Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Grand Canyon National Park - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles
Restaurants
McDonald's - 14 min drive
Maswik Cafeteria - 8 min walk
Cafe at Mather Point - 7 min drive
We Cook Pizza & Pasta - 13 min drive
Plaza Bonita - 14 min drive
About this property
Thunderbird Lodge - Inside the Park
Hotel near Bright Angel Lodge
Located close to Grand Canyon Railway and Bright Angel Trailhead, Thunderbird Lodge - Inside the Park provides a business center and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Free self parking
A free area shuttle, tour/ticket assistance, and 1 meeting room
Smoke-free premises
Guest reviews give top marks for the location
Room features
All 55 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free area shuttle up to 25 mi
Free self parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
A restaurant
Family friendly
Free area shuttle
In-room crib
In-room refrigerator
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business center
Meeting room
Outdoors
In a national park
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
2 floors
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free crib
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Heating (climate-controlled)
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Bright Angel Lodge Front Desk]
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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Frequently asked questions
Is Thunderbird Lodge - Inside the Park pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Thunderbird Lodge - Inside the Park?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Thunderbird Lodge - Inside the Park?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.
What time is check-out at Thunderbird Lodge - Inside the Park?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Thunderbird Lodge - Inside the Park located?
Situated in a national park, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Bright Angel Lodge, Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence, and Bright Angel Trailhead. Grand Canyon Railway and Yavapai Point are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Thunderbird Lodge - Inside the Park Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 410 out of 783 reviews
10 - Excellent
410
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 783 reviews
8 - Good
256
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 783 reviews
6 - Okay
69
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 783 reviews
4 - Poor
32
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 783 reviews
2 - Terrible
16
8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10
The location was fantastic. The property was clean but dated, and parking was a challenge
Angela
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
Our two queen bed room had the most wonderful view of the canyon. We awoke very morning to a a beautiful view.
The room is nothing fancy but was clean with coffee in the room. This is one of the best spots to sleep in the park.
patricia
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10
Perfect location
MaryCris
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10
Loved the view and accessibility to many options. Will definitely stay here again!
Lawrence
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
location is amazing, it's an older property with few amenities and certainly not cheap, but being right on the rim of the grand canyon made it worth it for us, the trailhead for Bright Angel trail is just steps away, super convenient
Yelena
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
Great location right on the south rim, beautiful views
Boaz
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
This is truly a unique place to stay and enjoy the beauty of the Grand Canyon. The Bright Angel lodge next door offers dining options both late and early. We loved all the small touches like specialized tile in the shower featuring Grand Canyon wildlife.
Brittney
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Fantastic location for grand canyon view, my sunrise photos are fantastic.
Michael
8/10
Only downside was check in had no details of our reservation which was a little disconcerting. As we were from the UK we had no internet and the hotel couldn't provide this until check in so it wasn't easy to find a copy of our booking proof.
Green
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
Clean and good
Rajesh
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
This property is right on the rim within the park, on the south rim trail plus walkable to the visitor information center and other historic sites.
brenda
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
Property was very clean and centrally located
Cathleen
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
The proximity to the Canyon
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
A rate cosy ambiance, close to Bright Angel lodge
Amazing view on the canyon
Jean
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10
Very nice accessible to the trail
Eden
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
Great location on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Winjoy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10
We loved our stay at The Thunderbird Lodge. Would have been just a little bit nicer to have a common area in which to gather to chat, play cards. We would definitely go back!
Renee
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
Excellent accessible room for persons with mobility challenges accessible parking available with ramp to entrance that is not so easy but do able.
Linda
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10
Beautiful veiws right outside our room!
Amanda
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10
Dated property
Shuttle bus service great so no need to move your car and lose parking spot
Easy access to the rim trail
WENDY
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
4/10
Convenient, but not enough parking lots available.
Roger
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Great, really enjoyed stay
jennifer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
Beautiful place to rest and enjoy
Maria
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10
Beautiful hotel! Great location! Loved it!
sue
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
The restaurants were surprising good and the service was excellent. We have stayed at a number of national parks and this would rate among the best with the food being the best.