Prospector Motor Lodge

2.0 star property
Enjoy free weekday breakfast at this Blanding motel

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks
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Reception
Property entrance
Property amenity

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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591 S Main St, Blanding, UT, 84511
  • Place, Dinosaur Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cedar Mesa Pottery
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Blanding Visitor's Center
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Blanding

In Blanding .Your stay at this Blanding motel places you within a 10-minute walk of Dinosaur Museum and Cedar Mesa Pottery. Also, Blue Mountain Hospital is within half a mile (1 km) and Blanding Visitor's Center is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Dinosaur Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cedar Mesa Pottery - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Blue Mountain Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Blanding Visitor's Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Edge of the Cedars State Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maverik - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Patio Drive-In - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Homestead Steak House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Yak's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Prospector Motor Lodge

Enjoy free weekday breakfast at this Blanding motel
Free breakfast is served on weekdays. Public spaces have free WiFi. Prospector Motor Lodge also features barbecue grills and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This Blanding motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Prospector Motor Lodge offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available on weekdays 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Prospector Motor Lodge to the airport?

Prospector Motor Lodge is 85.7 mi (91-min drive) away from the Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Prospector Motor Lodge?

As of Mar 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Prospector Motor Lodge on Mar 10, 2026 start from $96, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Prospector Motor Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Prospector Motor Lodge.

Does Prospector Motor Lodge offer free breakfast?

Yes, Prospector Motor Lodge offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Prospector Motor Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Prospector Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Prospector Motor Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Prospector Motor Lodge have a pool?

Prospector Motor Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Prospector Motor Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Prospector Motor Lodge to downtown Blanding?

Prospector Motor Lodge is 0.6 mi away from Blanding.

Prospector Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 530 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 530 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 530 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 530 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 530 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vega

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erickson

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Laurel

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
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
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

R Scott

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Athanassios, Brooklyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If I ever come through Blanding again I will stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk person was very responsive and kind
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicja

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Check in at 3 pm, no one showed up at the office till after 4pm
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Le Vu An

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice view, good design for room, so close gas station, staff was friendly .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
With a little TLC cleanup outside, and a few updates in room (ie, rattling A/C, carpet) this could be restored to a nice property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms were clean, a little noisy but tolorable, toilet is not very accommodating for adults. Otherwise considering it sufficed for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

marylynn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
An older motel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilmarie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy amables y serviciales
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint but questionable

I'# hate to stay in our room in the winter. We could see light all the way around the door.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melisande

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie-anne

Liked: Staff & service
The owners were lovely but the walls are paper thin n the bed rock hatd
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025