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Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge

3.5 star property
Unwind with a riverside retreat that offers endless adventure from golf to shopping – then warm up with good food by the firepit.

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Experience the serene beauty of Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, nestled by the river. Enjoy golfing on site, shopping at your convenience, and cozying up by the firepit after a meal at one of 4 restaurants or coffee shops/cafes. Guests appreciate helpful staff and perks like laundry facilities and free self parking.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Deluxe Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(78 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in McKinley Park, Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge is in the mountains and on a river. While the natural beauty of Denali National Park and Horseshoe Lake can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Black Diamond Golf Course. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Denali National Park travel guide
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Map
Mile 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 - 5.7 km
  • Kantishna Gallery
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wilderness Access Center
    4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Horseshoe Lake
    8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Black Diamond Golf Course
    12 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI)
    127 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grizzly Grind
    6 min walk
  • Prospectors Historic Pizzeria & Alehouse
    5 min walk
  • Fannie Q’s Saloon
    2 min walk
  • Black Bear Coffee House
    3 min walk
  • Morino Grill
    6 min drive

About this property

Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge

Lodge near Denali National Park
At Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, you can look forward to golfing on site, shopping on site, and a firepit. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and pizza. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as 2 coffee shops/cafes and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and ATM/banking services
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 666 rooms include amenities such as desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Tubs or showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Dial-up internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 per person
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Fannie Q's Salan
  • Grizzly Burger
  • King Salmon Restaurant
  • Lynx Creek Pizza & Pub
  • River Run Espresso

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 30.00 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, 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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

Property is also known as

Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Denali National Park
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Denali Princess Wilderness Denali National Park
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Denali Princess Wilderness
Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Lodge
Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Denali National Park
Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Lodge Denali National Park

Frequently asked questions

Is Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this lodge is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Kantishna Gallery and 2.5 mi (4 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

Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 522 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 522 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 522 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 522 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 522 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Xinyao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khwaja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall an wonderful stay. Picturesque location.

8/10 Good

Douglas Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the property - Access to the restaurants, bars and shopping. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, wonderful views, clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adwait Avinash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location! Very nice views around, plus plenty of dining options. This place has everything including multiple gift shops, dining, coffee, trails (except refrigerators and microwaves)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting with stunning views of the Alaska mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, clean rooms, and helpful service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earl

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

Great place to stay

It’s lovely , clean . And the good at the restaurant s was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ankeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel and beautiful location. Everything was very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent a couple days here with extended family. Truly beautiful area with great access to so many excursions in and around the National Park. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rucha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of things to do around the building and comfortable rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to National Park
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has a cabin country feeling with breath taking views of mountains and river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms great food ...wonderful help
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to dining and shopping. Parking was a challenge as the lot was often filled and all handicap parking filled as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best part was the shuttle service to and from the lodge to Denali National Park. Easy and convenient!
Front of lodge and interior.
Buildings and little stores.
Fun carvings.
The view across the street from lodge property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

The best

Simply amazing. Great bars, food, beautiful grounds, friendly staff, clean and location location location. You can’t go wrong here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Solid hotel in great location

Wonderful location, very nice hotel with older style but clean rooms, beautiful lodge and property. Good restaurants onsite, great Saloon (Fanny Q's). Friendly staff, many just starting for the season. Princess and Holland America cruises stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DIVYA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff service was excellent and beautiful property. Only bad experience was the sale person in one of the gift shops inside the property was very rude.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I enjoyed the nearby shopping and restaurants. We did feel like "outsiders" from the cruise crowd. We didn't care for the parking which required a cart to transport our luggage to the room. Check in was confusing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Special thankyou to Garrett from activities desk who set us up with incredible tours!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was not good and overpriced. Nothing fresh. Wish the outside lights were lowered when the northern lights are out. Property was well maintained and safe Staff was kind and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

P. Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the location and the views and the restaurant was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

MAY

Place is a little dated. Close to a few restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked how everything was there. Food, coffee. Closeness to park. Staff was very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025