A guide to staying at Grand Canyon National Park lodges

There are many quality accommodation options available at Grand Canyon National Park. Here is a brief look at the lodges within the national park.

Visiting Grand Canyon

There are few sights in the world that will indeed surprise you like Grand Canyon. Located in the US state of Arizona, the Great Canyon stretches for 277 miles, is 18 miles wide and drops to a depth of 5,000 feet. Much of the canyon exists in a relatively untouched state and is in a natural state. Even at its most commercial location, the south rim, the canyon is generally devoid of fencing, tacky tourist shopping and flashing neon signs, leaving tourists to appreciate the breath-taking beauty of this natural wonder.

South Rim accommodation

This feeling of returning to nature permeates through many Grand Canyon resorts. All lodging on the south rim of Grand Canyon is controlled by Xanterra Parks and Resorts. By visiting Grandcanyonlodges.com, you can access information about all the accommodation options available in this area. Six beautiful lodges are available, ranging in distance from half a mile to just a few feet from the canyon rim. Price and choices Visitors have the choice between El Tovar Hotel, Bright Angel Lodge, Maswik lodge, Yavapai lodge, Kachina Lodge or Thunderbird, most of which are nestled around the Ponderosa Pine forest. The cost varies from lodge to lodge. At the time of writing, prices begin at around $81 for a standard lodge with shared bathroom.

Canyon floor and North Rim accommodation

For those trekking on the canyon floor, accommodation is available at the famous Phantom Ranch. The ranch sits on the north side of the Colorado river and features eleven rustic style cabins. The only accommodation below the canyon rim, Phantom Ranch should be booked as far in advance as possible. Hikers should remember the climb down as the canyon to the river is an overnight trip and should never be attempted in one day.
Scenery For those wanting to avoid the crowds, the canyon's north rim offers peace and quiet, many beautiful walking trails and stunning scenery. There is only one lodging option here, the Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim. The lodge offers standard and rim-side cabins as well as cheaper motel rooms just a short distance from the canyon rim. For information and enquiries, visit Foreverlodging.com.
Options The lodges within Grand Canyon National Park provide the visitor with many options. Luxurious hotel rooms, rustic cabins and budget accommodation are all on offer, This means that travellers can tailor a vacation that best meets their needs.