Stone-and-timber lodge with cabin-style rooms, a restaurant with a patio & a fishing store.
Cliff Dwellers Lodge sits on Highway 89A in Marble Canyon, a stretch of high desert between the Vermilion Cliffs and the Colorado River that feels a world apart from the ponderosa forest up at Jacob Lake. The stone-and-timber property has cabin-style rooms, a restaurant with patio seating, and a fishing store, and it's earned a 4.7 rating from 655 reviews on the strength of that combination. Reviewers consistently call the rooms comfortable and reasonably priced, and more than one says they've driven up from as far as Phoenix just for lunch.
The restaurant and front desk are open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. It's a convenient, no-fuss base for exploring Marble Canyon and a genuinely scenic detour on the way to or from the North Rim, about an hour's drive from Jacob Lake.
670 reviews
3 weeks ago
The rooms are always clean and very comfortable. It’s always been a wonderful place to start our kayaking adventures. We love the restaurant. The food is always so good. You normally don’t expect much at hotels in the middle of nowhere but this place exceeds expectations. The staff is always friendly and accommodating. We will be back!
5 months ago
Fabulous location and service. The rooms are great, enjoyed food and beverages at the restaurant next door AND did a wonderful kayak trip down the Colorado River with their team. We loved it so much, we did a weekend in March and then again in April! Thank you. Thank you.
3 months ago
Only dined here, by far the nicest place to eat in the area. Service was quick, prices reasonable, food was fine. No complaints from us.
10 months ago
Me and my fiancé came here for the lodging and kayak rental in the Colorado River for our 5 year anniversary in early October. We LOVED it. The lady that runs the shop was so informational about the area and places to eat/shop/views to see/things to do. Super friendly service! The restaurant food was okay, but super convenient to have right there at the lodge not far from your room. Scenery around the area was beautiful as well for the outdoor dining. Evening drinks after a busy day being a tourist was relaxing. The rooms were comfortable and basic for your needs. They sell the blankets they use on the beds because they are so cute! They were sold out when I was there but the front desk lady told me how to order my own. (Again very helpful) I would definitely recommend this place for a more quiet and remote stay. With a little driving there is plenty to do and plenty to see.
5 months ago
Beautiful views, great kayaking experience, and very friendly people all around. The Cliff Dwellers House was very cozy. We would definitely visit again.