We loved staying right inside the park. The views were spectacular. The shuttle picked us up right outside of lodge and took us to various locations in the park. The suite we had was nice size but the hide-away bed we had was a disaster to sleep on. The room was supposed to be energy ,water efficient but on the toilet you had to flush it with the 6 liter flush at least 2 times to clear the water. Would have been nice to have a small microwave and coffee pot in room. There are no tv's in these rooms but we found plenty to keep us busy. The family enjoyed the ranger program at night in the lodge. The lodge is very comfortable and everyone is friendly. We really had good meals in the lodge restaraunt and the prices were reasonable. If you want convienance and a beautiful surrounding this is the place to stay at.

had pre booked for 2 nights: 2 adults 2 children 12 and 10
arrived at Zion lodge on the Sat of memorial weekend
checked in with no problem
Put in a first floor (not ground floor room) with view of cliffs at back. Happy with that view but would have been happy with front view too of green and cliffs
Ate 2 breakfasts in Lodge: best of holiday with lots of fruit
Had an evening meal out on restaurant verandah: beautiful views and wonderful food and service

no complaints at all

Stayed one night at what was described as a cabin at Zion lodge. The cabin we stayed in was just a small room connected to another room (cabin). We had no privacy, no kitchen facilities, and no space. The lodge and surrounding area is beautiful. The staff was pleasant and helpful. I would recommend to just stay in one of the lodge rooms, and nix the cabins.

Zion NP was the highlight of our trip to the US. We visited the west coast in Nov and spent just one night in a cabin (would have liked to stay one more night). Nov was a perfect time to visit, the fall leaves were very pretty and with very few visitors it was a romantic, peaceful and relaxing visit.
I highly recommend the cabins (within the Park) . Directly across is the emerald pools walk, as I said lovely in fall with the leaves. There is no TV in the cabins , but we found this to be a bonus. Instead, my husband and I enjoyed a beautiful meal at the Lodge and then laid back listing to some country music in front of the gas log fire!