The Best Places to Stay in the Grand Canyon
From historic lodging to apartment-style accommodations, book a stay at one of these spots.
The Red Horse Cabin Bright Angel Lodge. Photo by Thomas J. Story
Staying overnight at the Grand Canyon transforms the experience. When evening settles across the canyon walls, the park becomes quieter and more contemplative. Lodges new and historic from the Xanterra Travel Collection offer visitors a variety of ways to rest and reset at the Grand Canyon.
Buckey O’Neill Cabin
Thomas J. Story
The Buckey O’Neill Cabin is a rustic stone-and-log structure dating to the 1890s. Named for William “Buckey” O’Neill—an Arizona sheriff, prospector, and Rough Rider—the cabin is one of the oldest surviving buildings at the canyon. Two Adirondack chairs perch outside the door and let you peer out into the canyon rim mere yards away.
The Mary Colter Suite
Xanterra Travel Collection
Named for the visionary designer who shaped much of the Grand Canyon’s architectural identity, the Mary Colter Suite at the El Tovar Hotel is one of the most distinctive stays on the South Rim. The spacious suite has a living and dining area that opens onto a second-floor balcony overlooking the South Rim. One of the best rooms at the canyon.
Red Horse Cabin
Xanterra Travel Collection
The most stylish roost at Bright Angel Lodge, the Red Horse Cabin features a cozy sitting area and separate bedroom—and operated as the Grand Canyon Village post office from 1910 to 1935. It has recently been updated with modern comforts, traditional Western textiles, warm wood tones, and a cozy fireplace.
Maswik Lodge
Xanterra Travel Collection
Maswik Lodge offers apartment-style rooms at rates lower than rooms by the rim. Stop at the Grand Canyon Village Market and stock your room with breakfast supplies, snacks, and drinks. When you do want something hot and easy, Maswik’s food court and pizza pub offer casual, affordable options.