Located 20 miles south of the Utah boarder, Keyenta, Arizona, is surrounded by some of the most impressive landscapes in the Southwest. The famous Monument Valley--with its dramatic sandstone formations--is nearby, and the Grand Canyon is less than four hours away. Lake Powell National Golf Course, one of the highest-rated courses in northern Arizona, is located less than 100 miles away, and there are many fine courses around Flagstaff, which is about a four-hour drive from Keyenta. Recreational activities such as boating at Lake Powell, exploring the Painted Desert and sightseeing at the Grand Canyon are day trips that can be done from Kayenta.
Hampton Inn Kayenta
The Hampton Inn features "adobe-style" rooms that embrace the Navajo Native American culture. Guest rooms in the Hampton Inn come equipped with cable TV, complimentary high-speed Internet, coffee maker and iron with ironing board. A complimentary breakfast is served each morning and the hotel allows pets that are 15 pounds or less for a $20 daily fee. A business center and outdoor pool are located on-site and the hotel is close to several attractions, including the Navajo Cultural Center, where guests can learn about Navajo history. Lake Powell National Golf Course is 2 1/2 hours from the hotel.
Hampton Inn Kayenta
Hwy. 160
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-3170
hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=KAYAZHX
Best Western Wetherill Inn
The Best Western Wetherill Inn is located at the entrance to Monument Valley. Each of the 45 non-smoking rooms come with cable TV, air conditioning, high-speed Internet, hair dryer and coffee maker. An indoor pool is located on-site and the hotel offers guests a complimentary breakfast each morning.
Best Western Wetherill Inn
Hwy. 163
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-3231
bestwesternarizona.com/hotels/best-western-wetherill-inn/index.html
Holiday Inn Kayenta
The Holiday Inn Kayenta has 162 guest rooms, a fitness center, heated outdoor pool, laundry facilities and business services. Rooms feature a turndown service, coffee and tea maker, hair dryer, cable TV and high-speed Internet access. Many rooms offer scenic views of Monument Valley. The hotel's restaurant, Wagonwheel, offers guests both Native American and American cuisine.
Holiday Inn Kayenta
Jct. U.S. 160 & 163
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(877) 786-9480
holidayinnkayenta.com
About The Author
Alison Merfeld has been a freelance writer since 2008. Many of her published articles can be found on GolfLink, Trails and eHow. She is currently working on her first fiction novel. Merfeld earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Iowa.
