Maswik Lodge

Located a quarter of a mile from the edge of the Grand Canyon, Maswik Lodge is nestled in a ponderosa pine forest. In some ways, it’s hard to imagine such a large canyon exists so close by when you are standing on the Maswik property and surrounded by towering ponderosas. What’s really exciting is Maswik South underwent a $30 million eco-friendly renovation and is opening June 1, 2022.

History of Maswik Lodge

Built in 1967, this is no historic lodge, but it has a colorful history. It was named after a Hopi Kachina said to guard the Grand Canyon. In 1927, the Fred Harvey Co. built a motor lodge here for the Santa Fe Railroad Co. to accommodate those travelers who were opting to drive rather than ride the train to the Grand Canyon. By 1967, a two-story structure was built to replace more than 100 cabins that had been built or relocated to the property beginning in the 1940s.

Today, the Maswik Lodge is divided between two different areas. There’s Maswik North composed of 12, two-story buildings, and Maswik South made up of six, two-story buildings. What’s the difference? Maswik North’s rooms have not been updated whereas Maswik South reopens June 1, 2022 after undergoing a massive renovation.

Maswik South Rooms

Maswik South buildings closed  in 2019 to go undergo a $30 million renovation, and the rooms are opening June 1, 2022. New amenities include private balconies, elevators and interior hallway entrances. In addition to the 90 standard rooms, 30 kitchenette units will be available. They offer apartment-sized refrigerators that will actually accommodate your groceries. There’s also a two-burner cook top, eating and drinking utensils, basic cookware. There is no oven.

Maswik South was built to LEED Silver standards, with extensive use of sustainable building materials, high-efficiency lighting, mechanical and plumbing fixtures, use of reclaimed water and Dark Sky compliant lighting. It is the first major lodging improvement to take place in decades at the South Rim.  Look for updates at grandcanyonlodges.com.

Standard guest rooms feature a mini-refrigerator, coffeemaker, air conditioning, safe, satellite TV, telephone, hair dryer and two queen sized beds or one king sized bed. Rollaway beds are available by request, on a first-come, first-serve basis (additional fee applies). There are no microwaves. There are elevators and staircases to access the second floor. A full selection of accessible rooms are also available.

For coffee lovers, Maswik North rooms have a Keurig coffee maker. But don’t feel guilty about being a bad environmental steward and using the pod to make your coffee. The grounds and the K-Cup are shipped off to a facility that turns the grounds to compost and the cup to energy.

Maswik North Rooms

For Maswik North, there are no elevators in the buildings, so if you are staying on the second floor, you need to have the ability to get up the stairs on your own. There’s a main lodge where you will find the registration desk, as well as the Maswik Food Court and Pizza Pub. There’s also a gift shop.

To reach the rim of the Grand Canyon, you can easily take a shuttle from the property or you can walk. If the day is going to be warm, be sure to bring your refillable water bottle with you to stay hydrated and beat the heat.

For more information:
Reservations (888) 297-2757 or (303) 297-2757
www.grandcanyonlodges.com