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Small inn · Tropic (Bryce Canyon, east side) · Zion, Bryce & southern Utah

Bryce Canyon Country Inn

Bryce Canyon Country Inn suits couples and small groups who want a quiet, well-kept room in Tropic, on the east side of Bryce Canyon, rather than at the busy park gate. It suits less travellers who arrive late, as the check-in window is short, and those with pets, which are not allowed.

8.8Booking.comfrom 35 reviews4.5★Google Mapsfrom 19 reviews

Facts checked on 17 Oct 2026. Prices and availability change: Booking.com shows the current ones. You book and pay on Booking.com.

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Why stay here

  • Very high scores for cleanliness and comfortIt scores 8.8 on Booking.com from 35 reviews (checked 17 Oct 2026) and 4.5 on Google Maps from 19 reviews. Cleanliness scores 9.3 and comfort 9.4.
  • A quiet base for BryceTropic is a small town in the valley below the eastern cliffs of Bryce Canyon, and the park visitor centre is about 7 km away in a straight line, roughly 15 to 20 minutes by car.
  • Room to sit outsideThe inn is a single-storey building with a patio of tables and umbrellas facing open country, according to the listing photos. Parking and Wi-Fi are free.

Good to know before you book

  • Short check-in windowCheck-in runs only from 16:00 to 18:00, so arrange a later arrival with the inn in advance.
  • Few reviewsThere are only 35 reviews on Booking.com and 19 on Google Maps, so the scores can move.
  • No pets, no extra bedsPets are not allowed, and there are no cots or extra beds. Children of any age are welcome.

Guest sub-scores on Booking.com

  • Comfort9.4
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Location8.9
  • Staff8.9
  • Value for money8.9
  • Facilities8.4

Average scores out of 10 from 35 reviews on Booking.com, checked on 17 Oct 2026.

Rooms

The rooms in the listing photos are wood-panelled, with king or queen beds; some have a fireplace and a sofa. Check the room types and prices for your dates on Booking.com.

Getting there and around

To Bryce Canyon

The visitor centre and the main viewpoints along the rim are up Scenic Byway 12, roughly 15 to 20 minutes by car. Sunrise Point is about 21 km away, according to the listing.

To Zion and Kanab

Zion's east entrance is about two hours away and Kanab about an hour and a half. The Zion–Mount Carmel Tunnel needs a permit for vehicles 7 ft 10 in (2.4 m) wide or 11 ft 4 in (3.4 m) tall or more.

Stargazing

The listing mentions dark-sky telescope tours about 2 km away; Bryce Canyon is known for very dark night skies.

How it compares

Bryce Canyon Country Inn against the Panguitch cabins for Bryce and the Kanab options.

HotelAreaBooking.com scorePrice levelApprox. price, 2 people
Bryce Canyon Country InnTropic (Bryce Canyon, east side)8.8 (35)——
Bryce Gateway Inn & CabinsPanguitch and Red Canyon (for Bryce Canyon)7.4 (902)€ · Budget€50
Red Canyon CabinsKanab (between Zion, Bryce and the North Rim)8.5 (1,914)€€ · Mid-range€61
Travelers MotelKanab (between Zion, Bryce and the North Rim)7.8 (45)€ · Budget€37

Price for 2 adults, 12–15 January 2027, as shown on Booking.com on 17 Oct 2026.

Questions

How far is it from Bryce Canyon?

About 7 km in a straight line from the visitor centre, roughly 15 to 20 minutes by car.

What time is check-in?

From 16:00 to 18:00 (checked 17 Oct 2026). Arrange later arrivals in advance.

Are pets allowed?

No.

What is its score?

8.8 on Booking.com from 35 reviews (checked 17 Oct 2026) and 4.5 on Google Maps from 19 reviews.

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Around Tropic (Bryce Canyon, east side)

What to see from here, with the canyon, Route 66 and the desert parks.

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