3 Best Hotels in Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell, Northeast Arizona

On a bluff at the northern end of Page, this ordinary though reliable motel has large rooms with beige and burnt-orange walls, queen-size beds, and simple furnishings, not to mention some of the best views of Lake Powell, just 2 miles away, in the area. Rimview Terrace serves lunch and dinner next door.

It may be part of a budget chain, but this particular Days Inn—an attractive Southwest-style building atop a plateau with expansive views—is the best among value-oriented accommodations in the region. Rooms are furnished with sleek, contemporary lamps, bedding, and flat-screen TVs, and they have large windows or doors opening to small balconies.

This sprawling property consisting of several one- and two-story buildings, run by Aramark, sits on a promontory above Lake Powell and serves as the center for recreational activities in the area—guests can relax beside two seasonal swimming pools. The traditionally appointed suites are attractive and light-filled, and most have wonderful lake views; all are equipped with MP3 clock radios. Restaurants include the sophisticated Rainbow Room, a coffeehouse, and a seasonal pizza parlor.