Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Room
Property amenity
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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133 Parks Hwy, Trapper Creek, AK, 99683
  • Place, Denali State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Talkeetna Riverfront Park
  • Place, Byers Lake
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room

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

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About this property

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

Lodge with 2 restaurants, a quick walk to Denali State Park
2 restaurants, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free lodge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Denali State Park. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a gift shop, laundry facilities, and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the location
  • 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Denali State Park and 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Byers Lake
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
20,320 Alaskan Grill - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Base Camp Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
North Fork Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.
Coffee Bruin - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.

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

  • No pets 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

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Reviews

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 439 out of 851 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 851 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 851 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 851 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 851 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

AJAY

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Be sure to do more than just spend the night. Many activities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

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

8/10 Good

susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Person checking us in wasn't friendly . Here are your keys and a map to the property then back to visiting with coworker aignage to groups of buildings was poor and we drove around ,3 times before finding the access to our building only to find there was no elevator to the 2nd floor and nowhere to park. We didn't even walk up the stairs to see the room. Called and talked to a very nice person who was able to switch us to a first floor by the time we drove back to the main lodge. Very accommodating and showed us which turns to take to get to our next building, which also had a parking area for that building. Very nice room, but the smoke alarm above the bed was hanging by wires from the ceiling and the shower wouldn't stay on showerhead, which wasted a lot of water. The grounds were quiet and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

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

Nice, but needs more parking!

Great resort-like setting with many activities and 3 restaurants, but this facility caters to Princess Cruise Ships with guests arriving in buses. The parking is very inadequate for travelers who are driving their own cars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The viewing deck!! Each time you step outside the view of the mountain range is different and dramatic. On chilly mornings that lobby fireplace is awesome! The rooms are dated but very charming
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

AJAY

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

Gorgeous Views

The staff were on the whole very friendly and helpful . The views are amazing and the place has sufficient dining options. Highly recommend the place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynse

Good value and lovely scenery. Several choices for food and beverage. Gift shop was moderately priced with a varied selection of gifts and clothing. Staff were friendly and helpful. Patio and deck views of the mountains were beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great surprise and property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bangthanh, Melbourne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
While the surrounding scenery and the exterior of the property were well-maintained and beautiful, our overall experience left much to be desired. The lodge we stayed in is situated on a small hill, requiring guests to park on the road and carry their luggage uphill to reach the accommodations; something we found quite inconvenient. Inside, the lodge felt outdated. We even found cobwebs in the restroom, which raised concerns about the standard of cleanliness. It’s important to note that this lodge operates under the “Princess” brand, as it mainly serves Princess Cruise guests. This means large groups frequently arrive via shuttle buses, which may affect the overall atmosphere and service priorities. We arrived slightly early and asked if early check-in was possible, even by just 30 minutes. Unfortunately, we were told it was not allowed due to a system restriction. This was surprising, as most places try to accommodate guests when possible. Overall, while the setting was picturesque, the lack of convenience, cleanliness issues, and inflexible service helped clarify why this lodge isn’t rated higher than a 4, despite how stunning it may appear in photos.
View of Denali from Lodge
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashwini

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We really liked the entire property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got hollered at for parking in front of check in. The room was either up a steep grassy slope or accessible through a path signed for company vehicles only. No ac or refrigerator. The staff was unfriendly and there was no explanation of requirements or adequate signage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Princess Lodge with view of Denali

We had a lovely, clean double queen room. Building was clean but appeared to be getting some renovations. We enjoyed meals in both dining lodges, the campfires in the evening, a guided nature walk, a Denali climber presentation and hiking to the treehouse. This lodge has one of Alaska’s best views of Mount Denali.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinu

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

10/10 Excellent

carol

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

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property is in need of updating. The food was ok. I had to remind myself that we were in Alaska and everything has to be shipped to the hotel. I would not stay here again at this price point.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with beautiful views!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is what a lodge should look like, the lobby says ALASKA, the view of McKinley is stunning!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Erica

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views of mt McKinley. Is a long drive to the Denali national park entrance. Grounds are lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025