The South Rim is just steps away from the hotel, and although there aren’t any restaurants or bars, both the Bright Angel and El Tovar with several restaurant options are right next door. Car parking is available right next to the building and I could always find a space. Located in between the Bright Angel Lodge and the El Tovar, the Thunderbird Lodge offers 55 rooms, many of which have partial canyon views. There is no restaurant here, but you can eat at Bright Angel next door and there are vending machines. The hard working house keeping team were happy to clean rooms daily or provide additional amenities and supplies. Situated in the heart of the Grand Canyon South Rim historic district between the Bright Angel Lodge and El Tovar Hotel, the Thunderbird Lodge is an easily. For two people, Bright Angel is another option that would be less expensive than. If youre looking for more economical options, consider Yavapai or Maswik Lodges if your group is more than 2 people. But theyre not the only options inside the park. Beds were excellent, the bathroom was immaculate and the usual amenities like fridge, coffee make, iron etc were all there. Thunderbird and Kachina are almost interchangeable and, yes, theyre both right on the rim. Externally the lodge is an unattractive concrete block, but inside the rooms are large, bright and nicely furnished. You can easily enjoy the canyon at sunrise, sunset or even during the night (the stars are amazing) and the historical Bright Angel and El Tovar Lodges are close by and accessible for meals and drinks. Even if you aren’t lucky to have a canyon view room, you are literally a dozen steps away from this natural wonder. The Lodge is situated right on the canyon rim. The price was also not excessive, and even slightly lower than comparable hotels in Tusayan, 20 minutes drive away from the canyon. This family-oriented lodge is situated at the south rim of the Grand Canyon. Normally, as with the other lodges on the southern rim, it sells out months in advance. Had a really great stay at the Thunderbird Lodge, having been lucky enough to a secure a room last minute.
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