar Breaks National Monument, we have an ideal location. Thank you for your comment More

SeniorExplorer
Folsom, California
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
3 helpful votes
“Simple and Clean”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2011

Stayed for 2 nights in September 2011. The hotel is located at the intersection that leads directly to Zion National Park which was our daily destination. Other than one other restaurant that we did not eat at and a Subway restaurant nearby there is absolutely nowhere else to eat. The hotel has a detached reception office. Inside is a restaurant... More

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Tanya Milligan, Owner at BEST WESTERN East Zion Thunderbird Lodge, responded to this review
28 October 2011

Thank you for you comment. We are on the east side of the park and perfectly situated for those who want to get away from traffic, lines and enjoy the quiet of southern Utah, but yes there are not a lot of restaurants or shopping here. More

Fungo
Retired Traveler
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
7 helpful votes
“Nice relaxing location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Recently remodeled old motor hotel style with large drive up rooms Located in remote area about 45miles east of Zion National Park. No free breakfast but restaurant is reasonably priced and good. Family-friendly nine-hole golf course adjacent to motel. More

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Tanya Milligan, Owner at BEST WESTERN East Zion Thunderbird Lodge, responded to this review
18 October 2011

Oh no! We are 12 miles east of Zion National Park and 60 mile from Bryce Canyon. We are about 45 miles from Cedar Breaks however. Breakfast as of right now is not included, but it is not included in the price either. We will however be offering "free" breakfast in the near future. I am so glad you enjoyed... More

Chemins-du-monde
USA
Contributor
14 reviews
8 helpful votes
“Just adequate”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011

This hotel cannot compare to the Best Western in Springdale. The rooms are large, but that is the best thing about it. The hotel and its grounds have little charm. The restaurant is chaos. I wanted to use the hot tub. Not only was it covered, but I couldn't find the control to turn it on, and no one at... More

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Tanya Milligan, Owner at BEST WESTERN East Zion Thunderbird Lodge, responded to this review
18 October 2011

October is a crazy time of the year for us on the East side (5,200') of the park because of the change in weather. On this side of Zion we are at a much higher elevation than those on the South side (2,000') of the park is and therefore we alternate with cold and hot days in October. This is... More

AZspitfire
Mesa AZ
Contributor
15 reviews
4 helpful votes
“Location, location, location”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2011

Hotel was a very good choice for our trip to Zion and Bryce....It's located at the junction of 9 and 89 in Mt Carmel and is very close to Kanab if you want a little variety for dinner (although their own restaurant with the 'ho-made' pies made a great breakfast). The rooms are basic and the lighting not great, but... More

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Tanya Milligan, Owner at BEST WESTERN East Zion Thunderbird Lodge, responded to this review
19 October 2011

Yes, October the air is getting brisk which is so enjoyable in it's own way. Here on the east side of the park, that air is so clean and the skies are so dark - sometimes I feel like we are one of the last places on earth that are free of heavy light, sound and air pollution. I am... More

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