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Holland America Denali Lodge

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

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Property grounds
Restaurant
Room
Lobby
Exterior

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, Kantishna Gallery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilderness Access Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Denali National Park Visitors Center
    ‪6 min drive‬

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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.
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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
  • Black Diamond Golf Course - 11 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Stampede Trailhead - 36 min drive - 40.4 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

10/10 Excellent

Sanjiv

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

10/10 Excellent

Threasa

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
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

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

8/10 Good

Erin, San DIego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Parking was free and close to cabin room. Rooms were basic but met needs - had a call to see northern lights but when we walked outside there were none. Rather it was drizzling so with clouds you can see them, call doesnt make sense
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Qaizar, Chadds Ford

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Room assignment
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Arth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROGER

Travelled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Sylvia

I was given a room at the very farthest outlying building (building “Z”) which is a long walk, down steep stairs, from the main lodge. Apparently there are shuttles, but they seem few and far between. I opened “my” door and was shocked to see a naked man! He said he had been in that room for a day already. I called the desk to report the mix-up asking for a different room. I explained I was alone and in a remote area and afraid of animals. While waiting, and I swear, I am not making this up! A bear came out of the woods 20 feet away! Apparently the staff know about this bear! I was given a new room (next door to the equally surprised naked man) and I am surely hoping for no more drama! This 63 year old single lady traveler has certainly had enough for one day!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kiyokazu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paige

Food was good in hotel restaurant. The property & location were convenient. Our room was a one bedroom king. Carpet was old & furniture was old, shower was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Xiaojin

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

4/10 Poor

Karen

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Requested king size bed. Was offered double+single. Eventually was able to get the king size room. Other couple we were traveling with had the same issue and had to keep the room. Signage to the room was inaccurate. The room seems to have been added to the floor after signage was created or the sign was made incorrectly but they couldn’t be bothered to fix the sign. Lobby phone in the building doesn’t work so couldn’t use to ask about the room. Room was at the end of the hall next to maids room and where they unloaded the luggage from the cruise passenger bus. View out the window at the end of the hall was dumpsters. Not what I expected for over $400/night. Restaurant was a disaster. Servers did not know which table food belonged to. Two of four dishes showed up but the next one took 20 minutes. The fourth dish had to be re-requested as they thought it had already been delivered. Everyone else had already finished by then. Spoke to manager to ensure he was aware. He was well aware. Blamed it on new staff, but no real acknowledgement that management has a responsibility for proper onboarding on new staff. Frankly felt bad for the server.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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