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Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

3.0 star property
Travelers gather around the cozy firepit or meet for fresh coffee at the cafe before enjoying made-to-order meals at either of the two on-site restaurants

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Deluxe Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets - Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge (Trapper Creek)
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Located near Denali State Park, Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge offers a peaceful retreat with a welcoming firepit and convenient coffee shop/cafe. Guests can enjoy meals at two restaurants while taking in scenic views and using free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(92 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Trapper Creek, Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge is in the mountains and in a state park. Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station and Denali Brewing Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Denali State Park and Byers Lake. Talkeetna Riverfront Park and Talkeetna Historical Society Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Trapper Creek travel guide
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133 Parks Hwy, Trapper Creek, AK, 99683

What's nearby

  • Denali State Park
    Denali State Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Blair Lake State Recreation Site
    5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Byers Lake
    20 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Montana Lake
    40 min drive - 45.6 miles
  • Denali Brewing Company
    44 min drive - 49.3 miles

Getting around

  • Talkeetna Station
    63 min drive

Restaurants

  • 20,320 Alaska Grill
    2 min walk
  • Mary Carey’s
    7 min drive
  • North Fork Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Coffee Bruin
    1 min walk
  • North Fork Restaurant
    2 min walk

About this property

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

Lodge near Denali State Park
You can look forward to a terrace, a firepit, and a coffee shop/cafe at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 460 rooms offer amenities such as desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • 20,320 Alaskan Grill
  • Base Camp Bar
  • Coffee Bruin
  • North Fork Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a state park
  • In the mountains
  • 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.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • 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 public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 available for USD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Mt. McKinley 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 Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge located?

Situated in a state park, this lodge is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Denali State Park and 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Byers Lake.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 439 out of 851 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 851 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 851 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 851 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 851 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Disliked: Room comfort
Lovely stay, gorgeous view in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms and the restaurant staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Threasa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in process was smooth, the room was clean, and the property was enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely grounds, peaceful and great views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Beautiful views!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing resort with perfect views! Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tonette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the firepit area and going to the tree house the views are so awesome.
Tree house
The view from the Tree house
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay. Staff were very friendly and helpful, the room was clean and comfortable and the property was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Trails on the property, incredible views from the lodge, Family picnic areas
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with beautiful views!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views of Mt. Denali from large welcoming seating on back deck. Awesome grounds and walking paths, lovely restaurants, food and lodging.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shreeya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very good with good restaurants to choose from.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Rolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay. It was definitely a hotel for a cruise line. Very professional and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kishan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property to stay with family!! Awesome view of Denali mountain
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful. The parking was a little difficult for older guests
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the viewing area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

mariann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful Property to stay at and clean and staff was so helpful. Good in restaurants was very good.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

aastha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very comfortable stay for a night. Beautiful views from the main lodge. Property is well maintained and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Palanivel Rajkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly front desk crew. Beautiful property, amazing views.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kadee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderul room, i loved the restuarant option, the scenery was breathtaking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property with spectacular views
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

AJAY

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

Gorgeous Views

The staff were on the whole very friendly and helpful . The views are amazing and the place has sufficient dining options. Highly recommend the place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a great location. The service is excellent. The staff is friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is what a lodge should look like, the lobby says ALASKA, the view of McKinley is stunning!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kalpana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location and serenity
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025