It’s been virtually 20 years since my first journey to Moab, UT, and a lot has modified. Positive, the Slickrock remains to be simply as spectacular and awe-inspiring, however the city itself is difficult to acknowledge. Due to an explosion of outside recreation for the whole lot from path working to aspect by sides, Moab has seen big progress in tourism – and with that, the necessity for extra lodge rooms.
Whereas most of the motels you’ll discover in Moab are the everyday uninspired chain motels you might discover in any metropolis, there are a couple of new choices on the town that particularly cater to adventurers. Area Station Moab is precisely that. A base of operations for crimson rock adventures, Area Station is uniquely geared up that can assist you take advantage of out of your go to to Moab.
Stroll within the entrance door, and as an alternative of a boring foyer, you’re greeted by an impressively full gear store filled with last-minute requirements. Forgot trip meals or hydration? An additional layer? First assist equipment? They’ve all that and extra. In the event you’re in want of larger objects like, , a motorcycle, the rental counter most likely has you coated there too.
Inside you’ll additionally discover the Little Station Espresso + Kitchen that serves breakfast, lunch & dinner with loads of drink choices. It opens out to a spacious again patio with loads of out of doors seating and a fireplace pit subsequent to the pool (and scorching tub). Our journey bought type of sideways and the climate didn’t permit us to spend a lot time pool or fireplace, however it seemed inviting once we arrived.
No have to seek for water
Probably the greatest facilities on provide? The free water bottle (or hydration pack) filler within the foyer. Significantly, why is that this not a factor in each lodge? No have to wander round hoping to discover a water jug within the fitness center on the sixth ground. Simply cease by the filler in your manner out for an journey – Moab is sort of dry in spite of everything, so drink up.
Visitor Room Particulars
With regards to the rooms themselves, right here you’ll additionally discover out of doors inspiration indoors. We ended up in a Double Queen + Bunk room, which is listed at 6 folks max. Contained in the room, there are indicators of the constructing’s former life as a drained Tremendous 8 within the desert like home windows that don’t fairly seal and overworked air conditioners, however the expertise was for almost all a constructive one.
Realistically, this room could be nice for 4 associates who every need their very own mattress, or 8 if you happen to don’t thoughts going two folks to a queen mattress. For larger teams of driving buddies that will most likely be crashing in the identical room anyway, this can be a fairly luxe method to go about it.
Contained in the cleanly embellished room, there was a Dometic cooler, camp chairs, and camp blankets to offer an outdoorsy really feel whereas being completely useful indoors. Extra importantly, there was a motorcycle stand displaying that Area Station expects you to convey your bike inside. Simply notice that there isn’t any elevator for the two-floor lodge, so that you’ll have to hold your bike and kit up the comparatively quick steps (alongside the identical traces, if stairs are a difficulty, be sure to request a room on the primary ground). Additionally, since we stayed there, they’ve up to date the web site to say checking on the entrance desk for a motorcycle cowl previous to bringing your bike into the room – prone to attempt to preserve issues as clear as potential inside.
Moab Vanlife Parking Choices
Those that don’t want a lodge as a result of they’ve a candy van can even discover a spot at Area Station. Actually. Vanlifers can lease spots simply exterior of the pool which embrace energy hookups, bathe & pool entry, wifi, and the all-important bike wash station for simply $29 per day, yr ’spherical. We spoke to a few who had simply stayed at Area Station in one of many Van Life Posts and stated they might undoubtedly keep there once more.
Bike Cleansing Station
Throughout our keep, I put the bike wash station to make use of throughout a thunderstorm which meant a really fast wash. Beneath regular circumstances, there are additionally instruments out there so you may work in your bike if wanted (whereas not dodging lightning).
Situated simply up the highway from Arches Nationwide Park, Area Station’s location means you don’t must take care of downtown Moab site visitors except you need to take a look at the eating places and retailers. Love Muffin is a should, although they’re not open Wednesday and Thursday, so plan forward. Moab Storage Co. is one other good spot for breakfast or lunch, and I had some superb sushi at Sabaku.
Study your knots, and the place to go
If you end up in Moab and undecided what to do, Area Station additionally presents curated Experiences which embrace guided mountain bike excursions, climbing, canyoneering, and rockaneering journeys, and even complimentary Mappy Morning journey planning periods.
Whether or not it’s your first journey to Moab, otherwise you’re a seasoned crimson rock adventurer, Area Station Moab appears to have one thing for everybody. It’s a kind of uncommon motels which might truly improve your adventures, quite than merely offering a spot to remain. You get that too, however you appear to get a complete lot extra – which is definitely worth the worth of admission.
