The 5 Best Resorts in Utah of 2025

Travel + Leisure

08-07-2025

From the towering hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park to sweeping Bonneville salt flats, Utah's dramatic scenery draws travelers who want to take full advantage of their surroundings. The best resorts in the state maximize their guests' experience with thoughtfully designed accommodations and programming that puts nature at the forefront, no matter the season. So whether you want to stare at the Milky Way from a hot tub or go fly fishing in the Provo River, you can rest assured your stay will be as unforgettable as the setting itself. Every year for our World's Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Nearly 180,000 T+L readers completed the 2025 survey. A total of more than 657,000 votes were cast across over 8,700 properties (hotels, cities, cruise lines, etc.). Hotels were classified as either resort hotel, city hotel, inn, or safari lodge based on their location and amenities, and they were specifically rated on the criteria below: Rooms/facilities Location Service Food Value For each characteristic, respondents could choose a rating of excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor. The final scores are averages of these responses.
Scenic view from the outdoor pool at Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts Collection.
Auberge Resorts Collection
T+L readers want to immerse themselves in Utah's natural beauty without sacrificing access to creature comforts. Four out of five properties on this year's list are sophisticated resorts in and around Park City. The well-appointed St. Regis Deer Valley (No. 5) capitalizes on its proximity to the rugged Wasatch Mountains with a year-round slate of activities, including snowshoeing in winter and horseback riding in the spring and summer. 'We had mountain bikes, and the staff took such good care of the truck and the bikes,' recalls one reader. The outlier on this year's list? Ofland Escalante (No. 4), a stylish glamping option situated five hours south of Park City between Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument and Capitol Reef National Park. The mix of cabins, tiny homes, vintage airstreams, and campsites caters to a wide range of travelers, who take full advantage of shared amenities like a pool and firepits. One T+L reader raved about their stay in an 'immaculate' tiny cabin: 'We had one of the best meals of the trip at the food truck on-site, but they have grilling packs and grab-and-go meals as well. Their 'drive-in' movie theater with classic cars and great movies is unique, fun, and nostalgic. We watched 'The Goonies' under the stars in a vintage golf cart while eating popcorn and listening to the sounds of the desert.' In the end, though, there was no beating a refined mountain escape that reclaimed the No. 1 ranking it last won in 2023.
Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts Collection: Park City, Utah Interior of a suite at Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts Collection.
Auberge Resorts Collection
A Deer Valley fixture since 1992, this resort deftly straddles the line between classic and contemporary. The 18 rooms and suites in its original chalet invoke the charm of traditional Austrian inns with antique bric-a-brac and painted-wood furniture, while 50 multi-bedroom residences channel a sleeker aesthetic with marble fireplaces, tricked-out chef's kitchens, and floor-to-ceiling windows. That finely tuned balance is just one of the things T+L readers appreciate. 'This hotel is unique and charming,' writes one WBA voter. 'It has an amazing history, but also is modern. The restaurant is terrific, and the staff is on point. I would highly recommend.' Dialed-in experiences—an Auberge hallmark—tap into Utah's pristine landscape, including river rafting, horseback riding, and snow tubing. For those who prefer to stay on-site, there are recovery-oriented workout classes (to ease ski- or hike-weary muscles) and a pretzel-making workshop that nods to the hotel's Bavarian influences.
1. Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts Collection: Park City, Utah
Reader Score: 94.33
2. Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley: Park City, Utah
Reader Score: 94.32
3. The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection: Park City, Utah
Reader Score: 93.89
4. Ofland Escalante: Escalante, Utah
Reader Score: 93.56
5. The St. Regis Deer Valley: Park City, Utah Reader Score: 91.56