Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

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

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

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
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Talkeetna Riverfront Park
  • Place, Byers Lake
    ‪25 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 - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Blair Lake State Recreation Site - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Alaska Veteran's Memorial - 25 min drive - 18.6 miles
  • Byers Lake - 25 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Denali Brewing Company - 58 min drive - 48.9 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, a quick 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 fireplace in the lobby, a gift shop, and a picnic area.
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

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.

Is Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge a good place to stay for couples?

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 at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge?

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

Reviews

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This could have been a great stay but it was ruined by the security and other staff at the front outside of the main lodge. They told my husband to slow down his car - totally fair though hard to see the 5 mph hidden behind a fallen branch - but the problem was that I was standing there waiting for him to pick me up and after they requested the slowdown they proceeded to mock him not realizing I was with his party. I cannot believe the level of unprofessional. I had to remind the staff that talking trash about guests in a public space is never ok. Also, the bunk beds have too tall of mattresses rendering the top bunk unusable for children as the mattress comes to the top of the safety rail. Further there is no AC heads up. And there was a lot of textile staining in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with beautiful views!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is what a lodge should look like, the lobby says ALASKA, the view of McKinley is stunning!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Erica

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views of mt McKinley. Is a long drive to the Denali national park entrance. Grounds are lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kishan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property to stay with family!! Awesome view of Denali mountain
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room smell issue

The only issue we experience was the room had a mold smelling issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ansuria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to see McKinley
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Varun

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alexis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The lodge offers exactly what you need in a remote location — a clean, comfortable place to stay with some truly breathtaking views. The expansive decks are a highlight, especially when Denali makes an appearance (which is always a treat if the weather cooperates). There are three restaurants on-site, which is important since there aren't any other dining options nearby. We only tried one, and unfortunately, it missed the mark — overpriced and more like cafeteria food dressed up as fine dining. Hopefully, the others are better. One unique feature worth checking out is the treehouse on the property. It’s a short walk and well worth it when Denali is visible — a peaceful little spot with a postcard-worthy view. I gave four stars because while the location and cleanliness met expectations, a few things could be improved: there’s no fridge in the room, the decor feels a bit dated, and the dining experience wasn’t great. Still, given the limited options in the area, this lodge is a solid, reliable choice — especially for the views alone.
View of Denali from the Treehouse
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Vanitha

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clair

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The view of Denali and area ! Excellent ! !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was not t
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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

Best Denali view

This is a beautiful property with great views of Denali. The staff was friendly and attentive. We definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melodee

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rula

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We reserved 2 rooms as a family, would've been nice if the staff were more accommodating to have us in the same building rather than get lost everytime we unite, not very accommodating, front desk held us after 4pm till we checked in although rooms were available earlier, very slow new employee checked us in, not appreciated when people travel long distance and need rooms sooner, if other hotels can do it, you can do it also and be better at what you serve. Nice location to view mount denali peak
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We could see Mt McKinley from the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was comfy, although the hall smelled like smoke and the building shows some aging. No fridge, microwave, or wifi in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025