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Holland America Denali Lodge

3.5 star property
Travelers relax by the fireplace in the lobby or venture out to nearby attractions, with the added convenience of free parking and a knowledgeable staff

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McKinley Chalet Resort provides a mountain retreat where guests shop on-site and gather around the lobby fireplace. The property features a welcoming bar, public WiFi access, and dining options that include both a full restaurant and cooked-to-order breakfast service.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(67 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in McKinley Park, Holland America Denali Lodge is near the airport and in the mountains. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Kantishna Gallery, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Denali National Park and Horseshoe Lake. Rafting offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. Visit our Denali National Park travel guide
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Map
Milepost 238.5 George Parks Hwy, Denali National Park, AK, 99755

What's nearby

  • Gravel hiking trail bends off to the right away from a gravel river bed snaking across the valley below the Eielson visitor center in Denali National Park and Preserve
    Denali National Park Visitors Center
    6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Kantishna Gallery
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wilderness Access Center
    4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Denali Dog Sledding Museum
    8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Stampede Trailhead
    36 min drive - 40.4 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI)
    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
  • Morino Grill
    6 min drive

About this property

Holland America Denali Lodge

Resort near Denali National Park
At Holland America Denali Lodge, you can look forward to shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and a fireplace in the lobby. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and American cuisine. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and a vending machine
  • A front-desk safe, helicopter/airplane tours, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 483 rooms boast comforts such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Canyon Ridge Grill
  • Grizzly Grind
  • Karstens Public House

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane 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 center

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 28 buildings
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available

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

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 12 to 25 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
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

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

Is Holland America Denali Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holland America Denali Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4 PM.

What time is check-out at Holland America Denali Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holland America Denali Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this resort is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Kantishna Gallery and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Denali National Park Visitors Center. Denali National Park and Wilderness Access Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Holland America Denali Lodge Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 442 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 999 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

ROGER

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

10/10 Excellent

Suraj

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

10/10 Excellent

Rula

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

10/10 Excellent

Threasa

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

Tracy

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend-we stayed one other place in Denali and the Holland America Lodge has all of the creature comforts and transportation everywhere you want to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location good staff good room Poor food
Stayed 1 night in May 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

6/10 Okay

Ranjeet

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

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

Natalya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, front desk was very helpful, friendly and good service!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aparna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay was good. Very close to denali park and restaurants. Rooms were nice, staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tennille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very helpful and polite. Plenty to do on property and around the property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the friendly, relaxed feel of the resort. All our interactions with staff were very positive, especially Martine at reception, Nick at the bar & Mary-Anne at the door/ tour area. Easy parking and central to the village (especially for those without a car).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great Place to Stay for Denali NP

Fantastic location near the park entrance. Very clean and comfortable. The Denali Square are had excellent food, drinks and nightly entertainment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is awesome. The shuttle drivers are the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Amenities
The outdoor property for walking, sitting; friendly and courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Negin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the walking path along river and entertainment center.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lodge was nice. Great shuttle service around the grounds. A few hiccups. There was no elevator in our building so we had to drag our luggage up the stairs. Given the hotel rate we expected daily room cleaning. Didn’t happen. Coffee service in room was 2 6 oz cups of regular and 2 of decaf. Not replenished the second day
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023