Kachina Lodge. The lodge is located just next (west) to the Bright Angel Lodge, where there was a 24 hour reception area to check in/out for Thunderbird. Our Rating. 1960s architecture. Thunderbird and Kachina Lodges . Kachina Lodge. If you're looking for more economical options, consider Yavapai or Maswik Lodges if your group is more than 2 people. For two people, Bright Angel is another option that would be less expensive than Thunderbird / Kachina. But they're not the only options inside the park. To the east was the Kachina Lodge, which looked identical to Thunderbird from the outside, and next to Kachina … Kachina Lodge is close to the El Tovar and the other viewpoints and restaurants along the South Rim. The Kachina Lodge sits directly on the rim of the Grand Canyon. Answer 1 of 9: We had originally booked Kachina, street side, because at the time, that is all that was available. Read more about Thunderbird Lodge. Thunderbird and Kachina are almost interchangeable and, yes, they're both right on the rim. Guests staying at the Kachina Lodge will need to check-in at the El Tovar Front Desk. Neighborhood Inside The Park Phone 888/297-2757 or 928/638-2631 Prices $180–$200 park-side; $190–$220 canyon-side Amenities Free Wi-Fi Units 55 units at Thunderbird, 49 at Kachina Web site Thunderbird and Kachina Lodges. Courtesy Grand Canyon Lodges. Conveniently located between the historic El Tovar Hotel and Bright Angel Lodge, Kachina Lodge … In Grand Canyon Village About our rating system. I've been trying for months to score a canyon side and today, a canyon side at Thunderbird … For guests seeking a close location to the South Rim, the Kachina lodge …