Prospector Motor Lodge provides a warm welcome with in-room WiFi, barbecue grills, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests appreciate the helpful staff and overall condition of the property.
Utah State University Eastern-Blanding Campus - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Edge of the Cedars State Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) - 91 min drive
Restaurants
Maverik - 19 min walk
Subway - 12 min walk
Yak's - 2 min drive
Patio Drive-In - 20 min walk
Homestead Steak House - 16 min walk
About this property
Prospector Motor Lodge
When visiting Blanding, Prospector Motor Lodge is a great choice to consider. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.
At a glance
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Hotel size
14 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Barbecue grills
What to do
Golfing nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
Picnic area
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LED TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Prospector Motor Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Prospector Motor Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Prospector Motor Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Prospector Motor Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Prospector Motor Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Prospector Motor Lodge and nearby?
Prospector Motor Lodge has a picnic area.
What's the area around Prospector Motor Lodge like?
Prospector Motor Lodge is a short 5-minute walk from Dinosaur Museum and 7 minutes' walk from Cedar Mesa Pottery.
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Reviews
Prospector Motor Lodge Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.6
Cleanliness
6.6
Location
7.8
Staff & service
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 15, 2026
Was clean and cool!
Vega
Vega, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2025
For as old as this hotel is, the rooms are quite clean and in good condition. It’s an old school motel but we’ve had a great experience both times we’ve stayed here. Friendly staff and a quiet night of rest.
Vega
Vega, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2026
Not bad. Pretty clean. Nice and friendly owner
Art
Art, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2026
Room was clean and comfortable. I love the the older, 60's-70's style room.
No complaints other than lack of electrical receptacles.
Cope
Cope, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 19, 2025
Very helpful owner operator. Great location. A bit run down and room not restocked each day of a 4 day stay noone on site much of the time but worked well for a hiking trip and excellent location
Laurel
Laurel, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2025
The owner is very nice. He stayed open late to check us in and gave us recommendations for food and driving suggestions. The motel is a little old, but very clean and quiet. We absolutely enjoyed our stay! Thank you!
Athanassios
Athanassios, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2025
Highly recommended
Hotel was clean, they had the little things that most hotels don’t. Owner was an absolute amazing person to chat with. You can tell they care about their property. One of the best places I stayed on my adventure.
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2025
Great little place.
Nice little room. Very comfortable. It was small but clean. The owner is on property and very nice. He seems willing to extend himself to folks. In fact, I ended up staying there a second night. I stayed there when visiting monument valley. It's a little over an hour drive but a beautiful drive. I would stay there again.
Doris
Doris, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 17, 2025
My friend and I had a comfortable, clean room which was more than adequate for our two day stay for a great price. The breakfast is pretty sparse and not much room in the eating area but there is opportunity for excellent conversation with the hotel owner, Catarino Puentes. Catarino is one of the most hospitable and accommodating lodging owners I have ever met and is the highlight of this accommodation. He will strive to make your stay pleasant. I would definitely stay here again.
R Scott
R Scott, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2025
The people who run this motel are really great and provide excellent service. The on site breakfast was great, considering that this is a small, family run place. There is a nice little area outside to relax in. It’s a basic motel, nothing fancy, but very pleasant and friendly.
Melisande
Melisande, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2024
Great staff. A perfect place to spend a night after seeing the spectacular spots nearby.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2025
Super clean and inexpensive
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2023
Very cozy. Staff was very friendly. I would stay here again.
Jeanne
Jeanne, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2024
Easy, clean, nice people
Anna
Anna, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 28, 2025
Breakfast was better than the description "continental breakfast". Great bagels, oatmeal, yogurt and other things. He's doing the best he can with very limited space. "Kat" told us that he plans to add a small building for more seating. It's an older property but the king bed was very comfortable, and the room was clean enough to enjoy. Friendly manager.
Al
Al, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 13, 2024
Sufficient for one quick night stay. It’s a basic older place but met our needs. Breakfast was sufficient.
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
Good manager, cozy room
Alex
Alex, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 23, 2024
It was a cute little cabin room. It was adorable!!
Colleen
Colleen, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 15, 2024
The Room was Nice, but the fine dust outside got into Everything, breakfast was good tho.
ROBERT
ROBERT, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2023
Our stay was great! It was quite unexpected from the outward appearance, but the rooms were perfectly clean and actually pretty large for a motel room. The price was perfect and location was very close to the main road of town so you could just walk to all of the little shops they had on Main Street. I would definitely recommend this place and would gladly stay again!
Shawn
Shawn, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 10, 2024
A great value.
I enjoyed my stay at this nice family owned hotel, very spacious room with parking right outside my door, and quiet surroundings.
Only wished the ice machine was working when I was there.
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2024
I loved the room. It was wood panelled and had vintage furniture and fittings which I really loved. It was comfortable and quiet, and the staff were so lovely. We would definitely stay again
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2024
This is a retro style motor lodge with pine paneling and beams. I love it! It's very comfortable and the towels smell amazing. I would definitely stay here again.
Kathleen
Kathleen, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 20, 2024
Room was ok for a night rest stop. Check-in staff was friendly and professional. Ladies running the morning breakfast were rude and lazy.
william
william, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2024
Bed linens smelled so clean! For the property’s age, it is in great shape and it was evident someone cleans very well!