Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar

24/7 front desk

Breakfast available

Laundry

Parking included

Explore the area

133 Parks Hwy, Trapper Creek, AK, 99683

Denali State Park
10 min walk
Coffee Bruin Espresso
1 min walk
Talkeetna Station
63 min drive
Talkeetna, AK (TKA)
67 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

About this property

Lodge with 2 restaurants, a quick walk to Denali State Park

2 restaurants, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free lodge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance. Housekeeping is available on request.

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.

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Denali State Park. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 2 restaurants.

Free WiFi in some public areas
Free self parking
Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, and a bar/lounge
Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
Amenities include a gift shop, laundry facilities, and a terrace
Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the location
0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Denali State Park and 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Byers Lake

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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

20,320 Alaskan Grill - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Base Camp Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

North Fork Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.

Coffee Bruin - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

Free uncovered self-parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: USD 15-30 per person
2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar

Restaurants on site

20,320 Alaskan Grill
Base Camp Bar
North Fork Restaurant
Coffee Bruin

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Conveniences

Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Housekeeping (on request)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Accessible shuttle
Assistive listening devices available
Front entrance ramp
Lever door handles
Step-free path to entrance
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible parking
5 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Fireplace in reception
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Heating (climate-controlled)
Portable fan

Bathroom

Hairdryer
Shampoo
Shower/bath combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels

Entertainment

40-inch flat-screen TV
TV channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker

Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Phone
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

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Randi

5 Oct 2024

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner

3 Oct 2024

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very relaxing

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marian, CONWAY

Travelled with family

19 Sept 2024

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

Very pretty setting and nice lodge restaurant and viewing area for Mt. Denali. Was not told there wasn't an elevator for our room and my husband is not able to carry luggage. It was very difficult to get the bags up the stairs.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Sioux Falls

17 Sept 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Frances

17 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jose

16 Sept 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr william

Travelled with family

15 Sept 2024

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

Great staff warm welcome- went beyond to help make our stay A room was wonderful close to everything.. Ground floor no stairs which was great...

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family

14 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property is beautiful and fits completely into the Alaskan environment. Our room was lovely especially for the good price.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frédéric

Travelled with group

14 Sept 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

14 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed

The compound is lovely spread across the hillside. We had dinner and breakfast on location and the service was poor at best. This property is clearly a cruise ship stopover. We were a private booking. Waiting on a bus for transportation is a hassle, we learned to rent a vehicle in AK next trip. The views help make things better but service needs to improve in the large restaurant.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan

Travelled with family

12 Sept 2024

Setup for your buses not individuals

Room was a typical hotel room clean. The issue was the setup of the whole place it was scattered everywhere and parking was atrocious. Minimal parking half in the mud if you could find a spot. Then you had to walk a long ways to get to your building and room. Seemed to be setup for tour buses not individuals. Not recommended

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

12 Sept 2024

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

Very nice resort with many things to do - hiking trails, a couple onsite restaurant choices - nightly fire pit with s’mores and cocktails. This resort is huge! And we wish we had booked more than one night here. We’d stay here again in a heartbeat! The bed is sooo comfy, best night sleep of our trip

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

11 Sept 2024

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

Parking difficult. Beautiful property and great staff in the restaurants.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bosko, Zagreb

11 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family

9 Sept 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

9 Sept 2024

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

Noisy early in the am

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, Crockett

Travelled with partner

8 Sept 2024

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

Wish we could stayed longer. Beautiful setting, courteous staff, clean facility and a relaxing atmosphere!!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dianne

8 Sept 2024

Liked: Amenities

The staff was helpful. Please make entries more accessible.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

7 Sept 2024

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

Property was a little outdated but still nice. This Mississippi girl needs her AC year round and there isn’t any. Luckily we could open a window for cool air. Stayed one night to break up our trip from Fairbanks to Anchorage. Don’t get this lodge confused with the one near Denali like I did.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ayse, Knoxville

7 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

7 Sept 2024

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

This place is a huge resort and for us walking to a room uphill was not the best. If you are looking for a resort with resort amenities, and the prices to match, you will love this place. We thought that with the word, Denali in the description, we would be right next to the park and this is not accurate at all. My room price per night was 159 so I thought that was a good bargain. Front desk staff were very friendly.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Ramasubramanian

6 Sept 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Travelled with partner

5 Sept 2024

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

Great stay!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Angela, Missoula

Travelled with family

4 Sept 2024

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

In the Denali! View was spectacular! Exactly what you would expect. Did not realize we were so far from park entrance, but overall the grounds are amazing. Food was very underwhelming but we just needed a place to sleep and this was just fine.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Travelled with family and small children

4 Sept 2024

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

I wish I could comment more on the grounds of the resort which looked amazing, or all of the near trails or activities available, which certainly deserves another full post. What I’d like to share is how incredible the McKinley Princess staff are. Shortly after I arrived at the Mt McKinley Wilderness resort, my infant spiked a high fever. The front desk immediately sent over staff with medical training who then drove us two hours to the hospital in Wasilla, and waited until we were done, and then drove us back. We were asked to stay in our room to prevent passing on my child’s illness to other guests, and the staff brought meals, put together care packages, and called regularly to check on us. The next night, my child required an ambulance ride back to the hospital. The McKinley staff were AMAZING. I had three folks come to wait with me while the ambulance arrived, who made sure I had essentials packed in a bag and also had water and granola bars for what would end up being a long hospital stay. They checked on me and even had someone drive over two hours to wait for me in case we were discharged after being seen. I can’t tell you all of the sweet, thoughtful things these folks did, there is not enough space but they truly went above and beyond in one of the scariest times of my life. Thank you Rich, Carissa, Colleen, Jessica, Brian, and so many others for being wonderful humans. I am so grateful for you.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024