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Historic Pioneer Lodge – reviews, photos

3.0 of 5
838 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale, UT 84767
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Historic Pioneer Lodge
Ranked #9 of 13 hotels in Springdale
4.0 of 5 stars 278 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Zion National Park(14)
  • Coffee shop(11)
  • Hot tub(10)
  • Shuttle buses(6)
  • Very clean(5)
  • Very comfortable(5)
  • Only complaint(3)
  • Pool area(3)
  • Rooms are clean(3)
  • Free wifi(3)
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Urbana, IL
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Breathtaking view”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

We stayed in late December, when the rates are about 40% of peak season (not "off," mind you).

The place was sold-out, but we managed to find a spot in the parking lot. It was quiet, despite the throng. The office was closed, and an envelope with my name on it was taped to the front door. The key card was inside. I thought that was fantastic. For one thing, it implicitly communicates "we don't have crime here."

I found a heated laundry room (coin-op washer & dryer on site, for you rugged types). The rooms are simple, clean. The kitsch is cute, but basically it's a motel room. There's a fridge and a microwave, and plastic cups rather than glasses for your whisky.

The web site failed to mention that the restaurant was "closed for the season." That was a disappointment. But there are plenty of restaurants nearby, as the entire strip of road is for tourists. The owners are a family, as far as I could tell. They provided free coffee, espresso and latte to their guests in the "internet cafe," which is also the motel lobby. I enjoyed eavesdropping on and occasionally participating in the banter between the two attending desk persons, I assume sister and brother. She was especially sassy, mildly snarky in way that I thoroughly enjoy because it's definitively not Faceless Corporation.

I thought Pioneer Lodge would be a good stop on the Northeast-Southwest drive. On Google Maps it appears sit on a highway connecting I-15 and I-70. Here's the bad news: The road costs $25, even if you're not planning to hike, pan for gold, grill rattlesnakes, etc.

The view is amazing, and Zion's park entrance is spitting distance. I hope to return when the restaurant is open.

Internet was spotty because their wireless modem had not been fully enabled. I'm sure they fixed that problem once I'd explained it.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Silver Spring, Maryland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Very good value!!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

We stayed at the Historic Pioneer Lodge for one night while exploring Zion National Park. It was a really pleasant surprise. The room was really cute. Log cabin style with homemade wood accents- such as a coatrack whittled from pine. Room had a nice mini-fridge and a microwave as well. Overall cleanliness was good, and the bed was comfortable. Nice smelling organic soaps and lotions produced locally.

Only a few minor exceptions keep me from giving this property 5 stars- (1) Shower drain was clogged and both my gf and I had to shower in some standing water...gross (2) There was some question about whether or not I paid for the room in advance when we checked in, as I booked through Kayak. I was told that Travelocity (whom Kayak had booked the room through) is always making things unclear and difficult, but that they usually sort things out without too much issue. The charge had already posted to my cc account. I trusted the manager, and it was sorted out correctly, but it was wierd for a minute. (3) I know it is a tiny town in the middle of a national park, but the TV was ancient :) Probably 20 years old. I could camp in the park and do without TV altogether and be just as happy, if not happier. But when I first walked in, I laughed at how old the TV was. C'mon. Even an upgrade to a FLAT TUBE would be better than this old beast. It was like watching my grandma's TV...when she was alive 15 years ago!!!

We would recommend this place. The view is great (but it is everywhere), and it is one of the closer lodges to the park's main attractions, but there are some other lodges that look just as cute, if not better, just down the road. We may try one of those next time, or just camp in the park.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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NYC
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“warm comfortable room in great location”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

We upgrade to a King bed room, everything seemed very clean, well kept or fairly new. The hotel was quiet but that was to be expected at that time of the year.
Staff was not very helpful. And please don't advertise a spa if you close it during winter.
We only spent one short night and left early to go hiking. Best way to get parking in the park even in the winter months.
We would come back to the hotel, seemed good value for the money.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Los Angeles
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Great!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

We stayed one night because we couldn't get that night at the Zion Lodge in the park, and we loved the Pioneer Hotel! Great room, great swimming pool, really nice staff, and you can walk around town.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Bristol, United Kingdom
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
“Ideal Motel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

This motel just on the outskirts of Zion National Park is an ideal stay for a couple of nights. The rooms are quiet and clean and the attached restaurant is more than adequate. All of the staff are really friendly.

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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  • Pioneer Hotel Springdale
Address: 838 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale, UT 84767
Price range (per night):* INR9,283 - 13,141

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