Circle of Destination Motel

Travelers can enjoy outdoor dining or gather around the firepit after exploring the stunning landscapes near this recently refreshed motel.

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February 2026

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March 2026

Exterior - Circle of Destination Motel (Escalante)

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets - Circle of Destination Motel (Escalante)

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Circle of Destination Motel, near Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, offers relaxation and adventure. Rejuvenated in 2023, it features a firepit area, garden with outdoor furniture, and on-site Destination Café for breakfast before exploring.

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Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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Feb 20 - Feb 21

Tomorrow

Feb 21 - Feb 22

All rooms

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2 beds

3+ beds

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Hell's Backbone | 14

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

TV

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Microwave

Mountain view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Bighorn Canyon | 5

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

TV

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Microwave

Mountain view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Red Canyon | 2

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

TV

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Microwave

Mountain view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Capitol Reef | 1

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchenette

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

TV

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Mountain view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Calf Creek Falls | 3

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchenette

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

TV

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

1 bedroom
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Bryce Canyon | 4

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchenette

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

TV

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

1 bedroom
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Golden Cathedral | 12

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

TV

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Microwave

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Thor's Hammer | 6

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

TV

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Microwave

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Cosmic Ashtray | 7

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

TV

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Microwave

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Coyote Gulch | 8

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

TV

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Microwave

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Queen's Garden | 20

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

TV

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Microwave

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Spooky Gulch | 9

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

TV

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Microwave

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Wallstreet | 10

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

TV

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Microwave

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Kodachrome | 11

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

TV

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Microwave

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Phipps Arch | 13

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

TV

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Microwave

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Waterpocket Fold | 15

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

TV

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Microwave

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Singing Canyon | 16

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

TV

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Microwave

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Bentonite Hills | 17

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

TV

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Microwave

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Boulder Mountain | 18

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

TV

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Microwave

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Hamblin Arch | 19

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

TV

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Microwave

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Peek-A-Boo Slot | 21

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

TV

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Microwave

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Escalante, Circle of Destination Motel is in the historical district. Devil's Garden is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Zebra & Tunnel Trailhead. Golden Cathedral and Kodachrome Basin State Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and canoeing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours. Visit our Escalante travel guide

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475 W Main St, Escalante, UT, 84726

What's nearby

Escalante City Park
8 min walk - 0.8 km
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
12 min walk - 1.0 km
Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument
2 min drive - 2.6 km
Escalante Petrified Forest State Park
5 min drive - 2.2 km
Escalante Library
8 min walk - 0.8 km

Restaurants

4th West Pub
1 min walk
Nemo's Drive Through
13 min walk
Circle D Eatery
1 min walk
Georgie’s Outdoor Mexican Cafe
2 min walk
North Creek Grill
8 min drive

About this property

Circle of Destination Motel

Motel remodeled in 2023 and located near Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a firepit, and a coffee shop/cafe at Circle of Destination Motel. The on-site American cuisine café, Destination Café, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a bar.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

Free self parking
An off-leash area, barbecue grills, and outdoor furniture
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location

Room features

All guestrooms at Circle of Destination Motel offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.

More amenities include:

Bathrooms with tubs or showers and shampoo
30-inch TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/closets, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

P8,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 15 - Mar 16

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Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant

Restaurants on site

Destination Café

Family friendly

In-room microwave

Conveniences

Virtual front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lever door handles
No elevator (single-level property)

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1 floor
2 buildings
Built in 1936
Designated smoking areas
Renovated entire property - January 2023
Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

30-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave

More

Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Electrical adapters
Heating
Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 1 and February 28.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Circle D Motel

Circle Of Destination

Circle of Destination Motel Motel

Circle of Destination Motel Escalante

Circle of Destination Motel Motel Escalante

Frequently asked questions

Is Circle of Destination Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 35 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Circle of Destination Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Circle of Destination Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Circle of Destination Motel located?

Situated in the historical district, this motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and within 16 mi (25 km) of Devil's Garden and Zebra & Tunnel Trailhead.

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Circle of Destination Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Oct 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Rooms were nice and view from the porch was nice in the morning

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Oct 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Perfect location, chairs and table out front for each room, their restaurant has excellent food, Fri-Sun. Room was spotless, comfortable beds, quiet, had everything we needed!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marchelle

Oct 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We had a great stay at Circle of Destination Motel! Clean spacious room and check-in was very smooth(given the room number and door code the day before we arrived). We will definitely stay there again when in the area.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Oct 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Room was very clean, beds were comfortable, kitchenette was well equipped, and staff were very friendly and responsive. Great place to stay. We ate at the Escalente Outfitters, had delicious pizza! Great location and community.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Oct 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Loved the separate kitchenette. Room was clean and comfortable. Great location

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Sep 9, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

safe, easy check in, convenient location

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalba

Oct 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The room was very clean

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Sep 20, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place!

Easy self check-in. Great place. Would recommend.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ARTHUR

Oct 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We had a clean room and a great view of the sunrise

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Sep 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet, clean, easy check in process.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

heather

Oct 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff was absolutely amazing. Somehow my reservation was messed up and they quickly worked to correct the mistake

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Sep 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean, safe, and comfortable.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

May 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean rooms, soft beds, really fun restaurants / Cafe attached to the front, staff was friendly and welcoming

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Oct 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good parking. Clean as a whistle.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Jul 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This little hotel / motel was great, Friendly staff, good location. Decor was fitting for the area and trip.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Bill

Oct 18, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff very helpful. Condition of floor, bathtub and beds was poor.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Oct 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Super easy check-in process. You were sent to Key code to the room. Place is cold dated and updated in a gorgeous situation.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Oct 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Room was clean and very comfortable. Make sure to call for late check in as there won't be anyone at the property. Property was quiet. We had some great pancakes from the restaurant across the street.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Sep 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The larger room was great for a family of 6.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Oct 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

The town was very small so there weren’t too many restaurants. Wish the one at the hotel would have been open. The rooms nice, clean and comfortable.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jayne

Oct 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Room is rundown but clean. Parking area is right in front of your room. Food at the outfitters down the road was good.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki

Oct 19, 2025

Pictures on Internet shows individual cabins. This was an older stye motel with connected units, not cabins. Inside was clean, comfortable with frig & microwave.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Sep 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and comfortable. Simple but adequate.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Sep 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Location is quiet, clean and has beautiful views. Although a little outdated, it is very clean and comfortable. Bathroom remodel looks nice and clean. Restaurant on site and other options within walking distance. Very convenient to National Parks. Would stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025