Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge in Trapper Creek

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

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Dates

February 2025

March 2025

Deluxe Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Breakfast available
Laundry
Parking included
Free WiFi

Explore the area

133 Parks Hwy, Trapper Creek, AK, 99683

Denali State Park
‪10 min walk‬
Blair Lake State Recreation Site
‪6 min drive‬
Talkeetna Riverfront Park
‪64 min drive‬
Talkeetna, AK (TKA)
‪67 min drive‬

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Room options

Deluxe Room

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.

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What's nearby

Denali State Park - 10 min walk
Byers Lake - 25 min drive
Talkeetna Historical Society Museum - 62 min drive
Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station - 64 min drive
Talkeetna Riverfront Park - 64 min drive

Getting around

Talkeetna Station - 63 min drive

Restaurants

‪North Fork Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
‪20,320 Alaskan Grill - ‬2 min walk
‪Coffee Bruin Espresso - ‬1 min walk
‪Angela's Heaven - ‬5 min drive
‪North Fork Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

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 luggage storage and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include a picnic area, a fireplace in the lobby, and a gift shop.

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.

Languages

English

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

2 floors
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property

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

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

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.

Will I be able to park 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 good 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, this lodge doesn't have a spa tub.

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge?

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

8.2

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Randi

Oct 5, 2024

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with partner

Oct 3, 2024

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very relaxing

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marian, CONWAY

Traveled with family

Sep 19, 2024

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

Very pretty setting and nice lodge restaurant and viewing area for Mt. Denali. Was not told there wasn't an elevator for our room and my husband is not able to carry luggage. It was very difficult to get the bags up the stairs.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Sioux Falls

Sep 17, 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Frances

Sep 17, 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jose

Sep 16, 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr william

Traveled with family

Sep 15, 2024

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

Great staff warm welcome- went beyond to help make our stay A room was wonderful close to everything.. Ground floor no stairs which was great...

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with family

Sep 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property is beautiful and fits completely into the Alaskan environment. Our room was lovely especially for the good price.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frédéric

Traveled with group

Sep 14, 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Sep 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed

The compound is lovely spread across the hillside. We had dinner and breakfast on location and the service was poor at best. This property is clearly a cruise ship stopover. We were a private booking. Waiting on a bus for transportation is a hassle, we learned to rent a vehicle in AK next trip. The views help make things better but service needs to improve in the large restaurant.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan

Traveled with family

Sep 12, 2024

Setup for your buses not individuals

Room was a typical hotel room clean. The issue was the setup of the whole place it was scattered everywhere and parking was atrocious. Minimal parking half in the mud if you could find a spot. Then you had to walk a long ways to get to your building and room. Seemed to be setup for tour buses not individuals. Not recommended

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Sep 12, 2024

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

Very nice resort with many things to do - hiking trails, a couple onsite restaurant choices - nightly fire pit with s’mores and cocktails. This resort is huge! And we wish we had booked more than one night here. We’d stay here again in a heartbeat! The bed is sooo comfy, best night sleep of our trip

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Sep 11, 2024

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

Parking difficult. Beautiful property and great staff in the restaurants.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bosko, Zagreb

Sep 11, 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family

Sep 9, 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Sep 9, 2024

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

Noisy early in the am

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, Crockett

Traveled with partner

Sep 8, 2024

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

Wish we could stayed longer. Beautiful setting, courteous staff, clean facility and a relaxing atmosphere!!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dianne

Sep 8, 2024

Liked: Amenities

The staff was helpful. Please make entries more accessible.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Sep 7, 2024

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

Property was a little outdated but still nice. This Mississippi girl needs her AC year round and there isn’t any. Luckily we could open a window for cool air. Stayed one night to break up our trip from Fairbanks to Anchorage. Don’t get this lodge confused with the one near Denali like I did.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ayse, Knoxville

Sep 7, 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Sep 7, 2024

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

This place is a huge resort and for us walking to a room uphill was not the best. If you are looking for a resort with resort amenities, and the prices to match, you will love this place. We thought that with the word, Denali in the description, we would be right next to the park and this is not accurate at all. My room price per night was 159 so I thought that was a good bargain. Front desk staff were very friendly.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Ramasubramanian

Sep 6, 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Traveled with partner

Sep 5, 2024

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

Great stay!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Angela, Missoula

Traveled with family

Sep 4, 2024

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

In the Denali! View was spectacular! Exactly what you would expect. Did not realize we were so far from park entrance, but overall the grounds are amazing. Food was very underwhelming but we just needed a place to sleep and this was just fine.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Traveled with family and small children

Sep 4, 2024

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

I wish I could comment more on the grounds of the resort which looked amazing, or all of the near trails or activities available, which certainly deserves another full post. What I’d like to share is how incredible the McKinley Princess staff are. Shortly after I arrived at the Mt McKinley Wilderness resort, my infant spiked a high fever. The front desk immediately sent over staff with medical training who then drove us two hours to the hospital in Wasilla, and waited until we were done, and then drove us back. We were asked to stay in our room to prevent passing on my child’s illness to other guests, and the staff brought meals, put together care packages, and called regularly to check on us. The next night, my child required an ambulance ride back to the hospital. The McKinley staff were AMAZING. I had three folks come to wait with me while the ambulance arrived, who made sure I had essentials packed in a bag and also had water and granola bars for what would end up being a long hospital stay. They checked on me and even had someone drive over two hours to wait for me in case we were discharged after being seen. I can’t tell you all of the sweet, thoughtful things these folks did, there is not enough space but they truly went above and beyond in one of the scariest times of my life. Thank you Rich, Carissa, Colleen, Jessica, Brian, and so many others for being wonderful humans. I am so grateful for you.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024