San Juan Inn

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Bears Ears National Monument

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Front of property
Reception
View from property
Terrace/patio
Family Double Room, River View, Ground Floor

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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US Hwy 163 at the San Juan River, Mexican Hat, UT, 84531-0276
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Mexican Hat Rock
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Valley of the Gods
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room, Balcony, River View (Upstairs, No Pets)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(90 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, River View, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(74 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Pet friendly
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Classic Room, River View, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Pet friendly
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, River View (Upstairs, No Pets)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room, Balcony, River View (Upstairs, No Pets)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, River View (Upstairs, No Pets)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Mexican Hat

At San Juan Inn you'll be 4.9 km (3 mi) from Bears Ears National Monument and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Mexican Hat Rock. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a picnic area. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Mexican Hat motel include Valley of the Gods and Goosenecks State Park.

What's nearby

  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mexican Hat Rock - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Valley of the Gods - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Forrest Gump Point - 11 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Goosenecks State Park - 15 min drive - 15.9 km

Restaurants

  • The Olde Bridge Grille
  • ‪The Swingin' Steak - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hat Rock Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hat Rock Cafe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

San Juan Inn

Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Bears Ears National Monument
San Juan Inn offers its guests a terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. San Juan Inn also features coffee/tea in common area, laundry facilities, and a corner/local shop. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mexican Hat motel.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
San Juan Inn offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features free toiletries and blackout curtains. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Mexican Hat motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit.

Property is also known as

San Juan Inn Mexican Hat
San Juan Mexican Hat
San Juan Inn Motel
San Juan Inn Mexican Hat
San Juan Inn Motel Mexican Hat

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at San Juan Inn?

San Juan Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at San Juan Inn?

Yep, San Juan Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at San Juan Inn?

No, San Juan Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at San Juan Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

San Juan Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 792 out of 1731 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 586 out of 1731 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 226 out of 1731 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1731 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1731 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Youpei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location with great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice motel surrounded by rocky mountain and San Juan river.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
3rd stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

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

My Favorite Amongst 7 Hotels in A Single Trip

What a gorgeous room and location! I really loved this hotel. It’s is quite close to Mexican Hat, Valley of the gods and Monument Valley which are must-see locations. I have eaten at the San Juan Inn Restaurant before (attached to the hotel, great food btw), and stopped at the Trading Post a couple times. I love the location by the river (and you can walk down to the river), you can also eat at the picnic tables by the river. Hotel is older, so the hotel was a bit warm inside. I wish I could have opened the large window at the front of the room but it’s permanently shut. The room does have A/C, etc. Very cozy. I slept great and woke up well-rested.
Sunset over the mountains from the balcony.
Each room is Southwestern style but the individual details (comforter, artwork) are unique to the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay Wayne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed the stay!

Overall, I was satisfied with the hotel. There is a river in front of the hotel, and you can see the Red Rock Canyon from the window of the room. I had some doubts about the sanitary aspect of the shower room, such as whether it was cleaned properly, but I was grateful that there was a refrigerator and ice maker. I would like to stay in this hotel again when I go to that area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kamna

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and unique
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mr C

Liked: Cleanliness

Alternative to Kayenta near Monument Valley

Ok overnight stop to visit Monument Valley. Clean but basic rooms with creaky bed and creaky floor. Tea and coffee only available in takeaway cups from restaurant area. Basis meals/beer/wine available.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was older but the rooms had been renovated. The mattress needed an upgrade. The night clerk was not helpful with issues with the TV. Internet systems that he was not familiar with how to operate. The location was very scenic, right on the San Juan river, and not far from Monument Valley.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people, beautiful place, nice shop inside with unique items, free coffee and tea in the morning and beautiful surroundings. Close to
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a quaint old motel with absolutely beautiful scenery surrounding it. That was not a button option. It would be nice to have a microwave in the room. It's older but kept clean. It's close to the National Monument.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the river, great rocky wall behind the Inn, quiet. Interesting gift shop with friendly staff. A good restaurant next door with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

JOSEPH, Russellville

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an old hotel. Can’t do much with it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room wasn't bad - the bed was comfortable enough and overall pretty clean. Some things were a little dated like the windows, and I say that because the only thing that I didn't like was the group of dirt bikers/adventure bikers who were outside conversing until after midnight. I'm sure they were nice enough guys and all but the sound went right thru into the rooms as if the walls and windows didn't exist. Maybe they could have been quieter. I dunno. But I would stay here again for sure, good location out of the way and right along the river, and the restaurant wasn't bad either.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Nice place in a tiny town

have stayed here several times matthew and his mother are wonderful remodeled some things since 2003
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this little motel. It is a little pricey for the rooms but you don’t have many options. Rooms were clean and comfortable. The motel itself was fun stay it’s built into the rock. I would definitely stay here again. The restaurant attached is pretty good, they do take awhile to cook so be prepared to wait. The parking lot has signs to watch for falling rocks so we parked facing out. The swinging steak restaurant down the road is also good. Everyone was very friendly at the motel. It definitely feels very vintage which I loved!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lanice

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Norma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Although outdated with the portable A/C unit with hole in the wall, the shower was good and overall the room was clean. Different.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik S

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

Great stay! Amazing staff!

Great stay tucked against beautiful red rocks and the river. It’s a great, family owned operation with a restaurant. Had all the amenities we were looking for and staff is great! We left our iPad in our room and Brooke was so caring and shipped it to our house. Great stay if you’re in Mexican Hat!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Off the grid amazing views. Kid running the front desk is super nice and attentive. Did I mention the view? Can’t beat it. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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

Clean and comfortable

This is a great inn! Everyone was very friendly, the room was great, the food at the restaurant was very good. Great family owned place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025