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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
In-room dining
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Mountain view
Cafe

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Mile 224 George Parks Hwy, Denali National Park, AK, 99755
  • Mt. Healy Overlook Trail
  • Wilderness Access Center
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Denali National Park Visitors Center
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Signature Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Basic Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 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)

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

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 - 19 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Denali National Park Visitors Center - 21 min drive - 18.6 miles
  • Horseshoe Lake - 24 min drive - 18.1 miles
  • Denali Dog Sledding Museum - 25 min drive - 20.3 miles
  • Black Diamond Golf Course - 35 min drive - 30.1 miles

Getting around

  • Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 143 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.

Languages

English

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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. 378 out of 516 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 516 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 516 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 516 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 516 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nadine, Anchorage

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place!!! The restaurant food was great, the amenities in the room were over the top!!! Never seen such a setup for the coffee—everything you would need and more!! Plus the gift shop had such a great variety of gifts!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay next to the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing place

Loved our stay here. Very clean and spacious. Comfortable beds and the postcard and cookies were a really nice touch! Close to Denali and don’t forget to check out the restaurant. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little cabin close to Denali but removed enough to avoid traffic and excessive people. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Coffee was excellent. The river that goes through the property was beautiful and we had a stunning view of the mountains from our porch. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained property, with relaxing shared outdoor space. great restaurant on site
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Several nice touches like homemade cookies in our room, a hand written personalized welcome note, a postcard of the property (which is something that was common many years ago but rare today).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

TANUJA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful property with a gorgeous creek flowing. Parking is easy and the cafe has absolutely great breakfast lunch and dinner and warm friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Brenda

Traveled with group
No tv; no phone. Presentdial de Bate was Sept 10 and no services and no amends. Friends only had one sink!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, quaint property not to far from Denali national park. It has a nice place to eat and the food was good. The room was clean, but there was supposed to be a tv in the room we rented and there was not, so that was a little disappointing. Would visit again but would want to make sure we had the tv since it was listed in the description when I booked the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, beautiful surroundings. Staff are all friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. They set up a few different excursions for us. We had a wonderful time here and hated to have to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

juliet

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

Good place to stay when lodges are full.

Good location on River. Would like a toaster in the room. I asked for butter at front cafe and was rudely told there is no butter. Should have offered some! Need friendly lessons for counter service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is along a beautiful creek. Amazing food
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, good location to park. Picturesque!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the gorgeous & peaceful location of these cabins! Having an onsite restaurant & bakery was incredibly convenient (as well as an open-late restaurant next door). The staff were all very friendly but we do recommend coming early for the restaurant & being prepared to wait as they get full fast and the service can be a bit slow - but the food was worth it! Also noteworthy is that if you did not rent a car, getting around can be difficult because no courtesy shuttles pick up at this location so you have to book a shuttle (Denali Transportation $25/person each way). Other than that, it was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The homestead we stayed at was outstanding. The rooms were spacious, and very clean. The balcony was an added bonus. It was peaceful to go out and sit near the creek that runs along side the property. The gift shop was filled with cute items. The food from the cafe was really good. The pecan roll was one of the best breakfast pastries that I have ever had. I highly recommend these accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Masumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Remington

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serge

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with the creek noise near our room. Great food at the restaurant breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was absolutely fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

mark, belleair

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only "window" on creekside was a sliding door that had not screen so choice was no breeze, no creek sounds, and therefore no mosquitos OR all 3 in the cabin. Otherwise generally comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

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

Carlo River #27

Being on the Carlo River was spectacular! The bed and linens were very comfortable. The bathroom could use a table or shelf to place personal items on.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024