Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel

Grand Canyon, Arizona

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Hotel Exterior
Lobby
King Room
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Hotel Exterior
Lobby
King Room
Guest Bathroom

The hotel

Being so close to the Grand Canyon, you can pop back at different times to take in the changing colours throughout the day. As well as being surrounded by natural beauty, you’ll also be a short walk from the IMAX cinema, well worth a visit. Back at the the Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel, you can relax in the beautiful interior courtyard garden, take a dip in the hot tub or pool, or enjoy a drink in the saloon.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Swimming Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Near National Park
  • Restaurant

Where is it

A mile from the Grand Canyon National Park Entrance and seven miles from the South Rim Entrance.

Hotel information

All rooms have LCD TV, complimentary WiFi, tea/coffee-making facilities, fridge and hairdryer. King Rooms have 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. 

Queen Suites feature a mircrowave and fridge, a spacious seating area with a sofa, 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

King Suites have 1 king-size bed and a queen-size sofa bed in a separate living room, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

JJK's Restaurant (buffet-style open for breakfast, lunch and dinner), Wagon Wheel Saloon with 6 flat-screen TVs, Wintergarten Lounge (open seasonally). Seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub. Year-round indoor hot tub. Convenience shop. Seasonal free Grand Canyon Park shuttle. Complimentary WiFi. Complimentary self-parking.

*Denotes local charge. 

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (278)
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  • Poor (313)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing Customer Service

Aug 27, 2025 Jacek S

This was my second time at the Grand Canyon and also my second time staying at Grand Canyon Plaza. The hotel is very clean and located at the perfect distance from the Grand Canyon—it’s quiet, private, and incredibly relaxing. I truly enjoyed both of my stays here, and I know this is my forever go-to hotel when visiting the Grand Canyon. To make… Read more
This was my second time at the Grand Canyon and also my second time staying at Grand Canyon Plaza. The hotel is very clean and located at the perfect distance from the Grand Canyon—it’s quiet, private, and incredibly relaxing. I truly enjoyed both of my stays here, and I know this is my forever go-to hotel when visiting the Grand Canyon. To make things even more interesting, I accidentally left my laptop and a couple of books behind after checking out this time. I realized it when I was already in Las Vegas and didn’t want to drive back to pick them up, so I called the hotel and explained the situation. I first spoke with a front desk staff member who confirmed that my laptop and books had been found. I was then transferred to the manager, Treenuch, who was absolutely wonderful. She informed me that I could schedule a FedEx pickup and that my items would be waiting at the front desk. Not only did she send me a follow-up email with her contact information and a summary of our conversation, but she also went above and beyond by packing everything in a box and wrapping each item in bubble wrap for extra protection. She kept in touch throughout the entire process and even ensured that the front desk sent me an email the moment FedEx picked up the package. I received my items within three days! Absolutely amazing customer service! Treenuch and her team were professional, pleasant, and incredibly helpful every step of the way. I can't thank them enough. It's such a relief to know that when you stay at a hotel like this, you—and your belongings—are well taken care of. Thank you, Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel Team! See you next time! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Booking cancelled with no notice. Can't imagine a worse experience.

Apr 14, 2025 Andy W

I made a reservation at Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel on Jan 27, 2025 for a stay from Apr 11-17, 2025. The day after I made it, the property cancelled my reservation without telling me. It was only a week before I arrived when I called to verify arrival that they notified me that I had no place to stay. Vicki(?) was the guy who relayed this info and… Read more
I made a reservation at Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel on Jan 27, 2025 for a stay from Apr 11-17, 2025. The day after I made it, the property cancelled my reservation without telling me. It was only a week before I arrived when I called to verify arrival that they notified me that I had no place to stay. Vicki(?) was the guy who relayed this info and claimed that I had cancelled it myself. I asked to speak with manager who told me that they couldn't cancel without customer's consent but neither I nor the Hotels.com rep provided consent. I was told I could log onto their website and reserve a room but it was now 60% higher than my original reservation. This is a scam. To date, I have never received an email that my reservation had been cancelled. Glad I didn't show up at desk with no place to stay. Would never book this hotel again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A wonderful place

Mar 31, 2025 Robert L Spokane, Washington

We were surprised to find this incredible hotel so close to the Grand Canyon. The staff were friendly, helpful and accommodating. The lounge had a warm atmosphere. The food and drinks were tasty and reasonably priced. Our server did an amazing job making us feel comfortable and welcome. The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. Our… Read more
We were surprised to find this incredible hotel so close to the Grand Canyon. The staff were friendly, helpful and accommodating. The lounge had a warm atmosphere. The food and drinks were tasty and reasonably priced. Our server did an amazing job making us feel comfortable and welcome. The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. Our breakfast in the restaurant was good and the servers were friendly and efficent. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A great value for the money!

Jan 5, 2025 bocephus85 Bolivar, Missouri

My family and I really loved how the hotel is set up. You enter from the outside, but everybody has an indoor balcony that you access through the back door of your room. There were all sizes of trees in the indoor area that provided more privacy, along with a hot tub and bar area. That bar was not open when we were there, but there were many seats… Read more
My family and I really loved how the hotel is set up. You enter from the outside, but everybody has an indoor balcony that you access through the back door of your room. There were all sizes of trees in the indoor area that provided more privacy, along with a hot tub and bar area. That bar was not open when we were there, but there were many seats too, sit and talk on the first level. The staff is very kind and helpful. The outdoor pool was closed for the season while we were there so I don’t have an opinion about that. They provide a really great breakfast but it’s not free. It is very affordable though. The buffet was about $12. You can’t even eat at McDonald’s for that in that town. Ultimately, we had a really good time and didn’t spend a ton of money. If you are looking for a cost-effective place to stay to see the south rim of the Grand Canyon, this is a number one pick in my opinion. It is only a five minute drive to the south entrance of the Grand Canyon national Park. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating It's a maze of a motel.

Nov 16, 2024 2000b00 Regina, Canada

Unfortunately, the Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel did not meet my expectations. Despite its name, it was a motel, not a hotel. The layout was confusing, resembling a maze and making it difficult to navigate. Overall, the experience did not meet my standards.