The Lazy Lizard Hostel Hostel

Nice chill evening, met some great people, inexpensive, very low key… I highly recommend!

My husband and I stayed in one of the cabins several years ago. We had trouble finding a reasonably priced place to stay and happened upon this place. I've never forgotten how pleasantly surprised at the cleanliness and the quality and most especially the price. We wouldn't hesitate to stay again. The bathroom and showers were located just a few steps away from the cabin.

I had a great stay at Lazy Lizard. I was looking for an affordable room after a week in Moab and the surrounding area so I could spread out and repack my gear before flying out. Showers were hot and the room was just what I needed. I paid a night in advance to make sure I had a private room and checking in was a breeze.
I’m looking forward to another stay when I go back, just what I needed. Affordable and laid back.

Clean, warm. Nice people.

Hostels are the new thing! Something I didnt know about. They opened up a home for me to stay. They are such a blessing! I cant wait to come back! Thanks Guys!

We just stayed there Sept 1st — 4th. We had a cabin, love it! Cabin was clean. Good beds and air conditioner. The Dude that runs the place is cool and knows his business, just wish his millennial staff understood the difference between a paying customer and there party pals. Kitchen dangerous. Very unclean. Not safe. I know as a hostel International member that we're supposed to clean up after ourselves, but inherently that does not always happen at a Hostel and when that does not happen the staff must make sure that the kitchen is cleaned. Toilets and bathrooms were clean but there was a toilet and a urinal out of order in the men's community room. It's cheap I'm old and have a budget. Not to mention I'm resourceful. Wonderful area on the planet to visit. Doing it again. I appreciate the price. Gives me a home away, where I can take care of myself. For a very low rate.

I discovered this location from a list of places in Moab to shower. It was one of the cheaper and nicer sounding options, and I have to say the facilities here went above and beyond my expectations. Without needing to be an overnight guests, you can pay only $3 to use access to their bathroom and showers with hot water and no time limit. Shower stalls could be cleaner but their certainly kept more tidy than many natnl park showers I've used in the past.

Have stayed here 3 or 4 times as I travelled around the Colorado Plateau. Really a great budget option — and many long haul bicyclers, backpackers, mountain bikers, river runners, and just travellers. If you enjoy $200/night amenities this is not the place for you. If you enjoy drinking a beer and discussing your adventures on the Colorado River, in the Grand Canyon, mountain biking that day, or overseas — this is the place for you.

There are very few hostels in the US. With that said, I enjoyed this place. Its tucked away off the main road, so little noise. The people staying were friendly and fun. The staff was very accommodating and knowledgable about the area, happy to help you navigate around the area.

Went for a shower, stayed for a conversation and to organize my car. Pretty relaxed environment. 3 dollar showers. 8 dollar overnight parking (includes shower). 12 dollar rooms. Good deals.

Very helpful front desk, left key out so we could get in past the front desk hours. Very well put together and cleaned room. Wonderful place. Would go again!

A friendly, cozy, hospitable place to stay in a community setting with a bunch of cool travelers from the US and abroad. The dorms are ridiculously cheap ($13.35/night), and it has been my experience that other guests are always respectful and courteous of their bunk mates. If you want to stay in a cool, budget-minded place then I would highly suggest the Lazy Lizard. DISCLAIMER: If you are expecting to stay in the Hilton, this is not the place for you. If you want a hot tub, pool, and room service, this is also not the place for you.

One of my roommates has been chugging beer in bed since 3. Another came in took my bed while I was out of the room and has been sitting in here eating chips for an hour. It's 9:30 at night. I get that hostels can't control their clients but there don't seem to be any rules here, at all. Clean, and cheap. Good for the money, but the staff need to discuss rules with the guests. They never went over rules with me so I can only assume the same for everyone else. You could do much worse for the money, and I'd tentatively recommend this place. Hopefully you get better roomates than I did.

For a cheap hostel, this place isn’t too bad. Definitely didn’t feel any sketchy vibes. Feels pretty homey. Walls are pretty thin, restrooms are fairly scarce, and the beds aren’t too comfortable but it is a hostel and a great place to rest your head and take a good shower. Definitely fulfills it’s purpose.

Great hostel! Highly recommend if you're a cheap traveler. They have so many housing options, all at great prices. Such a cool place with friendly and helpful staff, give it a try!

They had troubles with the wrong people using the internet to do things that should have not been done they got to the bottom of the problem and took care of it! There cabins are like a dream come true! Would stay there again in a min! Thank you for the great service! Hope you all have an awesome summer! Five gold stars!

Bohemian, cozy, comfortable and friendly. I got a three bed room with friends for two nights during Moab's off season and the price was awesome.

This hostel has been so good to me. It's a great spot for college kids and cheap travelers to have a cosy stay.

I parked there every night for $8 a night and slept in my vehicle. Showers good and hot. Clean. Water spicket to fill water jugs. Laundry starting in the afternoon I think. A kitchen to do whatever in but no paper towels. Someone was not happy that another person drank his beer. Felt safe here. Wifi in the lounge.

I only used the showers, but after a week of hiking in arches, a $3 shower was much appreciated. Super hot water and clean facilities. The staff was mega friendly. Had I had a little more money, I definitely would've stayed the night as well. An overall wonderful experience. Also the ground cats are adorable.

Dorm bed is 12$. Place is neat. Eventing is old and used, but very neat and clean, including the bed and covers. Would definitely stay here again.

The room was clean where else in Moab can you stay in a bunk for $14 or a private room for under $40. There was a lot of junk inside and around the outside. The bathrooms could use some updating and a really good cleaning. It was a great place for the price but some updates could go a long way.

Stayed in a private room. Bed was not the most comfortable I've been in, but the room was clean and everyone was very nice. Shared restrooms were close by and well kept. The showers were clean and the water was hot. Great way to spend a weekend!

We just stayed there Sept 1st — 4th. We had a cabin, love it! Cabin was clean. Good beds and air conditioner. The Dude that runs the place is cool and know business, just wish his millennial staff understood the difference between a paying customer and there party pals. Kitchen dangerous. Very unclean. Not safe. I know as a hostel International member that we're supposed to clean up after ourselves, but inherently that does not always happen at a Hostel and when that does not happen the staff must make sure that the kitchen is cleaned. Toilets and bathrooms were clean but there was a toilet and a urinal out of order in the men's community room. It's cheap I'm old and have a budget. Not to mention I'm resourceful. Wonderful area on the plant to visit. Doing it again. I appreciate the price. Gives me a home away, where I can take care of myself. For a very low rate.

Stayed 1 night in the shared male dorm in May 2017. The room was dated but the bed was clean which is all you can ask for. For $13/night you can't really beat it. Met a handful of interesting people from all over the world which was fun as well. Would recommend to solo travelers or maybe a couple if they were just passing through or in town for a night or two.

Old and dated but with lots of charm. Friendly travellers and a respected quiet time between 11pm and 8am. Lots of parking. Resident cats. Totally local. Great value.

Pretty basic hostel. Bed was adequate as was the bathroom. The place felt a little dirty, but wasn't terrible. Not much in the way of security for the dorm rooms. The price was fantastic though!

This place was quaint, but I don't think it should be defined as a hostel. We stayed in a cabin outside, which felt way more like cozy camping. Boy at check-in was rude and did not give us any information on the hostel. Rest of the staff was super nice, specifically the blonde boy and the older guy with a beard at check out. The kitchen could be stocked better and a bit more clean. The rooms were clean, had great AC, and the general vibe was on point. Bathrooms were cleaned and well kept and quiet hours were adhered to! Overall, it was a pretty solid place and we would stay again. The place is super cute, as well.

The price is right and the guests are great! Why shut your self in a hotel room when you can make your self at home and meet some awesome people for less than half the price of a hotel.

Eclectic experience, just what we need to get our spirits up after a road bump in our trip. People are great, facilities are great and location is great. All for a modest price.

Great rates & place to stay with a friendly staff. Either get a spot for your tent, a shared room, cabin, or other housing options. You get access to the kitchen, fridge, & accessories, saving $$ and fuel. Bathrooms inside & out depending where you're staying, computer in the lounge area, bbq out front… also it's been great to meet other travelers.

Be warned: This is an American hostel. It is not a hotel, motel, or European hostel. It is in the American south west. They basically rent place to sleep and shower. The accommodations are basic and nothing more. We stayed in a cabin that has a "swamp cooler" type air conditioner. Even in the 100 degree summer heat, it adequately cooled the cabin. Guests are allowed to use the fridge and prep food in the common area. If you have a car, you can park it near your cabin. Bedding, towels, and soap are provided for guests.

Spent four winters here so far and love it. If you come to the Lizard and stay in your cabin or room you are missing out on all of the best parts. Don't worry they won't bite.

Awesome hostel for the price! Shower, kitchen area, living room, Wi-Fi, AC. Don't spend more than 2x the money at a motel in Moab!

I was very fortunate to be able to stay here given both nights initially I tried to inquire it was sold out for the dorm rooms. I was advised by email to continue checking periodically the day or so before for last minute openings and my persistence paid off. My first ever stay in Moab with Lazy Lizard was a joy and hassle free. I was comfortable being able to chill in the lobby area catching up on email and such, and slept well with no issues waiting for the bathroom, etc. It's a nice spot and for the price you can't really go wrong.

Great place, great people. Very cheap but very well maintained for the price. Full kitchen and fridge for everyone's use. Would recommend to anyone!

This is a good cheap lodging option. They have houses that can be rented or individual rooms within their main houses. The crowd is about what you you would expect from a hostel in Moab. There are a lot of older travellers and young climbing bum types. Everyone is friendly though and fun to chat with.

It's OK for a hostel. The bathrooms seemed clean but were like campground bathrooms. My room smelled horrible, I can't even describe the smell. I left the door open for a while hoping it would help but no. I left the window cracked while I slept even. The person who checked me in wasn't too keen on telling me anything. I had to ask where the bathrooms were, where to park, where was kitchen, what's the Wi-Fi code, I would think that was all SOP that should automatically be shared.

Girlfriend and I stayed here while seeing Arches & Canyonlands. Hostel was clean, room was clean, bathrooms were clean, showers were clean & hot, bed was comfortable, Wi-Fi worked all the way out in our private room. Hostel was quiet at night so we got a great nights sleep. Staff we dealt with were friendly. Didn't use the kitchen so can't comment on that. Overall clean, safe, comfortable, and extremely affordable for Moab. Would definitely stay again if we were in the area.

Great place, clean, safe, nice beds, clean bathroom, warm shower. If you want simple and awesome, this place is perfect.

Good place. We rented out a cabin for 4 people, the cabin just has the bunk beds and nothing else. The restrooms are outside. Definetely an ideal camping ground during summers, a nice relaxing place, though I would have liked the cabin a little bigger. Good rates as well.

Spotless, friendly, and cheap. My husband and I stayed in the dorm beds after 16 long hours of driving and I've never had a better nights sleep. People are too picky. A clean bed is a clean bed. Why get a hotel when Moab is adjacent to some of the most beautiful places on earth, you shouldn't be inside watching TV anyway.

I loved this hostel! A clean, accommodating kitchen, nightly meals offered (5-10$ donation) cooked by Denali, and sweet kitty cats. I stayed in the dorm room and had a great nights sleep. At one point a kitty visited me in bed. Very chill and friendly place.

Cheap place to stay, but it felt that way. Very run down, lots of sketchy people staying there. Not sure I could recommend it to anyone, even if the staff of friendly.

It was located just outside of the main town, within biking or walking distance. The people there were all very friendly and the cabins were comfy. Even though it was winter and 10 degrees outside. The single space heater kept the cabin at a comfortable level. The only drawback that it had was for the queensize bunks, the top one was too short and my legs hung off.

Fantastic. Great community and very clean. Super cheap… I will stay here again!

Love this place! And I love the management response to Robert even more! No frills, clean hostel, and a value for what they charge. I look forward to staying here almost as much as going to Moab in itself. I've met some of the most interesting/diverse people of all ages/countries/economic status here.

Had a private room and it was okay. Pretty clean for a hostel. Wasn't too noisy. The a/c didn't work great. There are a lot of homeless looking people hanging around and maybe living there.? Anyway a decently clean, private room in Moab for $30. You can't expect much more than what you get.

My sister and I spent the weekend here in March 2015. We chose this place for the cost factor… but I can say that we got our money's worth and so much more than we expected. Our cabin was clean and furnished with table and chairs, and the bunk beds were comfortable. The shared bathroom facility was also kept clean and had plenty of hot water for showers. Towels, bed sheets and soap were included in our cabin price. The shared kitchen facilities were also clean and well stocked with everything we needed to prepare our own meals, including shared frig. Space. The staff and guests were both friendly and helpful. I would def. Stay here again!