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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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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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Showing 2 of 2 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Partial Canyon View)

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
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cafe at Mather Point - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Yavapai Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Maswik Cafeteria - ‬8 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 smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • 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

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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, Bright Angel Trailhead, and Grand Canyon Railway. Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence 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. 456 out of 867 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 867 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 867 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 867 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 867 reviews

Reviews

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

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

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Photos online do not compliment the property at all, but we took a gamble and found that it was a great place to stay, and we had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, really enjoyed stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice comfortable room

We were comfortable in the room. A microwave would be a nice addition in the room or in the building.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable accommodations

Location next to canyon rim was amazing. Retro vibe building and rooms. Comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A rate cosy ambiance, close to Bright Angel lodge Amazing view on the canyon
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gil

Liked: Amenities
Great hotel, great view, great stay! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone loved to views of the grand canyon and how close the dining options were!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property was fantastic! We were just steps away from the Grand Canyon and even had a great view from our room. The downside was the size of the room and that it was a little outdated. The shower was a challenge for my husband and daughter, who are tall. Otherwise, we enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The proximity to the Canyon
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location - worth the price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Greta location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older place needing renovation but also kind of what you would expect. Perfectly ok though
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, just make sure you book the correct one as there are 2 in the area with same name
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could not ask for a better location. The rooms may need updating, and this time of year many restaurants are closed. But great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Tiny room, terrible beds,worth every penny to be so close to the rim. One minute outside your door
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good, but a bit dated building right on the canyon rim. Parking is a luck of the draw, lots of stairs in the building, so arrival and departure is a bit difficult as we had to carry our luggages a few flight of stairs to where we parked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Most scenic view ever
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice view, but room needs updating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Need better parking

The only downfall was the parking is horrible. Anyone can park outside of the hotel and so it was very very hard to find a parking spot. They need to have designated parking for people who stay at the lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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