Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Deluxe Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $260
$260 nightly
$260 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

Explore the area

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1 Brenwick Craig Road, Copper Center, AK, 99573
  • Place, Chapel on the Hill
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Wrangell‐St. Elias National Park Visitor Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Creek State Recreation Site
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Copper Center

Located in Copper Center, Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Chapel on the Hill and Wrangell‐St. Elias National Park Visitor Center. .This lodge is 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from Dry Creek State Recreation Site and 23.2 mi (37.4 km) from Squirrel Creek State Recreation Site.

What's nearby

  • Chapel on the Hill - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Wrangell‐St. Elias National Park Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Dry Creek State Recreation Site - 27 min drive - 22.2 miles
  • Squirrel Creek State Recreation Site - 34 min drive - 28.9 miles

Getting around

  • Valdez, AK (VDZ) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge

Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge offers 85 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Stay in one of 85 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby. This lodge also features tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine.
Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Whistle Stop Bar & Grill, one of the lodge's 2 restaurants. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Whistle Stop Bar & Grill - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Two Rivers Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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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Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 258 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Brent

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

10/10 Excellent

ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting and views.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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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
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location with stunning views of mountains before sunset. Nice walks on property and the food was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We jad a great experience at the Pr
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Demetria

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed this location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service, nice hotel in a beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotels location just off the Richardson Highway between Wrangell and Valdez is perfect. The hotel and its facilities are perfect. My wife enjoyed the Copper River Salmon in the Restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rahul

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

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