The Best Places to Stay Near Grand Canyon National Park
The warm desert breeze, dozens of miles of view-lined highways, and mind-blowing rust-red cliffs are just a handful of reasons why the Grand Canyon is a bucket list destination for many Americans. At 277 miles long and 6,000 feet deep, this ravine is one of the largest in the entire world, and is a wildly popular tourist destination for good reason—it attracted some 4.7 million travelers in 2023 alone.
Finding that oh-so-elusive perfect place to stay in this popular hotspot can feel like a daunting task. This scenic corner of Northern Arizona's red rock country has so many options and activities year-round—it can be hard to pick just one. The good news? We’ve done some of the work for you and compiled a list of our favorite hotels and vacation rentals near this iconic national park. Whether you’re on the hunt for an indulgent spa stay, a sleek, modern hotel, or a woodsy cabin that’ll hold the whole family, we’ve got you covered. Below, find the best hotels and vacation rentals near the Grand Canyon.
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Tiny cabin perfect for stargazing
Bed and bath: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath
Top amenities: Telescope, soaking tub, woodburning firepit, secluded acreageThis fantastic two-bedroom wilderness retreat is situated on two private acres of fragrant juniper trees in the arid Arizona desert. Though it’s full of modern creature comforts (high-speed Wi-Fi, a smart TV, two plush queen beds, stainless steel kitchen appliances), this hip guest house is also fit for nature lovers, with amenities like an outdoor woodburning firepit, comfy front porch, and even a telescope for late night stargazing, sans the big city glow you may be accustomed to. This home also boasts a coveted location that’s right between Williams’ restaurants and the South Rim entrance gates near Tusayan.
Off-grid desert cabin for eight
Bed and bath: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
Top amenities: Off-grid solar power, outdoor seating, spacious kitchenBoasting three bedrooms with extra-plush bedding (the rooms have a king, a queen, and two trundles, respectively) and two bathrooms, this off-grid solar-powered cabin is the perfect home base for your entire crew after a day exploring the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. Situated a mere 30 minutes from the park’s entrance station, this home offers sweeping views of the San Francisco Peak Mountains, a full kitchen with gas appliances, and an indoor fireplace—all set on an ultra-secluded piece of land in the desert.
Four-bed home for the whole family
Bed and bath: 4 bedrooms, 2 baths
Top amenities: Outdoor lawn games, firepit, bathtub, dual rainfall showerheadsLocated just outside the historic Route 66 town of Williams, this four-bedroom (with a king room, two queens, and the last with two singles), two-bathroom stunner offers a dreamy blend of Southwest desert views and modern conveniences. A 75-inch HDTV flatscreen is perfect for those post-park movie nights, while a bevy of outdoor and board games are also available for the screen-averse. Two indoor fireplaces will keep your family cozy no matter when you visit, and the open-plan kitchen and living room make it easy to spend loads of quality time as a group. Best of all? The home’s coffee station comes stocked with ground beans, creamer, and sugar to kick your day off right.
Desperado tiny home with a woodburning fireplace
Bed and bath: 1 bedroom, 1 bath
Top amenities: Woodburning fireplace, full kitchen, grill, outdoor seatingDesigned by architect Aude Stang, this light-soaked casita is the epitome of Southwestern living. From the cigar-tinted leather sofas and quaint cowboy touches to the Native textiles, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom rental packs a lot of amenities into a petite package. A full kitchen and dining room beckon for lazy breakfasts indoors, while the outdoor firepit, grill, and seating area are perfect for post-park sunsets and stargazing. Enjoy a relaxing sleep in the queen bed at the end of the day.
Courtesy Under CanvashotelUnder Canvas Grand Canyon
Readers' Choice Awards 2020, 2021Under Canvas has, in the last few years, earned itself a sparkling reputation as a top purveyor of luxurious glamping experiences. From the organic bath products to morning yoga to nightly s’mores around the fire pit, they have comfortable camping dialed-in, so much so that even the choosiest hotel snob will feel right at home. Pro tip: Splurge on a stargazer tent for dreamy Milky Way views without ever leaving your bed.
Clear Sky ResortsClear Sky Resorts - Grand Canyon
One of the most unique glamping experiences in the country, Clear Sky Resort offers stargazing and sunset-chasing travelers the opportunity to stay in remote, domed tents that boast the comforts of home. Each climate-controlled pod offers sweeping views of the northern Arizona landscape, a seating area with a telescope, and a private bathroom with a rain shower. If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, try booking a specialty suite like the Stairway to the Stars Sky Dome, where guests can swing in mod egg chairs and sleep in a suspended, nest-like bed beneath a huge skylight.
Backland Glamping ResortBackland Glamping Resort
Surrounded by miles of ponderosa pine forest and pinyon juniper scrub, Backland Glamping Resort aims to provide guests with a luxurious eco-camp experience, with plush linens, climate-controlled tents, en-suite bathrooms, and tent-side parking. Set an hour from the national park, in the quirky Route 66 hub of Williams, Arizona, Backland’s amenities could rival those of any hip hotel, with custom spa rituals, nightly complimentary s’mores, telescope stargazing, and fresh farm-to-table fare.
High Country Motor Lodge - Flagstaff HotelHigh Country Motor Lodge
A luxe, hipster take on the tired motels of yore, High Country Motor Lodge offers cozy suites and cottage-style dwellings dripping with vintage Americana, nestled around a great lawn. Boogie on down to real-deal mixtapes on the bedside tape decks, caffeinate yourself with pour-over Copper Cow Coffee and Tea Drops, and soak your post-hike muscles in the property’s hot tub. When you’re not gawking at the mile-deep views of the Grand Canyon, enjoy a bespoke Nordic spa experience—the first of its kind in Arizona.
AmanhotelAmangiri
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Gold List 2018, 2019 Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022Rounding out our list of the best Grand Canyon hotels: this dreamy Aman property. Set in remote Canyon Point, Utah, Amangiri is a rare breed of luxury hotel, in that it truly blends in with the natural landscape that surrounds it. From canvas-lined pavilions with private plunge pools to a four-bedroom mesa home, guests here get to mingle with high sandstone bluffs and rose-hued cliffs, no matter what room they pick. Plus, with an on-site via ferrata and in-house guides at the ready to help book national park outings, experiencing the best of canyon country is a cinch. (Of note, this is the farthest hotel from Grand Canyon on our list, at 2.5 hours away.)
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L’Auberge de SedonahotelL’Auberge de Sedona
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023Why not pair a luxe spa vacation with your Grand Canyon adventure? L’Auberge de Sedona offers elegant creekside cottages and lodge rooms with verdant garden views for the discerning traveler who likes their hikes with a side of Swedish massage. Open year-round in the spiritual high desert mecca of Sedona, two hours from the park, the lodge boasts a bevy of daily activities (think Qigong meditation and chakra-balancing yoga) as well as a mindful fine dining menu at Cress, the on-site restaurant.
Mark Boisclair/Courtesy Enchantment ResorthotelEnchantment Resort
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Soak up the magic of red rock country by immersing yourself in the hip, Southwestern flair of Sedona. Enchantment Resort is set in the heart of the vermillion bluffs of Boynton Canyon, with adorable casitas and roomy suites for groups of up to 10. This pet-friendly hotel oozes with thoughtful architectural details, like log ceiling beams, gas fireplaces, and sienna-tinted adobe, with elevated American cuisine at on-site restaurant Che Ah Chi.
Courtesy Courtyard by MarriottCourtyard by Marriott Flagstaff
A cobblestone façade and rustic timber beams help this elegant hotel blend into the high desert of Arizona, while inside, rooms are light-filled and contemporary. The Courtyard by Marriott Flagstaff is set right in the center of town, just over an hour from Grand Canyon National Park. It’s the perfect place for travelers to blend their love of the outdoors with their desire for modern amenities like an indoor fitness center, on-site bistro bar, and space age-style seating areas with plenty of outlets.
Little America HotelLittle America Hotel
Though not as posh as some sites on our list, Little America Hotel is held in high regard as the only AAA-approved Four-Diamond hotel in Flagstaff, an hour and fifteen minutes from the South Rim by car. A boon for those flying in to visit the park, the hotel offers spacious, comfortable rooms with goose down bedding, rustic live-edge desks, and earth-toned sitting areas, all situated amidst 500 acres of ponderosa pine forest. Plus, technology lovers will enjoy the 55-inch LG flat screens and the property’s included high-speed internet access.
Natural History Archive/AlamyEl Tovar Hotel
Often said to be the “crown jewel” of national park lodges, the Norwegian villa style of the El Tovar Hotel might, at first glance, appear out of place amidst the rust-colored cliffs of Grand Canyon. It opened in 1905, when the European aesthetic was considered the height of refinement to American designers, and, perched atop the South Rim’s famous cliff’s edge views, the El Tovar still impresses over 100 years later. Rooms are simple, with Mission-inspired furnishings and vintage park photographs, but the incomparable location and five-star dining hall views make this lodge a must-see.
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