The Canyon Plaza Resort is a budget property without the budget-friendly prices. It's in a great location just outside Grand Canyon National Park and has nice features such as an outdoor pool, bright atrium lounge, and free (seasonal) shuttle to the park, but the rooms might underwhelm for the price and spotty Wi-Fi is standard. Those visiting in the off-season will also find some things shut down, including the bar in the atrium, though the indoor hot tub and Wagon Wheel Saloon stay open year-round. It's a viable alternative to staying inside the park itself, especially for travelers with pets, but the Best Western Premier right down the road is a better deal.
The Canyon Plaza Resort is a budget property without the budget-friendly prices. It's in a great location just outside Grand Canyon National Park and has nice features such as an outdoor pool, bright atrium lounge, and free (seasonal) shuttle to the park, but the rooms might underwhelm for the price and spotty Wi-Fi is standard. Those visiting in the off-season will also find some things shut down, including the bar in the atrium, though the indoor hot tub and Wagon Wheel Saloon stay open year-round. It's a viable alternative to staying inside the park itself, especially for travelers with pets, but the Best Western Premier right down the road is a better deal.
The 88-room Red Feather Lodge provides a basic, low-cost, non-chain base for visiting the Grand Canyon. Rates are generally cheaper than the other hotels in Tusayan, the tiny gateway town to Grand Canyon National Park. There is a small outdoor pool with hot tub and free coffee and tea in the lobby. Rooms are small and simple, but fulfill the needs of budget-conscious travelers and those who couldn’t snag a room at one of the in-park properties. Wi-Fi is free, but can be spotty.
The 88-room Red Feather Lodge provides a basic, low-cost, non-chain base for visiting the Grand Canyon. Rates are generally cheaper than the other hotels in Tusayan, the tiny gateway town to Grand Canyon National Park. There is a small outdoor pool with hot tub and free coffee and tea in the lobby. Rooms are small and simple, but fulfill the needs of budget-conscious travelers and those who couldn’t snag a room at one of the in-park properties. Wi-Fi is free, but can be spotty.
The 250-room BEST WESTERN PREMIER Grand Canyon Squire Inn is a mid-range chain hotel popular with families and couples visiting the nearby Grand Canyon National Park. Spacious rooms (including interconnected rooms for groups) are decorated with a Southwestern theme and stocked with convenient kitchen gear. A buffet breakfast can get crowded (crowds are to be expected in this location) but gets good marks for hot and cold dishes. Other freebies include parking and Wi-Fi. The bowling alley and game room is an unusually fun touch, as is the small outdoor pool. There are plenty of restaurant options within walking distance of this convenient hotel.
The 250-room BEST WESTERN PREMIER Grand Canyon Squire Inn is a mid-range chain hotel popular with families and couples visiting the nearby Grand Canyon National Park. Spacious rooms (including interconnected rooms for groups) are decorated with a Southwestern theme and stocked with convenient kitchen gear. A buffet breakfast can get crowded (crowds are to be expected in this location) but gets good marks for hot and cold dishes. Other freebies include parking and Wi-Fi. The bowling alley and game room is an unusually fun touch, as is the small outdoor pool. There are plenty of restaurant options within walking distance of this convenient hotel.
The lower-middle-range Holiday Inn & Suites Grand Canyon offers the most convenient location to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon short of actually staying inside the park. As such, it’s geared toward families and other tourists visiting the park who don’t mind paying for the proximity. Its rooms are clean and spacious with southwestern decor that’s nice but not memorable. Standard rooms include coffeemakers, and suites add living rooms, microwaves, and mini-fridges. Free hot breakfast and heated indoor pool and whirlpools are welcome amenities, but Wi-Fi is very spotty and no other meals are served on-site. Rates are pricey but competitive with the limited choices in Tusayan. An alternative is the mid-range Best Western Premier Grand Canyon Squire Inn that offers three restaurants, a sports bar, bowling alley, and outdoor pool.
The lower-middle-range Holiday Inn & Suites Grand Canyon offers the most convenient location to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon short of actually staying inside the park. As such, it’s geared toward families and other tourists visiting the park who don’t mind paying for the proximity. Its rooms are clean and spacious with southwestern decor that’s nice but not memorable. Standard rooms include coffeemakers, and suites add living rooms, microwaves, and mini-fridges. Free hot breakfast and heated indoor pool and whirlpools are welcome amenities, but Wi-Fi is very spotty and no other meals are served on-site. Rates are pricey but competitive with the limited choices in Tusayan. An alternative is the mid-range Best Western Premier Grand Canyon Squire Inn that offers three restaurants, a sports bar, bowling alley, and outdoor pool.