Ma Johnson's Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with 3 restaurants, near McCarthy Footbridge

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Property grounds
Comfort Twin Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Hallway
Staircase

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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101 Kennicott Avenue, Chitina, AK, 99566
  • Place, McCarthy Creek
  • Place, McCarthy Road Information Station
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Kennecott Visitor Center
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, McCarthy, AK (MXY)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View, Mountainside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

McCarthy

McCarthy Footbridge is within a mile (2 km) of Ma Johnson's Hotel, and other popular sites like McCarthy Road Information Station are within a couple of miles (3 km). This 20-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like 3 restaurants, concierge services, and a library.

What's nearby

  • McCarthy-Kennicott Historical Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • McCarthy Footbridge - 6 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • McCarthy Road Information Station - 8 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Kennecott Visitor Center - 15 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • McCarthy, AK (MXY) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Potato - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Golden Saloon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Meatza Wagon - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪As The Glacier Melts - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tailor-Made Pizza - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Ma Johnson's Hotel

Hotel with 3 restaurants, near McCarthy Footbridge
At Ma Johnson's Hotel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a library, and express check-out. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers an off-leash area. Additional amenities include a terrace, wedding services, and a communal living room.
Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer designer toiletries and slippers. Change of towels is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite motorcycle parking only

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Golden Saloon
  • McCarthy Center
  • McCarthy Lodge Bistro
  • Mountain Arts
  • Salmon & Bear Restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • High chair
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 16 and May 14.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 35 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 250 per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (30 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet deposit: USD 250 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per day

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 7:00 AM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. This property only offers motorcycle 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 and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Ma Johnson's Hotel Hotel
Ma Johnson's Hotel Chitina
Ma Johnson's Hotel Hotel Chitina

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near Ma Johnson's Hotel?

This hotel is located in Chitina, just steps from McCarthy-Kennicott Historical Museum. You'll also find McCarthy Road Information Station and McCarthy Creek within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Ma Johnson's Hotel?

Yes, though motorcycle parking only.

Does Ma Johnson's Hotel have a casino on the premises?

No, Ma Johnson's Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Ma Johnson's Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Ma Johnson's Hotel good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including Champagne service as well as a bar and a restaurant with al fresco dining.

Are there hot tubs at Ma Johnson's Hotel?

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

Does Ma Johnson's Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Ma Johnson's Hotel has 3 restaurants, and serves free breakfast (local cuisine) each morning.

Does Ma Johnson's Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Ma Johnson's Hotel for a fee of USD 35 per accommodation, per stay. The property also provides an off-leash area. A deposit of USD 250 per stay is collected.

Does Ma Johnson's Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Ma Johnson's Hotel?

The closest major airport to Ma Johnson's Hotel is McCarthy, AK (MXY), which is within a mile.

Are there rooms with balconies at Ma Johnson's Hotel?

No, at Ma Johnson's Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does Ma Johnson's Hotel have a wedding venue?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Ma Johnson's Hotel.