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Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star lodge near Denali State Park

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Exterior
Property amenity
Deluxe Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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133 Parks Hwy, Trapper Creek, AK, 99683
  • Place, Denali State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Talkeetna Riverfront Park
  • Place, Blair Lake State Recreation Site
    ‪5 min drive‬

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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Trapper Creek

In state park.At this Trapper Creek lodge, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Denali State Park and 20 miles (32 km) of Byers Lake. Talkeetna Riverfront Park and Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station are also in the region.
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What's nearby

  • 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
  • Denali Brewing Company - 44 min drive - 48.9 miles
  • Talkeetna Public Library - 59 min drive - 63.3 miles

Getting around

  • Talkeetna Station - 63 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

3-star lodge near Denali State Park
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Trapper Creek lodge is smoke free.

  • 460 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge offers 460 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Exterior
Byers Creek Lodge Eagle Cabin in Denali State Park Trapper Creek Alaska
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  • Barbecue grill
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, 58 reviews
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets 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

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 15 to 30 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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, 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
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, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • 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

MT. Mckinley Princess Lodge Trapper Creek
MT. Mckinley Princess Trapper Creek
MT Mckinley Princess Trapper
MT. Mckinley Princess Lodge
MT. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Lodge
MT. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Trapper Creek
MT. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Lodge Trapper Creek

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge to the airport?

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge is 224.3 mi (249-min drive) away from the Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge.

Does Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 15 and 30 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

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

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

Is there free parking at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge have a pool?

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge to downtown Trapper Creek?

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge is 16.7 mi away from Trapper Creek.

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Selmo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonette, Anchorage

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Clean but very dated. Needs central air
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liuyan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The remotness. I spent and hour dealing with you.....trying to cancel this reservation. Your service is awful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xu

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and spacious, though there are obvious stains on the carpet especially in the corridor. The staff at the reception counters and in the restaurant are kind, patient and helpful. The surrounding of the property feels tranquil and safe. The scenery looking from the property should be very good. Unfortunately, on the day we stayed there, it was cloudy and drizzling, and we didn’t have much time staying in the property, it’s pity that we couldn’t enjoy the view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely grounds, peaceful and great views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness

Meh

Mixed bag. Start w the excellent: food @ 20230 restaurant (waiter Sam was a 10!). Beds were so comfortable. Nice linens. Now the so-so: had 3 interactions w desk staff — not brusque but also not cordial/abrupt might fit best. Now the not good: couldn’t order to-go/had to order @ desk (even though it’s #3 on the QR code telephone number but no one answered). What restaurant in 2025 doesn’t take texts/calls/online orders? Bldg 21 needs painting and new wallpaper. Also couldn’t find elevator to take all our 9-day luggage/stuff to 2nd floor. Looked all 3 days. Either it’s hidden or a serious accommodation problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Raining upon our arrival so my husband parked along the curb to allow me to checkin (there’s no sheltered area). I was told we had to move our car for the buses. Made us feel like the group tours were more important guests. It’s inconvenient to get to the building in which our room was located especially in the rain. We had to circle the property a few times because of the one way streets. The room needs to be upgraded. The furniture shows a lot of wear. Three restaurants on the property, but neither a refrigerator nor microwave in the room for any leftovers. With the Princess name attached just expect a higher quality room for $300 per night.
Example of all the furnishings
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuk Kwan Sylvanus

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sharonrose

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of Denali if the weather cooperates. Nice clean, spacious room. Quiet location and great lobby. Grab and go works for those wanting to get out early. We didn’t realize though that it was a 2 hour drive to the park entrance where we would take a tour. Additionally, we were on the second floor and there were no elevators so carrying our luggage was a bit difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sini

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Margaret

The property is made up of many distinct separate buildings. Many of the buildings did not have parking anywhere near the entrance. That meant you either had to pull up to a place where you couldn’t leave your car just to unload and get in the building and then move your car to a different location. Or you had to park in the assigned parking and huff your luggage a far distance to get to your building.Anyone with mobility challenges would find it impossible to maneuver this situation. Our room itself was very dated. It was stripped of all amenities. There weren’t even any cups to use in the bathroom. Claiming it was a move to be eco-friendly. I thought it was just a no-frills overpriced very basic room. The room also had very inadequate lighting. There was no place to sit and read a book. It was so dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful area. Lots of buses from the cruises made it a busy area. Asked for smaller pillows and they found them for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible hotel

This place was such a hidden gem! For the price, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The rooms are clean and quiet. They’re a little older but very nice for Alaska. The restaurants and coffee shop were super convenient and reasonably priced. The property was STUNNING and the views of Denali were worth it all by themselves. Already planning to stay next summer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huiman

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Very nice property and views

Was amazing stay and helpful the whole time. Very accommodating to our needs. Friendly staff. Great views and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Traveled with partner
They don’t have air conditioners
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location between Denali and Talkeenta. I absolutely loved the view from the hotel, the hiking trail in the back was an added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very quiet and clean. For some reason though I had two rooms reserved. I was told to ask you what can be done about the extra room. Am I responsible for it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristal

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025