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Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge in Copper Center with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk

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The Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge welcomes travelers with a cozy lobby fireplace and mountain views. Two restaurants serve American cuisine all day. Amenities include laundry facilities and luggage storage. Visitors consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Brenwick Craig Road, Copper Center, AK, 99573

What's nearby

  • Chapel on the Hill - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Wrangell‐St. Elias National Park Visitor Center - 6 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Dry Creek State Recreation Site - 21 min drive - 34.2 km
  • Squirrel Creek State Recreation Site - 25 min drive - 46.4 km

Getting around

  • Valdez, AK (VDZ) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Copper Rail Depot Saloon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Two Rivers Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bee Happy Coffee Company - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge

Lodge in the mountains
Consider a stay at Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge and take advantage of laundry facilities, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and American cuisine. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and laundry services
  • A 24-hour front desk, a gift shop, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 85 rooms offer amenities such as desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Two Rivers Restaurant
  • Whistle Stop Bar & Grill

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 15 and May 15.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

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Frequently asked questions

Is Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge located?

Situated in the mountains, this lodge is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Chapel on the Hill and within 12 mi (20 km) of Wrangell‐St. Elias National Park Visitor Center and Kluane/Wrangell-St Elias/Glacier Bay/Tatshenshini-Alsek. Dry Creek State Recreation Site and Squirrel Creek State Recreation Site are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 244 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shahid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent wilderness location, great rooms and service!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to Denali National Park. The hotel and surroundings are beautiful. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick A.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was awesome and the staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Simple, pretty views, good shared lobby area. Cruises use it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and we enjoyed our stay. Very clean, friendly staff. Ate at the restaurant and it was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
If you want a hotel in Alaska, these lodges are the place to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I chose this hotel to stay at because of his proximity to the Saint Elias Ranger station. It was absolutely gorgeous, I had a great time. The park is beautiful, and the lodge was gorgeous with amazing views.
It’s a beautiful lounge area
View from my room morning
View from my room at night
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent service. Excellent restaurant on site. Check in was easy & fast. Best was the excellent view of the mountain range & nearby rivers from the property with its overlook. Room was very nice & comfortable too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome view, very friendly and helpful staff. Good dining options on site. Would stay again and would recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rahul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Demetria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views from the lobby and patio are superb. Nice short walking trails around the property. Dining options and food were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with views of the wrangell np. Lobby area is great. The naturalist evening walk tour was very informative and we loved it. Food options were good and we would love to have more vegetarian options added to the menu.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchel W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice nature, walk, beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, comfortable bed. It’s so quiet, spacious and beautiful! Staff are all very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ping

Old, location is far from every points.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grest food, great ,staff, grrat views and great rates!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAWN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely lodge but very busy with Princess tours
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel. Enjoyed the hiking trails.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a remote location and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Honora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is midway to our destination which was McCarthy and Kennicott. It was a nice way to be rested on arrival in McCarthy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views, friendly staff, dinner and breakfast were both good and reasonably priced. Drinks were good, though pricier than I am used to.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025