Paradox, Colorado is an ideal destination for a couple or family looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. With its remote area, surrounded by ranches and apple farms, Paradox is not the epicenter for lodging and hotels. The remote area attracts campers, wildlife enthusiasts and those looking to experience a bit of ranching life. Many people visiting the area choose to stay in nearby Utah towns.
The Paradox Valley Inn is a quaint, Southwestern-style bed and breakfast located in the heart of the Paradox Valley. While not in the Paradox, Colorado city center, this bed and breakfast serves the area while providing a remote getaway for its guests. The inn sports suites with a full-service kitchenette, private veranda and satellite television. Every morning, food is provided to guests so they can make breakfast at their leisure, according to the Paradox Valley Inn website. Guests are encouraged to use the mountain biking and hiking trails located just steps from the hotel. The inn is also in an ideal location for those that wish to try hang gliding from the Colorado cliffs or river rafting and fishing in the local rivers. Due to the remote area of the hotel, the closest full-service grocery store is located about 25 miles away. Internet and cell phone access is also limited and spotty at best.
Due to the remote area of Paradox, many guests to the area choose to stay in the bigger town of Moab, Utah, about 30 miles from Paradox. The Sorrel River Ranch Resort, located in Moab, offers a luxury getaway on the banks of the Colorado River, according to the Sorrel River Ranch Resort website. This award-winning resort was given the Fodor's Gold Choice Award in 2010. The resort offers a mix of luxury hotel rooms and suites. All rooms are furnished with mountain lodge style furniture and feature tiled bathrooms with glass showers. Suites also offer jet-spa bathtubs and sitting areas. The hotel offers its guests access to a full-service spa and restaurants located right on the resort's grounds. High-speed Internet access is also available throughout the hotel.
The River Canyon Lodge is also located in Moab, Utah, with easy access to Paradox, Colorado and the surrounding valley. Designed to offer all the comforts of home combined with the adventure of the surrounding land, this hotel provides amenities to encourage an extended stay. Rooms range from large two bedroom suites to the standard hotel room. All rooms feature work spaces, refrigerators and microwaves. Suites offer kitchenettes or full kitchens. Other hotel amenities include high speed Internet access, an outdoor pool and hot tub and pet-friendly rooms. The River Canyon Lodge derives some of its power from local wind farms and regularly looks for green power alternatives, according to the hotel's website.
Just a short distance from the center of Paradox, Colorado sits the Moab Valley Inn and Conference Center. This hotel offers lush accommodations ranging from executive suites, three queen bed rooms, king bed rooms and handicap accessible rooms. The hotel is known for its extensive conference and meeting place, making it an ideal location for the business traveler. The business center can provide seating for up to 650 guests. Audio-visual equipment, stage area and dance floors are also available for special events. In addition to conference room facilities, the hotel provides high speed Internet access, a fitness room, an indoor pool and hot tub.
