Holland America Denali Lodge

3.5 star property
Resort with free parking, near Denali National Park

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Lobby
Front of property
Property grounds
Restaurant
Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Milepost 238.5 George Parks Hwy, Denali National Park, AK, 99755
  • Place, Mt. Healy Overlook Trail
  • 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
(67 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Denali National Park

At Holland America Denali Lodge you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Kantishna Gallery and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Denali National Park Visitors Center. Highlights at this resort include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Karstens Public House, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily. There's also free extended parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Denali National Park resort, you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Denali National Park and 3 km (1.8 mi) from Wilderness Access Center.

What's nearby

  • Kantishna Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wilderness Access Center - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Denali National Park Visitors Center - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Denali Dog Sledding Museum - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Horseshoe Lake - 13 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grizzly Grind - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fannie Q’s Saloon - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Black Bear Coffee House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Prospectors Historic Pizzeria & Alehouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Karstens Public House - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Holland America Denali Lodge

Resort with free parking, near Denali National Park
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business centre.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Holland America Denali Lodge. An area shuttle within 2 mi is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Denali National Park resort is smoke free.

  • 483 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 28 buildings
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holland America Denali Lodge offers 483 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Karstens Public House

Things to do

  • Helicopter/aeroplane 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 centre

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 28 buildings
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Holland America Denali Lodge?

Holland America Denali Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Holland America Denali Lodge?

Yep, Holland America Denali Lodge has a free self car park and free extended parking.

Does Holland America Denali Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holland America Denali Lodge?

No, Holland America Denali Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Holland America Denali Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holland America Denali Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Holland America Denali Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Holland America Denali Lodge Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 442 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Karen, stanford

Travelled with family
Dated facilities, double bed not queen! First floor rooms will hear every move of upstairs!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with family
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

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

8/10 Good

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Afsoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Suraj

Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Ranjeet

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Marla

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Rula

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

2/10 Terrible

mary jo

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

10/10 Excellent

Kami

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent visit. Didn’t get to see Mt. McKinley-too cloudy!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Veera

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Guest rooms are pretty outdated & not well maintained. Rooms are not close to the picture that are used while making the reservation
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhengdong

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

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Amitava

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
WiFi was not working in the room for the entire stay.. room size is too small for family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025