Holland America Denali Lodge

3.5 star property

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A lodge with outdoor seating areas, a central gathering space, and a view of the surrounding forest and mountains.
Exterior
A restaurant with round tables, wooden chairs, and a large window overlooking the street.
A hotel room with a large bed, wooden panel walls, a mirror, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wardrobe.
A spacious lobby with a large wooden ceiling, multiple windows, and a statue in the center.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $434
$404 nightly
$434 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13

Explore the area

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Milepost 238.5 George Parks Hwy, Denali National Park, AK, 99755
  • Place, Kantishna Gallery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilderness Access Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Denali National Park Visitors Center
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(70 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Denali National Park

When you stay at Holland America Denali Lodge in McKinley Park, you'll be in a national park, a 3-minute drive from Denali National Park and 6 minutes from Denali National Park Visitors Center. .This resort is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Kantishna Gallery and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Alaska Railroad.

What's nearby

  • Kantishna Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wilderness Access Center - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Denali National Park Visitors Center - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Horseshoe Lake - 9 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Black Diamond Golf Course - 11 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

  • Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Karstens Public House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Canyon Steakhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grizzly Grind - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alpenglow - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Denali Doghouse - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Holland America Denali Lodge

Holland America Denali Lodge offers 483 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 483 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. This resort also features a fireplace in the lobby, a picnic area, and a vending machine. Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 2 mi.
Enjoy American cuisine at Canyon Ridge Grill, one of the resort's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
Canyon Ridge Grill - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Karstens Public House - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Grizzly Grind - This coffee shop serves breakfast and light fare. Open daily.

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

Holland America Denali Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 450 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1007 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Zhengdong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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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

Rula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful place, v clean, nice service, recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while visiting Denali
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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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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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend-we stayed one other place in Denali and the Holland America Lodge has all of the creature comforts and transportation everywhere you want to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn

This place is fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, rooms are nothing special but comfortable and the location is worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

deborah

Liked: Amenities
Great property and very attentive staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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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

Arpita

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location and property shuttle were great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay with the family. Love the FirePro area & restaurant was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023