Hotels and Lodges at the Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park is split between the South Rim and North Rim, be sure to select accommodations on the appropriate rim.
The historic log cabin train depot and El Tovar Hotel at Grand Canyon National Park.
South Rim of the Grand Canyon
Inside the Park - Grand Canyon Village: Several hotels and lodges are located within Grand Canyon National Park on the South Rim. All are located on or very near the rim of the canyon, with the exception of Maswik Lodge and Yavapai Lodge. While staying on or near the canyon's rim can seem nice, it's important to understand that parking for these lodges is very limited and can be difficult to find if you return to your lodge well after sunset.
I recommend staying at Yavapai Lodge as it has lots of parking and the rooms in Yavapai East are nice.
Outside the Park - Town of Tusayan, Arizona: Many of my workshop clients elect to stay outside the park in Tusayan, Arizona, about 1 mile from the main entrance. I recommend staying at Red Feather Lodge, which has been recently remodeled and offers good value.
- Grand Canyon Squire Inn
- Canyon Plaza Resort Grand Canyon
- Grand Canyon Hotel & Suites
- Red Feather Lodge
- The Grand Hotel
The Kaibab Lodge near the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona.
North Rim of the Grand Canyon
Outside the Park: There are two more lodges located relatively near the North Rim: Kaibab Lodge, about 5 miles from the park entrance, and Jacob Lake Inn, about 45 miles from the entrance. Jacob Lake Inn is an option of last resort because it is so far from the viewpoints, adding at least 45 minutes of driving to reach them.
Inside the Park: In July 2025, the Dragon Bravo Fire — a lightning-ignited wildfire that grew into one of the largest in Arizona’s history — swept through the North Rim’s developed area, destroying the historic Grand Canyon Lodge along with many surrounding structures. The lodge, an iconic destination and the heart of North Rim accommodations, suffered extensive, irreversible damage in a matter of hours, and all staff and guests were safely evacuated before the blaze passed through. While the North Rim continues to recover, the loss of this beloved lodge is a poignant reminder of the power of fire in this landscape and the resilience required in preserving these special places.
The cool waters of Bright Angel Creek near Phantom Ranch flow swiftly towards the Black Bridge and the Colorado River. The South Kaibab Trail crosses the Colorado River via this bridge.
At the bottom of the Grand Canyon!
If you're hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, there's only one place to stay, and that's at Phantom Ranch, a historic oasis at the bottom of the Grand Canyon along Bright Angel Creek, a short distance north of the Colorado River. Phantom Ranch holds the distinction of being the only lodging below the rim of the canyon and can only be reached by mule, on foot, or by rafting the Colorado River.