Grand Canyon National Park Lodges

Of the estimated five million visitors who will travel to the Grand Canyon this year, about half plan to stay at one of the Grand Canyon National Park Lodges located in the Grand Canyon Village. With seven lodges and one trailer village within the National Park; visitors must book far in advance to secure reservations. For reservations and information about the Grand Canyon National Park Lodges, please visit the Xanterra Parks & Resorts website dedicated to South Rim lodges and the Forever Resorts website for the North Rim lodge. If you find you're not able to get a room on the Rim, be sure to check out our recommendations for lodging in the nearby towns of Tusayan, Williams, Flagstaff, and Sedona.

Grand Canyon South Rim Lodges

There are five lodges atop the South Rim in the Grand Canyon Village: Bright Angel Lodge, El Tovar Hotel, Kachina-Thunderbird Lodges, Maswik Lodge and Yavapai Lodge. Also accessible from the South Rim is the immensely popular Phantom Ranch Cabins, the only lodging in the Inner Canyon. Finally, services and hook-ups for your recreational vehicle (RV) are available at Trailer Village, located atop the South Rim inside Grand Canyon Village.

Bright Angel Lodge

Grand Canyon National Park Lodge at the South Rim - Bright Angel Lodge

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Bright Angel Lodge is located just steps from the edge of the South Rim; many of its rooms offer spectacular Grand Canyon views. Bright Angel is an ever-popular epicenter for South Rim overnights and daytime activity. With its rustic and historic charm, this early-20th century lodge is the hub for South Rim Grand Canyon mule rides and the check-in point for both the Thunderbird and Kachina lodges. Home to the famed Arizona Room, the Grand Canyon's fine dining destination, Bright Angel Lodge also features a casual restaurant, summertime ice-cream parlor and a tours and activities desk. Bright Angel Lodge is open year-round.

Tour Booking
Historic Architecture
Small Museum
Ice Cream Parlor
Dining Options

El Tovar Hotel

El Tovar Hotel at the Grand Canyon South Rim - Grand Canyon National Park Lodge

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With its signature cupola crowning the roofline, the El Tovar Hotel has delighted Grand Canyon tourists for over a century. Built in 1905 and renovated in 2005, the El Tovar features 78 elegant rooms and suites as well as a fine-dining restaurant, gift shop and full-service activities concierge. This Registered National Historic Landmark is perched on the edge of the Grand Canyon South Rim, with many of its guest rooms offering at least partial Grand Canyon views.

Historic Landmark
Unique Rooms
Activity Concierge
Gift Shop
Fine Dining

Kachina Lodge and Thunderbird Lodge

Kachina Lodge, Thunderbird Lodge - Grand Canyon Lodges National Park South Rim

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These two contemporary lodges are located between Bright Angel Lodge and El Tovar Hotel, within a short walk of the neighboring lodges. Situated on the edge of the South Rim, Kachina and Thunderbird Lodges are a perfect choice for families and groups. Half of the rooms at Kachina and Thunderbird have at least partial canyon views. These are the ideal accommodations for visitors who want to wake up to the sights of the Grand Canyon.

Canyon Views
Canyon Access
Modern Rooms

Maswik Lodge

Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge South Rim

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Maswik Lodge is a contemporary, motel-style lodge located an easy quarter-mile walk from the Grand Canyon edge. Nestled in the Ponderosa Pine forest, Maswik Lodge features a cafeteria, sports bar, gift shop and tours and activities desk.

Modern Rooms
Rustic Cabins
Dining Options

Yavapai Lodge

Yavapai Lodge Grand Canyon National Park Lodge South Rim

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Located just east of Grand Canyon Village at the Market Plaza, Yavapai Lodge is comprised of two large facilities called Yavapai West and Yavapai East. Yavapai Lodge is the largest of the Grand Canyon National Park Lodges, with 358 rooms in total. Atop the South Rim's juniper and pinon pine-covered plateau, Yavapai Lodge is a half-mile walk north-south to the canyon's rim. Also within a half-mile east-west walking distance is the Grand Canyon National Park Visitors Center. Yavapai Lodge is a good choice for families.

Family-friendly
Pet Friendly
Marketplace
Free Shuttle
Dining Options

Phantom Ranch Cabins

Phantom Ranch cabins inside Grand Canyon National Park

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Located a little over 9 miles down Bright Angel Trail or Kaibab Trail into the Inner Canyon - by mule or on foot - Phantom Ranch is just north of Bright Angel Campground on the north side of the Colorado River. This markedly in-demand destination is made up of just eleven cabins and is a favorite overnight spot for hikers, river rafters and mule riders alike. Reservations are available year-round at Phantom Ranch and can be made up to 13 months in advance. There is a separate reservation process for Phantom Ranch; reservations must be made through Xanterra Parks and Resorts on their website or by phone. For more in-depth information, please see Xanterra's website with details about how to enter the lottery and making reservations

Trailer Village

Grand Canyon National Park trailer village at Market Plaza

To make reservations at the Grand Canyon Trailer Village, call: 877-404-4614 or book online on their websites.

If you are traveling by recreational vehicle, or RV, to the Grand Canyon, you too can stay inside the park at the National Park's Trailer Village. Located near Market Plaza and Yavapai Lodge, Trailer Village provides full hookups (electrical, cable, water and sewage) and pull-through, paved sites for vehicles up to 50 feet long. Just a half-mile walk to the Grand Canyon's edge, Trailer Village is well-located to all the sights and conveniences of the park and Market Plaza, and each site features a picnic table and barbecue grill to add to your camping fun.

Grand Canyon North Rim Lodge:

Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim

The North Rim Lodge, located within the boundaries of the National Park, is the only developed lodging option available in that area. Nestled amidst the trees with cabins and accommodations along the canyon edge, this historic gem offers a unique stay experience. Only about ten percent of the Grand Canyon's five million annual visitors go to the North Rim, but lodging at the Grand Canyon Lodge is still in greater demand than supply. Make your reservations early, as much as 13 months in advance, to stay at the historic Grand Canyon Lodge's main motel-style facility or its many cabins.

In case the Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim is fully booked, there are alternative options for lodging near the North Rim. You can consider staying at the Jacob Lake Inn or the Kaibab Lodge, both of which provide accommodation choices in close proximity to the North Rim.

The Grand Canyon Lodge offers 174 cabins in three different models: Frontier, Western and Pioneer cabins sleep 3, 4 and 5 adults respectively. In addition, 40 motel-style rooms are available. A comfortable, casual accommodation, this National Historic Landmark features timbered ceilings and limestone walls that harmonize with the landscape of the surrounding Kaibab Plateau.

The North Rim Lodge operates on a seasonal basis, providing its services and accommodations during the warmer months. specifically, the lodge is typically open from May 15th through October 15th annually.

To make reservations at the Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim, call: 866.499.2574 or book online:

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Briar Patch Inn - Sedona

Briar Patch Inn is the #1 Ranked B&B in AZ since 2011 and has received Trip Advisor's Certificate of Excellence
The Briar Patch Inn features 19 cabins situated on 9 lush acres in Oak Creek Canyon, just 3 miles north of Sedona. Each individual cabin is dressed in distinctly different southwestern decor. The lush grounds - home to wildlife, birds, and two resident sheep - showcase rambling walking paths, canyon oaks, giant pines, and sycamores, all providing the perfect setting to nurture your relationship with nature. Healthy, bountiful, homemade breakfasts are offered by the creek in spring and summer and by the lodge fireplaces in fall and winter. An attentive, longtime staff strives to provide a quality of fine service that is the hallmark of this "magical" sanctuary. A Fodor's Choice and a Frommer's favorite.