Gateway

Gateway Canyons Resort, a Noble House Resort

Rialto Score 8.5+

A Noble House hotel. Rialto is a Virtuoso agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

There are many reasons to visit Gateway Canyons as it serves as your portal to a Southwestern escape beyond imagination. Set within Unaweep Canyon and surrounded by dramatic red rocks, this 72-room resort unleashes your curiosity as you explore dinosaur fossils and Native American rock paintings, take an air tour over Moab, jump in a Jeep or UTV and explore the backroads that provide panoramic vistas. Ride horses through ponderosa pine forest, or hike the local trail system. Relaxing spa treatments and locally sourced cuisine are waiting upon your return.

43200 Hwy 141, Po Box 339, 81522 Gateway, CO, United States
Gateway Canyons Resort, a Noble House Resort

About Gateway Canyons Resort, a Noble House Resort

Insider tip

Rent a car from the airport as there is picturesque views located all around and a myriad of options to explore.

In the hotel’s own words

Edging the Colorado/Utah border and cradled in the shadow of the Palisade rock formation, Discovery Channel founder John Hendricks introduces Gateway Canyons, the world';s first and only discovery resort, created to nourish guests'; curiosity through the art of discovery and adventure within a naturally intriguing environment.

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Just steps away from one of the highest concentrations of dinosaur fossils on the planet, Gateway Canyons Resort is a place where the earth opens up to tell its story, inviting guests to explore the wonders of the natural world while delighting in luxury accommodations and once in a lifetime experiences.

With more than 6,000 acres of natural splendor to explore at its most primitive state - including one of the only locations in the world where Precambrian rock is still visble by the human eye, guests temporarily pause the mass mayhem of their lives, take a deep breath of fresh air and become inspired by a sense of wonderment - while posing their most simple questions and appreciating a quiet authenticity to make their own discoveries.

Whether spending an evening discovering the galaxies, nebulae and star clusters under one of the darkest night skies on the planet, or an afternoon taken a brand new Bentley Supersport through the scenic rural highways of the American West, the resort awaits travelers ready to awaken their adventurous spirit.

Accommodations Kiva Lodge - The Kiva Lodge, our Colorado luxury resort lodging, surrounds Gateway Canyons’ beautiful pool and clubhouse courtyard, and is close to both reception, the Kiva Cafe and the Adventure Center. These 38 luxury resort rooms offer casual elegance with space to relax, some with fireplaces, private patios, private hot tubs and more.

Kayenta Lodge - Gateway Canyons founder John Hendricks is a world traveler. He has seen and experienced the best resort lodging, dining and excursions around the globe. Now he brings the best to Gateway Canyons Resort.When he was designing the picturesque adobe lodges at Gateway Canyons, Mr. Hendricks knew a few things were a must. There must be generous rooms, comfortable beds, quality linens and details like deep tubs and spa-quality bath products. When you arrive at your room, we strive to help you feel relaxed and ready for the adventures that await you at the best resort lodging in Western Colorado.

Casitas- The Premium Casitas at Gateway Canyons Resort each offer over 800 square feet of luxurious living space, set apart in tranquil seclusion on the resort grounds.Each casita houses a separate bedroom, some which feature two fire places. The stargazer casitas come with a second tier, full view den, presenting unobstructed views of the star filled sky. Featuring outdoor showers, private decks with fire pits, and five fixture bathrooms with free standing tubs, a casita retreat is the ultimate indulgence.

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Virtuoso benefits, included

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  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

10 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
Bed options
1Kiva Premium
Each king room accommodates up to two people · Each double queen room accommodates up to four people · One king-size or two queen-size SpringAir pillow-top bed(s) · High-definition television · Wet bar, mini refrigerator and coffee maker · Desk and sitting area · Gas fireplace · Spa-quality body care products · Luxury…
600 ft²
2Kiva Signature
Each king room accommodates up to two people · Each double queen room accommodates up to four people · One king-size or two queen-size SpringAir pillow-top bed(s) · Outdoor hot tub · High-definition television · Wet bar, mini refrigerator and coffee maker · Desk and sitting area · Gas fireplace · Spa-quality body care…
600 ft²
3Kayenta Deluxe
Accommodates two people · Oversized single king bedroom · Interior fireplace · Lower level rooms have a private outdoor patio with built-in fire pit · Upper level rooms have a private outdoor balcony with freestanding fire bowls · High-definition television · Wet bar, mini refrigerator and coffee maker · One king-size…
Members only
4Casita
TBA · **Next available upgrade category - Hacienda Casita
5Hacienda Casita - One Bedroom
One bedroom suites · Combine into 2 bedroom suites · 2 fireplace option · Private decks with fire pits · Some units with outdoor spas · Custom artisan furnishings from Peru · Vaulted open beam ceilings · Views of the Palisade · Outdoor showers · Large, tall windows to maximize views · 5-fixture bathrooms with free…
Members only
6Stargazer Casita
One bedroom suites · 2 levels with upstairs den and gazing deck · 2 fireplace option · Private decks with fire pits · Some units with outdoor spas · Custom artisan furnishings from Peru · Vaulted open beam ceilings · Views of the Palisade · Outdoor showers · Large, tall windows to maximize views · 5-fixture bathrooms…
Members only
7Hacienda Casita - Two Bedroom
Members only
Suites
Size
Bed options
8Grand Kiva Suite
Each suite accommodates up to four people · Two separate bedrooms, each with king-sized SpringAir pillow-top bed · High-definition televisions in living area and in each bedroom · Wet bar, mini refrigerator and coffee maker · Spacious living and dining area · Gas fireplace in living area · Private outdoor living space…
Members only
King
9Kayenta Premium Suite
Accommodates two people · Separate oversized king bedroom · Living area with sleeper sofa · Interior pass-through fireplace · Lower level rooms have a private outdoor patio with built-in fire pit · Upper level rooms have a private outdoor balcony with freestanding fire bowls · High-definition television · Wet bar…
Members only
10Kayenta Signature Suite
Accommodates two people · Separate oversized king bedroom · Living area with sleeper sofa · Interior pass-through fireplace · Lower level rooms with a private outdoor patio, in-ground hot tub and fire pit · High-definition television · Wet bar, mini refrigerator and coffee maker · One king-size SpringAir pillow-top…
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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