Hotels in the Grand Canyon closed: Where to stay instead

Travelers who have booked hotels on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon for Labor Day weekend are desperately trying to make alternative plans.

Hotels on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will remain temporarily closed “for the foreseeable future” due to a break in the park’s main water line, the park announced Wednesday afternoon, August 28.

The closure of South Rim hotels – just ahead of what tourism analysts expect to be a record-breaking Labor Day travel weekend – will force hundreds of guests to re-plan their itineraries.

Grand Canyon Hotels Closed Indefinitely

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Hotels in the nearby communities of Tusayan, just outside the park entrance, and Williams, about 60 miles south, are unaffected. People can stay overnight here while hotels at the Grand Canyon are closed.

Hotels near the Grand Canyon in Tusayan, Arizona

These hotels are located in Tusayan, about a mile south of the entrance to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon:

Squire Resort at the Grand Canyon

This hotel is part of Best Western’s BW Signature Collection. Accommodations include rooms with one king or two queen beds, as well as junior suites and deluxe suites. The Squire Resort gained attention in August 2023 when President Joe Biden stayed there during a visit to the Grand Canyon, breaking the tradition of presidents staying at El Tovar.

Details: 74 State Route 64, Tusaysn. 928-638-2681, grandcanyonsquire.com.

The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon

This AAA Three Diamond hotel combines rustic and modern ambience. Guests can choose from standard rooms, deluxe rooms and suites. Amenities include a heated indoor pool, hot tub and the Canyon Star Steakhouse and Saloon.

Details: 149 SR 64, Tusayan. 928-638-3333, grandcanyongrandhotel.com.

Set in a rural location, Red Feather Lodge offers a garden.

This family-owned hotel, built in the 1950s, is the first hotel built in Tusayan. Red Feather Lodge consists of two buildings: the original building with motel rooms and a newer building with a three-story hotel. The motel rooms are all inexpensive, while the hotel rooms are all deluxe and include amenities like a refrigerator and microwave.

Details: 300 SR 64, Tusayan. 928-638-2414, redfeatherlodge.com.

Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel

Not to be confused with the Grand Hotel, the Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel offers rooms with one king or two double beds and suites with one king or two queen beds. The hotel features a restaurant and bar, indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs, and a seasonal shuttle service between the hotel and Grand Canyon National Park.

Details: 406 Canyon Plaza Lane, Tusayan. 928-638-2673, grandcanyonplaza.com.

Rodeway Inn

The Holiday Inn Express in Tusayan offers standard rooms as well as one and two-bedroom suites. Amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, an indoor pool and free breakfast.

Details: 226 SR 64, Tusayan. 928-638-3000, ihg.com.

Hotels near the Grand Canyon in Williams, Arizona

These hotels are located in Williams, a small town on Arizona’s stretch of historic Route 66, about 60 miles south of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon:

Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel

Known for its rail rides from Williams to the Grand Canyon, this AAA Three Diamond hotel features nearly 300 rooms, restaurants, an indoor pool and hot tub. The hotel opened in 1995, six years after the railroad reopened to rail rides after a two-decade closure. Its design was inspired by the former Fray Marcos Hotel, a Harvey House built for the original Grand Canyon Railway.

Details: 235 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Williams. 800-843-8724, thetrain.com.

Sheridan House Inn offers accommodation in Sheridan.

Sheridan House Inn is a guest house nestled on the edge of a pine forest and features eight rooms with amenities such as Keurig K-Cup machines, a refrigerator with free bottled water, satellite TV and Wi-Fi. Overnight stays are available; the minimum stay for rooms with a porch is two nights. A bottle of wine is included for multi-day stays.

Details: 460 E. Sheridan Ave., Williams. 928-635-8991, grandcanyonbedandbreakfast.com.

The Red Garter Inn

The Red Garter Inn is a bed and breakfast located in a 100-year-old Romanesque-style Victorian building that was once a saloon and brothel. There are four guest rooms, three with one bed and one with two beds.

Details: 137 W. Railroad Ave., Williams. 800-328-1484, redgarter.com.

The Lodge on Route 66

The Route 66 Lodge has eight room types with one or two beds. All rooms have satellite television and coffee; some have a kitchenette or a fully equipped kitchen.

Details: 200 E. Route 66, Williams. 877-563-4366, thelodgeonroute66.com.

The historic Grand Canyon Hotel

Opened in 1891, the hotel was one of the first in Northern Arizona. It offers rooms with one queen or one king bed, multi-room suites, and loft rooms with bunk beds. Room 13, a two-room suite with two king beds and views of Route 66 and the surrounding mountains, is said to be haunted.

Details: 145 W. Route 66, Williams. 928-635-1419, thegrandcanyonhotel.com.

Trapper Rendezvous

The Wild West-style cabins combine comfort with nostalgia. Cabin rooms come with one king or two queen beds; there are also king suites and family suites with two twin beds. Communal amenities include games and grills in an outdoor pavilion, fire pits, hammocks and a room called the Trapper’s Den with books, snacks and drinks.

Details: 1019 Airport Road, Williams. 928-258-2086, camptrappers.com.

Hilton Hotels near the Grand Canyon in Williams, Arizona

Hampton Inn Williams: 101 Rodeo Road, Williams. 928-635-6734, hilton.com.

IHG hotels near the Grand Canyon in Williams, Arizona

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Williams – United States 1150 Cataract Lake Road, Williams. 928-638-3000, ihg.com.

Choice Hotels near the Grand Canyon in Williams, AZ

Comfort Inn near the Grand Canyon: 911 W. Route 66, Williams. 928-635-4045, choicehotels.com.
The Ellsworth Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection: 710 W. Route 66, Williams. 928-985-8880, choicehotels.com.
Quality Inn near the Grand Canyon: 1029 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Williams. 928-635-9888, choicehotels.com.
Rodeway Inn & Suites Williams Downtowner – Route 66: 201 E. Route 66, Williams. 928-635-4041, choicehotels.com.
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Williams-Grand Canyon Area: 750 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Williams. 928-635-1412, choicehotels.com.

Wyndham Hotels near the Grand Canyon in Williams, Arizona

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Williams-Grand Canyon Area: 1100 W. Cataract Lake Road, Williams. 928-225-2858, wyndhamhotels.com.
Super 8 by Wyndham Williams West Route 66/Grand Canyon Area: 1001 W. Route 66, Williams. 928-216-2132, wyndhamhotels.com.
Travelodge by Wyndham Williams Grand Canyon: 430 E. Route 66, Williams. 928-888-9154, wyndhamhotels.com.
Ramada by Wyndham Williams/Grand Canyon area: 950 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Williams. 928-440-2695, wyndhamhotels.com.
Days Inn by Wyndham Williams: 2488 W. Route 66, Williams. 928-635-4051, wyndhamhotels.com.
Wyndham Williams’ Howard Johnson: 511 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Williams. 928-433-6923, wyndhamhotels.com

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Michael Salerno is an award-winning journalist who has been covering travel and tourism since 2014. His work as a travel reporter for The Arizona Republic aims to help readers manage the stress of travel and get the best value for their money on vacation. You can reach him at [email protected]. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter: @salerno_phx.

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