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McKinley Creekside Cabins

Property class: 2.5

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A log cabin with a porch, outdoor seating, and a mountain view.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A wooden lodge with a covered porch, a large window, and an American flag.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, red cups, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a dining area with chairs and a rug.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Mile 224 George Parks Hwy, Denali National Park, AK, 99755
  • Place, Alaska Railroad
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Wilderness Access Center
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Denali National Park Visitors Center
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Signature Cabin

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted heater.

Signature Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a small table.

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

A room with two beds, wooden ceiling, and a ceiling fan.

Basic Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Cabin

A hotel room with three single beds, a wooden chair, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room (New Lodge)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Comfort Room (New Lodge)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Comfort Cabin, 1 King Bed, River View

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a carpeted floor.

Comfort Cabin, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • 256 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Denali National Park

With a stay at McKinley Creekside Cabins in McKinley Park, you'll be 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Denali National Park and 15 mi (24.1 km) from Denali National Park Visitors Center. .This lodge is 23.9 mi (38.5 km) from Black Diamond Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Alaska Railroad - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Wilderness Access Center - 15 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Kantishna Gallery - 15 min drive - 18.3 miles
  • Denali National Park Visitors Center - 17 min drive - 18.6 miles
  • Horseshoe Lake - 20 min drive - 18.3 miles

Getting around

  • Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 147 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Denali Thai Food - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Panorama Pizza Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Denali Thai Food - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Moose’s Brew - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Perch Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

McKinley Creekside Cabins

McKinley Creekside Cabins offers 45 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 45 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this lodge include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Stop by Creekside Cafe for lunch, dinner, or brunch, where this restaurant specializes in American cuisine, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include ATM/banking services and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Creekside Cafe - This café specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 5 to 18 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Creekside Cafe

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests must provide their own transportation to this property; public transportation is not easily accessible.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 12 and May 26.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 18 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

McKinley Creekside Cabins Cabin Denali National Park
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McKinley Creekside Cabins Denali National Park
McKinley Creekside Cabins
McKinley Creekside Cabins Lodge
McKinley Creekside Cabins Denali National Park
McKinley Creekside Cabins Lodge Denali National Park

McKinley Creekside Cabins Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 463 out of 611 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 611 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 611 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 611 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 611 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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Very good location for a few days at Denali
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was friendly and welcoming , food delicious, rooms clean and beautiful setting
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a keeper and will be our go to stop and stay when traveling to Alaska!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very cosy cabin near to Denali, we really enjoyed the stay there. This property has a fully functional cafe on the property with excellent food.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We absolutely loved our stay. All of the workers were extremely helpful and kind. The grounds were beautiful and the restaurant very good!!! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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McKinley Creekside Cabins is a fantastic place to stay while in the Denali area. Located about 15 minutes from Denali National Park, it has individual cabins as well motel like units. The staff is amazing, the food is outstanding. We loved our time here. Highly recommend this wonderful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a wonderful place to stay. Lodge room was large and very clean with a nice view. The staff was helpful, but the best part was the restaurant. We ate supper and breakfast there and liked it so much we drove back by there for lunch. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Apart from some road noise, this is a terrific venue. Great rooms and a great restaurant as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing restaurant and baked goods for take out
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was just PERFECT !! Loved the room , the view , the location everything !!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location near Denali national park With a great view Restaurant had good selections and the food tasted great Room was very clean with everything you need. Staff extremely friendly and knowledgeable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved this property. You will not regret staying here. We enjoyed sitting by the creek with our morning coffee and cannot stop thinking about their Smoked Salmon Chowder.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful place to stay when visiting Denali National Park with great restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and restaurant on site
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The views were amazing and being creekside was an extra bonus. The restaurant was delicious and the baked goods were amazing.. I’m so glad we stayed here. The flower baskets were a beautiful bonus. I felt really at peace here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and staff friendly and super helpful. Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
I loved the location, the restaurant, our room and the staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very nice accommodation with a great restaurant, convenient to Denali Nat'l Park and Denali Air.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The location was perfect. A short drive to Denali. The cafe on site had excellent food and all of the staff were very friendly. Our waitress (from Mississippi) was great. We also walked over to the pizza place next door. We were in The Homestead and the front to back room, with a great view was updated, clean, and very spacious. We had a handwritten note and fresh baked cookies in our room when we first checked in. I would recommend staying here to anyone visiting the area and we will certainly book them again if we return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room . Everything we needed except no cell reception for calls . Otherwise , it was an excellent location and so beautiful , inside and outside
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026