Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge with 2 restaurants, 10-minute walk to Denali State Park

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Exterior
Property amenity
Deluxe Room
Lobby sitting area
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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133 Parks Hwy, Trapper Creek, AK, 99683
  • Place, Denali State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Talkeetna Riverfront Park
  • Place, Byers Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(92 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Trapper Creek

At Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, you'll be 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from Denali State Park and 25.5 km (15.8 mi) from Byers Lake. Highlights at this lodge include 2 restaurants, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, 20,320 Alaskan Grill, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Base Camp Bar is the lodge's own bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Sights in the region of this 3-property class Trapper Creek lodge include Talkeetna Riverfront Park and Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station.

What's nearby

  • Denali State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Blair Lake State Recreation Site - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Alaska Veteran's Memorial - 25 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Byers Lake - 25 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Denali Brewing Company - 58 min drive - 78.6 km

Getting around

  • Talkeetna Station - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪20,320 Alaska Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪North Fork Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Bruin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Base Camp - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mary Carey’s - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

Lodge with 2 restaurants, 10-minute walk to Denali State Park
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Trapper Creek lodge is smoke free.

  • 460 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge offers 460 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request 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

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • 20,320 Alaskan Grill
  • Base Camp Bar
  • Coffee Bruin
  • North Fork Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a state park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 available for USD 20.0 per night.

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 15 to 30 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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, debit card or cash deposit 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

MT. Mckinley Princess Lodge Trapper Creek
MT. Mckinley Princess Trapper Creek
MT Mckinley Princess Trapper
MT. Mckinley Princess Lodge
MT. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Lodge
MT. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Trapper Creek
MT. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Lodge Trapper Creek

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge?

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge?

Yep, Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge?

No, Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 439 out of 851 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 851 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 851 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 851 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 851 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shahid

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property in a rustic setting. Owned by Princess Cruises.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is an issue and as we weren’t with a cruise no one offered to help us with our luggage Prepare to lug it a long way..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Satya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good: Property was clean and in good location. Bad: Some doors are little tight.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

joy

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

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Liked: Staff & service
Food at restaurant was average. Room was dated and carpet and walls in the hall very marked up. No elevator so you have to carry all your bags up a flight of stairs. Lots of buildings with rooms but poor signage makes it challenging to find your room the first time. First day our room was “cleaned” but they didn’t even make the bed. However the maid was sure to take the tip we left her.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. The shuttle drivers were great, especially Brian!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelly

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Treehouse trail & other trail options. Amazing views while dining or if you just wanted to enjoy a beverage while watching the sunset over the mountains! Plenty of comfortable seating. Staff helpful & pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Disappointed

This property was ok, the rooms were dated, bathrooms were basic and small. I’ve stayed at the Princess lodge in Copper Center and the rooms were spectacular, here the rooms were marginal. We were disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Srikant

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

10/10 Excellent

Svende

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

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This could have been a great stay but it was ruined by the security and other staff at the front outside of the main lodge. They told my husband to slow down his car - totally fair though hard to see the 5 mph hidden behind a fallen branch - but the problem was that I was standing there waiting for him to pick me up and after they requested the slowdown they proceeded to mock him not realizing I was with his party. I cannot believe the level of unprofessional. I had to remind the staff that talking trash about guests in a public space is never ok. Also, the bunk beds have too tall of mattresses rendering the top bunk unusable for children as the mattress comes to the top of the safety rail. Further there is no AC heads up. And there was a lot of textile staining in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. Amazing views of Denali.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice place at a resonable price!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great views and accommodations!

The Wilderness Lodge is beautiful! We were able to see Mt Denali from the deck!! Our room was great and the staff was friendly. Would definitely stay there again if we are in Alaska!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Travelled with family
beautiful views! staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindi, Silverthorne

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful view on a spectacular day. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janean, Frederick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is situated on one of the best views of the mountains. The restaurants all have good food and the rooms are clean and spacious enough. But the views are breathtaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitiksha

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Padma, Spring

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy, Everson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, beautiful landscaping, well maintained, lots of activities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025