Located in Grand Canyon, Thunderbird Lodge - Inside the Park is in a national park, a 2-minute walk from Bright Angel Lodge and 6 minutes by foot from Bright Angel Trailhead. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Grand Canyon Railway and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence.
What's nearby
Grand Canyon National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
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
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 with free parking, steps from Bright Angel Lodge
Thunderbird Lodge - Inside the Park offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 55 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 25 mi.
At Thunderbird Lodge - Inside the Park, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Thunderbird Lodge - Inside the Park has a restaurant on site.
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]
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from December 6 2025 to December 16 2025 (dates subject to change).
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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Reviews
Thunderbird Lodge - Inside the Park Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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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
As soon as we entered the room, we could smell a sewage/mold odor throughout the space. The bed seemed old and sagged in the middle, making it uncomfortable for the back while sleeping. Considering its age, the condition is acceptable, but in terms of price, it does not offer good value.
No staff available in this hotel. Need to check in a different place. Parking is a joke. Had to park half a mile away. They advertise for free parking is a scam. basically, the hotel doesn't have any designated parking of its own. Broken chair was a bonus. Expensive considering the condition.
Thunderbird Lodge was the perfect location for our 3-night stay to visit the Grand Canyon. Our room was no more than 20 metres from the edge of the canyon itself and the South Rim Trail passes through the site of the village's main hotel / lodge area, so it's super easy to access the trail whenever you like. Staff were really friendly and we found the prices of food and gifts in the shops to be reasonable - especially given you're a captive audience!
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.
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.