The hotel is really comfortable and close from the Monument Valley.

Could have been nice to allow hotel guests to have priority or reservation at the restaurant. As it's the only one around, it's super crowdy with other guests. At least, offering a "call to your room" a few minutes before the table is ready would be great instead of having to wait 30 minutes outside.

We stayed in the One-Bedroom Suite w/ Kitchenette and it felt like a cozy little house - spacious, clean, and well-equipped. The kitchenette was perfect for preparing a quick meal, though no breakfast was included. I read they serve an amazing breakfast at a great price, but we opted to grab something from the nearby supermarket instead. The location is stunning, with breathtaking views of Monument Valley right outside. Waking up to the sunrise over the mesas was unforgettable! At $187.20/night (on October 31, 2024), it was a bit pricey, but absolutely worth it for the comfort and experience. Highly recommend!

A bit pricey

When I booked there was limited availability. On their website it states One bedroom villas has a private patio with views of Monument Valley, so I booked this option. On arrival, the villa was located in the middle of other villas with no views. We returned to reception to ask for a villa with a view. The receptionist advised that due to booking through a third party, a view was not requested. After much to-ing and fro-ing and being told we couldn’t move due to the property being overbooked, a supervisor/manager became involved and we were moved to a cheaper queen sized lodge room but again due to booking through a third party, we were not entitled to a refund on the price. The queen sized room was comfortable and clean and the view from the balcony was worth the move. We were also closer to the restaurant, pool and other amenities. If you are only here for one night, go the cheaper lodge option if you can as all the rooms have a view of Monument Valley.

The advertising of the villa rooms needs to be more accurate and either say it has a view or it doesn’t.

The cabin was clean, comfortable, well appointed with comfortable beds, a sofa bed, table, patio for sitting out and admiring the view - and the kitchenette had everything one would need for a stay of several days - except an oven, as I found when I brought a frozen pizza back from the grocery! The service and staff were exceptional - and the housekeeper went to the trouble of obtaining our contact information and calling us immediately after checkout to let us know that we had left medication in the room. The front staff happily arranged to ship it to us! The grocery and gas station right on the property were super convenient, and of course what can one say about the views of Monument Valley except they were spectacular. I would thoroughly recommend Goulding's to anyone planning on traveling through Monument Valley!

The pool was closed while we were there, and there is no good way to get from the cottages to the main lodge anduseum, gift shop, and dining room without getting in the car. The television service was also poor (Direct TV with a very large number of infomercial and X-rated channels, and the TV was in an awkward location on top of the refrigerator, but these are small quibbles - we didn't come to Monument Valley to watch TV!

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Our stay at Goulding's Trading Post was truly delightful. We spent one night in a first-floor room that featured a lovely balcony with a breathtaking view. The room was impeccably clean and equipped with everything we needed, making our stay comfortable and hassle-free. One of the highlights was waking up early to watch the sunrise right from our balcony—a peaceful start to our day before we set out to explore the valley on our own. We were equally impressed by the staff. From the friendly and polite front desk team to the overall courteous service throughout the property, every interaction left a positive impression. Additionally, the property offers a wonderful array of amenities: a fascinating museum, a cozy cinema, a charming souvenir shop, and a restaurant that not only serves delicious Native American-inspired cuisine but also boasts excellent service and great prices. We highly recommend Goulding's Trading Post for anyone looking to enjoy a unique and memorable stay with a perfect blend of comfort, culture, and hospitality.

Unbelievable view, lovely house. This is a fabulous place to stay. Restaurant food was very good and also very interesting in terms of the menu. You cannot get tired of the views and the atmosphere.

It's not a criticism of the hotel. I would just like to flag up the fact there is no alcohol allowed on premises, I have no issue with that but I was unaware. Also means no bar on site. Be warned. You are a long way away from anywhere, when you stay at GG you stay there. There is nothing for miles around. We stayed 2 nights, 1 would have been enough.

We just stayed in a "Villa" for the first time, as our 3rd trip to Gouldings. The "villa" area looked like a lot of little cabins built down the hill, past the Chevron, closer to the valley floor. Each cabin had a space to park, so they were close but not right up against each other. It was great having a larger place to spread out. The porch was very cute and had a nice view of the valley (though not as good as up the hill at the main lodge and restaurant). The bed was very comfortable, with lots of pillows. The heat was loud, but strong, so it woke us up a bit but we were never cold. The kitchen all worked great and was well supplied. We liked having a small dining and sitting area. The shower worked just fine, and had nice biodegradable toiletries, but wasn't fancy. The main reason we chose the villa was we didn't like the noise at the lodge, and the quite at the villa exceeded our expectations! It was much quieter than staying at the main lodge, where people come and go at all hours and the soundproofing isn't great. Here in the villa, there was just a little traffic noise in the distance (especially what we figure out was a cow catcher which made a vibrating noise when cars drove over it at speed). We did not hear people arrive during the night to the little cabin next to ours (they weren't there when we went to bed at 11pm, but a car was there in the morning, so they drove up and moved in without waking us up).

The heat was loud when it came on, and couldn't be set as white noise, so it woke us up throughout the night. But it worked very well, so we were never cold.

All the staff were friendly. The location was great, it’s right next to a gas station, amazing location for exploring Monument Valley. Gorgeous views!! Every balcony has a view of monument valley. Enjoy a cup of coffee on the balcony and watch the sunrise or sunset Love that the location is pet friendly. There were several areas around the lodge to walk our dog. It’s great that the pool is open so late and it’s an heated enclosed pool. Great that there is a trail from the hotel to the gas station down the hill.

My wife and I had an amazing stay. The rooms were very clean. The hotel is a little dated, but the prices are good. The food is great in the little diner and you cannot believe the views. All the balcony rooms have a great view of Monument Valley. It’s an incredible place to stay to enjoy the area and a beautiful sunset or sunrise. It’s obvious that the staff take great pride and maintaining and caring for their lodge.

We had a wonderful stay at Goulding’s! The location was fabulous - it felt like you were nestled right into the cliff, and the sunrise from our balcony was unmatched. Most importantly, we received wonderful service. A couple of hours after we departed from the hotel, one member of our party realized they had left a hard-to-find device in the linens on the bed. Our phone tracked the device to hotel, and we called the front office. The front office was beyond helpful, immediately tracking where the device was, contacting the appropriate people, and retrieving the device promptly. They were extremely helpful and gracious, even though it was difficult to track the device. The device is now being mailed home. Special thanks to Mona, who was so helpful in finding the device and ensuring it was ours - you really saved us!