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Alaska Glacier Lodge

Property class: 4
Enjoy the free parking at this 4-star Palmer lodge

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Front of property
Reception
Breakfast area
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Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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29979 E Knik River Rd, Palmer, AK, 99645
  • Place, Barbel Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Reindeer Farm
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Musk Ox Farm
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Cabin, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Palmer

In Palmer .Within 16 miles (25 km) of this lodge, you'll find Bodenburg Butte and Reindeer Farm. Colony House Museum and Eklutna Historical Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).
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What's nearby

  • Barbel Lake - 13 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Reindeer Farm - 25 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Colony House Museum - 36 min drive - 44.3 km
  • Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site - 38 min drive - 55.2 km
  • Musk Ox Farm - 39 min drive - 48.9 km

Getting around

  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ravens Perch - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Alaska Glacier Lodge

Enjoy the free parking at this 4-star Palmer lodge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Alaska Glacier Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Palmer lodge.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Alaska Glacier Lodge offers 22 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. 19-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Dial-up internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (29 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 19-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 19 2025 to May 14 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities will be closed during April, November, December, January, February, and March:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Knik Lodge
Knik River Lodge
Knik River Lodge Palmer
Knik River Palmer
Knik River Hotel Anchorage
Knik River Lodge
Alaska Glacier Lodge Lodge
Alaska Glacier Lodge Palmer
Alaska Glacier Lodge Lodge Palmer

Frequently asked questions

How close is Alaska Glacier Lodge to the airport?

Alaska Glacier Lodge is 48 mi (65-min drive) away from the Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Alaska Glacier Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Alaska Glacier Lodge.

Does Alaska Glacier Lodge offer free breakfast?

Alaska Glacier Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Alaska Glacier Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Alaska Glacier Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Alaska Glacier Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Alaska Glacier Lodge have a pool?

Alaska Glacier Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Alaska Glacier Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. The dining venue will be unavailable from November 19 2025 to May 14 2026 (dates subject to change).

Does Alaska Glacier Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Alaska Glacier Lodge to downtown Palmer?

Alaska Glacier Lodge is 6.4 mi away from Knik River.

Alaska Glacier Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 149 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The man in the restaurant where we ate the first night was rude. He tried to refuse to bus our table, saying "the trash is over there." One of the reasons I booked is that this place had a restaurant. We were also disappointed in the choices and ate other places the next two nights. The rooms were fine, however, since the floors are wood, and nobody comes in the clean, I found that by the third night there was grit on the floor. I had to wipe my feet off before getting into bed. Most of the people were very nice, however. The surroundings were beautiful. There wasn't much in Palmer, so this was still the best option, I think.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was great watching the helicopters take off and land and very convenient to take the helicopter tours. Heater did not work in our room. There was no way to regulate the temperature. It either kept running until it was too hot or we had to turn it completely off.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Isolation. I love it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is clean and surrounded with mountains and glacier. If you want solitude, this is the place. The helicopter ride here is so convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Alaska 2nd round

The scenery was beautiful. The room was nice, clean and comfortable. We saw a moose on the way to the Lodge just as the advertisement. Loved it. Knik River area beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

M Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to stay. Great accommodations and amazing scenery. Loving our stay.
View from our cabin.
Moose
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alivelu Manjuloka Priyanka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priyanka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very scenic
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting . Not much around there so need a car if staying more than one night. A full service restaurant would be nice but food was decent. Deck has great views. Fun to watch helicopters take off and land.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful views, loved watching the helicopters come in and leave. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vasile, Hoffman Estates

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, it was rustic but in a modern way, the area was peaceful, was right on the premises where the our activity took place. The Lodge itself was great. The service at the restaurant though was disappointing, a "thumbs down". So except for that alone, everything was great.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the breakfast which was included… the view and how clean and unique the rooms are.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Eileen, Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked a last minute stay and helicopter tour here. We liked the remote feel of the property, but was disappointed that the microwaves had been removed from the cabins. Apparently they are no longer listed under amenities but are still shown in the pictures. We had food that needed to be reheated and had to walk to the restaurant and ask them to heat it. They did, but didn’t seem too happy, forgot about it and it was only lukewarm by the time we got it. We loved watching the helicopters take off and the convenience of being able to just walk there for our tour in morning. The person in the office that helped me book it worked so hard, they were sold out for the Grand Knik tour but she was able to make it happen. Our pilot Cameron was great. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best property I have ever stayed in! Gorgeous and amazing clean rooms. Quiet except for the helicopters. We want to live there!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views and a good little restaurant, fun watching the helicopters come in and out and they offer a lot of activities. I will definitely be coming back !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sudip

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vadim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024