Pros
- Close to Zion National Park with connecting trails
- Wood cabins, full-sized mountain houses, and tent/RV sites available
- Tons of outdoor activities
- Large seasonal outdoor pool/hot tub, tennis courts, and mini-golf
- On-site restaurant and cafe, as well as a summertime poolside grill
- Free Wi-Fi in most rooms and some common areas
- On-site spa with a variety of services
- Coin-operated laundry for guest use
Cons
- Some guest rooms have shared bathrooms
- No free breakfast (but reasonably-priced option available)
- Very secluded area (pro for some)
Bottom Line
This 4000-acre ranch located on the eastern entrance of Zion National Park is all about parks and recreation. With hiking trails that can actually lead guests into Zion as well as a ton of activities to amuse kids and adults alike -- think horseback riding, wall climbing, trampoline bungees, zip lining, miniature golf, all-terrain vehicle tours, and more -- this rustic resort is perfect for people wanting a fun-filled vacation. There’s also a small spa on the property as well as a large pool and hot tub. An on-site restaurant serves a la carte breakfast and dinner, and different snack bar-type options are available for lunch. Rooms run the gamut from full-sized mountain homes to shared camp-style cabins to RV-hookup sites to old-school tents; in other words, your type of stay here will largely be predicated on what you book. No matter what kind of lodging you choose, however, you will definitely not have a shortage of things to do at the Zion Ponderosa.
Hotel & Amenities Photos
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Amenities
- Internet
- Jacuzzi
- Pool
- Spa
Scene
Active and outdoorsy with an adventurous feel
Busy, busy, busy…this resort is all about activity. There are so many excursions to take and things to do that even if you book an Adventure Package, which allows you 10 activity tickets at a discount and unlimited mini-golf for one person, you might not get to try everything. The property is also connected to Zion National Park by several uncrowded trails, meaning you can hike all day and return to your "home on the range" at night if you so choose. It's not uncommon to see lots of families with kids here, especially since there are camping options available as well as cabins. A kids’ camp is open during the day, and large groups often gather around the fire pits at night, which means this resort appeals to "children" of all ages in search of a casual, rustic Zion experience.
Location
Located at the Zion National Park East entrance
Technically in the town of Orderville, this resort is located near the eastern entrance of Zion National Park. The ranch itself is located five miles up a winding road and there’s not much -- okay, nothing -- around it for miles. The property itself, however, is well-lit and safe. If you're there to spend most of your time in the national park, keep in mind that it can take up to 45 minutes of driving to reach some of the more popular areas, so you might be better off booking a hotel in Springfield depending on what you want to explore. But there’s a ton to do right on the property -- so much so that many guests never even leave the ranch during their entire stay.
Rooms
A wide range of units, from simple tents to full-sized mountain houses
There are a wide variety of ways you can stay at this resort, ranging from full-sized mountain homes, with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, to old-style classic pitched tents with shared showers/toilets. All options include access to myriad resort activities, though most of the "big ticket" recreational pursuits do come at some additional cost. You can reserve a site and bring your own tent, or for a fee the resort will lend you one and even pitch it and take it down. The Zion Ponderosa also has several covered wagons guests can sleep in, with twin beds. And the property offers "Cowboy Cabins," which are a little larger than the first two options and are actual wooden structures that can sleep up to six people. Keep in mind that all of these options rely upon communal baths and showers. For those traveling with their own RV, full-service hookups are available as well.
For people desiring a little more in the way of "modern conveniences" -- i.e., a toilet in your abode -- there are the Cabin Suites, which are log units with private bedrooms and bathrooms, flat-screen satellite TVs, microwaves, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and fold-out sofa beds. While still very minimally decorated, these cabins are more like classic hotel rooms with front porches and views of the national park. For those looking to really "move in" (or perhaps spend a holiday at the property or host a corporate off-site retreat), there are actual two-to-eight bedroom homes that you can rent with full kitchens, fireplaces, Southwestern-inspired furnishings/decor, and sweeping views from floor-to-ceiling windows.
Features
Free Wi-Fi, seasonal pool/hot tub, restaurant/cafe, full-service spa, and activities galore
There’s free Wi-Fi throughout the resort, but your connectivity will vary predicated on your lodging. For instance, some tents and sites may be a little further away from signals. Still, that being said, if you're camping, it's a boon to get any signal at all. There’s a large bi-level seasonal outdoor pool with an awesome slide and hot tub, as well as a poolside grill that’s open from June to August. While there’s generally no free breakfast, there is a super-cheap daily continental option served in the Narrows Cafe. (Some cabin rentals do include this meal in the rate.) Lunch is also available in the cafe and snacks can be snagged at the on-site convenience store. The super casual Blue Belly Grill offers hot breakfast and dinners served a la carte with a very diverse and reasonably-priced menu. People camping or on extended stays will appreciate the coin-operated laundry facilities. The small spa offers different kinds of massages and a few other treatments which can be booked in the spa, poolside, or in your suite, Tuesday through Saturday.
For activities, the bottom line is you can find about a million things to do here. Activities that require no additional fee include tennis, basketball/volleyball, horseshoes, pool, and foosball. And if that doesn't keep you busy enough, for a fee you can indulge in paint ball, zip lining, mini-golf, wall-climbing, all-terrain vehicle tours, and even bungee trampolining. Other excursions that can be booked include horseback riding, canyoneering, and tours into the National Park.
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Scene
Active and outdoorsy with an adventurous feel
Busy, busy, busy…this resort is all about activity. There are so many excursions to take and things to do that even if you book an Adventure Package, which allows you 10 activity tickets at a discount and unlimited mini-golf for one person, you might not get to try everything. The property is also connected to Zion National Park by several uncrowded trails, meaning you can hike all day and return to your "home on the range" at night if you so choose. It's not uncommon to see lots of families with kids here, especially since there are camping options available as well as cabins. A kids’ camp is open during the day, and large groups often gather around the fire pits at night, which means this resort appeals to "children" of all ages in search of a casual, rustic Zion experience.
Location
Located at the Zion National Park East entrance
Technically in the town of Orderville, this resort is located near the eastern entrance of Zion National Park. The ranch itself is located five miles up a winding road and there’s not much -- okay, nothing -- around it for miles. The property itself, however, is well-lit and safe. If you're there to spend most of your time in the national park, keep in mind that it can take up to 45 minutes of driving to reach some of the more popular areas, so you might be better off booking a hotel in Springfield depending on what you want to explore. But there’s a ton to do right on the property -- so much so that many guests never even leave the ranch during their entire stay.
Rooms
A wide range of units, from simple tents to full-sized mountain houses
There are a wide variety of ways you can stay at this resort, ranging from full-sized mountain homes, with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, to old-style classic pitched tents with shared showers/toilets. All options include access to myriad resort activities, though most of the "big ticket" recreational pursuits do come at some additional cost. You can reserve a site and bring your own tent, or for a fee the resort will lend you one and even pitch it and take it down. The Zion Ponderosa also has several covered wagons guests can sleep in, with twin beds. And the property offers "Cowboy Cabins," which are a little larger than the first two options and are actual wooden structures that can sleep up to six people. Keep in mind that all of these options rely upon communal baths and showers. For those traveling with their own RV, full-service hookups are available as well.
For people desiring a little more in the way of "modern conveniences" -- i.e., a toilet in your abode -- there are the Cabin Suites, which are log units with private bedrooms and bathrooms, flat-screen satellite TVs, microwaves, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and fold-out sofa beds. While still very minimally decorated, these cabins are more like classic hotel rooms with front porches and views of the national park. For those looking to really "move in" (or perhaps spend a holiday at the property or host a corporate off-site retreat), there are actual two-to-eight bedroom homes that you can rent with full kitchens, fireplaces, Southwestern-inspired furnishings/decor, and sweeping views from floor-to-ceiling windows.
Features
Free Wi-Fi, seasonal pool/hot tub, restaurant/cafe, full-service spa, and activities galore
There’s free Wi-Fi throughout the resort, but your connectivity will vary predicated on your lodging. For instance, some tents and sites may be a little further away from signals. Still, that being said, if you're camping, it's a boon to get any signal at all. There’s a large bi-level seasonal outdoor pool with an awesome slide and hot tub, as well as a poolside grill that’s open from June to August. While there’s generally no free breakfast, there is a super-cheap daily continental option served in the Narrows Cafe. (Some cabin rentals do include this meal in the rate.) Lunch is also available in the cafe and snacks can be snagged at the on-site convenience store. The super casual Blue Belly Grill offers hot breakfast and dinners served a la carte with a very diverse and reasonably-priced menu. People camping or on extended stays will appreciate the coin-operated laundry facilities. The small spa offers different kinds of massages and a few other treatments which can be booked in the spa, poolside, or in your suite, Tuesday through Saturday.
For activities, the bottom line is you can find about a million things to do here. Activities that require no additional fee include tennis, basketball/volleyball, horseshoes, pool, and foosball. And if that doesn't keep you busy enough, for a fee you can indulge in paint ball, zip lining, mini-golf, wall-climbing, all-terrain vehicle tours, and even bungee trampolining. Other excursions that can be booked include horseback riding, canyoneering, and tours into the National Park.
Hotel & Amenities Photos
https://stage.oyster.com/zion-national-park/hotels/zion-ponderosa-ranch-resort/photos/pool/
Best Rates
Amenities
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Cabanas
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Concierge
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Full Kitchen
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Internet
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Jacuzzi
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Kids Allowed
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Pool
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Spa
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Supervised Kids Activities
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Tennis Court
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