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Holland America Denali Lodge

3.5 star property
3.5-star resort near Denali National Park Visitors Center

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Milepost 238.5 George Parks Hwy, Denali National Park, AK, 99755
  • Place, Kantishna Gallery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilderness Access Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Denali National Park Visitors Center
    ‪6 min drive‬

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)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Denali National Park

Close to airport.Stay at this Denali National Park resort and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kantishna Gallery and 2 miles (3 km) of Denali National Park. Denali National Park Visitors Center and Wilderness Access Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kantishna Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wilderness Access Center - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Denali National Park Visitors Center - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Denali Dog Sledding Museum - 8 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Black Diamond Golf Course - 11 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

3.5-star resort near Denali National Park Visitors Center
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business center.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Holland America Denali Lodge. An area shuttle within 2 mi is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Denali National Park resort is smoke free.

  • 483 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 28 buildings
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holland America Denali Lodge offers 483 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

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

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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
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 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 12 to 25 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
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
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 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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

How close is Holland America Denali Lodge to the airport?

Holland America Denali Lodge is 117.8 mi (126-min drive) away from the Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Holland America Denali Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holland America Denali Lodge.

Does Holland America Denali Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Holland America Denali Lodge, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 12 and 25 per person.

Is there a casino at Holland America Denali Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Holland America Denali Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4 PM.

Is there free parking at Holland America Denali Lodge?

This resort offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Holland America Denali Lodge have a pool?

Holland America Denali Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Holland America Denali Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Holland America Denali Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this resort.

How close is Holland America Denali Lodge to downtown Denali National Park?

Holland America Denali Lodge is 7.3 mi away from McKinley Park.

Holland America Denali Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 442 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Sylvia

I was given a room at the very farthest outlying building (building “Z”) which is a long walk, down steep stairs, from the main lodge. Apparently there are shuttles, but they seem few and far between. I opened “my” door and was shocked to see a naked man! He said he had been in that room for a day already. I called the desk to report the mix-up asking for a different room. I explained I was alone and in a remote area and afraid of animals. While waiting, and I swear, I am not making this up! A bear came out of the woods 20 feet away! Apparently the staff know about this bear! I was given a new room (next door to the equally surprised naked man) and I am surely hoping for no more drama! This 63 year old single lady traveler has certainly had enough for one day!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kiyokazu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Mary

Traveled with family
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

Xiaojin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Requested king size bed. Was offered double+single. Eventually was able to get the king size room. Other couple we were traveling with had the same issue and had to keep the room. Signage to the room was inaccurate. The room seems to have been added to the floor after signage was created or the sign was made incorrectly but they couldn’t be bothered to fix the sign. Lobby phone in the building doesn’t work so couldn’t use to ask about the room. Room was at the end of the hall next to maids room and where they unloaded the luggage from the cruise passenger bus. View out the window at the end of the hall was dumpsters. Not what I expected for over $400/night. Restaurant was a disaster. Servers did not know which table food belonged to. Two of four dishes showed up but the next one took 20 minutes. The fourth dish had to be re-requested as they thought it had already been delivered. Everyone else had already finished by then. Spoke to manager to ensure he was aware. He was well aware. Blamed it on new staff, but no real acknowledgement that management has a responsibility for proper onboarding on new staff. Frankly felt bad for the server.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen, stanford

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

2/10 Terrible

Ken

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very poor service

Check in was unacceptable. Politely told our reserved room, king bed, was not available and we had been switched to two single beds. When I objected the young man said he would check with the room supervisor and left me standing at the counter for twenty minutes. I began to speak with another desk agent who told me that even though you are forced to choose a room, and rooms very in price, your forced choice is not guaranteed. Eventually, after 20 more minutes at the desk we were granted the room we had booked. We were not the only ones with that problem. I spoke with another person who had booked two beds for him and his travel partner and were put in a room with only one. Know that we had booked our room 4 months prior to our visit. Holland America can do better.
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

8/10 Good

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Afsoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Not much sleep

Pillows were extremely hard. I got very little sleep that night. My sister and brother in law said they had the same problem
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suraj

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

Excellent Hotel with amazing view

it was very good stay, we would have loved to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ranjeet

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Marla

Traveled with group
The property was fine. It was a bit dated and on the edge of shabby for the room condition and furnishings. The bed was comfortable. The front desk staff seemed unorganized and not real knowledgeable. The wait staff were all excellent, the expeditors in the lobby were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rula

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful place, v clean, nice service, recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

mary jo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ugly accom. No air conditioning. No ceiling fan, great staff member phelicia.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kami

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

10/10 Excellent

Jay

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

6/10 Okay

Veera

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Guest rooms are pretty outdated & not well maintained. Rooms are not close to the picture that are used while making the reservation
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

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

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025