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El Tovar - Inside the Park

2.5 star property
Historic hotel with free local area shuttle and 24-hour front desk

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Nestled inside Grand Canyon National Park, El Tovar - Inside the Park offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern comforts. Enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast, grab a drink at the bar or coffee shop/cafe, and explore with ease using the area shuttle; guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$383
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(70 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed Street Level

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed Street Level

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed Street Level

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed Street Level

7.4 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
Grand Canyon Village, Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023

What's nearby

  • Hopi House - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grand Canyon Railway - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bright Angel Lodge - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bright Angel Trailhead - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Flagstaff, AZ (FLG-Flagstaff Pulliam Field) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yavapai Lodge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cafe at Mather Point - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Yavapai Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Maswik Cafeteria - ‬13 min walk

About this property

El Tovar - Inside the Park

Historic hotel near Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence
Located close to Grand Canyon Railway and Bright Angel Lodge, El Tovar - Inside the Park provides a coffee shop/cafe, a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in reception and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 78 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 36-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and heating

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle up to 25 mi
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 2 to 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • El Tovar Cocktail Lounge
  • The El Tovar Dining Room

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • Built in 1905
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 2 to 10 per person
  • 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 any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Frequently asked questions

Is El Tovar - Inside the Park pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at El Tovar - Inside the Park?

As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Tovar - Inside the Park on 7 Dec 2025 start from AU$382.65, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at El Tovar - Inside the Park?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Tovar - Inside the Park?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at El Tovar - Inside the Park?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is El Tovar - Inside the Park located?

Situated in a national park, this historic hotel is steps away from Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence and Grand Canyon Railway. Bright Angel Lodge and Bright Angel Trailhead are also within 10 minutes.

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El Tovar - Inside the Park Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 545 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jens-Peter

A very nice location, but the Hotel is very dated and the rooms are small
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

The gentleman at the front desk and the staff at both the restaurant and the lounge were spectacularly nice, attentive and accommodating. Made us feel welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
National Park
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
It is steps from the south rim. Excellent food and vibe. Old hvac was loud and be careful not to trip as bathrooms step up..Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

SANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness
Old hotel could use some updating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Amazing Hotel

Fabulous Hotel and amazing service from reception to restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deepika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing. The canyon was exceptional so were the staff at reception and the diner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort and view of the canyon!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Great restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay next to the Grand Canyon rim.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Martins

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location within the park. Good dining options. Historic charming building. However some renovation would be needed to regain ambiance what I believe one was there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Fabulous view of the canyon all around. Perfect for our adventure from the uk. Despite comments online about the restaurant being expensive we found it to be very reasonable compared to Vegas which was our first stop. Food was delicious too. Thanks to the El Tovar staff team. We loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic hotel localisation with a lot of history. All walkable to the south rim. Very confortable beds and nice bathrooms. Increadible restaurant quality (breakfast and dinners).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great

Nice historic hotel, great people and dining
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria Lei

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel location & the history behind it. Dining restaurant & lounge is nice & all the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel with an incomparable location. Although expensive, the room was quite nice and a good size. The restaurant food was well beyond expectation for a national park hotel, and the service of the staff at breakfast was exceptional. Hard to beat being able to see the canyon outside our window and step outside to the edge at sunrise!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Terrible pillows, sloppy bed skirts,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The parking is no guarantee. You could get a close spot or have to hike in half a mile. No good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

The entire staff was courteous and very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Amazing views!

Our stay was amazing due to the location right on the South Rim. We lobe the historic hotel although felt that it was long overdue for a renovation of the guest rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Quinzy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly, recommend staying elsewhere. This place is in dire need of a renovation. Wouldn’t stay there again. Staff was nice but the rooms are two costly for what you actually get.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fanstatic easily worth the price friendly staff, great view and great location right by the canyon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Wonderful!

This is a wonderful place to stay. All of the staff are highly attentive and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025