A trip to Moab often means packing up all the camping gear and heading to the desert for an outdoor getaway. While it’s wonderful to sleep under the stars and bring home lots of memories dusted in red dirt, sometimes it’s nice to embrace a visit that requires less preparation and guarantees more amenities. We were able to check out Radcliffe Moab, a new hotel in the heart of downtown Moab, Utah, and it really was nice to visit the area in a new way — one that pairs comfort and convenience with Moab’s unique spirit of adventure.

“Moab is such an extraordinary destination, and this hotel has been a vision for decades,” says Rob Radcliffe, founding principal of Radcliffe Ventures. “The Radcliffe is the ideal basecamp hotel with an independent spirit offering visitors to Moab a respite that caters to and curates their experience and needs, day and night.” The 38-room hotel opened this past spring and is designed to accommodate outdoor adventure travelers visiting local attractions like Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.

The Radcliffe lobby features a rich, biophilic design, giving guests an immediate connection to nature with lush green plants and trees balanced with natural woods, earthy tones and comfortable seating, providing a nice spot to start and end the day. The artwork featured throughout the hotel was commissioned by three local artists, each piece a unique work capturing Moab’s stunning vistas and terrain.

All the rooms feature a Steadyrack wall, giving guests a place to hang bikes and gear. Comforting, luxury amenities include Purple mattresses and Cariloha bamboo towels.

A property highlight is the Radcliffe outdoor lounge with two large hot tubs, a swimming pool and splash deck, two fire pit features with cozy seating, all set among the peaceful ambience of the Moab Rim and the La Sal Mountains.

Hikers, bikers and outdoor enthusiasts can also visit the local, family-owned gear shop GearHeads, located in the same building and just steps from the lobby.

The onsite dining option is Il Rosso Posto, featuring Mediterranean cuisine and highlighting local farms, gardens and ranches.

Radcliffe Moab is located at 477 S. Main St. in Moab, Utah. For more information visit radcliffemoab.com.

Originally published in the Fall 2022 issue of Spoke+Blossom.

Getaway: Radcliff Moab In Moab, Utah