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An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and string lights.

A living room with a blue sofa, wooden coffee table, and a lamp.

A modern two-story house with large windows, a well-maintained lawn, and a tree in the foreground.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with blinds, and a framed picture on the wall.

1. Purple Sage Flats

Downtown Moab, 1.9 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Ross

SAR 394

SAR 852 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a built-in fire feature, two chairs, and a table.

A modern kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a dining area with a black leather couch, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A modern two-story house with a well-maintained lawn, a staircase, and outdoor seating area.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area with blue cabinets, and a small dining table with a plant.

2. Modern Mesa

Downtown Moab, 1.8 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Shellie

SAR 570

SAR 1,123 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a large window with a desert view, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and bar stools.

A modern bedroom with a bunk bed, a desk, and a chair, featuring a large window and a view of a building.

A modern two-story house with a garage, a well-maintained front yard, and a mountainous backdrop.

3. Lionsback Resort

0.5 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

SAR 2,585

SAR 4,971 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A patio area with a fire feature, outdoor seating, and a bottle of Stella Artois beer.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a mural of a desert landscape.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, a window, and a colorful abstract wall.

A modern room with a large window, a white countertop, and a mural of a desert landscape.

4. Kokopelli West

Downtown Moab, 2.6 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Johanna

SAR 402

SAR 817 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with a covered outdoor area, stone pillars, and a view of the mountains.

A covered outdoor patio with tables and chairs, overlooking a scenic landscape with mountains and a clear sky.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, modern furniture, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and large windows providing natural light.

5. Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn

Downtown Moab, 2.5 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

William

SAR 397

SAR 462 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A brick building with a sign reading "OITIE".

A building with a balcony railing and hanging flower baskets.

A reception desk with a starry night mural, a wooden counter, and a display of travel guides.

A backyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a wooden fence.

6. Moab Rustic Inn

Downtown Moab, 2.3 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Saul Marcus

SAR 263

SAR 306 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A resort with a pool, lounge areas, and a mountainous backdrop.

A modern hotel entrance with large glass windows, a covered walkway, and a well-lit facade.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of a canyon.

A row of wicker chairs and tables in a dining area with a brick wall background.

7. Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection by Hilton

Downtown Moab, 2.6 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

James

SAR 735

SAR 855 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A motel with a sign reading "BOWEN MOTEL" in front of a mountainous backdrop.

An outdoor patio with a brick wall, a covered seating area, and a table with chairs.

A swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a tiled deck and a white fence.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, a stove, and a sink.

8. Bowen Motel

Downtown Moab, 2.4 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Keysha

SAR 155

SAR 181 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a restaurant with outdoor seating.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, outdoor seating, and a view of a mountain.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV.

A hotel with a patio area, outdoor seating, a pool, and a desert landscape in the background.

9. Hyatt Place Moab

3 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Kaye

SAR 419

SAR 488 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

An outdoor patio with green cushioned seating, a grill, and a fire pit.

A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel, and a counter with coffee machines.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A modern reception area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and seating arrangements.

10. Wingate by Wyndham Moab

2.6 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Fahmi

SAR 331

SAR 374 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A rectangular swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a building with a garage door, and a mountainous backdrop.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with a view of red rock formations, a bedside table, and a nightstand.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of red rock formations, and a clear sky.

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and various plants.

11. Gravity Haus Moab

Downtown Moab, 2.6 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Lian

SAR 308

SAR 357 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large TV screen.

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a desk, and framed pictures on the wall.

A spacious hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a large mirror.

12. Comfort Suites Moab near Arches National Park

Downtown Moab, 2.5 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Meng

SAR 389

SAR 452 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV on a wooden desk, a black office chair, a beige sofa, and a small closet with a wooden hanger.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a brick facade.

A gas station with a covered area, a clear sky, and a sunset in the background.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a piano.

13. MainStay Suites Moab near Arches National Park

Downtown Moab, 2.6 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Charles

SAR 364

SAR 423 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a view of the mountains.

An indoor swimming pool with two lanes, sunlit windows, and a desert view.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a wardrobe, and a bathroom door.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, a sign reading "VOCO BY IHG", and a parking lot in front.

14. voco Moab by IHG

2.6 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Sharon

SAR 251

SAR 284 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with round tables, blue cushioned chairs, a large flat-screen TV, and a reception desk.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a parking area.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, two sofas, and a coffee table.

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a mountain backdrop.

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Moab

Downtown Moab, 2.6 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Deena

SAR 316

SAR 368 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A spacious hotel lobby with a long wooden reception desk, multiple seating areas, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel reception desk with a blue accent wall, a framed bicycle poster, and a digital screen.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a brick facade, large entrance, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a blue couch, and a large window.

16. Hampton Inn by Hilton Moab

2.5 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Julie

SAR 335

SAR 391 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

A modern dining area with wooden flooring, red chairs, and a 'Restroom' sign.

A pool area with a water slide, a sign for 'Expedition Lodge', and a fenced outdoor seating area.

17. Expedition Lodge Moab Arches National Park

Downtown Moab, 2.4 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Rebecca

SAR 284

SAR 368 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a reception desk, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A gas station with a covered area, a kiosk, and a parking lot with cars.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a phone, a wall art piece, and a window with curtains.

18. Sleep Inn & Suites Moab near Arches National Park

Downtown Moab, 2.6 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Kathleen

SAR 348

SAR 405 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

An outdoor dining area with stone pillars, wooden tables and chairs, and ceiling fans.

A modern lobby with a round seating area, a fireplace, and a reception desk.

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, a table with fruit and drinks, and a sign indicating pool rules.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a round coffee table, and two teal armchairs.

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Moab

Downtown Moab, 2.4 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Donna

SAR 459

SAR 534 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A Moab Grill restaurant with outdoor seating and a neon sign.

A wooden room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a microwave, and a chair.

A cozy interior with a leather couch, a coffee machine, and a welcome sign.

A restaurant with wooden paneling, multiple dining tables, and ceiling fans.

20. Big Horn Lodge, a Dazzler Select by Wyndham

Downtown Moab, 2.7 km from Sand Flats Recreation Area

Jacinda

SAR 292

SAR 340 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Sand Flats Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Purple Sage Flats	10.0 Exceptional 25 reviews	View
Modern Mesa	10.0 Exceptional 26 reviews	View
Lionsback Resort	10.0 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
Kokopelli West	9.8 Exceptional 271 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View

Top Sand Flats Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Comfort Suites Moab near Arches National Park

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location to Arches, restaurants downtown, and so much more. Some features like outdoor pool and hot tub and exercise room with a couple treadmills and free weights. Good price."

Expedition Lodge Moab Arches National Park

10/10 Excellent

"My kids loved the arcade and the pool. The decor is so fun, including the fun Halloween decor! We loved having the bunk beds so our kids didn’t have to share a bed. The breakfast had good options. It is in a great location. The only complaint we have is that we could hear the people above us walking around all night."

River Canyon Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff, amenities, prime location, parking, absolutely no complaints!"

Red Rock Vista | Ultra Luxury | Private Hot Tub

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful view and an amazing house."

Gravity Haus Moab

8/10 Good

"No"

Big Horn Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"This motel has a little bit of retro with all the amenities of a big chain. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well equipped. The location in downtown Moab is perfect for what ever itinerary you may have. We highly recommend staying here."

Desert Vista a Luxury Moab Retreat | Hot Tub + Epic Views

10/10 Excellent

"Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Comfortable, beautifully decorated and appointed. Our group of six thoroughly enjoyed both indoor and outdoor spaces at this home"

Slickrock Luxury Retreat | Panoramic Views | Min to Trails and Ntl Parks

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the property, close to Moab, but you feel a 100 miles away. Looks exactly like the listing. I can’t wait to come back."

Lionsback Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing location, exceptional communication and customer service, the perfect spot to spend a week in Moab!"

Other attractions near Sand Flats Recreation Area

Hell's Revenge

9.6/10 (639 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Hell's Revenge and popular activities like hiking in Moab. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the campsites.

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Slickrock Bike Trail

9.2/10 (264 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Slickrock Bike Trail and also enjoy the hiking trails in Moab. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the campsites.

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Rotary Park

8.8/10 (73 reviews)

After visiting Rotary Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Moab. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

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Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum

7.4/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum in Moab. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

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Museum of Moab

8.8/10 (21 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Museum of Moab during your travels in Moab. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

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Moab Information Center

9.0/10 (16 reviews)

Moab Information Center is just one of the places to see in Moab, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Millers Shopping Center

You can do some window-shopping at Millers Shopping Center during your trip to Moab. Wander the riverfront and scenic parks in the area.

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Swanny City Park

7.8/10 (6 reviews)

Swanny City Park is just one of the places to see in Moab, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sand Flats Recreation Area?

Sand Flats Recreation Area is located in Moab. This scenic area is known for its scenic parks and hiking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 7 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Sand Flats Recreation Area?

Adjacent to Sand Flats Recreation Area, Lionsback Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this vacation home offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Other good choices within a few miles include Hotel Moab Downtown and Red Stone Inn.

How many hotels will I find close to Sand Flats Recreation Area?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Sand Flats Recreation Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sand Flats Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Sand Flats Recreation Area.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Sand Flats Recreation Area?

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What can I see and do near Sand Flats Recreation Area?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum and Museum of Moab. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Slickrock Bike Trail, Swanny City Park, and Lions Park. Create some family memories at Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center and Monument Basin.

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Our top choices for Sand Flats Recreation Area hotels

1. Purple Sage Flats

2. Modern Mesa

3. Lionsback Resort

4. Kokopelli West

5. Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn

6. Moab Rustic Inn

7. Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection by Hilton

8. Bowen Motel

9. Hyatt Place Moab

10. Wingate by Wyndham Moab

11. Gravity Haus Moab

12. Comfort Suites Moab near Arches National Park

13. MainStay Suites Moab near Arches National Park

14. voco Moab by IHG

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Moab

16. Hampton Inn by Hilton Moab

17. Expedition Lodge Moab Arches National Park

18. Sleep Inn & Suites Moab near Arches National Park

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Moab

20. Big Horn Lodge, a Dazzler Select by Wyndham

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Top Sand Flats Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Comfort Suites Moab near Arches National Park

Expedition Lodge Moab Arches National Park

River Canyon Lodge

Red Rock Vista | Ultra Luxury | Private Hot Tub

Gravity Haus Moab

Big Horn Lodge

Desert Vista a Luxury Moab Retreat | Hot Tub + Epic Views

Slickrock Luxury Retreat | Panoramic Views | Min to Trails and Ntl Parks

Lionsback Resort

Other attractions near Sand Flats Recreation Area

Hell's Revenge

Slickrock Bike Trail

Rotary Park

Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum

Museum of Moab

Moab Information Center

Millers Shopping Center

Swanny City Park

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