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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
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(70 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Located in McKinley Park, Holland America Denali Lodge is near the airport and in the mountains. Travellers 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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Milepost 238.5 George Parks Hwy, Denali National Park, AK, 99755

What's nearby

  • A train on a mountain track surrounded by lush greenery and mountains.
    Alaska Railroad
    1 min drive - 2.7 km
  • A gravel path leading through a mountainous landscape with a lake and snow-capped peaks in the background.
    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
  • Black Diamond Golf Course
    11 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Karstens Public House
    8 min walk
  • Canyon Steakhouse
    1 min walk
  • Grizzly Grind
    1 min walk
  • Alpenglow
    4 min drive
  • Denali Doghouse
    7 min walk

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 reception. 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 centre.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self-parking and extended parking
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a local area shuttle and a 24-hour front desk
    • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a front desk safe
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 483 rooms have comforts such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities such as safes.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
    • 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 transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 2 mi
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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/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
  • 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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Holland America Denali Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holland America Denali Lodge?

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?

Checkout 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 within 3 miles (5 km) of Denali National Park and Denali National Park Visitors Center. Alaska Railroad and Wilderness Access Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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. 448 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jagadeesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Scenic location with short trails around. Convenient access to shops across the Denali highway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size room. Separate sleeping and living room spaces. Easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rohini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Holland America is really spread out but there is constant shuttle services for guests’ convenience. Two great onsite dine-in restaurants. Had meals at both and very nice. Lot of cruise guests who constantly have to navigate. Had a great room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is a wilderness experience - laid out on wooded land with multiple hotel/lodging buildings throughout (accessible by walking and hotel shuttle). This really wasn't apparent from the photos. The room itself was clean but not maintained - the furniture finishes were heavily worn in the bathroom and the room was generally dated. No air conditioning so we left the window open with a fan on. There restaurant in the middle of the resort was 4.5/5. We would visit again if in the area again. It would be nice to park next to hotel room rather than park in front of property only.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While it was a decent place to stay, there are a few things to be aware of. First, parking is not the best. We were told to park in the front lot as there was no parking at the building our room was located. There’s a very steep road that we had to walk up and down to reach our car. Second, there’s one coffee shop in the lobby that opens early. But everyone wants a coffee so the line was 25 people long. The people working were very kind and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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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
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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
Verified

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Ellen

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

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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

Lovely lodge near Denali National Park

Very convenient to Denali National Park and close to restaurants and shops. Large property with internal transportation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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