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McKinley Creekside Cabins

2.5 star property

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Front of property
Comfort Room (New Lodge) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine, alfresco dining
Cafe
Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Mountain view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Signature Cabin

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

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

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

View all photos for Basic Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Basic Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Family Cabin

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

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Comfort Room (New Lodge) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Comfort Room (New Lodge)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Cabin, 1 King Bed, River View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Comfort Cabin, 1 King Bed, River View

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

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About the neighborhood

Denali National Park

With a stay at McKinley Creekside Cabins in Denali National Park, you'll be 13.3 mi (21.3 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

  • 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
  • Denali Dog Sledding Museum - 19 min drive - 20.3 miles
  • Horseshoe Lake - 19 min drive - 18.1 miles

Getting around

  • Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Denali Thai Food - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Creekside Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Panorama Pizza Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Prey Bar & Eatery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Moose’s Brew - ‬2 min drive

About this property

McKinley Creekside Cabins

Lodge with free parking, in the vicinity of Denali National Park
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.

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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • 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)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • 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

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 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
McKinley Creekside Cabins Cabin
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

Reviews

McKinley Creekside Cabins Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 410 out of 553 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 553 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 553 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 553 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 553 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheng, Fremont

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Would give ten stars if possible

We could not have asked for any better place to stay for our trip to Denali. It was nice to be away from the hustle and bustle of the other lodging places at the Park road. The lodging, food and service was way beyond expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable and quiet. I especially liked that they had a cafe where the food was delicious. Also getting to and from Denali Park was a breeze
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Needed a firm mattress because of bad back but none was available. Slept on the floor. The walls between rooms did not muffle the noise of the other guests. We were actually awakened and kept awake by their activity. The room could have used a comfortable chair. The staff was wonderful and the cafe had good food and lovely servers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

John, Thomson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, great creek on property and near Denali.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very cute, super close to the park
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was excellent! Restaurant was exceptional ! Loved this place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

10/10 Excellent

Leann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was delicious!! Loved having no TV in the rooms. Great views
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lotte

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

The creekside views can’t be beat!

Our stay was absolutely perfect. The cabin was clean and had a beautiful view. It was so nice to sleep with the window open and hear the creek at night. We had dinner twice and breakfast at the cafe. All of it was delicious. One of the best pot pies I have ever had. The bakery items were so good, I had to keep going back for more each day.
Cabin 14
Turkey pot pie
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cabins were nice.Weather was a little rainy while we were there so we did not use the outside facilities much. We lost power for a few hours one morning which means no water, lights, and cafe could not operate. I heard that short periods of power outage are not uncommon. Cafe was very good but very busy and had long waits to get a table.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cabins are beautifully done, spacious, clean and they each have their own small deck - with privacy. They serve an amazing breakfast (you pay for it, of course), but the ambience and the flowers all around the property are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Visit to Danali

Great location. Everyone greeted us with a smile. Cabin was perfect. Dinner was delicious at their on site restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilmira

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was very good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajeev

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when visiting Denali Park. It’s about 20 miles south of the park entrance. Nice cottage with great view of mountains and creeks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at McKinley Creekside Cabins was amazing. The Lodge room included all the amenities to make our stay comfortable: a full size coffee pot, full size lotions and shower gel, microwave and fridge along with comfy beds. The small deck looked out onto the property and mountains in the distance. The restaurant on site was delicious. From breakfast, to lunch and dinner, the staff’s goal was to ensure that your meals were of the highest quality. A delightful stay near the entrance of Denali Park!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa, Lakeville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You could smell the septic system from our room. Couldn’t sit on the deck because the smell was so bad. Food in restaurant was fabulous. Staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashmin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone in our group (4 of us) found the place to be excellent. The room and bathroom were big and clean. Everything worked as expected. The restaurant was good though food choice was a bit limited for vegetarians. Overall, a great place to stay in Denali.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin, Bowling Green

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

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are large, clean and comfortable. It is a little bit of a drive from the park entrance. The restaurant was top notch amazing. The breakfasts were really good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and restaurant on site
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clyde

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025