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So I drove through the night, to get here before sunrise. Unfortunately the trail is closed until the visitor center is open, which was after sunrise. I was able to race down the trail and see why some 120-200 Navajo called this home at one point. It is perfectly placed to get shade through morning and a spring is nearby.
So I drove through the night, to get here before sunrise. Unfortunately the trail is closed until the visitor center is open, which was after sunrise. I was able to race down the trail and see why some 120-200 Navajo called this home at one point. It is perfectly placed to get shade through morning and a spring is nearby.
These trees were so contrasted with the red and gold cliffs and ground all around.
So I drove through the night, to get here before sunrise. Unfortunately the trail is closed until the visitor center is open, which was after sunrise. I was able to race down the trail and see why some 120-200 Navajo called this home at one point. It is perfectly placed to get shade through morning and a spring is nearby.
As I walked back up the path saw this dead tree. Even though I was only a mile or so away from the actual ruins, I could not imagine walking to and from that every day. It is thousands of feet in elevation gain/loss getting to the bottom of this canyon.
Kayenta Monument Valley Inn

Kayenta Monument Valley Inn

3 out of 5
Junction Highway 160/Highway 163 Kayenta AZ
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The price is SAR 415 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
SAR 415
SAR 504 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kayenta. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,470 reviews)
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Reviewed on 6 February 2026

Kayenta Monument Valley Inn
Goulding's Lodge

Goulding's Lodge

3 out of 5
1000 Main Street Oljato-Monument Valley UT
Stay at this lodge in Oljato-Monument Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,241 reviews)
Clean and great staff. Nice restaurant that had nice food at reasonable prices. Gift shop was awesome and again reasonable prices. Great views and great vibe.

Reviewed on 6 February 2026

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Hampton Inn Kayenta

Hampton Inn Kayenta

2.5 out of 5
US Highway 160 Kayenta AZ
The price is SAR 440 per night from Feb 20 to Feb 21
SAR 440
SAR 534 total
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kayenta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Nice clean room. Good location for exploring monument valley. Breakfast was fairly standard, good enough to get the day started. Everyone was nice and friendly. Gas, fast food and groceries all nearby.

Reviewed on 3 February 2026

Hampton Inn Kayenta
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Take in the red rock views right off Highway 163 in newly built off-grid cabins!

Take in the red rock views right off Highway 163 in newly built off-grid cabins!

Monument Valley UT
Stay at this cabin in Oljato-Monument Valley. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park and Sandstone ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (26 reviews)
Great!

Reviewed on 9 November 2025

Take in the red rock views right off Highway 163 in newly built off-grid cabins!
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