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McKinley Creekside Cabins

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Denali National Park lodge

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Front of property
Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Mountain view
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Mini-fridge, microwave, electric kettle, paper towels
Cafe

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Mile 224 George Parks Hwy, Denali National Park, AK, 99755
  • Place, Wilderness Access Center
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Kantishna Gallery
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Denali National Park Visitors Center
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Signature Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Basic Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Room (New Lodge) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Comfort Room (New Lodge)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Cabin, 1 King Bed, River View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Comfort Cabin, 1 King Bed, River View

  • 256 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Denali National Park

In Denali National Park .Within 16 miles (25 km) of this lodge, you'll find Denali National Park and Denali National Park Visitors Center. Mt. Healy Overlook Trail and Black Diamond Golf Course are also in the region.
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What's nearby

  • Wilderness Access Center - 15 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Kantishna Gallery - 15 min drive - 18.3 miles
  • Denali National Park Visitors Center - 17 min drive - 18.6 miles
  • Denali Dog Sledding Museum - 19 min drive - 20.3 miles
  • Horseshoe Lake - 19 min drive - 18.1 miles

Getting around

  • Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Denali Thai Food - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Creekside Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Panorama Pizza Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Prey Bar & Eatery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Moose’s Brew - ‬2 min drive

About this property

McKinley Creekside Cabins

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Denali National Park lodge
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at McKinley Creekside Cabins. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Denali National Park lodge.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
McKinley Creekside Cabins offers 45 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 5 to 18 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Playground

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must provide their own transportation to this property; public transportation is not easily accessible.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 12 and May 26.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 18 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is McKinley Creekside Cabins to the airport?

McKinley Creekside Cabins is 132.7 mi (143-min drive) away from the Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does McKinley Creekside Cabins have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at McKinley Creekside Cabins.

Does McKinley Creekside Cabins offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at McKinley Creekside Cabins, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 5 and 18 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at McKinley Creekside Cabins?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at McKinley Creekside Cabins?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at McKinley Creekside Cabins?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does McKinley Creekside Cabins have a pool?

McKinley Creekside Cabins does not have a pool.

Does McKinley Creekside Cabins have a restaurant?

McKinley Creekside Cabins is home to Creekside Cafe, which features American cuisine, al fresco dining, and brunch.

Does McKinley Creekside Cabins have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is McKinley Creekside Cabins to downtown Denali National Park?

McKinley Creekside Cabins is 5.9 mi away from McKinley Park.

McKinley Creekside Cabins Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 410 out of 553 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 553 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 553 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 553 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 553 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lotte

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

The creekside views can’t be beat!

Our stay was absolutely perfect. The cabin was clean and had a beautiful view. It was so nice to sleep with the window open and hear the creek at night. We had dinner twice and breakfast at the cafe. All of it was delicious. One of the best pot pies I have ever had. The bakery items were so good, I had to keep going back for more each day.
Cabin 14
Turkey pot pie
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cabins were nice.Weather was a little rainy while we were there so we did not use the outside facilities much. We lost power for a few hours one morning which means no water, lights, and cafe could not operate. I heard that short periods of power outage are not uncommon. Cafe was very good but very busy and had long waits to get a table.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cabins are beautifully done, spacious, clean and they each have their own small deck - with privacy. They serve an amazing breakfast (you pay for it, of course), but the ambience and the flowers all around the property are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Visit to Danali

Great location. Everyone greeted us with a smile. Cabin was perfect. Dinner was delicious at their on site restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilmira

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was very good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajeev

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when visiting Denali Park. It’s about 20 miles south of the park entrance. Nice cottage with great view of mountains and creeks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at McKinley Creekside Cabins was amazing. The Lodge room included all the amenities to make our stay comfortable: a full size coffee pot, full size lotions and shower gel, microwave and fridge along with comfy beds. The small deck looked out onto the property and mountains in the distance. The restaurant on site was delicious. From breakfast, to lunch and dinner, the staff’s goal was to ensure that your meals were of the highest quality. A delightful stay near the entrance of Denali Park!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa, Lakeville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You could smell the septic system from our room. Couldn’t sit on the deck because the smell was so bad. Food in restaurant was fabulous. Staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashmin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone in our group (4 of us) found the place to be excellent. The room and bathroom were big and clean. Everything worked as expected. The restaurant was good though food choice was a bit limited for vegetarians. Overall, a great place to stay in Denali.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin, Bowling Green

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

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are large, clean and comfortable. It is a little bit of a drive from the park entrance. The restaurant was top notch amazing. The breakfasts were really good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and restaurant on site
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place! Super friendly staff! Restaurant was the best in the area! Well worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

nathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the restaurant on the property. It was the highlight of our stay in the area. We ate breakfast here all of the mornings we were there and dinner one time. Everything was yummy. The cabin we stayed in seemed like it needed updating...especially after we visited our other family members who were staying in one of the lodge rooms. We were paying more money for the cabin, but theirs was much nicer. Their bathroom was normal size ( ours was tiny and smelled like urine), they had a tv (we did not), everything just seemed more clean and updated in their room. The staff was very nice and helpful. It was a good location, close to the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Snigdha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay with great views, love the homelike amenities like big bottles of lotions, shampoo etc. and thoughtful arrangement of utilities like fridge, microwave, plates and silverware in the room. We would stay here again, the cafe is a good option for fresh purchase breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

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

Great Stay at McKinley Creekside Cabins

We loved our stay at McKinley Creekside Cabins. The food at the cafe is great and it's probably the best place to eat in the area! It would be nice to have two chairs and a small table in our room. There was one outside but it was pretty cold so we didn't use it. We also like that it was a smaller property and it didn't have large amounts of tour bus people. I would not hesitate to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheryl

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID, Culebra

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an amazing stay. Comfortable. Friendly. Beautiful property. Restaurant and bakery were great. Loved the pizza place next door. Was easy get into the National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with rustic cabin feel. Super clean and very friendly and attentive staff. Will stay again if there are openings. Book early as I’m sure they fill up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It would be nice to have more things to do around the property without the need to drive or book tours etc…. A nice little walk up the stream /trail would be nice ,the 2ft stretch doesn’t really pass for a walk 😁
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Danny, Juneau

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s nice room what I got.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sudipta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is beside a creek near to Denali National Park, it a very good location for people visiting Denali.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025