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Thunderbird Lodge - Inside the Park

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Bright Angel Lodge

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Thunderbird Lodge, inside Grand Canyon National Park, offers a strategic base for exploration. Each room has WiFi, and the restaurant serves meals between adventures. Guests have easy access to the Grand Canyon Railway and the popular Bright Angel Trailhead.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Partial Canyon View)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
7 North Village Loop, Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023

What's nearby

  • Bright Angel Lodge - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Grand Canyon Railway - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bright Angel Trailhead - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grand Canyon National Park - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Yavapai Lodge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe at Mather Point - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Maswik Cafeteria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪El Tovar Dining Room and Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fred Harvey Tavern - ‬1 min walk

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, 1 meeting room, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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

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

Property is also known as

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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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Reviews

Thunderbird Lodge - Inside the Park Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 450 out of 855 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 855 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 855 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 855 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 855 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent choice for lodging at the Grand Canyon rim.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sachin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect accommodation for a trip to the grand canyon
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a very beautiful area of the Grand Canyon the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cayce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Amenities
Hotel was clean and in an excellent location but outdated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property right steps from the rim. Awesome location & good accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the canyon, comfortable beds, and nice spacious room convenient to nearby restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable and clean and had a view if the canyon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scottie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waking up next to the Grand Canyon was amazing. Beautiful park.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Would have loved a microwave in room. Staff and check in were all very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is incredible and the location is convenient to other amenities however, it is very confusing to find parking and the room is somewhat outdated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff! We were just steps away from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed the night to get an early start in the Bright Angel Trail. The room was spacious clean and comfortable. The proximity to our hike was excellent. Good place great people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Parking isn’t ideal but worth the hassle since it is within steps from the canyon rim. Everything you need amenity wise is close by either in the lodge or next door
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was fantastic. The property was clean but dated, and parking was a challenge
Local visitor
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was as close as you can get to the rim with excellent views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dinah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property right on the Rim Trail of the Grand Canyon. Comfortable beds, clean and tidy. Parking is difficult - no dedicated parking sports so you have to take your chances of finding a spot on the public roads along with the thousands of other visitors.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view and accessibility to many options. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simeon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: The Grand Canyon outside your door. Welcoming and friendly staff, great food options - and no judgement when you walk into a high end dining room in shorts and a t-shirt (hadn’t expected to be eating there…), great vintage room - with really comfortable beds and a strong shower. Cons: leaving. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MaryCris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic accommodations near the canyon.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lack of parking by the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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