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Denali Bluffs Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Wilderness Access Center

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Breakfast and dinner served
Property amenity

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Mile 238 4 George Parks Hwy, Denali National Park, AK, 99755
  • Place, Kantishna Gallery
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilderness Access Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Denali National Park Visitors Center
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • River view
  • 392 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Accessible | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Denali National Park

In McKinley Park .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this McKinley Park hotel, you'll find Wilderness Access Center and Denali National Park Visitors Center. Black Diamond Golf Course is within 12 miles (20 km) and Stampede Trailhead is within 25 miles (40 km).

What's nearby

  • Kantishna Gallery - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wilderness Access Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Denali National Park Visitors Center - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Horseshoe Lake - 9 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Stampede Trailhead - 41 min drive - 25.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpenglow - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Prospectors Historic Pizzeria & Alehouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Courtyard Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Canyon Steakhouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Denali Bluffs Hotel

3-star hotel near Wilderness Access Center
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business center.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Denali Bluffs Hotel. A train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star McKinley Park hotel is smoke free.

  • 112 guestrooms or units
  • 12 buildings
  • Built in 1997
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Denali Bluffs Hotel offers 112 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 10 and May 24.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Bluffs Hotel Denali

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Denali Bluffs Hotel to the airport?

Denali Bluffs Hotel is 118.1 mi (126-min drive) away from the Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Denali Bluffs Hotel?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Denali Bluffs Hotel on Jul 2, 2026 start from $633, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Denali Bluffs Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Denali Bluffs Hotel.

Does Denali Bluffs Hotel offer free breakfast?

Denali Bluffs Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Denali Bluffs Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Denali Bluffs Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM.

Is there free parking at Denali Bluffs Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Denali Bluffs Hotel have a pool?

Denali Bluffs Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Denali Bluffs Hotel have a restaurant?

Denali Bluffs Hotel is home to Mountaineer Grill and Bar, which features barbecue and al fresco dining.

Does Denali Bluffs Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Denali Bluffs Hotel to downtown McKinley Park?

Denali Bluffs Hotel is 6.9 mi away from McKinley Park.

Denali Bluffs Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 841 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 841 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 841 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 841 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 841 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ravi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite a comfortable property with very convenient hotel shuttle all day to go around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pefect place to stay if visiting Denali
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The young girl that checked us in was so pleasant and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Bluffs! Great location to everything, shuttles, and walkable to lots of things.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were great with helping with our luggage
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

JoDee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, wonderful staff the rooms were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Evgeny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, friendly personal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Xingmin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view and close to everything in the town center
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We upgraded to a Deluxe room and there was amazing views from the room we had! The room was comfortable, staff were all good and the hotel was easy walk to the downtown area with a few shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

garret g

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while exploring Denali.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ashley gave us an outstanding reception! Very nice property-
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ajay Sudarshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Possibly the most convenient lodging location to visit Denali National park. Has all the amenities to rest and relax at the end of the day
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Fun at the Bluffs

Employees were great! They were friendly and very helpful! Hotel was clean. The room was spacious and the view was beautiful! I enjoyed my stay and recommend this hotel. I will definitely stay there again!
From my balcony, Whoohoo!
Nice view
Nice property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good view in room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spectacular views of Denali area. Nice daytime shuttle to Denali visitors center, RR Depot, & Bluff restaurant. Helpful staff. Peaceful. Nice room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms had great views of mountains. The downside is there are no microwaves in the rooms or lobby to heat up your own food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice lodge with a great restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Bluffs is a beautiful hotel located next the park! So convenient! Beautifully decorated & updated cabin like rooms. Very spacious rooms with AC or heat. Very comfortable beds, linens, pillows, towels. Spacious bathrooms with great water pressure. Breakfast restaurant is a plus! Loved our stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Talisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View was amazing! Nice clean comfortable rooms! Dining was delicious 👍! Maybe improve the road coming into the property (potholes) and add more parking for guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was so helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy hotel, great location, nice staff, convenient restaurant. Great place to stay in Denali
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023