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The Canyon Motel & RV Park

Simple 1940s motel offering basic rooms, some in converted railway cars, plus an indoor pool.

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Williams, AZ

About

The Canyon Motel & RV Park is a simple 1940s motel in Williams, the small Route 66 railroad town most travelers use as a launch pad for the South Rim, about 60 miles north. What sets it apart from a standard roadside motel is the lineup of retired railway cars converted into rooms, parked permanently on the property alongside the regular motel wing.

Rooms, railcars, and RV sites

Guests describe the railcar rooms as having a "tiny home" feel, with bunk beds that reviewers say are a hit with kids — one traveler mentioned a themed "Tow'Mater" cabin their son loved. Beyond the railcar and standard motel rooms, there's a working RV park with spacious, easy-to-maneuver pull-through sites. An indoor pool is on site, though recent reviewers note it's been closed for maintenance or the off-season, so it's worth calling ahead if that's the draw. The property carries a 4.0 rating from about 860 Google reviews: families consistently praise the railcar rooms and RV guests like the pull-through sites, though several reviews flag inconsistent upkeep in specific rooms and RV loops, so it's worth being clear-eyed about expectations for the price.

Good to know

Location: 1900 Rodeo Rd, Williams — close to downtown's Route 66 diners and shops
Distance to the South Rim: about an hour, roughly 60 miles
Booking tip: the railcar rooms are the main draw, so call or book ahead for those specifically

It's not a polished resort, but for a budget-friendly, novelty stop on the way to the canyon — especially traveling with kids — the railcar rooms are a distinctive option in a town built around the railroad.

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4.0

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Mike Courtial

2 months ago

Stayed here while heading home. The spaces, 1 through 5, can accommodate long and wide RVs. We have a 2021 Ram 3500 long bed and 40ft bumper pull. We were in space 2 and had plenty of room to park and put our 3 slides out. Could easily park a sedan front and back without issues. Just a heads up the connections are all at the back of the site. So park accordingly or plane on having long hoses and cord. The grounds were clean all around. The pool area is OK. Needs more ventilation foe being indoors. There were floor fans but definitely had to open a door and place a fan to help vent the area. The water is nice and warm. The front desk area was OK. My wife went to ask a question and although door was open and sign said open she had to leave a voice message. The desk staff was almost non-existent. They say there is Wi-fi but also not that it is not guaranteed. It didnt connected although showed Good strength. This would be a great "base camp" while off exploring the Grand Canyon, William's or Slide Rock State Park.

Carina Wilson

a month ago

We really enjoyed our stay at the Cozy Cabins in the back of the lot. We had a cabin on the side by the forest, which was really enjoyable. (There were many mosquitos but that is expected😊) The room was VERY clean and COOL. Our original reservation didnt say air conditioning, but after a week camping in the desert, that was a GIFT. I religiously check for bed bugs because I get severe reactions and it looked pristine. There were some minor things that were not in order but did not ruin the experience. Overall, the rental was a great find and we were really thankful for such a clean, inviting place. The staff was pleasant and hard working. They take care of anything that is not working properly. We were surprised that our reservation was in a motel and rv park as it was not described that way online. We were also surprised that the buildings were split in half but were not bothered by it. The train or the highway nosies did not bother us. Again, it was a really great find and a beautiful place! Would definitely stay again!

T W

2 months ago

We stayed in the RV park for a couple days. The washer and dryer worked great and it was a great location! The price was good, but not for the amenities. The bathrooms only had toilet paper one time in the 3 days we were there. The bathrooms had a cleaning foam or maybe shaving cream all over the walls and in the cracks of the seats all 3 days. There was hair all in the drains as well. The reason why we booked here was for the pool that was advertised online. The pool was closed when we got there for the season, it was July. This information should be posted on your website. The manager never called back after calling 3 times. We would have went to a different place that offered activities for kids, but they said absolutely no refunds. We would not go back here and were highly disappointed with the false advertisement.

Laurel Kobernick

4 months ago

Absolutely appalled by what we encountered. We booked caboose number 2 for a family of 3. Upon arriving we noticed on the exterior there are multiple extension cords underneath connecting to a power strip which seemed like a severe safety hazard. As we entered there was a LOT of wear and tear visible, completely filthy air filter. Shower was degrading, toilet paper holder had been ripped off the wall and half way patched. One of the bunk beds had a stain/spill down the side and you could see the accumulation of dirt/debris. The ac read 86 and was blinking red. The whole place felt dirty and uncomfortable and gave us the impression we wouldn't be sleeping without a few crawling friends. Within 5 minutes of checking in we went to the front desk and they were adamant about their no refund policy and stated "what did you expect from a train car" well for $198 for one night I guess we expected more than they were willing to provide. I could not recommend this less. Their minimal pictures do NOT show you what you are signing up for.

joshua monaghan

3 months ago

Stayed at the cabin here. Has a tiny home vibe. Great location, excellent value for a family with small kids. They loved hanging out in the loft. My boy loves the Movie "Cars" and this place has a "Tow'Mater." The town of Williams has good food and a cool vibe. The pool was under maintenance which was a bummer. Still a great value!