Grand Canyon Caverns Inn is a retro Route 66 motel with 48 rooms, an RV park, and the world-famous Cavern Suite—a hotel room 220 ft underground inside a dry limestone cave. The property is the overnight base for Grand Canyon Caverns tours and other Hualapai Plateau adventures.
No complaints, it's what you would expect for a motel close to your destination (1H 15m from Havasupai)Clean, quiet.Got a kids setup for some reason but that's okay.No fridge or microwave in room, but microwave in the lobby.The restaurant is a mile up the road, they just serve complimentary breakfast grab and go here.Shop has a few snacks and items for your car like oil.
The Grand Canyon Caverns were an interesting stop and worth checking out, but the experience had a few rough spots. The underground restaurant was a fun novelty, though service was very slow and several of the items we reserved ahead of time weren’t available. When it came to the tour, the group left before we even got down the elevator, so we had to track them down, and with so many people in the group it was tough to hear everything. Overall, it was an okay visit, and I know the place is under new management, so hopefully they smooth out these issues over time.
We chose to stay at GCCI the night before our Havasupai hike, and it was absolutely perfect for our needs. While the room is a standard, clean motel setup (think comfortable and functional with a great hot shower!), everything else truly shined.Check-in was a breeze – super quick and easy. The convenience of having a store on-site was a lifesaver for those last-minute forgotten items. And let's talk about the on-site restaurant down at the cavern! It was fantastic and provided the perfect fuel-up meal before our big hike.The early bird gets the worm (and breakfast!) – their continental breakfast starting at 4 am was an absolute game-changer for our early departure. It was so appreciated!For a seamless and convenient experience before your Havasupai adventure, I 100% recommend GCCI. It really sets you up for a great hike!
Nice place to stay before a Havasupai hike! The rooms could use some updating, but overall a great experience! There is a light continental breakfast which is perfect before leaving for a long day of hiking!
Perfect base for the Havasupai hike. It's the closest hotel to the trailhead and the only place to check in for the hike. The place is old but clean and well cared for. Check-in was easy, and the staff was friendly. You're not in Kansas anymore-don't expect a Marriott, but it gets the job done. I'd stay here again.The snack shop have a great selection of food, beer, wine and basic toiletries.There is a complimentary buffet breakfast from 4 to 9.
Grand Canyon Caverns Inn is a retro Route 66 motel with 48 rooms, an RV park, and the world-famous Cavern Suite—a hotel room 220 ft underground inside a dry limestone cave. The property is the overnight base for Grand Canyon Caverns tours and other Hualapai Plateau adventures.
Opened in 1963 to serve motorists on America’s Mother Road, Grand Canyon Caverns Inn preserves its mid-century charm while adding modern comforts such as free Wi-Fi, a seasonal outdoor pool, and the Caverns Grill. Standard rooms face the desert plateau, while deluxe units overlook the pool. The show-stopper is the Cavern Suite, a 1,700 sq ft chamber 220 ft below the surface, marketed as the ‘largest, deepest, darkest hotel room in the world.’ Guests can also choose RV sites, tent camping, or a bunkhouse. The inn sits atop the Grand Canyon Caverns—one of the largest dry cave systems in the United States—making it a convenient base for cave tours, Route 66 sightseeing, and day trips to the South Rim, Havasupai Trailhead, or Colorado River rafting with the Hualapai Tribe.
By Car: 25 mi W of Seligman and 63 mi E of Kingman on Historic Route 66; I-40 exits 123 (Seligman) or 71 (Peach Springs) connect. By Shuttle: Limited seasonal shuttles from Williams and Kingman (check with the inn). By Air: Closest commercial airports—Flagstaff (FLG, 108 mi) and Las Vegas (LAS, 165 mi); Grand Canyon West Airport (1-hr drive) for scenic flights.
Local advice to help you make the most of your visit.
cell coverage is spotty.
Yes, complimentary Wi-Fi is offered property-wide, though speeds are limited.
Select ground-floor rooms are pet-friendly for a small nightly fee; call ahead.
Absolutely—tours run daily and are open to the public; lodging guests receive a discount.
The elevator reaches the suite, but uneven cave flooring means it is not fully ADA compliant.
Caverns Grill serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner; vending machines are available after hours.
Google Maps, “Grand Canyon Caverns Inn,” accessed 21 Jun 2025.Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn Official Site, https://gccaverns.com/, accessed 21 Jun 2025.Wikipedia, “Grand Canyon Caverns,” last modified 7 Apr 2025.WhenInYourState, “Stay In The Deepest Motel Room In The World At Grand Canyon Caverns Suite In Arizona,” 12 Mar 2021.
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