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Alaska Glacier Lodge

4.0 star property
Lodge with free parking, in the vicinity of Bodenburg Butte

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Front of property
Exterior detail
Mountain view
Reception
Cabin, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Cabin, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
29979 E Knik River Rd, Palmer, AK, 99645

What's nearby

  • Reindeer Farm - 27 min drive - 19.7 miles
  • Mat-Su Visitors Center - 39 min drive - 27.3 miles
  • Musk Ox Farm - 43 min drive - 30.0 miles
  • Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm - 43 min drive - 35.3 miles
  • Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site - 45 min drive - 36.5 miles

Getting around

  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 65 min drive

About this property

Alaska Glacier Lodge

Upscale lodge in the mountains
You can look forward to a terrace, a firepit, and a garden at Alaska Glacier Lodge. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Raven Perch, the on-site restaurant. In addition to laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, helicopter/airplane tours, and a gift shop
  • Luggage storage, outdoor furniture, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Alaska Glacier Lodge have comforts such as premium bedding.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 19-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Porches or lanais, refrigerators, and freezers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Raven Perch

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • 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.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (29 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 19-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during April, November, December, January, February, and March:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Knik Lodge
Knik River Lodge
Knik River Lodge Palmer
Knik River Palmer
Knik River Hotel Anchorage
Knik River Lodge
Alaska Glacier Lodge Lodge
Alaska Glacier Lodge Palmer
Alaska Glacier Lodge Lodge Palmer

Frequently asked questions

Is Alaska Glacier Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Alaska Glacier Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Alaska Glacier Lodge?

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

What time is check-out at Alaska Glacier Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Alaska Glacier Lodge located?

Situated in the mountains, this lodge is 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Bodenburg Butte and within 25 mi (40 km) of Reindeer Farm and Colony House Museum. Eklutna Historical Park and Musk Ox Farm are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Alaska Glacier Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 129 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Loved the breakfast which was included… the view and how clean and unique the rooms are.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Awesome location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Neat stay in conjunction with helicopter/dogsled tour
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Great views and a good little restaurant, fun watching the helicopters come in and out and they offer a lot of activities. I will definitely be coming back !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

The amazing views!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Beautiful views and awsome little cabins, so fun to watch the helicopters coming and going
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Very nice cabin.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

Best property I have ever stayed in! Gorgeous and amazing clean rooms. Quiet except for the helicopters. We want to live there!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

best cabin resort i ever been!!! and at a great price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

We loved the views and the cabin was awesome. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

This is a great property! Alaska Helicopter Tours takes off and lands right on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

The property was beautiful and the cabins clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

A really pretty out of the way lodge, beautiful scenery, outstanding cabins and clean as a whistle.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Great place to stay. Do the helicopter tour if you can!!! It’s totally amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Loved everything!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

It was a great property. Very scenic and beautiful. Well maintained cabins. The restaurant staff was also very friendly. We took the glacier experience which was right there, it was very flexible.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

The room was lovely! We loved the restaurant and every staff member we interacted with was incredibly helpful and friendly! We’ll definitely be back for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Nice and quiet outdoor seating with gorgeous mountain view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

Service was AMAZING in the restaurant Miss Mallory the bartender was our favorite Food was BOMB Bed were decent Would recommend to anyone looking for a good spot out of town to kick it for a few nights
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

The Views
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Very happy. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

Fantastic scenery. The unit was clean and very well kept. perfect place to stay for a few days and chill out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

It was clean, it was rustic but in a modern way, the area was peaceful, was right on the premises where the our activity took place. The Lodge itself was great. The service at the restaurant though was disappointing, a "thumbs down". So except for that alone, everything was great.