Affordable Stays Near Canyon de Chelly: Hotels and More

Located on Highway 66 and right off Interstate 40, this pet-friendly motel offers free Wi-Fi and serves a continental breakfast with different coffee options every morning. Downtown Gallup is less than 10 minutes away. Rooms at Royal Holiday Motel By Belvilla Gallup I-40 include many thoughtful amenities, such as a hairdryer, iron, microwave, and refrigerator. All rooms are nonsmoking. They also have a seating area with a satellite TV with premium cable channels. The Gallup Municipal Airport is about 2 miles from the Royal Holiday Motel By Belvilla Gallup I-40. The Amtrak station is less than 5 miles away. Red Rocks State Park is 20 minutes from the hotel.

- "very friendly staff felt safe very clean rooms." - "A fine stay" - "Mixed feelings, but beds were clean, price was fair" - "Ok...sad travel" - "Not as bad as expected from some reviews"

Visiting the Navajo Nation? Wake up to the sound of Mustangs and enjoy an eye-catching South-Western view in a Navajo Hogan located in the heart of Navajo country. 30 minutes north of Canyon de Chelly and 60 minutes south of Monument Valley. The one-room, Dirt floor Hogan sleeps two and has no running water. ***Note: The Navajo Nation is on Mountain Standard Time***

The space
This is a rural setting where you can get off the beaten path on the Navajo Nation. The hogan has a traditional sand/dirt floor, an east-facing door, and is extremely peaceful, private and quiet. Since I have no running water, this means there is no bathroom. There is, however, an outhouse adjacent to the hogan. There is a queen size bed for sleeping, and a twin-size air mattress for additional sleepers if you give me advance notification. Basically, you want to come equipped for car or lean-to camping, and you will be pleasantly surprised by how much more comfortable it is than camping!

Guest access
Guests have access to the land for extended hikes and are welcome to visit the horse corral and hang out with my dogs. Please do not feed the animals, and please take basic safety precautions (when hiking: water, cell phone, allergy medicine, sun protection). There is a mini-fridge, Coleman camp stove, coffeemaker, and microwave in the hogan as well as cooking utensils, cutting boards, washing water, a bowl to wash dishes in, and an electric space heater. Intermittent wireless internet available in hogan. There is an outhouse but no bathroom. Also, in the summer there is a fan and two windows for cooling down (we're at high elevation so it cools down considerably at night, even in summer). In the winter, there is a wood stove for heat and cooking, Firewood will be provided during the winter season. Since there's no running water in either the hogan or the main house, the closest place to take a shower is 30 minutes south in the town of Chinle at the Chinle Aquatic Center ($1). Operating hours are: M & W, 6-7:30 am, 11am-1pm, and 6pm-8pm. T & Th: 6-7:30 am, 11-1, 5 pm-8 pm. Fridays: 6-7: 30 am, 11-1. Closed Saturdays and Sundays (always call ahead to verify they're open: (phone number hidden)). The Chinle Chapter house also has showers available for a small fee (M-F, 8-11:30 and 1-4:30).

Other things to note
The area is at high elevation (6500 feet above sea level), which means in the summer it's hot in the daytime and quite cool at night. Conversely, in the wintertime it snows and can be quite cold (woodstove and wood supplied in wintertime). You will need to bring your own drinking water, hand sanitizer and/or wipes, and headlamps or flashlights for trips to the outhouse are recommended.

Hangers • Indoor fireplace • Essentials • Heating • Fire extinguisher • Window AC unit • Refrigerator • Wifi • Carbon monoxide alarm • First aid kit

Immerse yourself in the culture and peaceful surroundings of this rustic and beautiful destination. Minutes from town and also from Canyon De Chelly National Monument. Relax and enjoy the cozy comforts of a cabin while camping as you sit on the porch and enjoy the fire pit and view of the surrounding mesas and starry night sky. Horseback riding and mountain biking available. BRING SLEEPING BAGS, BLANKETS and drinking water and all toiletries. There is no running water and no indoor bathroom.

The space
COME PREPARED WITH ALL CAMPING NECESSITIES, including linens, sleeping bags, cooking and eating utensils, tp, towels, soap, drinking water, etc... ( Foam mattresses and sleeping pads/mats are provided.) Outhouse is available. Electricity is hooked up to the cabin which operates lights, TV, A/C window unit, radio, heater and fans. THERE IS NO RUNNING WATER but there are water jugs and water containers provided for use of the sink. Wood is available for purchase onsite. Horseback riding available on site at an additional cost and completion of a liability waiver. Just added: outdoor shower space for use with hand held water pump.

Guest access
Easy access to HWY 191.

Other things to note
Door Code is provided at check-in for unlocking cabins. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash as there are dogs and livestock on the property. Chinle is very dusty so expect some dust in the cabins.

Come stay with us in this rustic destination. This is Camping at its finest. Canyon De Chelly National Monument and town of Chinle are only minutes away. Enjoy horseback riding and storytelling around the fire pit. BRING SLEEPING BAGS, BLANKETS, DRINKG WATER AND ALL TOILETRIES (toilet paper). There is no running water and no indoor bathroom. There are free roaming livestock and dogs on the property, do not let them inside the cabins. Please keep your pets away from the animals.

The space
COME PREPARED WITH ALL CAMPING NECESSITIES!!! Including linens, sleeping bags, (foam mattresses and sleeping pads are provided). Bring cooking and eating utensils, tp, towels, soap, etc... Outhouse and outdoor shower space are available. Electricity is hooked up to the cabin which operates lights, TV, A/C window unit, radio, heater and fans. THERE IS NO RUNNING WATER, but there are water jugs and containers provided. Wood is available for purchase upon request onsite. Horseback riding and mountain biking available on site at an additional cost and completion of a liability waiver. Navajo Guides are available on site and charge a fee. ** ALL PETS MUST BE KEPT ON A LEASH. There are livestock and dogs in and around the property. Please keep them out of the cabin as they tend to have ticks.

Other things to note
There are dogs and livestock on the property. Pets must be kept on a leash. Host is not responsible for damage to or caused by the guests pets. Chinle is very dusty so expect some dust in the cabins.

Desert view • Clothing storage: dresser • Mountain view • Valley view • Portable heater • Window AC unit • 43 inch TV • Indoor fireplace: wood-burning • Ceiling fan • Outdoor shower