Rustic mountain lodge with spacious rooms and scenic red rock views from private balconies
Driftwood Lodge brings a cozy mountain retreat atmosphere to the heart of Springdale. It sits just minutes from Zion National Park's entrance. This rustic property combines the charm of a traditional lodge with modern comforts. It offers spacious rooms that provide a welcoming haven after days spent exploring the canyons. Each accommodation features comfortable beds and private balconies. Guests can take in the surrounding red rock vistas that make this corner of Utah so spectacular.
The lodge's location along Springdale's main thoroughfare puts visitors within easy walking distance of the town's restaurants, galleries, and outfitters. While not immediately adjacent to the park visitor center, the property offers convenient access to the Zion Canyon shuttle system. This makes it simple to reach trailheads for iconic hikes like Angels Landing and The Narrows. The friendly staff helps guests plan their park adventures. They also help navigate the area's many attractions.
Though the property maintains its rustic character, some quirks come with the territory. Guests note that hot water can take time to reach the rooms. Ongoing renovations in certain areas may impact the tranquility some seek in a mountain getaway. Still, Driftwood Lodge delivers an authentic Springdale experience for certain travelers. These are the ones who prioritize location, comfort, and those stunning balcony views of Zion's dramatic landscape. The lodge captures the spirit of this gateway community. The combination of spacious accommodations and walkable access to both town amenities and park shuttles makes it a practical base. From here, visitors can explore everything Zion National Park has to offer.
734 reviews
4 months ago
The hotel was beautiful, and the town was very close to Zion, which made everything very convenient. There was also a very convenient shuttle from the hotel to the visitor center. They upgraded us to a room with an amazing view of the river flowing right outside the hotel. The room was huge, with two large beds and a very spacious bathroom. Highly recommended!
3 months ago
⭐⭐⭐ The location of the Driftwood Lodge is very convenient for visiting Zion. We also appreciated the $8 per person breakfast vouchers for Oscar’s Cafe, which was a nice perk. The rooms are nice with some good canyon/river views. Unfortunately, our experience was overshadowed by finding a dead cockroach in our room upon arrival. The hotel did move us to another room, which we appreciated, but the staff wasn’t particularly friendly or apologetic when we brought the issue to their attention. Given the price of the accommodations, I expected a higher standard of cleanliness and customer service. Overall, there were definitely positives, but for what we paid, I would have expected a better overall guest experience.
5 months ago
This is a very nice, well kept property with friendly staff and a pristine location right on the Virgin River. We had a little mixup with our reservation when checking in and the front desk took care of it promptly. Large rooms with a fridge and microwave. We enjoyed the Adirondack chairs on the riverfront, feeling fully immersed and at peace. The hot tub was the perfect addition after hours of hiking. Kings Landing Bistro is on site and this is some of the best food in Springdale or anywhere. There's a shuttle stop across the street or it's a short walk to other eats. A medium walk to get closer to the center of town. Highly recommend and we can't wait to go back.
4 months ago
Driftwood Lodge is a very nice place to stay in Springdale, Utah. The rooms were large and clean. The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. The beds were comfortable. The view from your room is breathtaking. The Driftwood is steps away from one of the shuttle stops that take you into Zion National Park.
5 months ago
Our tour group stayed overnight at this beautiful lodge in Springdale on our way to Zion. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, with large beds and well-stocked bathrooms. The outdoor patio, located in the outback, had two chairs for relaxing. Our patio overlooked the Virgin River, with two wooden chairs along the backyard near the river for enjoying the view and the soothing sound of the flowing water. Attached to the lodge was a nice restaurant called Kings Landing Bistro, where we had dinner.
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