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We stayed at Clear Sky Resorts Bryce Canyon for three nights in August 2026. We’ve stayed at other glamping properties and were excited to experience what Clear Sky advertises as the “Future of Luxury Glamping.” While overall we had a pleasant stay, it didn’t quite live up to the hype—especially considering the $700+ per night price tag. The concept is excellent, and the location is hard to beat, but the property is missing some attention to detail and maintenance I would expect at this price point. There were good and not-so-good aspects to our stay, which ultimately left us feeling it was just OK. The Good: *Great location. The resort is secluded enough for mostly dark skies, yet only about 20 minutes from Bryce Canyon National Park and Bryce Canyon City. *Friendly, helpful staff. Assistance was readily available by text or phone. *Great stargazing. On our one clear night, we enjoyed a beautiful view of the stars through the large glass enclosure of our dome. *Nice evening activities. Nightly campfires with s’mores and musicians at the nearby Sky Nova Café were pleasant diversions while we waited for clear skies. *Comfortable accommodations. Our dome had everything we needed for a short stay, but didn’t quite feel like the “luxury” suggested by the marketing or price. The Less-Than-Stellar: -Location of the domes. The property is fairly large, and our dome was at the far end, making it inconvenient to walk to the main dome for activities or dining. We wish we had known the location when booking. -When we arrived, our dome was full of flies. The front desk said it was simply “the season.” We asked for a fly swatter or fly traps, but they had neither. We later noticed housekeeping and maintenance routinely propped open dome doors while working, making it easy to understand how the flies got inside. At $700+ per night, I would expect some effort to keep the rooms reasonably fly-free. -The mini fridge wasn’t working. We needed it for medication, and the front desk promptly had it fixed. Still, something this basic should be checked before guests arrive at a 'luxury' resort. -Privacy curtain wasn’t as advertised. Our dome did not have the lower privacy curtain shown in some promotional videos. Instead, we had one massive floor-to-ceiling curtain that was essentially all-or-nothing. Other domes have a separate lower curtain, allowing guests to stargaze without feeling exposed. We were told some units simply don’t have one. Guests should know this when booking so they can make an informed choice. -Air conditioning struggled. We were there during a particularly warm period, and the portable A/C downstairs couldn’t keep up with the desert heat, even with the curtains closed all day. An undersized portable A/C struggling to keep the room comfortable doesn’t exactly fit the definition of “luxury.” -The bathroom needs maintenance. The rainfall showerhead was loose and crooked, and the shower door didn’t close properly. These are things that should be caught during a pre-arrival inspection. -Disappointing, overpriced food. Breakfast at Sky Nova Café was disappointing. The eggs and sausage were badly overcooked, and the country breakfast was swimming in an unusual mustard-based sauce. At nearly $40, we expected better. We ate our other meals at Ruby’s or Bryce Lodge, with better choices at better prices. Clear Sky has a great concept and excellent location, and we enjoyed parts of our stay. The domes are unique, the staff is friendly, and on a clear night, looking at the stars from bed is a memorable experience. However, at $700+ per night, our expectations were understandably high. The maintenance issues, flies, inconsistent amenities between domes, inadequate A/C, and disappointing food made the experience feel OK, but not the “Future of Luxury Glamping” advertised. We’re glad we experienced Clear Sky, but based on our stay, we wouldn’t consider it a $700+ per night luxury experience, and we’re unlikely to return at that price.
