Moab Utah Cheap HotelsMoab Utah Cheap Hotels

People come to Moab to get away. Located in eastern Utah six hours over the Rockies from Denver hotel discounts and four hours from the bustling Salt Lake City hotel discounts. The arid desert community is at the edge of Arches National Park named for the thousands of sandstone arched-rock formations like Delicate Arch. Ranger guided three-hour Fiery Furnace Tours fill up quickly, so book your reservations early to stay in one of many quality hotels with discounted room rates in Moab. (Read our blog here about this breath-takingly beautiful area.) The hiking required can be strenuous. There are evening programs held at Devil's Garden Campground in the amphitheater during the warmer months.

You will find plenty of things to see and do in and around Moab. First you'll have to choose your upscale yet affordable motel, then the mode of transportation for tours. Take a hot air balloon, jeep, Hummer, even motorcycle tour. How about a whitewater rafting tour along the San Juan River to see rock art? Hike or mountain bike in Dead Horse State Park's mesas and buttes carved by the Colorado River - which also carved the Grand Canyon.

The city of Moab is filled with adobe styled buildings and Old West styled plank stores to explore. Inside you'll find culture, arts and great shopping close to low-priced, top-notch hotels, day spas, golf courses and wineries. Return to the days before sprawling shopping malls and shop in these one-of-a-kind stores. Tour the Dan O'Laurie Museum to get a feel for the history of the region. Red Cliff Ranch was the set of many of the old westerns starring greats like John Wayne. Take a trip back in time in the Movie Museum there. You have to see Hole In The Rock, one of the most unique homes in the world. The kids will love the petting zoo there, and everyone will love the ice cream in the general store. Adventure Land has family fun activities like go-karts, miniature golf and laser tag.

When the cool of evening comes, venture out from your comfortable, low-cost lodgings in Moab to see the desert wildlife or stay in town for some dining and small-town night life. You'll find a full spectrum of restaurants from grilling your own hot dog to BBQ to fine dining.