Mile 238 4 George Parks Hwy, Denali National Park, AK, 99755
What's nearby
Wilderness Access Center - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
Denali National Park Visitors Center - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
Denali Dog Sledding Museum - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
Horseshoe Lake - 13 min drive - 3.1 miles
Black Diamond Golf Course - 15 min drive - 12.0 miles
Getting around
Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 126 min drive
Restaurants
Prospectors Historic Pizzeria & Alehouse - 6 min walk
Black Bear Coffee House - 3 min walk
Denali Doghouse - 2 min walk
Thai & Chinese Food To Go - 4 min walk
Alpenglow - 15 min walk
About this property
Denali Bluffs Hotel
Hotel near Wilderness Access Center
Located close to Denali National Park Visitors Center and Mt. Healy Overlook Trail, Denali Bluffs Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site barbecue restaurant, Mountaineer Grill and Bar, offers breakfast, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to laundry facilities and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
Bike rentals, train station pick-up service, and a computer station
A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 112 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
TVs with cable channels
Coffee/tea makers, housekeeping, and phones
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Train station shuttle at scheduled times
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Mountaineer Grill and Bar
Perky Moose Espresso
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business center
Computer station
Outdoors
Garden
In the mountains
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible train station shuttle
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
12 buildings
Built in 1997
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between December 10 and May 24.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Denali Bluffs Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Denali Bluffs Hotel?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Denali Bluffs Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Denali Bluffs Hotel?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Denali Bluffs Hotel located?
Situated in the mountains, this hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Wilderness Access Center and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Denali National Park Visitors Center. Black Diamond Golf Course and Stampede Trailhead are also within 25 mi (40 km).
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Denali Bluffs Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Not sure how to answer, we were only there one night. Slept well.
Robert
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
Charles
Jun 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
It was a convenient location with a clean room. It is showing it's age and the comfort level for the price was not what I would expect. It is Alaska though.
Charles
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
Alan
Jun 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Comfortable rooms with good hot water.
Food options both for breakfast and dinner were expensive and eminently forgettable - walk down to the Denali Downtown area to eat.
Front desk staff were a mix of friendly and helpful to surly and unhelpful. Shuttle bus driver slept in, meaning we missed out tour bus.
On reflection, we would not stay here again, although Denali as a whole is an expensive and disappointing tourist trap.
We stayed in room 2629 for 2 nights May 2025. The hotel had just opened for the season. Staff get 10/10 for being welcoming, responsive and respectful. Our room was perfect! On the end of the lodge, 2nd floor with a wrap around balcony, providing stunning views of the mountains and river below. We could not have asked for better, especially just coming off a disappointing 2-night stay at the McKinley Lodge, Trappper Creek.
The entrance to Denali Park is less than 1 minute down the road - perfect for early access to the park. We also had a wonderful Salmon Salad at the Black Diamond Grill in Healy (10 minutes north).
We were assigned a room in one of the newer buildings and it was very nice and spacious. We had a gorgeous view of the mountain. We arrived on the first day that this property opened for the season. The reason for a 4-star rather than a 5-star rating is due to our feeling that things were not quite up to speed for opening day along with the fact that the lobby is not terribly welcoming. Our other Alaska accommodations - as well as others that we visited while in Denali - offered comfortable furniture for gathering and relaxing with travel companions. This property did not offer this. Their shuttle service was all that one could ask for. Over all, our stay here was nice.
I cannot say enough about our room. It was huge and the view of the national park was outstanding. Sitting on the balcony was wonderful! The staff was attentive. Every question was answered immediately. My only complaints: 1) very limited menu at the restaurant (I asked to use the children’s menu but was denied) and 2) the grab and go needs more items, even if they don’t expand the menu. We could only eat one of the four breakfast sandwiches. We got the last one our first morning and had to share it. They were out of it the second morning and we tried the chorizo burrito but it was way too spicy to eat before the national park hike. The location of the property was ideal!
Very clean. Wonderful staff. The TV system is not working. They are aware of the problem, but depend on distance repair support. I understand. The bed quality was fair. Some new, better-supportive mattresses would be nice. Overall, it is very good, and I would recommend it to anyone.
David
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Lawrence
May 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Potentially a very nice place. We were among the first to check in on day one of the season. They were clearly not ready for prime time. Restaurant closed, rest rooms in main building out of order, serious ongoing problems with hot water. Front desk staff inconsistent in responding to our concerns. I can only trust that things will improve but avoid the first week.
Everything is great except the internet. The hotel details promises a free wifi but it doesn’t work. It was working fine in the hotel lobby so not sure why it cant be made available in rooms. When we informed at the front desk we were told it was due to the weather but I don’t think that is true. We were here for multiple days and it didnt work.