Top 10 resorts in Utah, USA: from chic glamping in the middle of the desert for a night under the stars to stunning ski resorts with exclusive amenities
Utah, where pine forests alternate with red rock deserts, has long been a dream destination for outdoor enthusiasts. It is home to five national parks and world-class ski resorts. Recently, in the midst of this natural splendor, Salt Lake City has been gaining popularity as an urban center, and small towns like St. George and Ogden are adopting the experience.
The annual World's Best Awards survey, conducted by the editors of Travel + Leisure magazine, determined Utah's top resorts based on personal experiences and traveler impressions. The top 10 best resorts in Utah, USA were made up of both established vacation spots and some promising newcomers.
1. The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection, Wanship
This elegant complex in the Wasatch Mountains occupies a private 3,500-acre property. Its rooms have magnificent mountain views, and luxurious amenities are complemented by oversized baths. But it's the guest program that gathers the most raves: hiking, fly fishing, horseback rides to an 1800s tavern, wildlife biologist-guided tours to observe animals, dinners in a mountaintop yurt, and more. And the personalized service and passion of the staff make The Lodge one of Utah's must-see luxury resorts.
2. Under Canvas Moab
This stunning resort is close to the famous Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. It is a chic glamping experience in the desert with ideal opportunities for mountain biking, rock climbing, and hiking. Here you can fall asleep under a vast starry sky in chic tents with king-size beds, fine linens, wood stove and en-suite bathrooms. This is one of the ideal options for outdoor activities and immersion in nature among Utah's most famous resorts.
3. Under Canvas Lake Powell-Grand Staircase, Bigwater
This quaint resort is the perfect option for enjoying the lush diversity of the southwestern United States and offers limitless outdoor adventures, from hiking the high mountains and watching the sun in the Horseshoe to relaxing in an oasis surrounded by red rocks. Lone Rock Beach is 10 minutes away, and the main marina on Lake Powell is 22 miles away. The open-air resort is a collection of chic safari-style tents perched on the edge of a plateau, providing stunning views under a limitless starry sky.
4. Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley, Park City
One of Utah's top resorts has been named the best ski hotel in the United States by the World Ski Awards in 2023. Nestled among the alpine breeziness of Deer Valley, Stein Eriksen Lodge is Utah's oldest Forbes 5-star hotel and spa. It is a year-round retreat where guests can explore the midlands, enjoy award-winning restaurants, evening entertainment and spa treatments. They are offered accommodations in luxurious suites, rooms and residences, each uniquely decorated and with exclusive amenities.
5. Under Canvas Zion, Virgin
Another in the list of stunning Under Canvas resorts scattered across the United States, Under Canvas Zion offers a taste of Utah's sensational desert scenery. It will unlock the magic of the southwestern desert at a glamping site near Zion National Park. Guests will sleep under the stars in beautifully furnished tents with private bathrooms, comfortable beds, and luxurious amenities. But the real charm of this place is the stunning scenery around it, creating an oasis to retreat to and enjoy the beauty of nature.
6. Amangiri, Canyon Point
Set amid a desert landscape of mountains, ridges and canyons on over 900 acres of the majestic Colorado Plateau are the tented pavilions and modernist suites of one of Utah's most chic resorts, Amangiri. It is just a couple steps from the delightful wilderness of Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon. Elegant stone suites provide comfort with private pools and outdoor lounges. And a tented campground a couple minutes' walk away promises an immersive nature experience complete with top-notch amenities, including private deep pools.
7. Waldorf Astoria Park City
A luxury hotel with access to Park City's largest ski resort allows you to spend time in the mountains filled with thrills, and afterward enjoy relaxing by the 80°F alpine pool and the coziness of a luxurious room with a fireplace. This is one of Utah's year-round resorts with an amazing array of year-round activities, including golf, biking tours, horseback riding, fly fishing, a ski park, spa treatments, and more.
8. Capitol Reef Resort, Torrey
This unique 58-acre resort is located just a mile from the entrance to Capitol Reef National Park, providing guests with superb mountain views and spectacular sights all around. Accommodation options range from luxury rooms and cabins to original Conestoga teepees and RVs. But each is invariably complemented by superb amenities to energize you for another day filled with adventure: llama tours, jeep safaris through the national park, and drives on the scenic Byway 12.
9. St. Regis Deer Valley, Park City
One of Utah's most luxurious resorts, the St. Regis Deer Valley welcomes its guests with an impeccable location amid the scenic Wasatch Mountains. Hiking and mountain biking enthusiasts flock here during the warm season, while the winter season offers access to stunning ski slopes. And at any time, guests can switch up their outdoor activities with relaxing signature treatments and massages at the resort's exclusive spa and delicious on-site restaurants.
10. Montage Deer Valley, Park City
Unrivaled access to the slopes of one of the top ski resorts in the United States is provided by the authentic and elegant Montage Deer Valley, located minutes from the famous Main Street of Park City, Utah. Its recreation program, in addition to skiing, includes the largest spa in the state, 5 great restaurants (including a pub with its own bowling alley) and amazing outdoor activities: hiking, golfing, fly fishing, mountain biking, outdoor concerts and more.
