Lodging 2024
We have a few starting locations based on your trip type and our transportation options. Be sure you are booking at the correct location. Refer to your trip info packet (or invoice) or call us if you have questions.
Plan to arrive in Las Vegas, Nevada, the day before your trip. Our pick-up location is Homewood Suites Henderson. Henderson, a suburb south of Las Vegas, is conveniently located 15 minutes from Harry Reid International Airport/Las Vegas Strip.
HOMEWOOD SUITES by HILTON – HENDERSON
10450 S. Eastern Ave.
Henderson, NV 89052
702-450-1045
HOW TO BOOK
Click here to access your Arizona River Runners booking link. If you plan to stay at Homewood Suites before and after your trip, you will need to make two separate reservations.
If you have any trouble with the online booking process or you need to make any adjustments to your existing reservation, call Homewood Suites directly at (702) 450-1045. For new reservations, be sure to mention the corporate rate plan for Arizona River Runners. For existing reservations, have your confirmation number handy when you call.
If you choose to stay at an alternative hotel, please note that we are not able to pick up or drop off at locations other than Homewood Suites Henderson. Make the necessary arrangements to arrive there before the departure time listed in your trip information packet.
Once you’ve made your reservation, we ask that you update the lodging field on your online registration form or send us an email.
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
Homewood Suites Henderson is contracted with Lyft to provide shuttle services for their guests. They will hail a Lyft, which is available to and from the airport and anywhere within 5 miles of the hotel. This service is available from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Request a Lyft with the front desk staff by calling 702-450-1045.
Alternatively, you can take a cab, airport bus, or Uber/Lyft from Harry Reid International Airport to Homewood Suites. Follow signs in baggage claim to locate pick-up locations.
After your trip, our included shuttle will go directly to Homewood Suites Henderson and then continue to the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). Our shuttle must go to the airport immediately after dropping guests off at the hotel. If you have luggage stored at the hotel, you’ll need to factor in extra time to retrieve your bags and then arrange transportation to Harry Reid International Airport on your own.
PARKING
All river trip participants, with or without a reservation at Homewood Suites, may park their vehicle in the Homewood Suites lot for free while on the river trip. Be sure to inform the front desk and park where they advise.
We do not recommend storing luggage or valuables in your vehicle. Neither Arizona River Runners nor Homewood Suites will be responsible for damage to, or loss of, the vehicle, its contents, or luggage stored at Homewood Suites while on your trip.
LUGGAGE STORAGE
Homewood Suites will store your non-river luggage while on your trip for $10/bag for 1-4 nights and $20/bag for 5 or more nights. All bags should have name tags and locks and should be brought to the front desk before meeting time.
WHAT’S NEARBY
Homewood Suites has several restaurants and shops located nearby.
If you drive to Marble Canyon, you must arrive the day before your trip. Remember that Marble Canyon is located in a remote area of northern Arizona – about a 4.5-hour drive from both Phoenix and Las Vegas.
There are three hotel options located near Marble Canyon. Marble Canyon Lodge is next door to the Chevron station, where your trip orientation will take place. Lee’s Ferry Lodge and Cliff Dwellers are both less than 10 miles away. Please note, if you are taking a shuttle and will not have your vehicle, you will need to stay at Marble Canyon Lodge. There are no transportation options in this remote location, and you are responsible for getting to the trip orientation on the morning of day 1 at the Marble Canyon Chevron.
See below for hotel booking links and contact info:
Marble Canyon Lodge
P.O. Box 1/Hwy 89A
Marble Canyon, AZ 86036
800-726-1789
*Booked river trip guests with ARR are eligible for a 15% discount at Marble Canyon Lodge. To get it, call in and say you are with ARR, or access the booking link above and enter the code AZRIVRUN when prompted.
Lee’s Ferry Lodge at Vermillion Cliffs
US Highway 89A Mile Marker 541.5
Marble Canyon, AZ 86036
928-355-2231
Cliff Dwellers Lodge
Mile Post 547 N Highway 89A
Marble Canyon, AZ 86036
800-962-9755
LOCAL DINING OPTIONS
Marble Canyon Lodge and Cliff Dwellers both have full-service restaurants. Lee’s Ferry Lodge at Vermillion Cliffs has a beer/wine bar with no food service. Hours may vary, and it’s best to call and confirm options will be available the night you arrive. This is a very remote area, and you may need to plan to stop to eat on your drive and/or bring any necessary food for your stay.
PARKING
You may leave your vehicle near the Marble Canyon Lodge for a fee of $10 per night. This parking lot is managed solely by Marble Canyon Lodge. All guests must stop at the front desk to purchase a parking pass to display in their windshield and park where advised.
The nightly fee is required for all river trip guests, whether you stay at Marble Canyon Lodge or elsewhere. Call 800-726-1789 or see the front desk for more information.
LUGGAGE STORAGE
Marble Canyon Lodge does not offer storage of full-size luggage while on the river. However, they will hold smaller valuables, such as phones, keys, laptops, etc., if you don’t want to leave them in your car. Neither Arizona River Runners nor the Marble Canyon Lodge will be responsible for damage or loss of the vehicle or its contents.
WHAT’S NEARBY
There is a gas station with a well-stocked convenience store where you can buy wine and beer for the trip, but liquor is unavailable, so plan accordingly. See above for local restaurant options. At 45 minutes away, Page, AZ is the nearest town with complete services, including restaurants, grocery stores, and alternative lodging options if necessary.
HOW TO BOOK
If you are a guest on a South Rim Grand Canyon 3 Day Escape:
The meeting location for your trip is outside the park near Tusayan, AZ. You can stay at one of the several hotels in Tusayan. If you wish to stay inside the park instead, reservations can be made by calling Xanterra at 888-297-2757 or online at www.grandcanyonlodges.com. Rooms at the South Rim can be difficult to obtain. Reservations open one year in advance.
If you are a guest on a Lower Canyon Hike In Trip:
It is best to stay inside the park due to the early meeting time and the possibility of lines at the entrance gate. Grand Canyon South Rim reservations can be made by calling Xanterra at 888-297-2757 or online at www.grandcanyonlodges.com. Rooms at the South Rim can be difficult to obtain, so please reserve early. Reservations open one year in advance.
If you cannot find lodging inside the park, additional options are available in the nearby town of Tusayan, AZ. Please be aware that there may be traffic at the entrance gates to the park in the morning. You will want to give yourself plenty of extra time.
If you are having trouble finding a room, please call us at 800.477.7238.
WHAT’S NEARBY
There are a few restaurants in Grand Canyon National Park. Additional dining options are available in Tusayan.
Last-minute shopping for travel essentials, gifts, and snacks is available in the park at Canyon Village Market & Deli or outside the park at the Tusayan General Store.