The Park City area attracts visitors with its world-renowned ski slopes, scenic mountain hiking and rigorous alpine biking. For travelers seeking a peaceful stay away from the bustling hotel scene, Park City's neighboring cities offer similar resort amenities without the glamorous price. Hotels in nearby Midway, Coalville and Kamas allow outdoor enthusiasts easy access to popular Utah activities, restaurants and sights.
South of Park City, the Zermatt Resort offers a taste of Switzerland in Utah's Wasatch Mountain Range. Opened in 2006, the hotel has 158 traditional rooms with high-speed Internet, fireplaces, refrigerators and microwaves. Guests also may opt for an extended stay in the resort's furnished condominiums or three-bedroom town homes. Amenities include a sauna, a hot tub, a fitness room and indoor and outdoor pools. Schneitter's Restaurant serves seafood and prime rib buffets, as well as a Sunday brunch. Casual meals are available at Matty's Bistro or the Backerei & Eis bakery.
Zermatt Resort and Spa
784 W. Resort Dr.
Midway, UT 84049
866-643-2015
zermattresort.com
The campus-style Homestead Resort has 94 rooms spread out in 19 buildings, most with private entrances, high-speed Internet and mountain views. Suites come with separate living areas, sofa sleepers, fireplaces, microwaves and refrigerators; condominiums also have a full kitchen and two bathrooms. Other amenities include a full-service spa, a golf course, indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness room, a gift shop and an activity room with billiards, video games, ping-pong, books and board games. Guests enjoy daily meals at Fanny's Grill or Sunday brunch at Simon's Restaurant.
Homestead Resort and Spa
700 Homestead Dr.
Midway, UT 84049
888-327-7220
homesteadresort.com
The Best Western Holiday Hills is 15 minutes north of Park City ski areas. Traditional rooms come with one king or two queen beds, high-speed Internet and a complimentary breakfast, while suites have a separate living room and sofa bed. Children under 18 stay free with parents. Other amenities include a heated indoor pool, a hot tub, a business center and a fitness room. The hotel allows pets in its standard rooms for an additional $15 per night, as of 2010.
Best Western Holiday Hills
200 S. 500 West
Coalville, UT 84017
866-922-7278
bwstay.com
Thirteen miles from Park City, the Kamas Inn offers a comfortable, no-frills lodging alternative in a peaceful setting. The inn has five rooms with one king, two queen or two double beds and separate bathrooms. Guests share a common area with a microwave, coffee bar, a dining table and basic kitchen facilities. Fitness and swimming pools are available at the nearby South Summit Aquatic and Fitness Center. The inn also has larger rooms accommodating 50 people for receptions or seminars.
Kamas Inn
80 W. 100 North
Kamas, UT 84036
435-783-6603
kamasinn.com
