I swear I stayed here over forty years ago. Nothing much has changed except they have in room coffee makers. The restaurant on the property is absolutely some of the best food and service you will ever experience. Again, double beds in a small room is not my favorite, but somehow it worked! read more

Nice hotel. Nothing fancy, but you are staying inside the Grand canyon. Easy walk to dining options.

You get so little for your money but it is all about having the canyon at your doorstep. Note: -NO designated parking for guests. You vie for a space with first come first serve -NO concierge. You must walk over to the neighboring Tovar Lodge to check in -NO over the phone confirmation of room status -NO restaurant except for neighboring lodges I knew the rooms were modest but it was no simple task being a "guest." I saw most parking spots open up around 9AM and around dinner time. Kachina has a parking area, but you easily miss it if you are not paying attention it is set off of Center Dr. The Village shuttle runs to most sights. Plan for a 20 minute ride to the visitor center. Coming back is a shorter ride due to less stops. Center Road runs in ONE direction so depending on your starting point, you sometimes have to loop around to where you once began to get to your next stop. Rim Trail is at your doorstep and Bright Angel is near the adjacent lodge. I would not have been able to do as many hikes and watch the sunset and sunrise if I were not staying at the lodge. I booked two months in advance to get the remaining room. The room is a bit stale as they have a unique ventilation system. El Tovar had more of traditional lodge sensibility, but no rooms were available for my time frame. You can opt for the canyon side rooms for an additional charge, but note there are some trees so it is a partial view. There is a lounge canyon side. read more

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Instead of struggling with a reservation at the coveted El Tovar Hotel (which was fully booked within minutes of the 12-month booking advancement), Kachina offers the same proximity to the rim of the Grand Canyon without the sweat and tears. It's within walking distance to the El Tovar Hotel, in case you want to dine there. read more

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If you don't mind driving around for half an hour so you can finally find a place to park that's 0.6 miles from your hotel, and also don't mind a marginally-functional WiFi, this place is actually pretty nice , and located near the south rim of the canyon. Hey, here's an idea-- why not have reserved parking for hotel guests (even if you're only paying upwards of $250/night to stay there)** So 3.5 stars for the hotel and minus 2 for the parking situation and broken WiFi **As a matter of fact, parking is a challenge everywhere in the park. read more

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The canyon. Loved staying here. Beautiful views. Elk everywhere had one jump out and surprise us. Miss our annual trips. Covid messed up everything. read more

A three star lodge with a premium price. This place does the trick in terms of serving as a place to stay inside the Village. It has basic amenities with body wash, shampoo, and conditioner. The hot water was not working, so I had to take a shower in frigid water- no fun. Check in is done over at the El Tovar Hotel after 4 pm, and check out is done in the same place between 7-11 am. I'd say to snag a room here if this is one of the last rooms available in the entire canyon. I mean, all you really need from lodging in the village is a place to sleep. read more

We spent the night on our way home from New Mexico the room was nice not for the price we paid they are more or less like a best western room style nothing fancy for what we paid a night $300 including park entrance fee. the parking sucks if your not there early it could be a long walk to your room and the lighting is horrible walking through the parking lot make sure you have a flashlight if you arrive at 7pm . but I recommend you ask for the view facing the canyon that way you can take up the beautiful sunset and sun rise ,room was clean would try to get more information if your thinking above booking see if they have any discounts available this was our first time here and was the only rooms available at the time in all I would probably stay here again but book far in advance read more

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The review is for Partial Canyon View Room. The purpose of the review is to set the expectations straight. There are only 4 hotels close to the rim with partial canyon views. None of them have good reviews and so, we have to pick one of them and make peace with it. El Tovar has the worst customer reviews which dissuaded me from staying there. I chose Kachina Lodge which had decent reviews and has a nice view of the canyon. On the day before check-in, I got a detailed text for check-in instructions. Upon reading the fine print (and to my utter dismay), this property does not have a service desk and check-in is managed by El Tovar management. 1) Check-in experience: Should give negative stars if possible. Time inconsistency -- The check-in text (that I received the night before) says check-in time is 3pm. Upon getting to the front desk, we get to know that check-in time is 4pm. Staff behavior -- I got there at 1.30pm on a Thursday and hoping for an early check-in. I waited in the queue while one other couple was collecting their keys. When it was my turn, this is how the conversation went -- Front desk lady : How may I help you? Me: Hi, I have a reservation at Kachina Lodge for 2 nights. Front desk lady : Show me an ID and I will see what I can do. ( No pleasantries, no welcomes, just super pi*** for some reason) She goes on to let me know that room is not ready yet and they will give me a call when its ready. Never got a call. Went back at 3.30. Front desk lady : Room is still not ready. But the room next to it is ready. I can give you that. Me: Is there a difference? Front desk lady : No. ( I am confused. Why wont you just give me the first available room? ) 2) Room (3.5/5): Views - The views were awesome. Just breathtaking and that made us forget all the check-in sh#t that happened. We could see the canyon clearly from our room. There was tree in front of our window but that was barely blocking our view. Is it worth staying inside the canyon? Yes, I would def recommend experiencing that once at least. Amenities - The room itself needs some upgrade. Microwave oven is definitely needed. There is only 1 restaurant inside the park operating in winter. Would people not like to get food from outside the park?? Thermostat is fixed between 70-74 which is kinda OK but why the restriction? 3) Room Service: There is ZERO room service. If you need anything you need to walk over to the neighboring hotel - EL TOVAR. I requested for a couple of wine glasses. The El Tovar restaurant asked me come collect them as there is no room service. I walk over to the place only to be handed Plastic Cups. Again, wtf?? During multi-night reservations, there is no room turnover services. You could request for towels though. So, expect ZERO room service. 4) Parking: There was plenty of parking in front of the lodge. (Although it does not say it is reserved for lodge residents). read more

I guess I can say thanks to a major reservation glitch with the neighboring El Tovar Hotel and a very considerate Desk Manager. We had a very pleasant and unexpected stay at the Kachina Lodge. Considering a significant cost savings, we weren't lacking any comforts and provided "a room with a view." Kachina Lodge like El Tovar, holds its own unique timestamp in architectural charm & style. Kachina is not nearly as old as the El Tovar, but it boasts a classic, well maintained 60's motif. Which is better considering the creaks heard in the halls of the El Tovar. We found parking outside our room to be sparse, often requiring a long walk. read more

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Great place to stay. I'm giving it a five bot because of the actual facilities....which were standard but the fact that they were well kept, the canyon is literally right behind the lodge. The room neat and clean, bathroom small but functional, and it did not small as old as the building probably is. In older buildings, in places with wet weather they often smell wet and damp...none of that. I did not really encounter any staff while we stayed at the lodge, but the tidy manner in which the place is kept is clearly a testimony to the staffs commitment to the facilities. You have to check in at El Tovar. I wasn't really pleased with the staff in general there. It seemed as though the capitalized off of the fact that there is a captive audience and limited choices to deliver substandard customer service, and food that isn't the best tasting. If you are looking for a nice presentation on your place? This is not the place. The restaurant was very quaint and had a lovely view of the canyon. The five stars is for Kachina Lodge NOT El Tovar. Save yourself some time and visit the general store. Jump on the blue line bus, go to the general store, there are limited options in the pizza place there, but at least the customer service is good, you can load up On supplies and get something other than a hot dog or breakfast burrito from the truck. read more

We stayed at the Bright Angel Lodge our first night at the Grand Canyon and the Kachina Lodge our second night. I have to say the Kachina Lodge was a huge upgrade from the BAL. For starters our room actually had air condition (although we couldn't get it to cool down until night time). Our room also had an ironing board (which is a necessity when living out of a suitcase on vacation) and a Keurig with K-cups in the bedroom. We had a partial view of the South Rim from our room on the second floor! My only real complaint was the maid service. On Sunday, check-out time isn't even until 11am. You could hear the maids out in the hall starting around 6-7am. By 8:30am they were vacuuming up and down the hallway (we were trying to sleep in a little later since we had an 8 hour drive home). They also knocked and tried to come into our room twice before 11:00. It was extremely annoying and hard to relax and enjoy our last morning there. Also was kind of annoying to pay for a room with a view and literally have a tree right in the way. read more

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We stayed here for convenience then to drive to a farther hotel. The view is amazing even with just a partial view. Food options are limited to the restaurant on the main hotel (Tovar hotel) and a concession stand type of food vendor in the park. They both do take out and the hotel restaurant does reservation although the website said full we were able to walk in and wait. The lodge however was nice but the temp wouldn't go above 73 degree the whole night. The worst part unfortunately was the parking situation. They are very limited space and is first come first serve. If you do not get a parking spot at the lodge you have to park in the visitor center. Which was pretty much a guarantee that your car was most likely going to be hit since if was a high traffic area since it's not only used for the hotel but also visitors of the Grand Canyon. Overall, the view was amazing and so convenient but the parking situation was the worst I've ever dealt with for a hotel. read more

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Do not stay here! There is NO parking. We had to drive around and around for an hour and fifteen minutes to find a space somewhere across from the next hotel. it is just ridiculous!! The room needs repair in the bathroom. The toilet paper holder is broken and paint is chipped. A very disappointing room. Supposed to be modern and lovely. read more

Stay in room 6325! It is at the west end of the hotel on the second floor. It has absolutely the best view of the canyon anywhere in the hotel. The housekeeper said he cleans that room last just so he can enjoy the view. read more

Excellent location on South Rim of Grand Canyon My husband and I stayed here two nights. We paid extra for a view of the Grand Canyon (rather than the parking lot) and it was well worth the extra expense. During the more than 30 years we have lived in Arizona, we have stayed in all the lodges/cabins within Grand Canyon NP South Rim. A second (or third) floor canyon view room at Kachina Lodge is now our favorite. (A similar room at Thunderbird Lodge next door would probably be our second choice.) The view from our room was incredible, as you can see from the photos. Also, very importantly, the lodge is extremely quiet. Nobody has a reason to enter into this lodge unless they are renting a room there. Contrast Kachina (or Thunderbird) with the iconic historic El Tovar Lodge. Everybody who visits the South Rim visits El Tovar to see the lovely architecture, sit in the two-story lobby, visit the great bar (which has a back patio), the fine dining restaurant, the gift shop, the public restrooms, etc. Noisy tourists (including my husband and myself) are constantly traipsing through El Tovar. (Don't consider a first floor El Tovar room if you don't like hall traffic). Also, most rooms at El Tovar look out at a parking lot or a lawn, but not the canyon. I am sure if you book a year in advance you could get a canyon view room at El Tovar, but you would not be as close to the rim as at Kachina or Thunderbird. (We booked our Kachina canyon view room 11 months in advance.) Our room at Kachina was comfortable. It might have been a tiny bit dated. El Tovar rooms are probably fancier. The room was not large. We had two queen beds, a desk, a somewhat-padded desk chair, closet, fridge, Keurig coffee maker with coffee and tea, glass glasses etc. We did not have a sofa, loveseat, or easy chair. The wall lamp between the beds should have had individual controls not one master switch. To change the bedside lighting you had to click to get the right light on and the left off, click again for the left light on and right off, click again for both lights to be on, click again for both lights to be off. The small rotating switch would not be good for people with arthritis. Kachina has a lovely sitting room on the first floor with comfortable cushioned furniture, and large picture windows overlooking a lawn and the sidewalk along the edge of the Grand Canyon. Two young women (possibly staff) were playing chess with the complimentary chess set. Nobody else stopped during our 90 minute visit. We wish we had discovered this lovely lounge earlier. The lighting was good for reading. It was quiet, peaceful and scenic. Kachina is a couple minutes walk to the best restaurants in GCNP South Rim: El Tovar dining room, the Arizona Steakhouse, and Bright Angel Cafe (all with table service) and the Bright Angel ice cream shop (no tables). Kachina is also a couple minutes walk from the bar at El Tovar (which also serves appetizers) and the Bright Angel Saloon. Kachina is located just up the hill (a 5-7 minute walk) from the train station and the shuttle bus stop. Kachina is located within easy walking distance of Vercamps, Hopi House, Lookout Studio, Kolb Studio, the Bright Angel Trailhead, the Hermit Road busstop. If you take the shuttle bus from the Kachina Lodge, you can get to Maswick Lodge (which has a very good pizza/beer pub) plus an average restaurant without table service or the shopping plaza containing the grocery/general store and the Yavapai Lodge which has two average restaurants (both without table service) and a bar with an outdoor patio. The parking outside Kachina, Bright Angel, Thunderbird and El Tovar is limited. read more

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We loved visiting the Grand Canyon. During our 3 day, 2 night stay we made the Kachina Lodge our home away from home. During Covid, this park has limited restaurants and shuttle services. We found the Kachina conveniently located near things that were opened. We were able to explore the park and make it back to the lodge without any problems. Our room was quiet, clean, and comfortable. One afternoon we came back to the lodge to find elk grazing on plants right outside the entrance. The only downside is parking. It was very difficult to find parking near the lodge. We were fortunate enough to get a space right in front and we decided to just leave our car there and walk everywhere. We were afraid that if we moved our car, we'd have to park really far away. All in all it was a pretty nice place to stay. read more

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Can't recommend for pre-descent stay. The beds were very hard in my room and all the bedding trapped body heat, so I literally slept zero minutes in the 29 hours before beginning the 7 mile hike down to Phantom Ranch. I'd imagine the hard, hot beds would be fantastic if I was staying here after hiking the 10 miles back up and needing a rest, but it's essentially ruined my trip staying here the night before going down. Apart from the sleeplessness, it seemed nice. Room and bathroom were clean, good shower pressure (of note- I'm 5'4 and was basically looking the shower head in the eye, so may not be a great experience for someone taller). Still 1 star because the bed is 80% of the purpose here, but if you're okay with a hard, hot bed, you'll likely love it! read more

Location can't be better . The building , the room !!! What a dump ! Stay here if you don't mind staying in the oldest College Dorm that smells like you grandmothers basement !! Place need el be flattened down and do something that is worth the ripoff price they are charging for this dump ! Thanks me later ! The drive from outside the park is not bad at allll ! Rather stay out and come visit in ! Never again! read more

Stayed at Kachina Lodge for five nights. Checking in and out went very smoothly (Kachina guests check in at El Tovar) . I paid for a canyon-side room with a partial view and requested the 2nd floor, which was not guaranteed. As it turned out, I did get a 2nd-floor room (king-sized bed) with a lovely view. The room felt very private; there were sheer curtains if you wanted to still see the view but add a little privacy. I left all curtains open on two nights due to the full moon lighting up the canyon and sky. I stayed in Tusayan in April for four nights and while I had no problem driving in and out of the park, it was wonderful this time to have a room to return to during the day to rest or change before heading out again. One night I was ill and needed to sleep in and take it easy till the next afternoon, but I just enjoyed the view and didn't feel like I was missing out on the canyon since it was right outside my window. Yes, the lodge is dated (built in the seventies). Yes, the rooms are small and the bathroom smaller. But the room had everything I needed, and everything worked fine. Sheets and towels looked older but were clean; the only recommendation I have for the cleaning crew would be to remove fingerprints from the windows--after all, the view is one of the selling points (location, of course, is the other). I took a cloth and cleaned them myself on arrival, and as I did not request service during my stay I never spoke to the housekeeping staff about this. I would not hesitate to stay at this lodge again. read more

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This hotel is located next to The El Tovar Hotel. Rooms are simple and clean. The hotel recycles. There is a coffee machine, a TV and the rooms are quiet. The room is steps from the rim. Our room faced away from the rim but that's ok cause all you have to do is walk outside to see the GRAND CANYON! You check-in to this hotel in the El Tovar lobby. read more

Stayed in a nice clean room with a comfortable bed and an amazing view of the Grand Canyon. Booked a room as a last minute alternative to camping due to the cold weather, and was very happy with that decision. Will definitely stay here again in the future. read more

The accommodation are 2 nd to the view and location. It's a stretch to call the rooms "modern". But they are clean, and the location makes up for any imperfection ( wi-fi super slow, room was drafty) read more

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This is all about location! It was a good place to lay your head. It reminded me of a ski lodge. It was very nice to wake up and walk right outside your door to see the Grand Canyon! The only complaint is that you don't have WiFi in your room. I didn't really care, but my husband runs a business and he has to jump on the computer everywhere we go for a couple of hours and there was no WiFi in the room. I'm sure if I read a few more reviews I would have seen that. Parking is horrible but I knew that when staying here. My feeling is that all of the accommodations in this village are about the same. You are paying for the convenience of staying right in the park which is breathtaking!!! So beautiful and fun!!!!!! read more

Subpar views, worse customer service. We were told we would have "the only canyon views in the Grand Canyon." If they mean views of brush and sidewalk and a rock wall, they're right. To add insult to injury, we attempted to check in at 11. We were told to come back at 3. Lo and behold, our room wasn't ready for almost three hours after that. It is an okay place to stay, so long as you have low expectations and are only looking for a place to lay your head. Thanks for nothing, #maryjane #grandcanyon read more

Great stay would recommend. Loved the view. Room was very clean. Was bummed that I couldn't see the canyon from my room though.

Loved our stay at Kachina Lodge. Breathtaking views of the canyon and Lookout Studio from Room 6333 on the second floor!! The lodge is located feet from the south rim in the Historical village, next door to El Tovar - minutes walk to restaurants, Hopi House, Bright Angel trail, two of the shuttle bus terminals. and the train depot. The room was spacious, quiet, and comfy with 2 queen beds, coffee maker, and a nice size fridge. We loved starting our mornings sitting outside the lodge watching dawn's light wake the canyon. Elk and deer grazed next to the lodges at the crack of dawn. One elk put on quite a show hanging out next to the lodge the entire day. Surprise bonus: Grand Canyon railway delivers luggage directly to the room - it's in the room when you check-in - no lugging around until check-in - and picks them up directly from the room when you depart. Booked this room 7 months out. Can't wait to return! read more

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Great location and views - we were on 1st floor with "partial views" but were on Canyon side with full view in my book. I guess 2nd floor would be considered full view as ground floor is right in walking path with a short stone wall separating us from the rim! Very basic, old school room but very clean and comfortable. Nice hot shower and thick towels. Adjacent to El Tovar - tiny walk to their restaurant, cocktail lounge and rustic chic lobby. (Actually you have to check in there). read more

I originally tried to book at El Tovar, but alas it was sold out. Luckily I was able to get a room at Kachina for our stay in the Grand Canyon. We had a first floor "partial view" room. The hotel is very close to the rim so the view wasn't bad but it would have been spectacular from the second floor as it would have been more unobstructed. Still, you can walk 10 steps outside and be at the rim with it's spectacular views so the location is great. I would say unless you get a second floor room with a view, it's fine to get a no-view room since you can just walk outside. Also, Kachina second floor views are much better than Thunderbird since the rooms don't have a roof to look over. Somehow we ended up with the "Escape Package" which I would highly recommend getting. It includes 2 vouchers for free breakfast (we used at Blue Angel) and a free bus tour for 2. We elected to do the Sunrise Canyon tour and it was spectacular. They didn't even charge us for our 7 year old who came on the tour with us. The room itself is just OK, the building is obviously from the 1960's based on the architecture and it doesn't look like any major interior renovations have happened in a while. Since you don't spend much time in your room this is fine. There is free Wi-Fi and coffee in the room which is nice. There is a shuttle to take you around the park and it is walking distance from El Tovar and Blue Angel so you can take advantage of their shops and dining. Overall we had a great time here and would recommend as a viable option if you can't get into El Tovar or Blue Angel. read more

The view was spectacular (which I paid extra for) and the beds were comfortable. There were free K-cups for morning coffee, and the room was equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. Allegedly wifi is available, though no one in my group was able to get it connected. There wasn't much to love about our stay, mostly because of the bad weather and the hotel staff's lack of empathy. First, parking was atrocious in both lodge parking lots. We parked at El Tovar where we had to check in (which took around 20 minutes as there was only one rude employee at the front desk, who blatantly lied about the services of Kachina Lodge upon check-in, and a huge line of people), and then we had to haul our luggage on the icy paths behind the hotel to get to Kachina Lodge. None of the buildings are secured with keycard scanners: they are left completely open for anyone to walk into. The paths were icy and untreated, and many people were sliding around as they tried to navigate the dark footpaths behind the buildings. Like most of the canyon, most of these footpaths were NOT fenced in and could have easily resulted in horrific accidents, especially with the icy paths. Our room wasn't clean. Trash from the previous occupants was left in the dresser. Unfortunately, as Kachina Lodge doesn't have a front desk staff, it didn't seem likely that we could get housekeeping in to clean in an appropriate amount of time. Kachina Lodge does not have any dining facilities, nor does it have room service. Apart from a vending machine with a "broken" sign near the front doors, our only options for food were the needlessly expensive dining hall in El Tovar or the more reasonable Bright Angel Lodge restaurant. We chose Bright Angel Lodge, which, again, was about a 10 minute walk over an icy sidewalk less than a yard away from a deadly drop-off into the Canyon. Inside Bright Angel Lodge, I inquired about the timing of bus tours, which the front desk said they couldn't answer because they're "separate" from the tour desk (though it seems like it would be a rather common thing for a front desk to be asked). I had a coupon for the gift shop, and when I asked the gift shop attendant about its applicability, he lied to my face about what it could be applied to before trying to refuse to let my party use it. The saving grace was the food at Bright Angel Lodge, which was served in a timely manner and was completely satisfying, although the temperature in the dining room, as in every other part of Bright Angel, Kachina, and El Tovar lodges, was frigid. Though I had visited the Canyon before, this was my first stay within the park, and it was by no means worth the $200+ price or the hassle. I will never stay inside the park again, and this experience was so rotten that it is unlikely that I will ever visit the Grand Canyon again. read more

Kachina Lodge - Have fun navigating this icy path in the dark - the drop off to the canyon is on the left. - Hotels Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

This is a very plain hotel with average-size rooms and no special amenities. Anywhere else and it would have to scrape by to get 3 stars. However, it has two great advantages: 1. Location: it is right in the middle of Grand Canyon village, near to the trailheads and most of the few dining and entertainment options there are. 2. View: It is hard to overstate how awesome it is to look out from your room and see the Grand Canyon about 100 feet away. The views are better than the very expensive El Tovar near by. The Thunderbird, adjacent, is a decent choice but the views there are not quite as good as those from the Kachina. HINTS: Best views are from the second floor. If you want a view of the Grand Canyon at all, you must spend the extra $10 to book a "view" room. Otherwise, you get to see the parking lot. Reservations six months ahead required most times. Don't go in winter unless you don't mind the possibility of being snowed in. Winter is mid-November through mid-March here. read more

If I'm staying right on the rim, chances are I'll be staying at the Katchina Lodge and not the El Tovar. Would be nice to stay at El Tovar, which is right next door, but too expensive. Sure, Kachina Lodge is also sort of expensive for a basic hotel, but it is a nice clean room with all of your basic needs and you are ON THE RIM! I usually stay in the town just south of the Grand Canyon (Tusayan) for the cheaper room rates, but I stayed at Kachina once with my vacationing mother from NJ who doesn't get to see the Grand Canyon often and doesn't mind spending more for a closer location. El Tovar is always booked and we got lucky with a room last December at Kachina for about $150 I think. It was 1 degree that night, record low we recall. It is a good memory and I'd love to stay there again. Don't feed wildlife. read more

"Location location location. Clean serviceable slightly Soviet era looking" Right on the South Rim affording you time on the canyon before the crowds. We really enjoyed our time. We ate at the Arizona Room and at the El Tovar, which had nice atmosphere and OK food. . Pricey but again location is everything...stick to the basics and enjoy the glory around you! read more

It is what it is. A lodge in the Grand Canyon. Certainly not stellar but it is located on the edge of the Grand Canyon. Older lodge, WiFi is almost non existent. Parking definitely a factor- but we got lucky to find a spot but that was still a pretty long walk from our lodge. We enjoyed it given the location but don't expect much from Kachina and you won't be disappointed. read more

Built in the 1960's, it is the canyon's more contemporary lodging option. However, it is only comtemporary in comparison to the historic hotel, El Tovar. The articheture sparks memories of the Brady Bunch Grand Canyon episode. This hotel is literally on the south rim of the grand canyon. Make sure to request a room with a canyon view. It is only two stories tall, but you still have a magnificent view. You have to check in at the hotel next door, the El Tovar. Leaving El Tovar there are literally no signs for the hotel from the road, making the Kachina Lodge a pretty daunting task to find. Parking is also tight. It is a basic room. Ours had two comfy queen sized beds, a flat screen TV, a Keurig with coffee and tea, a mini refrigerator, desk, safe, free wifi and bathtub shower. The water is scalding, but I'm used to solar heated water. Just be careful. There is a free hair dryer and full size green tea and lemongrass shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap and lotion by EcoLogix- available at your gift shops. You are never short of gift shops at the canyon. The beds were comfy and had four fluffy, yet supportive pillows to rest your head. The room was hot in December, but we could thankfully open our windows. There are not many TV channels, but you are here to explore, hike, helicopter, raft, tour and ride mules. For the view alone it is a great location. You are also surrounded by fine dining at the El Tovar, and casual dining at the Bright Angel and Arizona Room. The transportation desk is also inside of the Bright Angel Lodge just a few buildings away. So, let's say you only have four minutes to make it to your sunset bus tour, you can do it, if you hustle. Not that I recommend that. You are also right by the Hopi House, a great place for gifts. A room here will set you back over $200, but I would do it again! read more

Nice comfortable room! Great view of the Grand Canyon from your room!!!! You are ON the rim! read more

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Good location on the Rim and the partial view is pretty cool (we had room with a tree blocking some, but not all of the view). It was nice to watch the sunrise from here and not have to go out in the cold of 25 F. Walls are thin and you can hear everything from neighboring rooms. The thermostat wasn't working, it was stuck at 70 F and I wanted it at 75 F but the heat would only go up to 70. Okay place to stay within the park but you have to manage your expectations and if you want something "nicer" then stay outside the park! read more

Called for a reservation and got a very high quote so we drove to the Canyon to see it before nightfall on the Saturday after Thanksgiving with the intent of staying in town outside of the park. Once we got into the park we asked again about the rooms and got a much reduced quote so we decided to stay since it is right on the rim. Rooms were very clean and comfortable, you pay for the access to the Canyon and to us it was worth it. Again, Xanterra does a great job managing park concessions and did everything they could to ensure our stay was enjoyable. I definitely would stay at the Kachina Lodge again and appreciate the customer focus we get here at the Grand canyon. read more

There was a MOUSE!!!!!!! in our room There was a live mouse running around our room and the hotel staff took their sweet time coming to trap him. My family was trying to get to sleep but they never came to trap the mouse. The mouse ran out under the door before the staff even came to help us. Do not come to this hotel unless you are looking for an in room petting zoo. read more

Updated and clean 60's era hotel on the South rim of the Grand Canyon. Views from the higher up rooms were better and if you are the least bit claustrophobic, the sunken lower rooms and dark colors will make you uncomfortable. Wifi is very limited, allowing 1 device per room and that connection is slow and spotty. Parking is very limited near the hotel so plan to drop your bags and park at one of the larger lots within 1/2 mile of the hotels and lodge. read more