About Apache Motel
Apache Motel is a family-owned and run motel recognized as a National Historic Property by the National Register of Historic Places and the Utah Historical Society, which features an outdoor swimming pool, a complimentary continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi. The hotel is within walking distance of Moab Business District, three miles from the Colorado River.
Rooms at this motel are decorated in a classic style and feature TVs with cable channels, refrigerators and microwaves, and private bathrooms.
Apache Motel also offers free on-site parking, and pets are welcome at no additional cost.
The hotel is in a lively residential neighborhood with a wide selection of restaurants, cafes and supermarkets within walking distance.
From the motel it is five miles from Arches National Park, eight miles from Moab Golf Course and 35 miles from Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Unique accommodation with history
The majority of
reviewers mention the historic style of this motel as a true bonus that meant
they enjoyed a comfortable stay in a charming establishment at a price most
found very reasonable. Guests who chose to stay in the John Wayne suite in
particular were impressed, and many say they were more than happy to enjoy the
motel's history and unique charm rather than sleek modern design.
positive:
Friendly staff provide outstanding service
The service receives top marks, with almost every reviewer commenting on the kind, helpful staff who greatly enhanced their stay, leading the majority of reviewers to recommend the motel without hesitation.
positive:
Ideal location for nearby national parks
The motel's location is ideal for everything guests need during their stay. There are a number of restaurants, cafes and supermarkets in the immediate area to choose from, and reviewers who visited the nearby national parks found it a very convenient base from which to do day hikes.
Negative Reviews
negative:
A little rustic for some
While most reviewers enjoyed the motel's unique design scheme, there were some who were not impressed with the lack of remodel. Those reviewers found the decor to be outdated, and felt it was not the charming experience they had anticipated.
negative:
Breakfast a little basic
Some previous guests say the continental breakfast provided lacked selection, while others comment that there was limited seating at breakfast, which meant they had to eat in their rooms.
negative:
Needs some maintenance
Many guests highlight small maintenance issues such as door-latch problems and shabby carpet, saying that the motel could do with an update without sacrificing its historic nature.