Moab, Utah
Lionsback Resort
Sandstone bluff casitas
Sandstone bluff casitas
The property operates as a collection of independent homes, built for self-sufficient stays high above the valley floor.
What it’s good at
Listed
Multi-bedroom retreats with personal hot tubs, outdoor grills, and oversized gear garages.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The design is sustainable, and the lighting is Dark Sky compliant — this town is famous for, among other things, some of the best stargazing in the country.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The trails of Sand Flats Recreation Area surround the bluff, and downtown Moab sits two miles downhill.
The rooms
Clerestory windows brighten the interiors, and each private deck comes with its own hot tub.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Submerged loungers line the 2,100-square-foot outdoor pool, looking out across red rock formations toward the La Sal Mountains.
The hot tubs
A heated spa and cold plunge sit along the concrete pool deck, looking out toward red sandstone ridges.
How it began
The site was once the Lions Back Campground, developed on state trust land beside the famous sandstone ridge.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.