Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge with 2 restaurants, 10-minute walk to Denali State Park

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Exterior
Property amenity
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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133 Parks Hwy, Trapper Creek, AK, 99683
  • Place, Denali State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Talkeetna Riverfront Park
  • Place, Blair Lake State Recreation Site
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(92 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Trapper Creek

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge places you within a 10-minute walk of Denali State Park. This 460-room, 3-star lodge welcomes guests with conveniences like 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Denali State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Blair Lake State Recreation Site - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Byers Lake - 20 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Denali Brewing Company - 44 min drive - 48.9 miles
  • Talkeetna Public Library - 59 min drive - 63.3 miles

Getting around

  • Talkeetna Station - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪20,320 Alaska Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪North Fork Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Bruin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Base Camp - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mary Carey’s - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

Lodge with 2 restaurants, 10-minute walk to Denali State Park
Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge features free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. A stay here includes free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a picnic area, a gift shop, and a fireplace in the lobby.
40-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels. Coffee makers, ceiling fans, and hair dryers are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a state park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge?

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge?

This lodge is located in Trapper Creek within a short 10-minute walk of Denali State Park. Blair Lake State Recreation Site is also within a driving distance of 1.3 mi.

Is there parking available at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the lodge. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge feature a casino?

No, Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this lodge.

What do couples enjoy most about Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, 2 restaurants, and a terrace at this lodge.

Does Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this lodge.

Does Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge has 2 restaurants, and serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge.

Does Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge have connecting rooms?

Yes, this lodge has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge.

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 439 out of 851 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 851 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 851 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 851 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 851 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tonette, Anchorage

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the firepit area and going to the tree house the views are so awesome.
Tree house
The view from the Tree house
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Clean but very dated. Needs central air
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liuyan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The remotness. I spent and hour dealing with you.....trying to cancel this reservation. Your service is awful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xu

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and spacious, though there are obvious stains on the carpet especially in the corridor. The staff at the reception counters and in the restaurant are kind, patient and helpful. The surrounding of the property feels tranquil and safe. The scenery looking from the property should be very good. Unfortunately, on the day we stayed there, it was cloudy and drizzling, and we didn’t have much time staying in the property, it’s pity that we couldn’t enjoy the view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely grounds, peaceful and great views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness

Meh

Mixed bag. Start w the excellent: food @ 20230 restaurant (waiter Sam was a 10!). Beds were so comfortable. Nice linens. Now the so-so: had 3 interactions w desk staff — not brusque but also not cordial/abrupt might fit best. Now the not good: couldn’t order to-go/had to order @ desk (even though it’s #3 on the QR code telephone number but no one answered). What restaurant in 2025 doesn’t take texts/calls/online orders? Bldg 21 needs painting and new wallpaper. Also couldn’t find elevator to take all our 9-day luggage/stuff to 2nd floor. Looked all 3 days. Either it’s hidden or a serious accommodation problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Raining upon our arrival so my husband parked along the curb to allow me to checkin (there’s no sheltered area). I was told we had to move our car for the buses. Made us feel like the group tours were more important guests. It’s inconvenient to get to the building in which our room was located especially in the rain. We had to circle the property a few times because of the one way streets. The room needs to be upgraded. The furniture shows a lot of wear. Three restaurants on the property, but neither a refrigerator nor microwave in the room for any leftovers. With the Princess name attached just expect a higher quality room for $300 per night.
Example of all the furnishings
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuk Kwan Sylvanus

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sharonrose

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of Denali if the weather cooperates. Nice clean, spacious room. Quiet location and great lobby. Grab and go works for those wanting to get out early. We didn’t realize though that it was a 2 hour drive to the park entrance where we would take a tour. Additionally, we were on the second floor and there were no elevators so carrying our luggage was a bit difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sini

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Brookwater

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our groups only negative feedback would be the North Fork restaurant, because it is not advertised that reservations were required so we went expecting to get on a wait list and told there was no list and were turned away since we did not have reservations. I did not see the word "reservations " anywhere on their web site, recommended or otherwise. Other than that one issue we all loved the facilities, the room and the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Margaret

The property is made up of many distinct separate buildings. Many of the buildings did not have parking anywhere near the entrance. That meant you either had to pull up to a place where you couldn’t leave your car just to unload and get in the building and then move your car to a different location. Or you had to park in the assigned parking and huff your luggage a far distance to get to your building.Anyone with mobility challenges would find it impossible to maneuver this situation. Our room itself was very dated. It was stripped of all amenities. There weren’t even any cups to use in the bathroom. Claiming it was a move to be eco-friendly. I thought it was just a no-frills overpriced very basic room. The room also had very inadequate lighting. There was no place to sit and read a book. It was so dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful area. Lots of buses from the cruises made it a busy area. Asked for smaller pillows and they found them for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

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

Incredible hotel

This place was such a hidden gem! For the price, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The rooms are clean and quiet. They’re a little older but very nice for Alaska. The restaurants and coffee shop were super convenient and reasonably priced. The property was STUNNING and the views of Denali were worth it all by themselves. Already planning to stay next summer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huiman

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Very nice property and views

Was amazing stay and helpful the whole time. Very accommodating to our needs. Friendly staff. Great views and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Traveled with partner
They don’t have air conditioners
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location between Denali and Talkeenta. I absolutely loved the view from the hotel, the hiking trail in the back was an added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very quiet and clean. For some reason though I had two rooms reserved. I was told to ask you what can be done about the extra room. Am I responsible for it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristal

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025