Lake Powell Resort and Marinas

Holy Cow! Where do I begin? First of all, I own a houseboat and keep it in a slip at the Wahweap dock. The cost per month is about $ 640. The dock hands are all awesome and very helpful. The employees at the office are all extremely mis-​informed and unprofessional. Always get a second opinion if one of them gives you directions, advice, etc. The employees at the store are completely brain dead. The gas dock employees are the same. One of them dropped my gas cap in the lake and denied doing so. I had to buy a new one which they «conveniently» sold there at the store. When I emailed the company (Aramark) to get reimbursement, They never replied back. The Wi-​Fi is always out of service and very weak. A premier Lake such as Powell should have a premier company servicing it. My advice is to always ask the people and patrons that dock there and not the employees. If they say you can get propane at the gas dock, get a second opinion because you can’t get propane at the Wahweap gas dock. You have to go to the State line gas dock. Rumor has it that once Aramark’s 7 year contract is up the NPS will find a more reliable company to take over. Until then, always get a second opinion.

Boat tour:
Reserved the rainbow bridge boat tour a month ago. They informed us that the boat will not be going due to mechanical problem after we got here (I called the night before and the rep said it was still going to open.) I wish there were some forms of notice (email? Or call. Not that hard either way).
We went thru a hassle to get our refund. The person at accounting department was extremely rude, «okay, I promised I will give you a refund today. Don’t worry about that. Bye» her tone made it even worse.
Boat rental:
After we were informed our tour was canceled at the very last minute, we decided to do boat rental. Everything was unavailable.
Campsite:
Campsite was overpriced ($ 26). No shade at all. The campground is also very small with no privacy. I would not recommend this place.

To start off we have been renting house boat while also bringing are sea Ray. It was all great until on are sea Ray we saw a wave runner distressed and called the marina (the wave runner was a rental). We decided to keep going and loop around the portion of the lake. One hour later there still there!!! The rescue boat came 20 minutes later. So in summary a great marina and Great Lake but they just aren’t cast Enough and need to take there rental department more seriously

We recently stayed two nights at the Lake Powell Resort. It’s a great location and view of the lake. Overall the stay was nice and the place is pretty busy. The rooms are modestly but clean and tasteful. The staff was friendly and helpful. We were worried about leaving our kayaks on the car so they gave us several options to put them in a more secure area — even parking up front at the check in parking so they were in view of everyone. We chose to give it 2 stars instead of 4 because our room had a sewer like smell coming from the bathroom the second night that got worse by morning. The maintenance people couldn’t explain and we were not offer anything to offset the inconvenience. Hopefully they take the room out of service until they find the problem.

Don’t believe the pictures — they are heavily photoshopped and that is NOT what the rooms look like at all. Overall we had a terrible time at the «resort». Rooms are dirty, ancient, and littered with bugs, and if you’re stuck on the second floor, may someone help you as there are no elevators. We were on the first floor and had a sliding balcony door that led outside. The lock on the sliding door was broken and the only thing keeping it closed was a flimsy security bar (which you can easily break and get into the room). Staff was mediocre at best (aside from the staff in the gift shop who were friendly). The staff at the check in desk speaks at the volume of a whisper and gets pissy if you ask him to speak up or repeat what he said. We tried to get a table at their «fancy» restaurant and was told that it would be a hour wait at the minimum, even though half the place was empty. They directed us to their other restaurant where we awkwardly stood for 5 minutes waiting for a waiter to sit us but they just stared and offered no help. This was probably a blessing in disguise as the food looked and per other reviewers, is a ⁰⁄₅.
The icing on top… the whole facility smells like crap. Save your money and stay somewhere in Page instead. There’s literally nothing positive at this «resort» (jail)

Page, AZ was sold out like this hotel. Yet after joking about sleeping in the lobby, Kenny opened a held room that he said are called back pocket rooms. He save your vacation!!!

We enjoyed the view of the lake at the hotel. The room was very clean. Because we saw some reviews talked about the pricy service and foods, so we brought our own dinner and saved a lot.

Nice location right off the lake. Prob the best and most convieiant location of all hotels. Found the best prices deal as well through their website. Restaurants all close at 9pm which is a bummer for us late eaters but there were a good amount of options.
Our room was spacious and within walking distance to a fire out and pool overlooking the lake. There’s a kayak and boat rental right on the lake so don’t bother renting from an in town supplier. It’s much easier than transport.
Everyone we encountered was friendly and the whole place was clean and well maintained.

This is an update to yesterday’s. DO NOT CAMP HERE! If there were a «no stars» option I would have used it. It is a matter of personal safety.
There is no management. We have camped for decades, and this is the first, and only, campground where there is no host. No security. Clearly no intention to be of any help to those who pay them.
Eight or so guys arrived after the office closed last night on Harley’s. They had no good options because the campground just closes and goes home and doesn’t bother to tell you where you are assigned. This happens nightly when people are delayed.
But they grabbed a site next to us and proceeded to party, drinking and yelling at the top of their lungs until after two. A woman asked them to please keep it down and they started talking about getting their gun out.
Where was park security or the host? They have maybe 150 spaces filled but are too cheap to have a person who lives here in an RV to help in situations like this one.
My wife was terrified. Neither of us nor any of the other people within 35 yards could sleep. They threaten gunfire and we, the campers, are on our own. Problems? Oh, well, maybe we’ll do something about it in the morning. Or not.
They have a sign, «in case of emergency call the NPS». I’m sure NPS is glad to know the park schluffs their security duties off on them.
Let alone the broken promises, no wifi and no access to the nearby swimming pool.
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Nice enough facilities, but the few trees tend to be pretty stunted and sparse of vegetation. They really, really need some tree cover in the tent camp.
A LOT of rented RV’s, lots of Europeans including Russians, some Asians. They are our guests here, but must feel quite mistreated.
If you’re a completely sedentary individual, you will find yourself right at home on one of the boat tours.

PROS
Views are fantastic! Breathtaking!
Very quiet and serene
It’s completely secluded so if you want a real getaway, stay here
Walking trails down to the lake
Friendly service
Easy access to boat tours
Close to horseshoe bend, antelope canyon etc.
Two pools
Fire pits by pools
Dog friendly
CONS
Absolutely no wifi and terrible service for ATT/​Verizon users (they give no warning about this)
Overpriced food at restaurants
Not very good food at restaurants
«Continental» breakfast is overpriced and tastes like frozen food
No mimosas at breakfast?!
No trail maps or pamphlets for things to do
TIPS
–Bring your own food/​snacks. The food options in Page were not great and all overpriced
–Unless you’re looking to do almost nothing, I’d only stay here a night or so then pass through. –The location of this is a bit far from things
–A lot of reviews complained that the hotel was outdated. I would say if you’re looking for a fancy Four Seasons, this is not it (doubt there’s such a thing in Page). It’s a traditional hotel, but it’s not gross. Our room was fine and beds were comfy. The lobby was nice
–Look up hiking trails etc. before you arrive bc internet/​phone service is terrible here

Stayed here for one night and it wasn’t the worst choice, but I probably wouldn’t stay again. First off the location is both good and bad. Good because you’re right on the lake and if you’re facing the lake you can wake up to a beautiful sunrise and it’s very peaceful. The bad thing is it is about 15 or more minutes outside of town, which in a town as small as Page, it feels like an eternity. Plus they closed one of the entrances into the park/​Hotel area which means you have to drive even further… basically to Utah. No kidding, my phone changed time zones. Also the hotel is a bit dated. It seems clean, but it’s showing its age and could use a refresh. However, the biggest thing that upset me about the hotel is the fee to get to the Hotel with is located in the Lake Powell National Park. It’s $ 25 and is not refunded by the hotel. However, if you have a national park pass, then its waived. So if you have a park pass, don’t care about the drive out to the hotel or having the most modern or even a room from the 2000’s then this might be an option for you. If not, there are other hotels in town that are newer.

***Beware before conducting any business with this place! Worst customer service and experience! All they care about is money!**
Not sure why they have a Groupon for sale. Just purchased there $ 799 Groupon for a houseboat. Called before to make sure the boat was available on our vacation days… And it was. Once I purchased the Groupon I called back to make the reservation and I was told it wasn’t available. As per Erin the boats are only available if I’m a full paying customer, and I’m unable to book with the Groupon. That makes absolutely no sense! What’s the point of having a Groupon if I’m unable to make a reservation with it. She then asked me if I wanted to pay the full price so I could reserve it. Is this just a scam?! I was booking it almost 2 months in advanced. She even checked the rest of the month and non were available. Worst customer service. We were really excited about this vacation and was hoping to make it a yearly thing… Not after this! Very disappointed!
After reading all these horrible reviews of this place I am very glad it didn’t work out. I guess everything happens for a reason! :)

Wahweap is OK but I love Antelope Point. Why you might ask, they’re both marinas at Powell. Both have gas, a store, restaurant, launch ramps, good parking and are conveniently located. Well, it comes down to customer service. Antelope has the best service on Powell, hands down. But this is a review of Wahweap so let’s get into a few specifics. First off, the employees at the launch ramp are the worst in my opinion. It’s as if they feel like they personally own the ramp and give no regard ramp procedure. They come in and blow past those that are headed down the ramp and take the launch spots where those that follow procedure are forced to wait for more slots to open and openly don’t care when those headed down the ramp point it out to them. They have absolutely no regard to anyone else on the ramp. I’ve never experienced that at any other ramp but Wahweap seems to take the cake every time. Second, the service, or lack thereof, at the gas pumps is typical Wahweap. When asking questions like «where can I find potable water?» around the store to simply checking out at the store it just seems like everyone either hates their job, is too tired to care or is nowhere to be found. I’ll continue to go to Wahweap when it is the most convenient but will always prefer other marinas until they can turn things around and compete better.

This «resort» is mediocre at best. They don’t even have a simple wifi in your room. You have to go to the lobby. Rooms are okay, there is a good flat screen tv. Food is average and too expensive for the quality. I would give this place three stars but the lady at the driftwood restaurant literally ignored me when I asked her if I could make a to-​go order.
When I asked her if I could get a to-​go order, she replied with a monotone «no» and just ignored me… I couldn’t tell if she was joking or not because I stood there like an idiot for 5 – 10 minutes until another lady took my order.
This place is supposed to be a resort: a getaway from all your problems; however, the staff is unfriendly. Not a smile is given. They look like theyre about to kill themselves if they worked another day. How can you call yourselves a resort with such a unwelcoming staff. A tip for management: filter out your employees better. Client service is downright horrible.

What a quandary! I can’t decide if I hate the place or love it.
Love it! We stayed in building 7 on the second floor with wonderful views of Lake Powell. The complex is clean and has a lovely winding walkway that we traversed frequently. Lots of jack rabbits roam the grounds. Although the room was a bit dated, it was clean.
Love it! Had a delicious dirty martini in the lounge.
Hate it! No wifi in our room and practically non existent (incredibly and painfully slow) in the lobby. Remember we traversed those winding walkways? It was to get wifi access. Also, in the room, cell reception was spotty for both Verizon and AT&T customers.
Hate it! The front reception gal was cold and unwelcoming. As was the «older» coffee shop lady… as was the hostesses for the restaurant. Nary a smile was seen on any of those sour, dour faces. Kudos to our male maid service who was the only friendly face we saw working there.
Hate it! Ate the food in the lounge, it was mediocre at best. (We ended up in the lounge because we didn’t have dinner reservations for the restaurant.)
Bottom line: We went into the town of Page a couple of times. After seeing the other accommodations in the area, I would still choose to stay at the resort for the fantastic views and a dirty martini.

Stayed overnight at this hotel during our trip to Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend.
The view from the hotel was amazing!!! I think this is the only great thing about this place. Well the staff were nice especially the front desk people & those at the restaurant.
Things I didn’t like:
1. The resort was too pricey! Over $ 200 for 1 night… discounted rate!
2. There was no wifi in the rooms! Only lobby area.
3. The room & outside area were current but everything else were forgotten… rundown hallways, doors to each rooms looked so old & dirty too.
If I end up in this city again, I will choose to stay in other newer hotels for lower or the same rate with breakfast included.

I get a bit claustrophobic so I was very anti the idea of being on a boat stuck with my in-​laws in a landlocked body of water. Turns out that this place was quite impressive as a relaxing desert get-​away, which is also a phrase that I never thought I’d utter. And the in-​laws weren’t bad as well ;) (You know I love you guys if you’re reading this!)
We rented the houseboat package that came with the Axiom Navi Star, which sleeps 8, a 19′ speedboat with wakeboard, and a 2-​person kayak, and we were on the lake from a Saturday to the following Friday.
This is not a place that you are going to explore in a week. We launched from Wahweap Marina on the west side of the enormous lake and only got to explore the areas between there and Oak Canyon, including the Rainbow Bridge National Monument, anchoring at a total of 3 locations during our stay.
Everything about the boat was fine amenity-​wise, but we did have some technical difficulties and had to call in to have a mechanic come out and make repairs to the generator.
The star reduction is for the initial boat instruction. Our guy talked like he had marbles in his mouth and wasn’t very good about explaining things. The guy who docked the boat upon our return was a cocky little shit, too, lol.
«I always speed into the dock. That’s what the bumpers are for.»
All in all, though, a great experience and amazing time to be had on the lake.

We lodged here for two nights as part of our organized tour. Our room faced the parking lot as opposed to the lake. There’s a patio with a couple of chairs per room.
There’s several places to eat at the resort, the most famous being the Rainbow Room which overlooks Glen Canyon and Lake Powell.
We had breakfast buffet in the Rainbow Room over our two day stay. Average at best. Dinner at the Wahweap Grill — pizza. Good. Dinner on the second night at Lattitude 37. Very good.
Some folks in our travel party had dinner at the Rainbow Room. They said very good.
Keurig coffee machine with several pod selections in each room. Ours was very temperamental to operate.

We stayed up here during a weekend trip to Antelope Canyon. The views are lovely situated right on Lake Powell.
The staff was friendly and attentive and the rooms were clean and spacious.
Now, do you get what you pay for? No. This is a dated 3 star hotel which is just fine, but you pay much more for it because of the location. You’re right on the water and there is NOTHING up here. Can’t blame them, it’s your basic supply/​demand. But just know going in that while you may be paying 250 – 300 bucks. you’re staying in a Hampton Inn.

Stayed here for a night during our road trip as we visited horseshoe bend and antelope canyon.
Pros:
— great view if you have a marina/​lake side facing room
— a/​c gets really cold
— there’s a keurig machine with keurig pods for coffee and tea
Cons:
— entire room is OUTDATED
— old fixtures, including sink and shower, desk, bed, EVERYTHING are all old and worn out looking
— inner patio curtain was dirty
— that red decorative rectangular sheet that put on top of your bed was dirty and had stains
— shower head was rusty and didn’t have good pressure
— NO WI FI IN THE ROOMS… if, by some miracle of God, you are able to connect to the wifi, it’s very choppy and you can’t be connected for more than 2 mins at a time
— blow dryer barely had any power to it
— basic bathroom toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and soap) were not individualized and were from big soap dispensers
— pillows were SQUARE… who uses square pillows to sleep!!! Granted, there were 5 or 6 on the bed but I had to use 3 to make a decent pillow to lay my head on
If you are paying almost $ 200 a night, you should expect a pretty nice AND clean room… not some room that could pass for a motel in the desert somewhere.
Overall, my fiancé and I would NOT stay here again. Yes, the room view is beautiful but that’s the ONLY thing that this «resort» has going.

Despite pretty noisy air conditioning systems — but you really need them in summer — this is a really nice place to stay. It is kids friendly, nice scenery all around and good restaurants. The swimming pool is also a plus with kids. Highly recommended.