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.
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
Horseshoe Lake - 14 min drive - 6.0 km
Black Diamond Golf Course - 15 min drive - 18.3 km
Getting around
Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 126 min drive
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Fannie Q’s Saloon - 9 min walk
Grizzly Grind - 1 min walk
Black Bear Coffee House - 6 min walk
Karstens Public House - 8 min walk
Prospectors Historic Pizzeria & Alehouse - 3 min walk
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 and Denali National Park Visitors Center. 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.
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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Reviews
Holland America Denali Lodge Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
8.2
Staff & service
8.6
Eco-friendliness
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
The shuttle service was convenient and reliable, with drivers who were friendly and accommodating. (7 reviews)
The property offers good restaurants with live music and a variety of dining options. (5 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2025
Excellent Hotel with amazing view
it was very good stay, we would have loved to stay longer.
Suraj
Suraj, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 18, 2025
Good location good staff good room
Poor food
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 14, 2025
Friendly staff.
Ellen
Ellen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2025
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
William
William, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 28, 2025
Not great
No idea where the lodge was because no directions were given by the desk. No one mentioned shuttle bus options, no staff in lodge to answer questions. Will not stay again
Jerry
Jerry, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 4, 2024
This place is fantastic!
Shawn
Shawn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2024
Amazing stay
Allen
Allen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 22, 2025
Lodge was nice. Great shuttle service around the grounds. A few hiccups. There was no elevator in our building so we had to drag our luggage up the stairs. Given the hotel rate we expected daily room cleaning. Didn’t happen. Coffee service in room was 2 6 oz cups of regular and 2 of decaf. Not replenished the second day
Sharon
Sharon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2023
Great place to stay while visiting Denali
Aliza
Aliza, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 9, 2025
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.
Ken
Ken, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2023
Great place
Tatiana
Tatiana, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 14, 2023
Lovely area, place was very nice.
Ralph
Ralph, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2023
Excellent place to stay with the family. Love the FirePro area & restaurant was good!
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2023
Great property and very attentive staff
deborah
deborah, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2024
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
Alan, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 23, 2025
No Mountain View like mentioned. Not stroller accessible. Vending machine doesn’t work. Exposed wires in the bathroom. Bed frame broken. No trash bags. Broken window opener.
Grayson
Grayson, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2024
Lovely lodge near Denali National Park
Very convenient to Denali National Park and close to restaurants and shops. Large property with internal transportation.
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2023
Great place and lovely location
Checkin was quick and easy
Some of the rooms have spotty wifi
Sameer
Sameer, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 9, 2024
We liked the friendly, relaxed feel of the resort. All our interactions with staff were very positive, especially Martine at reception, Nick at the bar & Mary-Anne at the door/ tour area. Easy parking and central to the village (especially for those without a car).
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2023
Nice property, front desk was very helpful, friendly and good service!
Natalya
Natalya, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2024
This property is awesome. The shuttle drivers are the best.
Sue
Sue, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2024
Staff are very helpful.
Jian
Jian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2023
Stay was good. Very close to denali park and restaurants. Rooms were nice, staff were great.
Aparna
Aparna, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2024
Safe and clean
Negin
Negin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2024
The staff is very helpful and polite. Plenty to do on property and around the property.