Many people have heard of the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah, which is the largest and one of the best animal sanctuaries in the U.S. for homeless animals. But what many people don’t realize is that there is the Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile, a hotel where you can stay with your pet and support the sanctuary at the same time. Staying at this hotel is an animal lover’s dream come true and a really unique way to help a great cause you care about.
Here’s what you need to know about the Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile before booking your room or suite.
Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile has 40 rooms and suites and is the only pet-centric hotel option in Kanab. This is an ideal place to be when you want to explore the scenic beauty of Southern Utah with your furry friend by your side. The hotel is just five miles from the sanctuary, so it’s easy to visit, take a tour, or volunteer here during your trip.
Standard rooms, king suites, and two-level suites are available and come with complimentary Wi-Fi, cruelty-free bathroom products, USB charging stations, and Bluetooth-capable HDTVs. The hotel provides coffee each morning and shuttle transportation between the hotel and the sanctuary. If you stay in one of the suites, you’ll have your own kitchenette, extra perks, and more room to spread out with your family.
Not surprisingly, this hotel offers many animal-friendly amenities, including dog-washing stations, a fenced dog park, a splash park, and spaces for cuddling. There are also treats, beds, and other pet-related items available at the Mercantile, an onsite shop where you can buy essential items you may have forgotten to pack as well as fun souvenirs. Evening musical performances are also held on the Mercantile’s patio.
Continental breakfasts are served each morning for hotel guests, and all food and beverages served here are vegan and support a plant-based diet. When you stay at the Roadhouse, you’ll also get two free all-you-can-eat lunch buffet tickets for the café located at the animal sanctuary. The café serves vegan dishes and has breathtaking views of the landscape.
Something fun and unique that the Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile offers is pet sleepovers, where you can host a pet from the sanctuary to stay overnight with you. This is a way for sanctuary pets to get a break from their daily lives and for guests to get to know snuggly dogs, cats, or rabbits on a personal level.
However, there are many more things to do in the region while staying at the Best Friends hotel than just sanctuary-related activities. Some of the top attractions in the area are Bryce Canyon, the Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Moqui Cave, and Lake Powell. You’ll find epic places to hike and explore all over the region, some of which are pet-friendly and safe to bring your furry friends to as long as the weather isn’t too hot.
Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile Information
Official Website
Address: 30 N 300 W, Kanab, UT 84741
Phone Number: (435) 644-3400
