Williams, Arizona has a good selection of hotels available for your visit to Grand Canyon South Rim. It’s not as convenient for accessing the park as Tusayan or Valle, but Williams has a better range of hotels in all budget categories, and it also has much higher quality places to eat out. We’ve stayed in hotels all around Grand Canyon South Rim, and we think Williams works best if you’re happy to day trip into the park.
In this guide we show you the best hotels in Williams AZ for all budgets, based on our experiences.
Our Experience
We’ve stayed in 4 different hotels around Grand Canyon South Rim across trips in October 2019 and December 2021. The first time we stayed in Bright Angel Lodge on the rim and Grand Canyon Inn in a tiny area near the rim called Grand Canyon Junction (also known as Valle). And the second time we stayed at Best Western Premier in Tusayan and Best Western Plus in Williams.
Our stay at the Best Western in Williams was fantastic, and just what we needed after day hiking the amazing Rim-to-River Trail. We ate dinner and breakfast in the on site restaurant and spent a well deserved hour in the outdoor hot tub on a cold night. The next morning we explored the small town of Williams, eating lunch in a great little cafe and checking out the old Route 66 areas before driving down to Sedona.
ARIZONA: We’ve written a lot of travel guides for Grand Canyon South Rim and Sedona on our sister site Where Are Those Morgans, so head over to our Arizona travel guides if you need help planning your trip.
Williams AZ Hotels Map
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- Green stars – Low budget
- Red stars – Mid range budget
- Blue stars – High budget
How We Order Hotels
We’ve hand picked 11 Williams AZ hotels for you to consider booking by taking into account previous guest ratings, location, value for money and our own experiences in the area. Read more about our editorial process.
Hotels in this guide are listed in order of average nightly cost. We analyzed nightly prices on three future dates in different seasons so we could order with a degree of accuracy.
You’ll find 4 x cheap hotels, 3 x mid range budget hotels and 4 x luxury hotels. We periodically update our guides to ensure the previous guest ratings from Booking and Google reviews are accurate.
1. El Rancho Motel
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 8.8 / 10
- Google – 4.2 / 5
- Price: Cheap $
- Amenities: Free WiFi, free parking, barbecue facilities
- Location: Center of Williams
El Rancho Motel is the cheapest hotel in Williams AZ and it actually has really good reviews. It’s clean, incredibly affordable and run by thoughtful hosts who care about guest experience. We think this is a great option if you’re visiting Grand Canyon South Rim on a budget.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, value for money and location the highest at El Rancho Motel. It’s basic but it’s a highly rated hotel with lots of positive comments about value for money and recent renovations.
BOOK: El Rancho Motel
2. Quality Inn
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 7.9 / 10
- Google – 4.2 / 5
- Price: Cheap $
- Amenities: Free WiFi, free parking, pet friendly, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, breakfast included
- Location: North Williams
Quality Inn is a solid low budget hotel offering free breakfast, an outdoor pool and pet friendly accommodations at affordable price points. Guest rooms are spacious and the location is ideal for getting straight onto the road for South Rim.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness and location the highest at Quality Inn. For the nightly cost you really can’t go wrong with a hot tub, bed, shower and breakfast at this budget hotel chain. We think it’s a great option if you’re traveling on a lower budget with your pets.
BOOK: Quality Inn
3. Grand Canyon RV Glamping
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 8.5 / 10
- Google – 4.3 / 5
- Price: Cheap $
- Amenities: Free WiFi, free parking, outdoor spaces, kitchens, barbecue facilities, pet friendly
- Location: North Williams
Grand Canyon RV Glamping is one of the most unique places to stay in Williams AZ. We love the concept of staying in a static RV camper instead of a traditional hotel and it’s got really good reviews from previous guests.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, facilities and location the highest at Grand Canyon RV Glamping. The trailers are pet friendly, you get loads of outdoor space and the best part is a full kitchen so you can cook your own food. But there is a cleaning fee, so this place works best for longer stays.
BOOK: Grand Canyon RV Glamping
4. La Quinta
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 8.7 / 10
- Google – 4.5 / 5
- Price: Cheap $
- Amenities: Free WiFi, free parking, pet friendly, indoor swimming pool and hot tub, fitness center, breakfast included, bar
- Location: West Williams
La Quinta is the top rated cheap hotel in Williams AZ. It has superb reviews and comments, great amenities and breakfast is included. If we’re watching our travel budget next time we’re in Williams, we’ll book into this hotel, which we think has a fantastic cost to quality balance.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, facilities and location the highest at La Quinta. You can use the indoor pool and hot tub year round, work out in a basic fitness center and book pet friendly rooms. It’s definitely a contender for the best overall hotel in town because it’s affordable.
BOOK: La Quinta
5. The Lodge On Route 66
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 8.4 / 10
- Google – 4.4 / 5
- Price: Mid Range $$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, free parking, breakfast included
- Location: Center of Williams
The Lodge On Route 66 is a highly regarded and historic Route 66 motel-style hotel in Williams AZ. It’s certainly more unique and homely when compared to a typical hotel chain and it comes with a free continental breakfast included.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness and location the highest at The Lodge On Route 66. The renovated Route 66 motel is a popular choice and it has lots of positive comments about the owners. If you want something a little different at a solid mid-budget price point, check prices here.
BOOK: The Lodge On Route 66
6. Hampton Inn
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 9.0 / 10
- Google – 4.7 / 5
- Price: Mid Range $$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, free parking, pet friendly, indoor swimming pool, fitness center, breakfast included
- Location: North Williams
Hampton Inn is a new and modern hotel in Williams AZ with excellent amenities and a nice middle of the road price point. It’s a brand new hotel which means everything is clean, comfortable and high quality. Plus, it’s pet friendly and has an excellent breakfast included.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, facilities and location the highest at Hampton Inn. If you want a comfortable mid-budget stay at familiar chain hotel brand, this new hotel with very high ratings is a great place to start your search.
BOOK: Hampton Inn
7. Best Western Plus
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 8.8 / 10
- Google – 4.6 / 5
- Price: Mid Range $$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, free parking, pet friendly, seasonal outdoor heated pool, hot tub, fitness center, on site restaurant and bar, laundry, weekend entertainment
- Location: West Williams
Best Western Plus is one of the best hotels in Williams AZ when you take into account amenities, quality and cost. We stayed here and had a genuinely excellent experience. After spending time in the the outdoor hot tub, we washed our hiking gear in the laundry room and enjoyed dinner on-site.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, facilities and location the highest at Best Western Plus. It’s pet friendly and it even has live entertainment Thursday-Sunday. At the mid-budget price point, we think this Best Western should definitely be on your shortlist.
BOOK: Best Western Plus
8. Grand Canyon Railway Hotel
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 8.3 / 10
- Google – 4.5 / 5
- Price: Expensive $$$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, free parking, indoor swimming pool and hot tub, fitness center, on site restaurant and pub, breakfast available (extra)
- Location: Center of Williams
Grand Canyon Railway Hotel is the quintessential Williams AZ hotel located in the heart of town, right at the train station for the historic Grand Canyon railway. It’s an old world style hotel that’s been refurbished and it sits nicely at the lower end of the expensive price category.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness and location the highest at Grand Canyon Railway Hotel. Comments are the most positive about its idyllic location, on site restaurants and of course the train package experiences. This is where to stay in Williams AZ for a sense of historical significance.
BOOK: Grand Canyon Railway Hotel
9. Trapper’s Rendezvous
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 9.5 / 10
- Google – 4.9 / 5
- Price: Expensive $$$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, free parking, breakfast available, barbecue facilities, fire pit
- Location: North Williams
Trapper’s Rendezvous is a top rated boutique hotel in Williams AZ. You’d sleep in stunning Wild West themed cabins, and it’s quiet, family friendly and perfect for lovers of the great outdoors. And we think it’s one of the best places to stay near Grand Canyon South Rim.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, facilities, value for money and location the highest at Trapper’s Rendezvous. It takes a clean sweep across the board with outstanding comments about the owner, breakfast (small extra fee but well regarded) and basically the entire experience!
BOOK: Trapper’s Rendezvous
10. Sheridan House Inn
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 9.7 / 10
- Google – 4.9 / 5
- Price: Expensive $$$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, free parking, adults only, exceptional breakfast included
- Location: East Williams
Sheridan House Inn is an adults only luxury bed and breakfast hotel in Williams AZ with magnificent reviews, comments and ratings from previous guests. The rooms look wonderful and the homemade (to order!) breakfast looks positively delicious.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, facilities, value for money and location the highest at Sheridan House Inn. This is another place taking a clean sweep across the board and it also has to be included as one of the very best places to stay near Grand Canyon South Rim.
BOOK: Sheridan House Inn
11. Inn History Grand Canyon Cabin
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 9.5 / 10
- Google – 4.8 / 5
- Price: Expensive $$$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, free parking, shared lounge, bbq facilities
- Location: North Williams
Inn History Grand Canyon Cabin is another hugely popular place to stay a few miles to the north of Williams. You’d sleep in a beautifully designed one-bedroom cabin that’s essentially like a small house with a living room, bathroom and kitchenette. So we think it works best for couples or light sleepers.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, facilities, value for money and location the highest at Inn History Grand Canyon Cabin. It has top marks all around, the reviews are outstanding and it looks lovely, but the only caveat is you’ll have a 10 minute drive into Williams when you want to eat out.
BOOK: Inn History Grand Canyon Cabin
Best Hotels In Williams AZ By Reviews
We always look at guest reviews when booking our hotels in new travel destinations. Previous guest reviews are a fantastic resource to use because you can see genuine unbiased pros and cons from a wide range of real people.
But it’s important to use reviews as a guide only because you might not necessarily agree with others. Let’s take a look at the best hotels in Williams Arizona as per genuine user generated reviews from popular online resources.
1. Booking.com
According to previous guest reviews on Booking.com, your top three hotel options are:
2. Hotels.com
According to previous guest reviews on Hotels.com, your top three hotel options are:
3. Google
According to previous guest reviews on Google, your top three hotel options are:
4. Tripadvisor
According to previous guest reviews on Tripadvisor, your top three hotel options are:
Affordability
Hotels in Williams AZ are high quality and extremely affordable. You’ll find much better value in Williams than you will in Tusayan or by staying in a Grand Canyon run lodge on the rim, plus you’d have far more dining options. But you’re giving up the convenience factor, so it depends on what’s most important to you.
We think Williams is perfect if you just want to day trip into the park, or you want to stay somewhere with more amenities the night after your Grand Canyon itinerary ends. We stayed in Williams for a night after a long day hiking in the park and before driving down to Sedona. And the price we got was great.
Added Tax
Bear in mind when booking your hotel in Williams that you’ll pay 11.4% hotel tax per night on top of your base rate.
So, let’s say the basic nightly room cost at a hotel is $100.00 for one night, your actual total cost is going to be at $111.40 per night.
- When booking your hotel using Booking.com look under the price for includes taxes and fees. This means the price you see is final and will not be subject to further add ons.
- Conversely, if you see text reading something like +$30 for taxes and fees, that means you’ll pay the hotel room cost + the additional 11.4% tax.
Our Verdict
Williams AZ offers you quality hotels at excellent prices, a great selection of restaurants and a relatively convenient base to use for visiting Grand Canyon South Rim. It’s important to know that it’s a 1 hour drive from Williams to reach the Rim, so booking a hotel here works better if you’re happy to day trip into the park.
We really enjoyed our stay at Best Western Plus, but the next time we visit Williams we’d stay at either Sheridan House Inn, Trapper’s Rendezvous or Inn History because they all have fantastic reviews from previous guests.
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We hope this guide to the best hotels in Williams helps with planning your visit to Arizona!
Please let us know if you have any questions by commenting below.
Happy Booking,
Mark and Kristen
Best Hotels Anywhere
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