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Holland America Denali Lodge

3.5 star property
Resort with free parking, near Denali National Park

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Lobby
Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Property grounds
Restaurant
Front of property
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

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(67 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
In-room safe
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Denali National Park, Holland America Denali Lodge is near the airport and in the mountains. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Map
Milepost 238.5 George Parks Hwy, Denali National Park, AK, 99755

What's nearby

  • Kantishna Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wilderness Access Center - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Denali National Park Visitors Center - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Horseshoe Lake - 14 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Black Diamond Golf Course - 15 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

  • Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grizzly Grind - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fannie Q’s Saloon - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Black Bear Coffee House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Prospectors Historic Pizzeria & Alehouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Karstens Public House - ‬8 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 fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a business center and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and smoke-free premises
  • Concierge services, a porter/bellhop, and helicopter/airplane tours
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 483 rooms boast comforts such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 12 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Karstens Public House

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane 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 center

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Elevator

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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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

Property is also known as

McKinley Chalets
McKinley Chalets Denali National Park
McKinley Chalets Hotel
McKinley Chalets Hotel Denali National Park
Hotel Mckinley Chalet
McKinley Chalet Resort Denali National Park
McKinley Chalet Denali National Park
McKinley Chalet
Mckinley Chalet Hotel Denali National Park And Preserve
McKinley Chalet Resort
Holland America Denali Lodge Resort
Holland America Denali Lodge Denali National Park
Holland America Denali Lodge Resort Denali National Park

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?

Check-out 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 2.8 mi (4.5 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

Holland America Denali Lodge Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 442 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property with great restaurants and close to the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The views are spectacular and the staff are amazing. The bus transportation was efficient and organized.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAJIV

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property. Lot of dining options, and shuttle service. Nice views from the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Zhengdong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paige

Food was good in hotel restaurant. The property & location were convenient. Our room was a one bedroom king. Carpet was old & furniture was old, shower was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Parking was free and close to cabin room. Rooms were basic but met needs - had a call to see northern lights but when we walked outside there were none. Rather it was drizzling so with clouds you can see them, call doesnt make sense
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Doug

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Holland America Denali Lodge 3 nights. They did not clean our rooms once during our stay. We had to ask for clean towels and when they brought them to our rooms, they asked my wife & I to put the dirty towels in a bag to remove from our room. This is NOT the kind of stop the level of service I expect from a full-service hotel. At these prices we were very disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent visit. Didn’t get to see Mt. McKinley-too cloudy!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen

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

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast buffet was good. The staff at the front desk made multiple errors with us during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Chirag

Liked: Amenities
Over priced small rooms that don’t include breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Dated facilities, double bed not queen! First floor rooms will hear every move of upstairs!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our facilities and the transportation were wonderful. I t was a bit discouraging that it took 2 hours before our luggage was delivered to our room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ranjeet

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location. Thank you for helping out breaking the bag lock quickly. Room (especially bathroom) was dated and needs improvement. Front desk Staff attitude also needs improvement.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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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