Ofland Escalante wins a Sunset 2026 Travel Award

Ofland Escalante in Southern Utah was named one of Sunset Magazine’s 2026 Travel Awards winners in the “Where to Stay: Nearby Nature” category. The recognition puts the outdoor hotel among 14 properties honored for pairing upscale stays with direct access to the outdoors.

Why it matters: - The Sunset honor gives Ofland Escalante a national travel-platform boost in a category aimed at travelers who want comfort and close-in access to nature. - The award can help drive awareness for Southern Utah as a base for visiting Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

What happened: - Ofland Escalante was named a winner in Sunset Magazine’s 2026 Travel Awards on October 1, 2026. - The property was selected in the “Where to Stay: Nearby Nature” category. - Sunset recognized 14 hotels in that category. - The winners appear online at sunset.com and in Sunset’s October/November 2026 Travel Issue.

The details: - Sunset described Ofland Escalante as “glamping done right.” - The magazine highlighted mod cabins and Airstreams with 360-degree red-rock views, a drive-in movie theater, a pool, a hot tub and spa-quality bathhouses with private outdoor showers. - Ofland Escalante sits along Scenic Byway 12, a federally designated “All-American Road.” - The property is between Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef National Parks and inside Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. - Guests stay in private cabins and vintage Airstreams. - Amenities include spa-quality bathhouses, open-air rainfall showers, a heated pool, an oversized hot tub, individual fire pits at every cabin, a food truck and a drive-in theater showing classic films from vintage cars. - The property is open mid-March through late October. - Rates start at $149 per night. - Ofland Escalante does not charge resort fees or pet fees. - More information is available on the company’s website.

Between the lines: - The award underscores demand for travel products that combine design-forward lodging with easy access to outdoor recreation. - Ofland’s positioning is clear: a nature-first stay that still delivers hotel-style amenities. - CEO Noah Ellis said the recognition suggests the company is “on the right track” with Ofland Escalante and credited the Escalante team and the surrounding landscape.

What’s next: - Ofland Escalante will continue operating through late October before its seasonal closure. - Ofland Hotels is also developing Ofland Smoky Mountains, the newest property in its pipeline. - The company says it will keep building outdoor hotels in scenic locations with immersive guest experiences.

The bottom line: - Sunset’s award puts Ofland Escalante in a growing category of outdoor stays that compete on both location and experience.