Grand Canyon Lodging

My wife and I stayed in a Western Cabin on July 21st, 2004. We liked this place very much. The cabins are grouped in quads and we had one that was in the middle of all the Western Cabins. The cabin was almost identical to the Western Cabin we stayed at Bryce NP. It was great being able to stay within walking distance of the Rim and Lodge. There is very little other lodging available near the North Rim. The views from the Lodge were outstanding!

The cabins are somewhat dated but quaint in their own way. The plumbing all worked! The gas fireplace was a nice feature. The covered porch with 2 rocking chairs made for enjoyable relaxation. I read many complaints about the noise in these cabins but we found none (both day and night). Everyone was very quiet both in adjacent accommodations and outside. There is no air conditioning, but then it was cool enough at night that it wasn’t necessary. Parking was a long distance from the cabin.

The Lodge Dining Room was spectacular. The views are incredible. We ate lunch, dinner and breakfast in the lodge mainly to enjoy the view. Lunch and dinner were good but the breakfast buffet was very disappointing. The service was very good at all meals. The patios outside the lodge were great for sitting and enjoying a cocktail while soaking up the scenery. The deli provides fresh made sandwiches and snacks. We purchased sandwiches and had a picnic when we drove out to Cape Royal.

Bottom line – If you plan to visit the Grand Canyon try to get to the North Rim. We found the visit here to be much nicer than the South Rim. The views are great and the crowds much smaller.