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Maswik Lodge - Grand Canyon National Park
The Maswik Lodge is tucked into several acres of towering Ponderosa pine forest just a quarter mile from the canyon's edge. It's hard to imagine that one of the great natural wonders of the world is a short walk away.
Here, you see the pines rise up all around you, the air smells like the forest, and the whole property has a relaxed feeling after a busy day in the park!
The Maswik Lodge is not a grand historic lodge with a soaring lobby or a canyon-rim perch, and it makes no pretense of being one. What it offers is a quiet and comfortable place to stay away from the crowds at the rim of the Grand Canyon.
The lodge takes its name from a Hopi Kachina figure said to watch over and guard the Grand Canyon, a fitting tribute given the deep Native American heritage woven throughout this landscape. Maswik offers 280 rooms spread across two distinct areas. Maswik North consists of twelve two-story buildings with exterior walkway access, no elevators, and rooms that are among the most spacious on the South Rim. Maswik South is the newer of the two, having undergone a complete $35 million reconstruction that opened in May 2022, making it the first new lodging built inside Grand Canyon National Park in over 50 years. Built to LEED Silver environmental standards, the four new South buildings feature interior hallways, elevators, private balconies, and interiors decorated in the warm rusty reds, sage greens, tans, and ochres of the canyon itself.
North and South rooms include air conditioning, mini refrigerators, coffeemakers, satellite television, and private baths. Maswik South also offers 30 kitchenette rooms equipped with a microwave, two-burner cooktop, and a full set of basic cookware, a genuinely useful option for families or longer stays.
Room Amenities
Maswik Lodge South (New in 2022) Standard Guest Rooms offer
- Mini-refrigerator
- coffeemaker
- Air-conditioning
- Small outdoor patio or balcony
- Interiorr Hallways
- Elevator
- Safe
- Satellite TV
- Telephone
- Hair Dryer
Maswik Lodge South (New in 2022) Rooms with Kitchenettes offer
- All the amenities in the Standard guest rooms
- Apartment-sized refrigerator
- Microwave
- 2-burner cooktop (no oven)
- Standard Kitchenette Utinsils
- 1 Large Pot with lid
- 1 small pot with lid
- 1 pan
- 1 strainer
- 1 mixing bowl
- 4 plates, bowls, cups, glasses
- Cutting board, knife, can opener, whisk, and spatula
Maswik Lodge North Guest Rooms
North rooms are located in 12 two-story buildings where the guest rooms are accessed from outside walkways or stairwells (no elevators). Guest rooms also offer:
- Refrigerator
- Safe
- Coffeemaker
- Air-conditioning
- Satellite TV
- Hair Dryer
Rollaway beds are available by request, on a first-come, first-served basis (additional fee applies).
My Experience Staying at the Maswik Lodge
*Note We stayed in a 2 queen room in the Spruce Building at Maswik Lodge before the renovation. The Spruce Building, along with five other buildings were demolished and replaced with four new ADA-compliant two story buildings in 2022. I have updated this article with all of the updated information but bedroom/bathroom photos are old and outdated. I left them in so when you show up and see the new building, you will be extremely pleased!
I took out the information about our room as it has since been demolished, but the main lodge, food court and pizza pub should be current.
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at the Maswik Lodge. We loved getting a pizza and a couple of cold beverages after a full day of exploring the Grand Canyon and then went to a quiet room to rest up for the next day's adventures.
Maswik Food Court
The Maswik Food Court is located in the main lodge building and serves as the primary dining option on the property. It operates as a cafeteria-style setup with multiple food stations offering breakfast selections in the morning and traditional home-style entrees, grilled burgers, hot sandwiches, and deli options for lunch and dinner. Grab-and-go containers are available for hikers who want to pack a lunch for the trail. The food court is open daily and offers one of the most affordable and convenient dining experiences available inside the park. Families in particular appreciate the variety and the casual, no-fuss setup.
Maswik Pizza Pub
I personally loved the Maswik Pizza Pub, They serve pizza, beer, and a casual pub menu in a relaxed setting. It is a first-come, first-served operation with no reservations. They draw in a solid crowd of hikers (like myself) and families looking for something easy and satisfying after a long day in the park. The Pizza Pub is open daily for lunch and dinner.
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Planning Yout Stay: Essential Information
Season - Open year-round
Check-In Time - 4 pm
Check out Time - 11 am
Maswik Lodge Address
202 Village Loop Dr
Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
GPS coordinates:
36.0537° N
112.1443° W
Pets - Animals or pets are not allowed, with the exception of qualified Service Dogs for guests with disabilities.
Smoking - All rooms are non-smoking. If you smoke in the guest room, a charge of $175 will be added.
WiFi Available? - We did not have any Wi-Fi in our room. There is supposed to be Wi-Fi near the front desk but you are in the Grand Canyon so it is not super fast.
Cell Phone Service - There is cellular service available in the Grand Canyon, depending on your carrier. Generally Verizon offers the most reliable, followed by AT&T, then T-Mobile.
Time Zone: MST - Mountain Standard Time
Also, remember Arizona does not participate in daylight savings time, so calculate your travel time accordingly.
The complex consists of the main lodge building that houses the Registration Desk, Gift Shop, Maswik Food Court, and Pizza Pub.
Where is Maswick Lodge?
Maswik Lodge is centrally located in Grand Canyon Village, within easy walking or shuttle distance of the Bright Angel Trailhead, the historic district, Bright Angel Bicycles, and the canyon rim itself. The free shuttle system connects the lodge to all major South Rim destinations.
Electric Vehicle Charging
There are six EV charging stations are available for visitors to use at Maswik North, Canyon Village Market, and Yavapai Lodge.
Things to Do at Maswik Lodge
🌅 Walk to the canyon rim in about 10 to 15 minutes on foot
🚌 Board the free park shuttle from stops near the lodge to reach rim viewpoints, trailheads, and the historic district
🥾 Access Bright Angel Trail and the Rim Trail easily from nearby shuttle stops 🍽️ Eat at the Maswik Food Court, a convenient cafeteria-style option open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
🍺 Relax at the Maswik Sports Lounge with big-screen TVs, pizza, and cold drinks
🏜️ Join ranger-led walks, talks, and evening programs at nearby venues throughout the village
🌌 Stargaze under some of the darkest skies in the American Southwest
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Grand Canyon National Park Guided Tours
45-Minute Helicopter Flight over the Grand Canyon from Tusayan, Arizona
⭐️ Rating: 4.8 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 45 Minutes | 🚁 Check Rates and Availability
Take an exhilarating helicopter flight that whisks you from the Grand Canyon's South Rim to the North Rim. Through the ECO-Star helicopter's panoramic windows, see the world's largest Ponderosa Pines in Kaibab National Forest and the Mighty Colorado River. Snap photos of the Painted Desert, Decert View Watchtower, Marble Canyon, and Point Imperial before your return flight takes you through the dramatic backdrop of the Dragon Corridor.
Grand Canyon South Rim Sunset Tour with Dinner Included
⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 4 hours | 🚌Check Rates and Availability
Unleash your inner explorer with veteran local Eric Albanese. Immerse yourself in the Grand Canyon's majestic beauty, rich history, and fascinating geology. You will embark on a scenic 20-mile tour tracing the South Rim of the canyon, stopping at 4-5 locations.
You can relax in luxury with WI-FI, snacks, and hot or cold drinks while listening to the great detail that your guide has learned during the 10 years of living in the Grand Canyon area. Get up close to the canyon's stunning views with high-powered Celestron binoculars. You will also get to enjoy a delicious dinner at We Cook Pizza and Pasta.
Grand Canyon South & East Rim Self-Driving, Walking & Shuttling Tour
⭐️ Rating: 3.8 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 3-4 hours | 🔊Check Rates and Availability
Leave behind Grand Canyon National Park's hordes of tourists with this self-guided tour - all you need is your smartphone. You can explore exactly when you choose, you will be taken along 30+ stops, learning all about the UNESCO site's history, geology, flora, and fauna. Consider it to be like traveling with a pocket sized park expert.
Click Here for a complete list of tours offered at Grand Canyon National Park!
The History of Maswik Lodge
The story of Maswik Lodge is really the story of how Americans fell in love with the automobile and how the Grand Canyon adapted to meet them. By the mid-1920s, traveling to national parks by car was rapidly becoming fashionable, and the Fred Harvey Company recognized that a new kind of traveler was arriving at the Grand Canyon, one who came not by train but by their own vehicle and wanted lodging that matched that spirit.
In 1927, the Fred Harvey Company in partnership with the Santa Fe Railroad constructed a simple facility on the site called the Motor Lodge, designed specifically to serve the growing wave of automobile tourists.
Through the 1940s, the property grew steadily. Twenty-four cabins were added in 1946 and 1947, and 22 more were relocated from Bright Angel Lodge in 1948, eventually creating a camp of roughly 120 cabins spread across the site. By the mid-1950s, many of those cabins had been modernized, but the property was aging and the post-World War II tourism boom was placing enormous pressure on every facility inside the park.
The National Park Service responded with Mission 66, a sweeping ten-year infrastructure program launched in 1956 and designed to prepare the parks for the anticipated crowds of the 1960s. At the Grand Canyon, that program brought major construction across the South Rim, and Maswik was no exception.
Most of the original cabins were demolished in 1967 and replaced with a more contemporary two-story motel structure that reflected the clean-lined Mission 66 modern aesthetic of the era. The Fred Harvey Company was purchased by Xanterra Parks and Resorts in 1968, and the property was officially renamed Maswik Lodge in 1983.
The only remnants of the original 1927 Motor Lodge that survived into the modern era are the historic stone pillars, which architects deliberately preserved during the 2022 Maswik South reconstruction as a quiet nod to where this all began.
That $35 million project brought Maswik South fully into the 21st century while keeping its design grounded in the colors and character of the canyon landscape around it. It stands today as the most recently built lodging inside Grand Canyon National Park and a significant investment in the long-term future of the South Rim.
Where to Stay if the El Tovar is Already Booked
There are several national park lodges on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, Here is additional options to choose from.
⭐️ 4.4 of 5 Stars - The El Tovar - Click here for Rates and Availability.
This Registered National Historic Landmark was first built in 1905 (when it welcomed President Theodore Roosevelt) and renovated in 2005.
With rooms that have a great view of the landscape, the rustic and charming architecture of the El Tovar became a blueprint for many lodges in National Parks across the US.
It is home to a concierge service, a fine-dining restaurant, a gift shop, and more.
⭐️ 4.1 of 5 Stars - Yavapai Lodge - Click Here for Rates and Availability
It is one of the lodges in the Grand Canyon that looks unassuming but will surprise you in the best way possible.
You'll be accommodated with the best service, and if you get lucky (like we did), you might even spot an Elk on the grounds of the lodge itself.
⭐️ 4.4 of 5 Stars - Bright Angel Lodge - Click Here for Rates and Availability
One of the top places to stay in the Grand Canyon National Park, the Bright Angel Lodge is home to the Arizona Room (a lovely fine-dining joint with a view) as well as an ice-cream parlor.
It is the closest lodging option close to the famous Bright Angel Trail, and here you can also rent one of the log cabins if you're looking for a fun romantic getaway.
⭐️ 4.1 of 5 Stars - Kachina Lodge - Click Here for Rates and Availability
⭐️ 4.2 of 5 Stars - Thunderbird Lodge - Click Here for Rates and Availability
If you're in search of accommodation for big groups and families, the Kachina and Thunderbird lodges are the ones for you.
They're located near the edge of the South Rim within proximity of the El Tovar Hotel. With their central location, you'll have easy access to trails restaurants and even have scenic vistas of the Canyon in all its splendor.
Where to Stay if All The Grand Canyon Lodges are Already Booked
Lodging is extremely popular in the Grand Canyon, there are additional lodging options just outside the park's South Gate in Tusayan, Arizona.
⭐️ 3.9 of 5 Stars - Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel - Click Here for Rates and Availability
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a bar at Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Be sure to enjoy a meal at JJKs, the onsite family restaurant. Free in-room Wi-Fi and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.
⭐️ 4.2 of 5 Stars - The Grand Hotel - Click Here for Rates and Availabity
At The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon, you can look forward to shopping on site, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The onsite restaurant, Canyon Star Steakhouse, features American cuisine and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room Wi-Fi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour business center.
Click on this link or the map below to see additional hotels and vacation rentals near the Grand Canyon.
Grand Canyon National Park Entrance Fee
New in 2026: Each Non-US Resident aged 16 and older visiting Grand Canyon National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless admitted with an annual or America the Beautiful Pass. This includes nonresidents entering as part of a commercial tour group, commercial use authorization (CUA) group, or concessioner tour group.
Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.
Park Entrance Pass - $35.00 Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $30.00 Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Per-Person Entrance Pass - $20.00 Visitors 16 years or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.
$8.00 per person for Non-Commercial Group (16+ persons)
$8.00 per person for vehicles with a capacity of 1-25
$300.00 for Commercial Motor Coach with 26+ seats
Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.
$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.
Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.
National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the free entrance days the National Park Service offers for US citizens and residents.
Additional Grand Canyon Resources
- Things to do Grand Canyon - The top things to do in Grand Canyon that you don't want to miss during your trip!
- Grand Canyon Restaurants - South Rim - Check out all the delicious places to enjoy a meal during your trip.
- Grand Canyon Shuttle Bus - Find out what you need to know to plan your trip.
- Grand Canyon Winter - If you are heading to the park in the winter make sure to plan ahead.
National Parks Near the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to visit
- Wupatki National Monument
- Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
- Walnut Canyon National Monument
- Tuzigoot National Monument
- Montezuma Castle National Monument
- Petrified Forest National Park
Make sure to check out all the great Arizona National Parks, Utah National Parks, New Mexico National Parks, and Nevada National Parks.
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