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Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star lodge near Denali State Park

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Property amenity
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Deluxe Room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

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

About the area

Trapper Creek

In state park.At this Trapper Creek lodge, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Denali State Park and 20 miles (32 km) of Byers Lake. Talkeetna Riverfront Park and Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station are also in the region.
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What's nearby

  • Denali State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Blair Lake State Recreation Site - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Byers Lake - 20 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Montana Lake - 40 min drive - 73.4 km
  • Denali Brewing Company - 44 min drive - 79.3 km

Getting around

  • Talkeetna Station - 63 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

3-star lodge near Denali State Park
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. 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 Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Trapper Creek lodge is smoke free.

  • 460 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge offers 460 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

How close is Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge to the airport?

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge is 224.3 mi (249-min drive) away from the Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge?

As of May 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge on May 30, 2026 start from CA $304, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge.

Does Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 15 and 30 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

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

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge have a pool?

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge to downtown Trapper Creek?

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge is 16.7 mi away from Trapper Creek.

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 440 out of 853 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 853 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 853 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 853 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 853 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful. The parking was a little difficult for older guests
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette, Plano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Bart

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidy

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

Out-of-This-World Views, Camp-Like Rooms

The views from this lodge are absolutely out of this world — truly breathtaking and worth the trip on their own. You feel immersed in Alaska’s wild beauty with Denali right in front of you. That said, the rooms themselves are extremely basic. They look and feel more like a boy scout camp cabin than a lodge in such an extraordinary location. Very barebones, no charm or comfort touches you’d expect given the setting. If you come here, come for the views and the location — but don’t expect the accommodations to match the scenery.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aniruddh, Allen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most of the guests are tourists from the hotels cruise line... But it's beautiful place and well mentioned resort... Catering to everyone. Lots of walking trails around which make it enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle, Kindred

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Location was outstanding and nuce grounds. But food and service poor...possibly because it was the last 2 days of the season and many...not all.. staff had a terrible attitude
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Clifford

Liked: Staff & service
Terrible parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

gur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Highly recommend

The rooms were very clean, bed comfortable , staff friendly & helpful, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

10/10 Excellent

LEBANE

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

10/10 Excellent

Wei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Santa Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean enjoyable comfortable stay. Single drawback: smoke from the fireplace in the lobby! We could not spend any time there or in the dining areas due to heavy smoke.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Out dated

A bit out dated and painters tape on screen in bedroom to patch hole in screen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a place to stay if you are not on the cruise. Driving and having a car was not a good thing. While in the rain, we had to go up hill up the street in water running down the street, then up a steep driveway, and then walk 2 building over to get to our room. The driveway outside the room was for authorized vehicles only. Then the old lady bus driver for the treehouse shuttle was rude. Room also didn't have a fridge or microwave. Then staff in the lodge and food services while not rude, were not helpful or pleasant. Only the gift shop workers made you feel good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Threasa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in process was smooth, the room was clean, and the property was enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William H

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

Great viewing opportunities

We had a good stay. We used the resort as our base to Talkeetna. We were not blessed with good weather for viewing mountain which would have been great from the lodge’s vistas. Not their fault. We did enjoy the presentations in their community room by the naturalists. Only real negative was the lack of cups in the rooms. Oh, the treehouse was a cool place to view the mountain too. Unique
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lodge was very nice. They were able to switch us to a 1st floor room. Be aware you may hear people above you if you're on the first floor. The food was good. Breakfast at the Lodge was very good and Skyy took good care of us. The staff is very friendly. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great lodge in Denali
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great Denali view

Disappointed there were zero amenities in the bathroom such as lotion or drinking cups. Lovely to be able to open the windows for fresh air. Bed and pillows were very comfortable. The fire pits were awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rolf

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay. It was definitely a hotel for a cruise line. Very professional and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025