Located at the east end of Grand Canyon Village (a 1-mile hike from the main part of the village, but convenient to the Grand Canyon Visitor Center), the Yavapai is the largest lodge in the park, comprised of several buildings; this is where you’ll likely wind up if you wait too long to make a reservation. Unfortunately, it’s the least-appealing hotel in the park, with no canyon views (it’s also less expensive than the Thunderbird and Kachina lodges). If you stay here, try for a room in the nicer Yavapai East wing, which is set under shady pines.