Thunderbird Lodge
At the mouth of Canyon de Chelly you’ll find Thunderbird Lodge, the closest hotel to the national monument. Canyon de Chelly's Thunderbird Lodge is built on the site of a trading post from yester- year. The red-adobe construction of the lodge itself is reminiscent of ancient pueblos, and the presence on the property of an old stone-walled trading post gives this the Thunderbird Lodge a lot of character. Enjoy sitting in the shade of cottonwood trees planted in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The lodge sits on the site of a trading post built in 1896, and its cafeteria-style restaurant is located in the trading post’s original building. The all-day cafeteria serves Native American dishes as well as continental cuisine. Adorning the walls of the dining room are excellent examples of Navajo rugs and artwork available for purchase. In the center of the dining area is a vault-like room that at one time served as a jail for the trading post.

Canyon de Chelly Inn
Located in Chinle, Arizona,  at the mouth of the canyon, Canyon de Chelly Inn is an ideal stop for a hearty meal and a good night's rest before touring the Anasazi Indian ruins and spectacular southwestern scenery of this national monument. Canyon de Chelly Inn is the only Chinle hotel with Hot Tub, Sauna and Indoor Pool available 24 hours and High Speed Internet Service for your convenience. When you’re ready to explore the countryside Canyon de Chelly National Monument offers visitors a wide vista of activities, learning and good times. Here you’ll have the opportunity to learn about Southwestern Indian history from the earliest Anaszai basketmakers to the Navajo Indians who live and farm here today. Canyon de Chelly National Monument is open year-round, but some of the inner canyons are impassable in winter and at certain other times of the year.