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Denali Bluffs Hotel

3.0 star property
Mountain hotel with restaurant, near Wilderness Access Center

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Breakfast, dinner served; barbecue, alfresco dining
Nestled near Denali National Park Visitors Center, Denali Bluffs Hotel offers a warm welcome with a garden, coffee shop/cafe and Mountaineer Grill and Bar restaurant serving breakfast. Bike rentals are available to explore the trails or unwind by the fireplace in the lobby. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Train station pick-up service
  • Train station drop-off service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Lobby fireplace

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 392 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Mile 238 4 George Parks Hwy, Denali National Park, AK, 99755

What's nearby

  • Kantishna Gallery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wilderness Access Center - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Denali National Park Visitors Center - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Horseshoe Lake - 13 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Black Diamond Golf Course - 15 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 126 min drive
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Fannie Q’s Saloon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grizzly Grind - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Black Bear Coffee House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Karstens Public House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Prospectors Historic Pizzeria & Alehouse - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Denali Bluffs Hotel

At Denali Bluffs Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Denali National Park and Denali National Park Visitors Center. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Mountaineer Grill and Bar, which serves barbecue and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 112 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

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

    • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Train station shuttle from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Shared microwave
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 12 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1997
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby

Accessibility

  • Accessible train station shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Phone

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Mountaineer Grill and Bar - This restaurant specializes in barbecue and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Perky Moose Espresso - This coffee shop specializes in American cuisine and serves light fare only.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 10 and May 24.

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
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

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Denali Bluffs Hotel currently open?

The property is closed between December 10 and May 24.

Does Denali Bluffs Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Denali Bluffs Hotel 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 Denali Bluffs Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Denali Bluffs Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Denali Bluffs Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Denali Bluffs Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like fishing, hiking, and mountain biking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Denali Bluffs Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Denali Bluffs Hotel?

Yes, Mountaineer Grill and Bar offers alfresco dining and barbecue.

What's the area around Denali Bluffs Hotel like?

Denali Bluffs Hotel is located a short 5-minute walk from Kantishna Gallery. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Denali Bluffs Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
View
Service staff
Location
Restaurant
Parks
Parking
Breakfast
Food
Luggage

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant offered a decent menu, convenient dining, and excellent food with friendly service. (11 reviews)
  • The shuttle service was convenient, helpful, and made the transportation process to and from the bus depot and park seamless. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Very clean, wonderful staff the rooms were nice.
JoDee, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stop in Denali

It was brief. The accommodations were nice and the property well maintained. The restaurant was excellent.
KATHLEEN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was just wonderful…I had a small glitch with my reservation but there were no problems, only solutions. My first time to Denali, so I had a lot of questions…and they all had great answers. Wonderful place. Stay in building 26! Best views in a property with generally great views.
Maura, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Not sure how to answer, we were only there one night. Slept well.
Robert, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Very expensive for solo person in a very basic room with no breakfast included and limited paid options in cafe for breakfast. No restaurant operational on site so had to walk to village for dinner, totally booked out everywhere. Free shuttle bus was a good addition.
christine, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our view from room 2629. The room was spacious and had a great view. Only thing is you can’t park near your building, but they have a golf cart to take you and your luggage to your room. It’s stairs only if you are on the second floor. But would definitely stay here again.
Brandi, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very clean. Deluxe room was worth the minimal extra cost. Lovely view. Parking and bringing luggage to room not convenient. You could very easily hear the room above. Woke us up multiple times.
sara, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Alex and Lydia were awesome at the bar and restaurant. We did not get maid service. Check-in was great. We did not get a view.
Jill, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was a convenient location with a clean room. It is showing it's age and the comfort level for the price was not what I would expect. It is Alaska though.
Charles, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Hotel is ok but expensive for what it is. Happened to be there when it was hot. I understand that they don’t have air conditioning but we could not get a fan to increase airflow in the room.
Andrew, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay while exploring Denali.
Anne, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Comfortable rooms with good hot water. Food options both for breakfast and dinner were expensive and eminently forgettable - walk down to the Denali Downtown area to eat. Front desk staff were a mix of friendly and helpful to surly and unhelpful. Shuttle bus driver slept in, meaning we missed out tour bus. On reflection, we would not stay here again, although Denali as a whole is an expensive and disappointing tourist trap.
Alan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice lodge with a great restaurant!
Richard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

View from the balcony is great. Bedroom and bath are clean and well sized. TV reception was grainy. Transportation shuttle schedule (once per hour) was helpful - when schedule was achieved... but problematic when schedule failed to be followed.
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in room 2629 for 2 nights May 2025. The hotel had just opened for the season. Staff get 10/10 for being welcoming, responsive and respectful. Our room was perfect! On the end of the lodge, 2nd floor with a wrap around balcony, providing stunning views of the mountains and river below. We could not have asked for better, especially just coming off a disappointing 2-night stay at the McKinley Lodge, Trappper Creek. The entrance to Denali Park is less than 1 minute down the road - perfect for early access to the park. We also had a wonderful Salmon Salad at the Black Diamond Grill in Healy (10 minutes north).
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing view and lovely staff!
Wintana, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Does not accommodate people with vehicles well.

The hotel accommodations people traveling via train. If you arrive in a car the parking and service is limited. We had to park two lots down, and lug our baggage up to our rooms. This is the equivalent of about 4-5 sets of stairs. Supposedly you can get a person to assist you, but no one was available. The resteraunt on site was not open, so you either have to shuttle, walk a great distance or walk a great distance to your car ans risk not having a space when you return. If you are driving, I would not recommend.
Ilse, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean. Wonderful staff. The TV system is not working. They are aware of the problem, but depend on distance repair support. I understand. The bed quality was fair. Some new, better-supportive mattresses would be nice. Overall, it is very good, and I would recommend it to anyone.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We were assigned a room in one of the newer buildings and it was very nice and spacious. We had a gorgeous view of the mountain. We arrived on the first day that this property opened for the season. The reason for a 4-star rather than a 5-star rating is due to our feeling that things were not quite up to speed for opening day along with the fact that the lobby is not terribly welcoming. Our other Alaska accommodations - as well as others that we visited while in Denali - offered comfortable furniture for gathering and relaxing with travel companions. This property did not offer this. Their shuttle service was all that one could ask for. Over all, our stay here was nice.
Mary Sue, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay and would recommend!
Talisa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I cannot say enough about our room. It was huge and the view of the national park was outstanding. Sitting on the balcony was wonderful! The staff was attentive. Every question was answered immediately. My only complaints: 1) very limited menu at the restaurant (I asked to use the children’s menu but was denied) and 2) the grab and go needs more items, even if they don’t expand the menu. We could only eat one of the four breakfast sandwiches. We got the last one our first morning and had to share it. They were out of it the second morning and we tried the chorizo burrito but it was way too spicy to eat before the national park hike. The location of the property was ideal!
Kimberlyn, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Potentially a very nice place. We were among the first to check in on day one of the season. They were clearly not ready for prime time. Restaurant closed, rest rooms in main building out of order, serious ongoing problems with hot water. Front desk staff inconsistent in responding to our concerns. I can only trust that things will improve but avoid the first week.
Lawrence, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stayed there for one night, feels quite and service was very good, but not too much good food to choose.
jun, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

I had my expectations low considering it’s a hillside hotel even though it was $400/night. The room was very average with limited towels and awful soaps. The towel bar was broken and when I called front desk no one answered. We spend two nights and the rooms were not cleaned. My husband was upset at the rough blankets and bedsheets and the super loud heating system. I am shocked this hotel has good reviews. I do not recommend this hotel for this price. It was load as you can hear people walk above and talk Nextdoor.
Sadia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property
Billy, 1-night trip