ResortCougar Ridge Resort
From $455/night. Luxury ranch near Capitol Reef.

Entrada Escalante Lodge sits in Escalante with eight rooms and a dark-sky setting. It's a newer accommodation offering a spa, and Waffles & Wildflowers on-site, with private patios that reveal Grand Staircase-Escalante views. Room options include Single King, Single Queen (Mini Deluxe), and Deluxe King Suite with a full kitchen; Rooms 5–8 are pet-friendly. Rates run from $179 to $270 a night, delivering elevated comfort in a dark-sky setting.
Coffee reality: Organic, fresh-ground Columbian coffee from Shooke Coffee is available; the best local joe is a 5-minute walk away. Drive time to the Capitol Reef Entrance Station is about 90 minutes. Leave by 6:45 AM to beat crowds and enjoy cooler morning light.
✅ BOOK IF: You want a well-appointed base for Escalante adventures with a spa on-site. ❌ SKIP IF: You require absolute quiet and want zero pet-friendly options.
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument views from private patios
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Best for solo travelers, couples, families, hikers, stargazers.
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This is a clean, well-appointed lodge with a spa, on-site waffles, and dark-sky nights. Rates from $179 to $270 reflect solid value for the space and amenities. If you crave absolute quiet, plan for potential road noise and consider monocline-facing rooms for the best views.
Light sleepers who require total quiet; guests who dislike pet-friendly options.
Book direct at entradaescalante.com for best rates. Reserve monocline-facing rooms for the best views. Plan ahead for peak season; the cancellation policy rewards early booking.
Five-star rating across 122 reviews. The on-site spa, Waffles & Wildflowers, and private patios with Grand Staircase views are consistently praised. Road noise and pet-friendly options are noted caveats.
Pool on-site; details not specified.
Waffles & Wildflowers serves breakfast and brunch.
21-30 days prior to arrival: $25 booking fee; 14-20 days prior: 25% of total reservation; 13 days or less prior to arrival: 100% of reservation.
Rooms 5–8 are pet-friendly. Fee: $35 for the first night, $15 for each additional night. Maximum 2 pets per room. A $250 fee applies if a pet is brought into a non-pet-friendly room. Pets cannot be left unattended in vehicles.
Free, self-parking on-site. RV parking not specified.
Address
480 West Main Street, Hwy 12, Box 427, Escalante, UT 84726, USA
To Park Center
60 miles (about 1 hour 30 minutes) to Capitol Reef National Park Entrance Station
To Nearest Town
Adjacent to Escalante, UT
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Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (10 min walk), Escalante City Park (10 min walk), Escalante Library (10 min walk), Local shopping and dining
Based on 122 Google reviews
Based on 122 guest reviews
" Five-star rating across 122 reviews. The on-site spa, Waffles & Wildflowers, and private patios with Grand Staircase views are consistently praised. Road noise and pet-friendly options are noted caveats."
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Cancellation windows are 21–30 days prior with a $25 booking fee; 14–20 days prior is 25% of total; 13 days or less prior to arrival is 100% of the reservation.
Yes. Rooms 5–8 are pet-friendly with a fee structure: $35 for the first night, $15 for each additional night, up to two pets per room; a $250 fee applies if a pet is brought into a non-pet-friendly room.
Waffles & Wildflowers serves breakfast and brunch on-site.
Approximately 60 miles, about a 90-minute drive to the Capitol Reef National Park Entrance Station.
Yes. There are accessible parking spaces, an accessible public entrance, and an accessible registration desk. Elevators are not specified.
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