Yavapai Lodges

Grand Canyon, Arizona

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The hotel

Yavapai Lodge is the park's largest facility, and is nestled within woodlands approximately half a mile from the rim. Split into two lodges of East and West, it offers newly-renovated rooms and there are a range of services within walking distance of the lodges, making this the perfect location for families.

Amenities

  • Families
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Near National Park

Where is it

Located just half a mile from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park. Drive time from Las Vegas: 4 hours 15 minutes.

Hotel information

358 rooms in total, Yavapai West has 160 rooms and Yavapai East has 198 rooms. Yavapai West rooms offer ceiling fans, flat screen TV, coffee maker, fridge and telephone and have 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults. Yavapai East rooms also offer a safe, iron and board and have 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Restaurant, Yavapai Tavern, Coffee shop. Market Plaza. Range of activities can be booked locally*. Complimentary self-parking.

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: Park entry fees are not included and must be paid to the Grand Canyon National Park Service.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (818)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Average Room, good location.

Aug 3, 2020 Xcountrytravel2020

The best part of this visit was being able to stay at the National Park. The room was average. Beds were comfortable. Our toilet was stopped up when we arrived and the main room light was burnt out. Maintenance fixed the toilet quickly, but the room light wasn’t fixed before we checked out. Rooms have not been updated. Bathroom is small and a… Read more
The best part of this visit was being able to stay at the National Park. The room was average. Beds were comfortable. Our toilet was stopped up when we arrived and the main room light was burnt out. Maintenance fixed the toilet quickly, but the room light wasn’t fixed before we checked out. Rooms have not been updated. Bathroom is small and a challenge for four people. Staff was friendly. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing service, perfect stay.

Jul 27, 2020 MarneyGtrRN Florida

From check in, check out, cleaning staff: phenomenal service and information. Don’t remember name of man who checked me in on 7/24 to room 7062, but service great, funny , professional, and explained everything very well. I liked staying here better than the Kachina because it was more wooded, left foot and car traffic, closer to Marketplace,… Read more
From check in, check out, cleaning staff: phenomenal service and information. Don’t remember name of man who checked me in on 7/24 to room 7062, but service great, funny , professional, and explained everything very well. I liked staying here better than the Kachina because it was more wooded, left foot and car traffic, closer to Marketplace, and the room was just as nice (if not nicer in some ways). Windows had quality pull down shades. AC was kicking. Mini fridge. No microwave. Bed super comfy. Rooms are soooo quiet. Concrete walls. Some parts of bathroom were older (toilet seat, shower).....but all was clean and in good repair. Every other thing in that room from flooring, furniture, bedding, window shades: all brand spanking new and fresh. Plenty of USB ports and outlets on lamps throughout room. Shuttles weren’t running due to Covid, but there is shuttle stop in front. Also due to Covid and less ppl: easier to just drive and park to various trailheads as desired. Shoutout to the shift manager (hotel manager?) who checked me out on Sunday 7/26. I had to be flown out of canyon bottom due to foot injury. Wasn’t back to room until 1.5 hours after checkout. They were awesome and didn’t charge me for an extra day. I didn’t thank them properly at the time. Was exhausted and frazzled. HUGE shoutout to Humberto with housekeeping. He was several rooms away cleaning. He saw me limping while loading belongings into car and *ran* over to help me. Totally not in his job description, nor expected. I wish I’d had cash to tip him. I hope he sees this. I really appreciated his kindness and assistance. Room was less than $160 online with some discount/promo they had running (Covid?). I’d stay here again. Only hotel on South Rim not run by different ownership than all other south Rim hotels. I’ll tell you: service was better than what I got at El Tovar and Kachina lodge. Room was more than equivalent to Kachina but $100 cheaper than room without a rim view anyways. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Exceptional!

Jul 26, 2020 ReconcitoMex Walt Disney World, Florida

Clean and comfortable. I went during Covid thinking the worst but it’s incredible! Clean and comfortable lodges within 15 minutes walking to everything or just go by car for an easier time. The market place is right next door so you can buy any food you want. The service was exceptional with knowledgeable staff (shout out to Olle for making me… Read more
Clean and comfortable. I went during Covid thinking the worst but it’s incredible! Clean and comfortable lodges within 15 minutes walking to everything or just go by car for an easier time. The market place is right next door so you can buy any food you want. The service was exceptional with knowledgeable staff (shout out to Olle for making me laugh) and very friendly. Personally I stayed in the West lodges as their cheaper and literally the only difference between East and West lodges is the East is two floors with kitchen. Also there’s only one restaurant who delivers: Bonita Plaza (also exceptional). Just such a good job! FYI if you Book your stay online its less than $150 per night. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Location - Clean and Comfortable

Jul 22, 2020 JonRoughton Cardiff, United Kingdom

Stayed here for one night while touring the Grand Canyon. Good sized, comfortable rooms and a comfy bed! Just what you need after a long day touring. Eateries are not far, a short drive to the village area. Would stay again if visiting the Canyon.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Convenient, Great location, Overpriced

Jul 15, 2020 leah120 San Francisco, California

Room is basic, think camping lodge with modern decor. Fine for one night. Room was cold and didn't receive much natural light. Bathroom was clean but old, i.e. older shower, toliet, sink, etc. Convenient location, overpriced. Eating options are limited and not that great. We suggest eating at steak place outside of park for better meal. … Read more
Room is basic, think camping lodge with modern decor. Fine for one night. Room was cold and didn't receive much natural light. Bathroom was clean but old, i.e. older shower, toliet, sink, etc. Convenient location, overpriced. Eating options are limited and not that great. We suggest eating at steak place outside of park for better meal. Reception desk not overly helpful. Greatest thing about room was you can walk across street and in about 5 minutes, see the Grand Canyon! PLEASE NOTE: The East Entrance gate is locked and the Desert View Watchtower area is also CLOSED because of COVID-19 concerns. You must use the South Entrance near the town of Tusayan to enter and exit the park. Yavapai Lodge will not tell you this in advance. There is a sign posted at the turn to the East gate but it can easily be missed because it alternates flashes with COVID-19 warnings. If you travel all the way to the East entrance gate, note that it is a 3.5 hour drive to the only open entrance (South). Read less