Private cottages, 11 miles from the park, zero shared walls
The Cottages at Bryce Canyon are standalone studio-style units on South Main Street in Tropic, about 11 miles east of the Bryce Canyon National Park entrance. Each cottage is its own separate building, set back from the highway, which keeps things quiet — a genuine rarity for lodging this close to the park.
The studio cottages are designed for self-sufficient stays. Each unit includes a king memory foam bed, a large smart TV, and a kitchenette with a sink, microwave, dishwasher, and mini fridge with separate freezer. Bathrooms are spacious and include a wall heater. Check-in is fully contactless — you receive your room number and door code by email before arrival, so there is no front desk interaction required.
Tropic puts you roughly 11 miles from the park entrance via UT-12, which means you can make early-morning drives to Bryce Point or Sunrise Point without leaving until just before dawn. Kodachrome Basin State Park is also about 20 minutes south. The town has a few restaurants and a small market, so you are not entirely dependent on your kitchenette for meals.
22 reviews
4 months ago
Great spot with responsive host. Quiet little town within. 20 minutes of Bryce Canyon with a couple of good restaurants in walking distance. Room is clean and modern. Kitchen is small and limited to a dorm refrigerator and a small microwave but that was not an issue for us. I would definitely stay here again!
6 months ago
Really a 4.5 for me. The Cottage and town were both cozy and quiet. The bed was comfortable, I really want the same mattress topper they used. Everything was clean. Only downside was the check in portion. The only email I received was that there would be instructions on their front office door when I arrived. When I got there, unfortunately there were no instructions. Luckily a quick phone call the person said I should've received a different email(i triple checked, i didnt), but they were able to get me into my room no problem. Super close to Bryce canyon along with the only good food options within 30 miles right across the street. All that to say, if I make my way out to Bryce Canyon NP again I will 100% stay again.
2 years ago
We stayed two nights here in May and I wish we had stayed longer. The cottages were adorable, clean and comfortable. We had plenty of space and the owners were responsive. While you’re on the Main Street it’s a bonus and doesn’t create noise. We sat on the patio for hours each day after our hike, reading and enjoying the day. Then for meals you have multiple places you can walk to quickly. Plenty of parking. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking to stay close to Bryce but still have a quiet stay in a “home”.
6 years ago
The Cottages are absolutely adorable! The proof is in the details. The owners really put their heart into these rooms and it makes for wonderful stay. We felt right at home in this beautiful Utah town and if I ever come back to Bryce NP, I will certainly stay here. The room was impossibly clean and stocked with a nice coffee selection and all the essentials you need. Thank you for providing such a warm place to stay during our trip.
a year ago
We were blown away at this gem of a cabin in Tropic! The place looks brand new, it was so clean and comfortable. Quiet, private, short walks to everything in town, and just a short drive to Bryce. Will recommend!