The Best Hotels Closest to Sand Island Petroglyphs in Bluff for 2026 | Expedia

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Our top choices for Sand Island Petroglyphs hotels

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a rock slide.

A spacious lobby with a variety of seating options, including sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a rug. There are wooden wall decorations and a large window allowing natural light.

A patio with wooden chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by large rocks and a building with balconies.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a courtyard with outdoor seating, and a view of red rock formations.

1. Bluff Dwellings Resort

7.3 km from Sand Island Petroglyphs

United States

Steve

￥24,844

￥30,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A lodge with a covered patio, a landscaped garden, and views of red rock formations.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, orange armchairs, and a large painting on the wall.

A wooden deck with a view of a desert landscape, including trees and a fence.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a wooden ceiling, and paintings on the walls.

2. Desert Rose Resort & Cabins

4.7 km from Sand Island Petroglyphs

United States

Donald

￥21,885

￥27,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A covered patio area with a table and chairs, a door, and a window.

A cozy living room with two leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a television on the left wall.

A cozy room with wooden walls, a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bar counter.

A wooden building with a red roof, a door, and windows. There is a large rock formation in the background.

3. Bluff Gardens Cabins

6.3 km from Sand Island Petroglyphs

United States

Ronald

￥22,163

￥25,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A building with a sign reading "La Posada".

A balcony with a view of a canyon and a building with a beige facade.

A bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks with decorative plates, a bathtub, and a view of a balcony with curtains.

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.

4. La Posada Pintada

6.6 km from Sand Island Petroglyphs

United States

e. lee

￥22,084

￥25,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A wooden pergola with picnic tables and benches, set against a backdrop of trees and a mountain.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a computer, and a glass display case with pastries.

A breakfast buffet setup with a variety of food items and beverages, a coffee machine, and a window with blinds.

A covered outdoor area with a metal railing, a bench, and a planter with greenery.

5. Kokopelli Inn

5.8 km from Sand Island Petroglyphs

United States

Maria

￥23,843

￥27,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating	Breakfast included	Pool	Spa	Pet friendly	WiFi included
Bluff Dwellings Resort	9.8 Exceptional 1,159 reviews	View
Desert Rose Resort & Cabins	9.4 Exceptional 1,010 reviews	View
Bluff Gardens Cabins	10.0 Exceptional 669 reviews	View
La Posada Pintada	9.2 Wonderful 758 reviews	View
Kokopelli Inn	7.8 Good 773 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Sand Island Petroglyphs

A lodge with a covered patio, a landscaped garden, and views of red rock formations.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, orange armchairs, and a large painting on the wall.

A wooden deck with a view of a desert landscape, including trees and a fence.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a wooden ceiling, and paintings on the walls.

Desert Rose Resort & Cabins

Bluff

￥21,885

￥27,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A wooden pergola with picnic tables and benches, set against a backdrop of trees and a mountain.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a computer, and a glass display case with pastries.

A breakfast buffet setup with a variety of food items and beverages, a coffee machine, and a window with blinds.

A covered outdoor area with a metal railing, a bench, and a planter with greenery.

Kokopelli Inn

Bluff

￥23,843

￥27,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A covered patio area with a table and chairs, a door, and a window.

A cozy living room with two leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a television on the left wall.

A cozy room with wooden walls, a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bar counter.

A wooden building with a red roof, a door, and windows. There is a large rock formation in the background.

Bluff Gardens Cabins

Bluff

￥22,163

￥25,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A building with a sign reading "La Posada".

A balcony with a view of a canyon and a building with a beige facade.

A bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks with decorative plates, a bathtub, and a view of a balcony with curtains.

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.

La Posada Pintada

Bluff

￥22,084

￥25,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a desert landscape.

A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a desert landscape in the background.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and shower curtain.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a small table.

Hat Rock Inn

Mexican Hat

￥32,994

￥38,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A patio with a round metal table and chairs, a pergola, and a view of a river and mountains.

A hotel with multiple rooms, a bridge, and a river.

A bridge over a river with a building on the right and a dirt road beside it.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

San Juan Inn

Mexican Hat

￥18,431

￥20,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Room

A corner closet with a white ceiling, a wooden hanger, and a metal rack.

A laundry room with two white washing machines and a dryer, under teal cabinets.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Arch Canyon Inn

Blanding

￥8,527

￥9,664 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, red and black seating, and a large window with blinds.

A reception desk with a stone facade, wooden paneling, and pendant lighting.

A breakfast bar with wooden cabinets, a microwave, coffee machines, and a seating area with chairs.

A modern building with a covered entrance, large columns, and a sloped roof.

Rodeway Inn & Suites Blanding

Blanding

￥10,116

￥11,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Top Sand Island Petroglyphs Hotel Reviews

San Juan Inn

San Juan Inn

8/10 Good

"Nothing fancy, but the inn was clean & met our needs. The gentleman who checked us in was friendly & helpful. You are directly on the San Juan River, which is nice, & there are groupings of chairs & tables where you can sit & enjoy the view."

Hat Rock Inn

Hat Rock Inn

10/10 Excellent

"If they could add more picnic tables that would be nice and also a light switch for each room for the light outside ,the night view in this place is really cool."

Desert Rose Resort & Cabins

Desert Rose Resort & Cabins

10/10 Excellent

"We stumbled onto the property while planning for a trip thru northern AZ & southern UT. We were very pleased with how quaint and comfortable the cabin was. The complimentary breakfast was a huge plus. Even tho there was construction on site, it was orderly and well maintained. We highly recommend visiting the Desert Rose."

Bluff Dwellings Resort

Bluff Dwellings Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience"

La Posada Pintada

La Posada Pintada

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay in Bluff. Great location, comfortable bed, very quiet and peaceful. The breakfast was outstanding, lots of love in the kitchen!"

Blue Sage Inn & Suites

Blue Sage Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was just remodeled. Room was great very clean. Breakfast was grab and go, sausage and egg biscuits or bacon. Yogurts and juice."

Bluff Gardens Cabins

Bluff Gardens Cabins

10/10 Excellent

"We liked the layout, well designed cabins. Of our two weeks travels staying in several different motels/Hotels, this was our favorite."

Kokopelli Inn

Kokopelli Inn

8/10 Good

"If you require ADA accommodation do not book this location. There are no mobility features such as grab bars for toilet or shower. It is however a comfortable lodging for this excellent southeast Utah area with many attractions including the local Twin Rocks trading post and cafe for breakfast and lunch."

Willow Street Cottages

Willow Street Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic place to stay and enjoyed a couple of nights relaxing and a great comfortable bed. Would definitely recommend it to everyone."

Other attractions near Sand Island Petroglyphs

An old wooden wagon with large wooden wheels, positioned in front of a rustic log cabin.

Bluff Fort

9.0/10 (262 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Bluff Fort during your travels in Bluff. Discover the desert landscape and restaurants in this quaint area.

A natural rock arch with a view of a desert landscape and distant mountains.

Comb Ridge

9.4/10 (151 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Comb Ridge during your travels in Bluff. Amble within the natural setting or visit the monuments in this quaint area.

A large rock formation with layered strata and a clear blue sky.

Twin Rocks

9.2/10 (329 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Twin Rocks during your travels in Bluff. Visit the monuments in this quaint area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

A desert landscape with two prominent rock formations and sparse vegetation.

Valley of the Gods

9.6/10 (677 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Valley of the Gods during your travels in Mexican Hat. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

A red rock formation with a balanced rock structure in a canyon.

Mexican Hat Rock

9.0/10 (717 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mexican Hat Rock, a lovely green space in Mexican Hat.

Hobbs Wash Historical Marker

Explore the great outdoors at Hobbs Wash Historical Marker, a lovely green space in Bluff. Visit the area's monuments, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Sand Island Petroglyphs

9.2/10 (187 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Bluff with a trip to Sand Island Petroglyphs. Discover the desert landscape and monuments in this quaint area.

San Juan County Library Bluff

After visiting San Juan County Library Bluff, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bluff. Visit the area's monuments, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sand Island Petroglyphs?

Sand Island Petroglyphs is located in a welcoming area of Bluff that travelers like for its restaurants and coffeehouses. You'll find 21 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Sand Island Petroglyphs?

Desert Rose Resort & Cabins is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Sand Island Petroglyphs. Other good choices within a few miles include Bluff Dwellings Resort and Willow Street Cottages.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Sand Island Petroglyphs?

Expedia has 21 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Sand Island Petroglyphs.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sand Island Petroglyphs, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Sand Island Petroglyphs.

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