See all properties
Save

El Tovar - Inside the Park

2.5 star property
Historic hotel with free local area shuttle and 24-hour front desk

Photo gallery for El Tovar - Inside the Park

Aerial view
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Lobby sitting area
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed Street Level
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$463
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed Street Level

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed Street Level

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed Street Level

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

You may also like

Ad
Front of property

Little America Flagstaff

Flagstaff
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, 2,572 reviews
The price is NZ$231
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July
Little America Flagstaff

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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Maswik Cafeteria - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cafe at Mather Point - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪We Cook Pizza & Pasta - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Bonita - ‬15 min drive

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.

Languages

English

Similar properties

Hiking

Yavapai Lodge

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 9,450 reviews
The price is NZ$351
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July
Yavapai Lodge

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.

Property is also known as

El Tovar Grand Canyon Village
El Tovar Hotel Grand Canyon Village
El Tovar Hotel Grand Canyon
El Tovar Hotel
El Tovar Grand Canyon
El Tovar Inside Park Hotel Grand Canyon
Hotel El Tovar
El Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon El Tovar
El Tovar Lodge
El Tovar Inside Park Hotel
El Tovar Inside Park Grand Canyon
El Tovar Inside Park
El Tovar Inside the Park
El Tovar Inside the Park
Tovar Inside The Park Canyon
El Tovar - Inside the Park Hotel
El Tovar - Inside the Park Grand Canyon
El Tovar - Inside the Park Hotel Grand Canyon

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 1 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Tovar - Inside the Park on 14 Jul 2025 start from NZ$462.98, 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.

El Tovar - Inside the Park Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 534 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1004 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, historic hotel. Great dining at El Tovar Dining Room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is VERY OLD. It is a beautiful property but needs updating. Every floorboard in our room and hallway squeaked and the walls are very thin. For people that are not able to do stairs, this is not the place for them. We love the location but for $500 a night I would have thought it would have been updated. Also the AC/heat system was also very noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Agnes

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
...it was great. Should have stayed nights to take it all in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Greeters excellent with orientation- we wanted to be inside the park and El Tovar met our needs perfectly- the line can be long to enter the park so we chose to be inside where we only had one day/night there and we drove the south rim route-last day of Feb is deadline for individual driving around the rim to the scenic spots before the shuttle becomes the only option march 1st- saw the planets aligned at night and dinner in-house was good- very expensive but decent- very nice servers dining- no elevators but they are there to help if needed- we just consolidated stuff into overnight bag for our 1 night stay- its nice to stay there-
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Cara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant and waitstaff were excellent; reservations are required. The key selling point (Grand Canyon view just outside) did not disappoint. The room was very uncomfortable. The bed was hard and lumpy, towels were scratchy and abrasive and there was very little space in the bathroom to place your toiletries. There was no microwave and the cabinet that contained the refrigerator could not be opened fully because the bed was in the way. Drawers in that cabinet could not be utilized. Parking is limited, but access to blue line bus is nearby. The hotel has a great reputation because of its history, but that reputation no longer applies. The only thing luxurious about this hotel is the price. We would not return, nor recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chih Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Room doors difficult to unlock // dinner was average // breakfast was good // incredible views of the Grand Canyon
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis, Athens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old school Classic. Can’t beat the whit cloth table service at the restaurant. While prices are high, it’s worth at least staying one night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will be coming back. This place is perfect. Staff is truly helpful and invested in my experience. Love. Coul not recommend more
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went over and above.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Stay somewhere else

Bad experience. It was impossible to book breakfast or dinner at the restaurant. Hotel guests do not have priority to eat at the restaurant. In other words, you have to book your meals before you check in. There was no room service.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the views
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin, Elk Grove Village

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel in gorgeous surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nargish

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room had a strong odor, we had the maintenance man come in a spray it down.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

lori

Travelled with family
Being at the canyon at sunset and sunrise to walk out and view the beauty was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They need more restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025