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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
Property amenity
Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(89 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Trapper Creek, Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge is in the mountains and in a state park. Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station and Denali Brewing Company are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Denali State Park and Byers Lake. Talkeetna Riverfront Park and Talkeetna Historical Society Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Map
133 Parks Hwy, Trapper Creek, AK, 99683

What's nearby

  • Denali State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Blair Lake State Recreation Site - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Alaska Veteran's Memorial - 25 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Byers Lake - 25 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Denali Brewing Company - 58 min drive - 78.6 km

Getting around

  • Talkeetna Station - 63 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

Lodge near Denali State Park
You can look forward to a terrace, a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. Make sure that you enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • A gift shop, a 24-hour front desk and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 460 rooms have amenities such as desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Shower/bath combinations, hairdryers and shampoo
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Is Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge located?

Situated in a state park, this lodge is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Denali State Park and 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Byers Lake.

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Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 399 out of 780 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 780 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 780 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 780 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 780 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, beautiful landscaping, well maintained, lots of activities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Good food and service, nice campus, great views of Mt McKinley
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the lodge, the rooms very nice, beds comfy. Staff very nice..prices at gift shop very reasonable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice place at a resonable price!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Beautiful views!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a great place to stay and visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

beautiful views! staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views of Mt. Denali from large welcoming seating on back deck. Awesome grounds and walking paths, lovely restaurants, food and lodging.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms and the restaurant staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Amenities
Spectacular views of Mt. McKinley!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. The shuttle drivers were great, especially Brian!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

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

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful view on a spectacular day. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shahid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property in a rustic setting. Owned by Princess Cruises.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view from the main lodge, big rooms, walking trails and delicious food.
Pic from the deck
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinu

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

6/10 Okay

Ashwini

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We really liked the entire property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing resort with perfect views! Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Treehouse trail & other trail options. Amazing views while dining or if you just wanted to enjoy a beverage while watching the sunset over the mountains! Plenty of comfortable seating. Staff helpful & pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Trails on the property, incredible views from the lodge, Family picnic areas
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
So peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the shuttle service. We stayed in a room that was farther away from the main lodge so having this option to get a ride was great!
View from main lodge.
View from North Fork restaurant.
Cocktail and small dish at North Fork restaurant.
Beignets and reindeer sausage for breakfast at 20,300 Alaskan Grill restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025