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Where to stay in Grand Canyon

A 1905 lodge on the South Rim itself and a modern lodge in the pines of Grand Canyon Village, a quarter mile from the edge.

  1. El Tovar HotelBoutique · Grand Canyon Village, on the rim$$$$
  2. Maswik LodgeMid-range · Grand Canyon Village, a quarter mile from the rim$$$$
Standout pick
El Tovar Hotel · $$$
Easy choice
Maswik Lodge · $$
Best time
Apr–May · Sep–Oct
Ideal stay
1–2 nights

At the Grand Canyon, the best bed is inside the park, in Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim. Our exclusive pick is the historic lodge on the rim itself; our accessible pick is a modern lodge in the pines a quarter mile from the edge. Prices are shown as a level, from $ to $$$$: rates move with the season and the room, so check the live price before you plan.

El Tovar Hotel

$$$$
Pick no. 1 · The standoutBoutiqueGrand Canyon Village, on the rim

Historic lodge on the South Rim, inside the park, 78 rooms

Photos: El Tovar Hotel, official website. Shown courtesy of the property.

The 1905 lodge on the South Rim itself, with 78 rooms, 12 suites and a historic dining room.

  • On the canyon rim
  • National Historic Landmark
  • El Tovar Dining Room
  • El Tovar Lounge
See prices (official website)Opens the hotel’s official website.

Why we picked it

We would book it for the address: a 1905 lodge of limestone and Oregon pine standing on the rim itself, with the canyon a few steps from the front door. It is the stay that turns the Grand Canyon into more than a viewpoint stop: sunset from the lounge veranda, dinner in the historic Dining Room, and sunrise on the Rim Trail before the day visitors arrive.

Best for

  • Couples
  • History lovers
  • Sunrise and sunset on the rim
  • Opened in 1905 directly on the canyon rim and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987
  • 78 rooms, no two alike, including 12 named suites; some suites have a porch or balcony
  • The El Tovar Dining Room, built of native stone and Oregon pine, plus a lounge whose small veranda looks over the canyon

What the hotel offers

As listed on the hotel’s own website.

  • On the canyon rimLocated directly on the rim of the Grand Canyon
  • National Historic LandmarkOpened in 1905, designated in 1987
  • El Tovar Dining RoomReservations required for dinner, up to 60 days ahead
  • El Tovar LoungeWith a small veranda famous for sunsets
  • In-room diningAvailable for breakfast and dinner
  • Bell serviceFull bell service
  • Air-conditioningIn all rooms, with safe, coffeemaker and satellite TV
  • Full bathIn every room
  • Gift shop and newsstandIn the hotel
  • Children stay free16 and under, with an adult; rollaway beds on request (extra charge)
  • ParkingComplimentary self-parking, no assigned hotel lot
  • Wi-FiLimited and slow on the South Rim
  • Free park shuttleFree National Park Service shuttle from all in-park lodges

Maswik Lodge

$$$$
Pick no. 2 · The easy choiceMid-rangeGrand Canyon Village, a quarter mile from the rim

Lodge inside the park in a ponderosa pine forest, 280 rooms

Photos: Maswik Lodge, official website. Shown courtesy of the property.

A 280-room lodge in the pines of Grand Canyon Village, a quarter mile from the South Rim.

  • Close to the rim
  • Maswik Food Court
  • Maswik Pizza Pub
  • Air-conditioning
See prices (partner link, Trip.com)Official website Opens Trip.com, one of our booking partners.

Why we picked it

We would book it to sleep inside the park at a fair price: a quarter mile from the rim, so sunrise at the edge is a short walk away, with modern air-conditioned rooms and a food court for an early breakfast before the trail. It is the practical base for a first visit, especially with children.

Best for

  • Families
  • First-time visitors
  • Hikers
  • Inside the park, a short quarter-mile walk or bus ride from the canyon’s edge
  • Maswik South rooms have a patio or balcony and air-conditioning; 30 of them have a kitchenette
  • A food court, a pizza pub and a gift shop in the main lodge building

What the hotel offers

As listed on the hotel’s own website.

  • Close to the rimA quarter-mile walk or bus ride from the canyon’s edge
  • Maswik Food CourtFood court-style, first come, first served
  • Maswik Pizza PubFresh pizzas, salads and cold beer
  • Air-conditioningIn Maswik South and Maswik North rooms
  • Kitchenettes30 kitchenette rooms at Maswik South, with microwave and two-burner cooktop
  • Patio or balconyEvery Maswik South room has a small outdoor patio or balcony
  • Gift shopIn the main lodge building
  • Children stay free16 and under, with an adult; rollaway beds on request (extra charge)
  • ParkingFree in the village lots with the park entrance fee
  • Free park shuttleFree National Park Service shuttle from all in-park lodges
  • Wi-FiLimited and slow on the South Rim

El Tovar or Maswik: how to choose

Both are inside the park in Grand Canyon Village, run by the same concessioner, and both put sunrise on the rim within walking distance.

El Tovar: on the rim

El Tovar stands directly on the rim, with 78 rooms, 12 suites, the historic Dining Room and a lounge veranda over the canyon. Choose it for a special trip, history and the canyon outside the door.

Maswik: in the pines, a short walk away

Maswik Lodge has 280 rooms a quarter mile from the rim, with air-conditioning, kitchenette rooms, a food court and a pizza pub. Choose it for families, hikers and a sensible budget.

Planning the rest of your visit? Our Grand Canyon travel guide covers the rims, the best viewpoints and hikes, the 2026 fees and when to go.

Our Grand Canyon travel guide

Hotels in Grand Canyon: your questions

Where should I stay for a first visit to the Grand Canyon?

Inside the park, in Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim, which is open all year and has the classic viewpoints. El Tovar is directly on the rim; Maswik Lodge is a quarter mile from the edge. Tusayan, ten minutes from the gate, is the fallback when the park is full. Read our Grand Canyon travel guide

How far ahead should I book a Grand Canyon lodge?

As early as possible. The in-park lodges take reservations up to 13 months ahead, opening on the first of each month for the whole month of the following year. El Tovar suites and spring and fall dates go first; keep checking for cancellations if your dates are full.

When is the best time to visit the Grand Canyon?

April to May and September to October. Summer is pleasant on the rim but very hot inside the canyon, with afternoon storms in July and August; winter brings snow on the rim and empty viewpoints, and the South Rim stays open. When to visit the Grand Canyon

How do I get to Grand Canyon Village from the airport?

By car: Phoenix is about 3 h 30 away and Las Vegas about 4 h 30, via Flagstaff (1 h 30) or Williams (1 h). Enter through the South Entrance; once parked in the village, the free park shuttle stops at all the in-park lodges.

Which of the two hotels suits families?

Maswik Lodge: its South rooms have air-conditioning, a patio or balcony and an elevator, some have a kitchenette, and the food court suits children. At both lodges, children 16 and under stay free with an adult, and rollaway beds are available on request for a fee.

Do I pay the park entrance fee and parking when staying inside the park?

You pay the park entrance fee: $35 per vehicle for 7 days, plus $100 per person for non-US residents aged 16 and over since 2026, unless you hold an annual pass. Parking in the village lots is then free, but there is no assigned hotel parking, so you may have to use a nearby lot at busy times.

Can I book these hotels directly?

Yes. The See prices button under El Tovar opens the hotel’s official website. For Maswik Lodge it opens Trip.com, one of our booking partners. Both open in a new tab.

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Picked by Kylian Dev. These are editorial picks: no hotel paid to be here, and we never describe a stay we did not make. Facts come from each hotel’s own website; the Trip.com buttons are partner links (how we make money).