Grand Canyon Hotel & Suites

Grand Canyon Hotel & Suites is a mere 1 mile / 1.6km from the entrance to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The hotel is less than 7 miles / 11 km from the Grand Canyon Visitor Center near Mather Point.

Yes, there is shuttle service from Tusayan to the Grand Canyon Visitor Center! The National Park Service operates the Tusayan Route (also called the Purple Route) that provides free shuttle bus service between the NPS South Rim Visitor Center and the gateway community of Tusayan.

Requirements: Visitors must have a valid park pass, including lifetime or annual passes, to board the shuttle.

Pick-up Location: There is a pickup location at The Grand Hotel at The Grand Canyon across the street from Grand Canyon Hotel & Suites.

This shuttle service is designed to help visitors avoid the long lines and parking hassles at the Grand Canyon, especially during busy summer periods when wait times at the South Entrance Station can be up to two hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and parking lots can reach capacity early.

No, you’ll need to drive into the park to get to the rim and see the major viewpoints.

Tusayan is about 72 miles / 115 km from Flagstaff, Arizona and the drive is beautiful on highway 180 hugging the west side of the San Francisco Peaks, which is the highest mountain range in Arizona at over 12,000 feet in elevation.

Tusayan is closer at about 53 miles / 85 km from Williams, Arizona. You can also consider taking the historic Grand Canyon Railway into the park. There is also the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel next to the train depot.

Peak Season (Memorial Day through Labor Day): The Grand Canyon experiences its highest visitation during the summer months, with Memorial Day through Labor Day marking the traditional peak season. During this time, expect the largest crowds, longest wait times at viewpoints, and highest accommodation prices. Summer temperatures at the South Rim typically reach the 80s with afternoon thunderstorms, making it both the busiest and hottest time to visit. If you’re planning a summer trip, booking accommodations well in advance is essential, as hotels and vacation rentals fill up quickly and rates are at their premium.

Best Times to Visit & Off-Peak Seasons: The ideal times to visit the Grand Canyon are during the shoulder seasons of spring (March through May) and fall (September through November), when daytime temperatures are comfortable and crowds are significantly thinner. These periods offer the perfect balance of pleasant weather and better accommodation availability at more reasonable prices. Winter (December through February) represents the true off-peak season, featuring the lowest crowds and accommodation rates, though visitors should be prepared for cold weather and potential snow. While the North Rim closes during winter months, the South Rim remains open year-round, offering beautiful snow-covered canyon views for those willing to brave the cooler temperatures.

Yes, your stay includes complimentary breakfast featuring a variety of hot and cold options to start your day. Breakfast is available from 6:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Yes, WiFi is included with your stay and it’s very reliable. The Grand Canyon Airport is in Tusayan so we’re the communication hub for the area.

Yes, we have an indoor swimming pool and hot tub which you can enjoy year-round.

Sorry, we do not allow pets with the exception of service animals.

Yes! The hotel and all rooms is air conditioned. While it gets warm in the Grand Canyon region it’s usually about 20 to 30 degrees cooler than Phoenix or Las Vegas since the rim is at nearly 7,000 feet elevation.

Tusayan has a wide array of choices. From McDonald’s to nicer sit down restaurants like the Canyon Star Steakhouse, located directly across the street.

Yes, there is the Tusayan General Store in town right down the street from our hotel. The store has groceries, supplies and is even next to a Starbucks.

Cell phone service is good in Tusayan. Once you get away from undeveloped areas the service can be spotty. The Grand Canyon Airport is in Tusayan so there is strong cell service being the regional communication hub for the area.

We do not feature laundry services at our hotel and there aren’t any public laundry facilities in Tusayan. There are options inside Grand Canyon National Park and you can find information on the National Park Service website.

Yes – There’s a Tesla Supercharger with 12 ports located at The Grand Hotel directly across the street from Grand Canyon Hotel & Suites, which is available 24 hours and offers Level 3 charging

Parking at Grand Canyon Hotel & Suites is free.