Desert canyon outpost
Under the shadow of Looking Glass Arch, evenings bring live acoustic guitar, fireside artisan s'mores, and unpolluted dark skies.
What it’s good at
Notable
Spacious safari-style suite tents feature Parachute linens, Aesop amenities, wood-burning stoves, and attentive outdoor concierge service.
Notable
Three multi-temperature outdoor dipping pools, daily sound bath meditations, and restorative bodywork inside a natural stone cave.
Notable
A two-hundred-acre canyon setting offering arranged national park excursions, Looking Glass Arch climbing, and nightly stargazing.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
Upscale tented camps are one thing, but ULUM Moab is on another level — this is unmistakably a full-on resort experience.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set twenty-five miles south of Moab, trails lead directly to Looking Glass Arch with Canyonlands and Arches National Parks nearby.
The rooms
Canvas suite tents feature wood-burning stoves, woven wool blankets, private viewing decks, and ensuite rain showers with polished concrete sinks.
The dipping pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Three outdoor dipping pools sit on a tiered terrace beneath tensile canopies, looking straight out at Looking Glass Rock.
Yoga and massage
Private bodywork takes place inside a natural stone cave, and the outdoor timber deck hosts daily yoga and sound baths.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
The glass-walled lodge and outdoor terrace serve Southwest-inspired fare and botanical cocktails with views toward Looking Glass Arch.
Ulum’s air-conditioned main lodge incorporates design details that embrace the natural elements of the resort’s surroundings, like a chandelier made of quartzite rocks gathered onsite.
How it began
Opened in 2023 as an upscale offshoot of Under Canvas, the retreat was designed to preserve the surrounding desert terrain.
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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.