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Holland America Denali Lodge

3.5 star property
Mountain resort in Denali National Park with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Nestled in the mountains, McKinley Chalet Resort offers a cozy retreat with shopping on site, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. Connect to WiFi in public areas and enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast or unwind at the restaurant.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Area shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator

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Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Desk
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Milepost 238.5 George Parks Hwy, Denali National Park, AK, 99755

What's nearby

  • Kantishna Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wilderness Access Center - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Denali National Park Visitors Center - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Denali Dog Sledding Museum - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Horseshoe Lake - 14 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Prospectors Historic Pizzeria & Alehouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black Bear Coffee House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Denali Doghouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Thai & Chinese Food To Go - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alpenglow - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holland America Denali Lodge

When you stay at Holland America Denali Lodge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Denali National Park Visitors Center and Denali National Park. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 483 units
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite extended parking
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle within 2 mi*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast each morning (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Shopping
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 28 buildings/towers
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Fireplace in lobby

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Karstens Public House - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 12 to 25 per person
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Does Holland America Denali Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holland America Denali Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Holland America Denali Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Holland America Denali Lodge?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holland America Denali Lodge?

You can check in starting at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Holland America Denali Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and rafting, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes helicopter/airplane tours. Holland America Denali Lodge also has a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Holland America Denali Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers American cuisine.

What's the area around Holland America Denali Lodge like?

Holland America Denali Lodge is located a short 4-minute walk from Kantishna Gallery. Travelers say that the resort is in a great location.

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Holland America Denali Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
Food
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What guests liked

  • The property's shuttle service was convenient and reliable, with most guests reporting short wait times and a convenient way to get around the area. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay
Allen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This place is fantastic!
Shawn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location and property shuttle were great
Arpita, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good place to stay

A unique, fun place to stay. Hotel staff was very accomodating in helping us to have a room that met my disability needs. Shuttle met us at railroad and took care of getting our luggage to our room.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay while visiting Denali
Aliza, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was spacious. Good options for food. The views are spectacular!
Yelena, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location. Staff were nice. Shuttles a plus.
Nancy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very nice. Steakhouse was excellent
Jorge, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

went a year end received great price
mike, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Tatiana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property and very attentive staff
deborah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This property had everything from live music nightly, souvenir shops, restaurants. Just a great place to stay when visiting Denali. Would definitely recommend.
Mary, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice Time at the Shalet

It was a good comfortable stay. We also ate at the hotel’s steak house restaurant and had a good experience. Had to use a resort shuttle bus to get to room at Canyon Lodge.
Larry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay with the family. Love the FirePro area & restaurant was good!
Julie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff are very helpful.
Jian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Safe and clean
Negin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice property, front desk was very helpful, friendly and good service!
Natalya, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is very helpful and polite. Plenty to do on property and around the property.
Tennille, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was great place to stay. We stayed two nights while visiting Denali.
Haiyuan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely area, place was very nice.
Ralph, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Reasonably priced with great facilities.
Joe, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Huge property, central location as all tours do pickup here and free shuttle to Denali park. Nice restaurants with live music and little shops on property.
Jean, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice location!
Yan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The rooms are a little run down compared to the overall property.
Rhonda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Relax

Enjoyed the views and the community location. Sitting on the deck of the restaurant listening to live music and reading a book having a beer.
Alan, 1-night trip