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Holland America Denali Lodge

3.5 star property
Travelers relax by the fireplace in the lobby or venture out to nearby attractions, with the added convenience of free parking and a knowledgeable staff

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McKinley Chalet Resort provides a mountain retreat where guests shop on-site and gather around the lobby fireplace. The property features a welcoming bar, public WiFi access, and dining options that include both a full restaurant and cooked-to-order breakfast service.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(67 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in McKinley Park, Holland America Denali Lodge is near the airport and in the mountains. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Kantishna Gallery, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Denali National Park and Horseshoe Lake. Rafting offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. Visit our Denali National Park travel guide
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Map
Milepost 238.5 George Parks Hwy, Denali National Park, AK, 99755

What's nearby

  • Gravel hiking trail bends off to the right away from a gravel river bed snaking across the valley below the Eielson visitor center in Denali National Park and Preserve
    Denali National Park Visitors Center
    6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Kantishna Gallery
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wilderness Access Center
    4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Horseshoe Lake
    9 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Stampede Trailhead
    36 min drive - 40.4 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI)
    126 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grizzly Grind
    1 min walk
  • Prospectors Historic Pizzeria & Alehouse
    3 min walk
  • Fannie Q’s Saloon
    9 min walk
  • Black Bear Coffee House
    6 min walk
  • Morino Grill
    6 min drive

About this property

Holland America Denali Lodge

Resort near Denali National Park
At Holland America Denali Lodge, you can look forward to shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and a fireplace in the lobby. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and American cuisine. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and helicopter/airplane tours
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 483 rooms boast comforts such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 2 mi
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 12 to 25 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Canyon Ridge Grill
  • Grizzly Grind
  • Karstens Public House

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 28 buildings
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 25 per person

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 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

McKinley Chalets
McKinley Chalets Denali National Park
McKinley Chalets Hotel
McKinley Chalets Hotel Denali National Park
Hotel Mckinley Chalet
McKinley Chalet Resort Denali National Park
McKinley Chalet Denali National Park
McKinley Chalet
Mckinley Chalet Hotel Denali National Park And Preserve
McKinley Chalet Resort
Holland America Denali Lodge Resort
Holland America Denali Lodge Denali National Park
Holland America Denali Lodge Resort Denali National Park

Frequently asked questions

Is Holland America Denali Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holland America Denali Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4 PM.

What time is check-out at Holland America Denali Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holland America Denali Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this resort is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Kantishna Gallery and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Denali National Park Visitors Center. Denali National Park and Wilderness Access Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holland America Denali Lodge Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 442 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 999 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience in Denali

Excellent rooms! There was some really nice little trails that we could lock on around the property as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Doug

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Holland America Denali Lodge 3 nights. They did not clean our rooms once during our stay. We had to ask for clean towels and when they brought them to our rooms, they asked my wife & I to put the dirty towels in a bag to remove from our room. This is NOT the kind of stop the level of service I expect from a full-service hotel. At these prices we were very disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Threasa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was easily accessible to Denali national park. The staff was friendly. The wifi was not the best.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful lodge. We loved the restaurant and the very private rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Canyon Lodge

Great place to stay Quiet and nice Great transportation
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Parking was free and close to cabin room. Rooms were basic but met needs - had a call to see northern lights but when we walked outside there were none. Rather it was drizzling so with clouds you can see them, call doesnt make sense
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Qaizar

Disliked: Staff & service
Room assignment
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property with great restaurants and close to the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROGER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the big clean rooms and comfortable beds especially after 2 days of backcountry hiking in Denali National Park, Each unit is divided into quiet mini compounds giving you a serene view of the Nanana River and Forested grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sylvia

I was given a room at the very farthest outlying building (building “Z”) which is a long walk, down steep stairs, from the main lodge. Apparently there are shuttles, but they seem few and far between. I opened “my” door and was shocked to see a naked man! He said he had been in that room for a day already. I called the desk to report the mix-up asking for a different room. I explained I was alone and in a remote area and afraid of animals. While waiting, and I swear, I am not making this up! A bear came out of the woods 20 feet away! Apparently the staff know about this bear! I was given a new room (next door to the equally surprised naked man) and I am surely hoping for no more drama! This 63 year old single lady traveler has certainly had enough for one day!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paige

Food was good in hotel restaurant. The property & location were convenient. Our room was a one bedroom king. Carpet was old & furniture was old, shower was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The views are spectacular and the staff are amazing. The bus transportation was efficient and organized.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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4/10 Poor

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Requested king size bed. Was offered double+single. Eventually was able to get the king size room. Other couple we were traveling with had the same issue and had to keep the room. Signage to the room was inaccurate. The room seems to have been added to the floor after signage was created or the sign was made incorrectly but they couldn’t be bothered to fix the sign. Lobby phone in the building doesn’t work so couldn’t use to ask about the room. Room was at the end of the hall next to maids room and where they unloaded the luggage from the cruise passenger bus. View out the window at the end of the hall was dumpsters. Not what I expected for over $400/night. Restaurant was a disaster. Servers did not know which table food belonged to. Two of four dishes showed up but the next one took 20 minutes. The fourth dish had to be re-requested as they thought it had already been delivered. Everyone else had already finished by then. Spoke to manager to ensure he was aware. He was well aware. Blamed it on new staff, but no real acknowledgement that management has a responsibility for proper onboarding on new staff. Frankly felt bad for the server.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Karen

Dated facilities, double bed not queen! First floor rooms will hear every move of upstairs!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Ken

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very poor service

Check in was unacceptable. Politely told our reserved room, king bed, was not available and we had been switched to two single beds. When I objected the young man said he would check with the room supervisor and left me standing at the counter for twenty minutes. I began to speak with another desk agent who told me that even though you are forced to choose a room, and rooms very in price, your forced choice is not guaranteed. Eventually, after 20 more minutes at the desk we were granted the room we had booked. We were not the only ones with that problem. I spoke with another person who had booked two beds for him and his travel partner and were put in a room with only one. Know that we had booked our room 4 months prior to our visit. Holland America can do better.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near Denali National Park! We had a great room down near the river which had beautiful views. Lots of dining options on site and options across the street as well. Would book it again if going to Denali.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RAJIV

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property. Lot of dining options, and shuttle service. Nice views from the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the buses that helped us get around the property. We liked the variety of restaurants and shops. We also liked the activities, games, music, and s’mores offered on the property. It was a beautiful location on the river and very close to Denali National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our facilities and the transportation were wonderful. I t was a bit discouraging that it took 2 hours before our luggage was delivered to our room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not much sleep

Pillows were extremely hard. I got very little sleep that night. My sister and brother in law said they had the same problem
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Hotel with amazing view

it was very good stay, we would have loved to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ranjeet

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location. Thank you for helping out breaking the bag lock quickly. Room (especially bathroom) was dated and needs improvement. Front desk Staff attitude also needs improvement.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marla

The property was fine. It was a bit dated and on the edge of shabby for the room condition and furnishings. The bed was comfortable. The front desk staff seemed unorganized and not real knowledgeable. The wait staff were all excellent, the expeditors in the lobby were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful place, v clean, nice service, recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

mary jo

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ugly accom. No air conditioning. No ceiling fan, great staff member phelicia.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025