Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge - Mount Carmel Junction

Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge: a 2.5-star mountain lodge with an on-site 9-hole golf course and homemade pies, 15 minutes from Zion National Park's East Entrance.

Amenities

The Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge offers a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour hot tub after hiking. On the property, guests find a 9-hole golf course with cart rental for $20. The hotel also provides a mini-market, a vending machine gift shop, and laundry facilities.

Rooms

Each room at the East Zion Thunderbird Lodge includes a balcony or terrace with views of the golf course and mountains. Rooms feature carved wood furnishings, a wet bar in select king rooms, and a spacious bathroom with a rain-head shower. The property offers mobility-accessible tubs and rooms for guests with disabilities.

Dining

The on-site Thunderbird Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with locally inspired cuisine and homemade pies-a historic recipe from the lodge's past. The restaurant is closed Wednesdays and Thursdays; guests are notified in advance. A gas station and convenience store are adjacent for additional food and supplies.

Location

The Best Western Thunderbird Lodge sits at the junction of Highways 9 and 89, 15 minutes from Zion National Park's East Entrance and an hour from Bryce Canyon National Park. Grand Canyon North Rim is 156 km away, and Kanab is 20 minutes south for more dining. Guests can book Zion East Adventures on-site for horseback riding and 4x4 tours.

Family-Friendly

Families have direct access to the heated outdoor pool and hot tub, open 24 hours. The 9-hole golf course and on-site restaurant with kids' menu options accommodate all ages. A coin laundry and a 24-hour front desk (with late check-in by phone) support longer family stays.

• Location: Between Zion and Bryce National Parks, 15 min to East Entrance
• Rooms: Spacious rooms with mountain views and wet bar options
• Dining: Thunderbird Restaurant with homemade pies and local cuisine
• Amenities: 9-hole golf course, outdoor pool, 24-hour hot tub
• Activities: Zion East Adventures for horseback riding and 4x4 tours
• Service: TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, 24-hour front desk