I thought it would just be a pass-through night, but the mountain view and the pool made it more memorable than expected.
Basics
- Hotel: Hampton Inn Kanab, UT (Hilton)
- Phone: +1 435-644-8282
- Stay: Dec 20–21, 2025, 1 night
- Breakfast: included
Why Kanab
Last December we rented a car in San Francisco and drove the American West down to LA. Kanab is a small town at the southern tip of Utah, just above the Arizona border.
If you loop from Las Vegas around the Grand Canyon you need a night somewhere in the middle; Kanab was well placed and I wanted a night in a quiet town.
The view
Red mountains fill the window. Opening the curtains in the morning was the best moment of the stay — it felt like a quiet countryside town.
Pool and breakfast
The pool was better than expected — we swam and soaked in the hot water to shake off the drive.
Breakfast is enough for a light start to the day.
What stuck with me
The town felt like it had paused in time — the staff were using flip phones, and I thought: time really moves slowly here.
Where we ate
We had dinner at Don Beto's nearby. It isn't the Mexican restaurant you might imagine — it's truly local. Worth trying for the experience; the menu is huge.
Where we meant to go
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary: a large no-kill sanctuary caring for about 1,600 animals, close to the hotel, with tours. Free tours are listed — confirm on the official site (bestfriends.org/sanctuary) before you go. We booked a free tour but didn't make it.
Bottom line
Pool, breakfast and free parking for the price. A perfect stop to rest in the middle of a road trip.
FAQ
Is breakfast included?
We paid breakfast included; it was enough for a light meal.
Is parking free?
Parking was free for us.
Where can you eat nearby?
We ate at Don Beto's, a very local Mexican restaurant with a huge menu.
How far are Zion and the Grand Canyon North Rim?
By map routing (OSRM, from central Kanab): about 67 km / 1 h 10 min to Zion's south entrance (Springdale) and about 130 km / 2 h to the North Rim. The North Rim road closes seasonally, so check the official National Park Service site first.
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