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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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Aerial view
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$559
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct

Explore the area

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Grand Canyon Village, Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023
  • Place, Grand Canyon Railway
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bright Angel Lodge
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Canyon National Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

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
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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
(68 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Grand Canyon Village

At El Tovar - Inside the Park you'll be within steps of Grand Canyon Railway and Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence. Highlights at this historic hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a free area shuttle. .The fine-dining restaurant, The El Tovar Dining Room, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The El Tovar Cocktail Lou is the hotel's own bar. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Grand Canyon hotel include Bright Angel Lodge and Bright Angel Trailhead.

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Grand Canyon National Park - 10 min drive - 9.6 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 with free local area shuttle and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free area shuttle within 25 mi is available. The historic El Tovar - Inside the Park also features tour/ticket assistance and coffee/tea in common area. Free self parking is available.

This Grand Canyon hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 78 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1905
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
El Tovar - Inside the Park offers 78 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones.

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

  • The El Tovar Cocktail Lou
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 2 to 10 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at El Tovar - Inside the Park?

El Tovar - Inside the Park offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 20 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Tovar - Inside the Park on 24 Oct 2025 start from AU$558.59, 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.

Is parking available at El Tovar - Inside the Park?

Yep, El Tovar - Inside the Park has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to El Tovar - Inside the Park?

The closest beach to El Tovar - Inside the Park is Pipe Creek Beach (5.2 km).

Does El Tovar - Inside the Park serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered at El Tovar - Inside the Park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at El Tovar - Inside the Park?

No, El Tovar - Inside the Park does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at El Tovar - Inside the Park?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at El Tovar - Inside the Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at El Tovar - Inside the Park?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

El Tovar - Inside the Park Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 549 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Mark

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
We arrived with 4 cases and they put us on the top floor no elevators, me and my wife are in our 60s, the bell hop took one look at our cases and frowned and decided to offer his help to a young girl in her 20s who had 1 small case terrible sevice. the Hotel is very old and very expensive for what it is your paying for the location. would i stay again no!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Quinzy

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

james

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Right at the edge of the Grand Canyon
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything especially the views were beyond our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

maryfrances

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
This is a classic property with the most amazing views as a Grand Canyon right out the front door. Other than the older lady working the front desk who was extremely helpful and had obviously been there for years, the young staff was utterly useless. My room had old use soap with hair on it and hair in the bathtub. The nightstand was covered in sticky grossness with garbage underneath it. When I told the front desk, she asked me, “so you’re asking for a full clean?“ when I came back six hours later, my room was still not cleaned. The coffee inevitably ran out multiple times every morning . When I brought a coffee cup to the host, there’s a sign next to the coffee saying the host could offer specialty coffee for a price,and asked him to fill it up he looked at me with disgust then went back and got it and then instead of handing it to me set it on a display table across from me. It was actually comical. He was so miserable. Again the older woman at the front desk was great, the manager was nice. The rest of the staff was useless and would not go so much is a half a step out of their way to help you. It was dirty, it was outdated, it was overpriced. The lights flickered when you turn them on and the hallways are reminiscent of “The Shining.” The air conditioning was straight out of the 1970s and every time it turned on which was at least once an hour, it was so loud it startled me out of my sleep. This hotel has so much potential. It has great history. It’s truly a shame.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place dates from 1910 or so. We got one of the old and totally refurbished rooms all done in period style. View of the canyon from the patio bar or the inside bar. You are fifteen steps from the rim railing. This is the historic hotel at the end of the rail line from Williams. Nothing better than rubbing elbows with the ghosts of America’s historical leaders and legends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Arnold

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location that makes you fell the full experience at Grand Canyon.They have to upgrade the entertainment set at the rooms that is so outdated.The restaurant is great .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Uwe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

Classic hotel

Classic American park hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando, Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, beautiful property but the A/C in the 3 rooms that we had was very noisy and we reserved king beds and were queen, but the view is really beautiful and the restaurant was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

giovanni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Historic atmosphere, but disappointing comfort and food. The hotel has undeniable charm, with an iconic historic atmosphere and friendly, professional staff. However, the experience is severely undermined by several issues: – The restaurant is a disaster: food is poorly cooked, extremely overpriced, and no menu or pricing is visible before entering. Definitely not up to the expectations of an establishment of this level. – Rooms are outdated and unacceptably noisy, especially due to the old air conditioning system, which makes sleeping difficult. One night might be tolerable for the location and view — more than that becomes a struggle.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria Lei

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

10/10 Excellent

nicole

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

6/10 Okay

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

jim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall very nice

The hotel is charming, the location is very nice. The hostess at the restaurant for breakfast was mean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristiina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Tovar is such an amazing hotel! Right on the rim of Grand Canyon with an excellent restaurant !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maritsa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would have given it a five but for the air conditioner, The property was very nice. We enjoyed our stay. The air conditioner was really loud, and I mean, really loud. It was hard to sleep with it on. We had to turn the temperature up close to 80 at night so that it wouldn’t turn on or at least turn on very little because when it did turn on the rumbling that it made kicking on was incredibly loud. It woke both of us up. But for that air conditioner, we would’ve had amazing sleep. The restaurant was absolutely wonderful! Breakfast was superb! Dinner was amazing! Our room was very clean. The bathroom with its fresh towels was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Haig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though the properties location is great, there were other lodge nearby in the park that were also walking distance from trails and such. We were also looking forward to our reservations at the restaurant on the premises but this was very far from “fine dining”. Not only did we not finish our dinner, unfortunately was not worth the save. Overall a good experience because we made it but the hype is not necessary. (Can’t say it’s worth the price they charge.)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was absolutely stunning!! What an amazing place! We stayed in one of the suites that overlooked the Canyon. Amazing!! Everything was superb!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025