Nice lodge location, very peaceful overlooking woody area. Short walk to reception area and bar/restaurant. No lighting at night, take a torch if walking in the dark. Rooms comfy with coffee machine & refrigerator. Bathroom had shampoo, conditioner & lotion. Ice machine in corridor. Couldn’t get Wi-Fi but no info given from reception about this (although I believe it’s available). Found a free shuttle which takes you around all areas of the park, and it runs quite late at night (great if you want to visit another restaurant and don’t want to drive I.e. have a drink). Great general store nearby which stocked loads. It’s walkable to the rim, took us 20 minutes. But got the bus back. Yavapai is set quite far from other areas of interest, but if you’re looking for peace & quiet this is the place.

This place is simply superb! My wife and I booked a room for a couple of days and we drove up from Vegas. On arrival booking in took minutes and we were directed to our lodge by a very polite receptionist. The room was very clean, well appointed and the AC worked perfectly. Breakfast was cheap and plentiful (especially the pancakes) so we were quite full when we popped onto the bus to take us up to the south rim. Our trip was a retirement present and it was worth every single penny. Get up there for a visit you will not regret it!

The best feature of this place is being right by the canyon, which is optimal for hiking and sightseeing. The bus rides are frequent and useful to get to the various panoramic spots. Comfortable room, nice restaurant.

The room was clean and spacious , the food hall and bar were lovely, plenty of signage around the resort, all staff were helpful and friendly

Yavapai East proved to be a convenient and well-situated base for our Grand Canyon adventure. Just a short walk from the bus route, General Store, dining hall, and coffee shop, it offered easy access to everything we needed. No canyon views from these rooms. Check-in was a breeze, with both self-service and staff-assisted options available. We opted for the latter since there was no line, and the clerk was friendly and helpful. The East Lodge itself is simple but clean and comfortable—a nostalgic nod to a bygone era of travel. Yes, the rooms are compact, with concrete block walls and a very small bathroom, but for us, that wasn’t a drawback. We came for the natural beauty outside, not luxury accommodations. Waking up inside the park each morning, without the hassle of re-entering through the gate, was a huge plus. If you’re looking for upscale amenities, one of the other hotels might suit you better. But for a practical, peaceful, and well-located stay, Yavapai East was a wonderful home base for exploring the park.