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McKinley Creekside Cabins

Mile 224 George Parks Hwy, McKinley Park, AK 99755, United States of America – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 352 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.1
Wonderful
352 reviews

The room was spacious and clean. Great location, close to the park entrance. We ate at the restaurant for both breakfast and dinner, and loved it! Would definitely stay again.

Elizabeth United States of America

Cabins, fire pits creekside, amazing coffee/breakfast pastries, essential shower items were included and of great quality!

Andrea United States of America

The facility has an excellent location; beautiful scenery and the restaurant is quite good. we enjoyed the stream running close by and the front porch to our cabin.

Tracey United States of America

it was clean and practical, although very motel like

Reiner United States of America

room was nice and spacious. liked the layout. extra touches included a little welcome bag of trail mix, some yogurts in the refrigerator; shampoo, conditioner and body wash, etc.

Martha United States of America

The restaurant and bakery were great! The location is good to get to Denali for tours. The creek is a pretty location.

Barbara United States of America

very clean helpful staff they seem to think of everything!

Teresa United States of America

Location was excellent. Dinner also was very good.

Ronald United States of America

the location is close to Denali national park. there’s a nice cafe/restaurant on site.

Sophie Canada

Listening to the river outside the cabin. The delicious food at the cafe.

Christine United States of America
9.1
Wonderful
352 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The room was spacious and clean. Great location, close to the park entrance. We ate at the restaurant for both breakfast and dinner, and loved it! Would definitely stay again.”
    Elizabeth Elizabeth United States of America United States of America
  • “Cabins, fire pits creekside, amazing coffee/breakfast pastries, essential shower items were included and of great quality!”
    Andrea Andrea United States of America United States of America
  • “The facility has an excellent location; beautiful scenery and the restaurant is quite good. we enjoyed the stream running close by and the front porch to our cabin.”
    Tracey Tracey United States of America United States of America
  • “it was clean and practical, although very motel like”
    Reiner Reiner United States of America United States of America
  • “room was nice and spacious. liked the layout. extra touches included a little welcome bag of trail mix, some yogurts in the refrigerator; shampoo, conditioner and body wash, etc.”
    Martha Martha United States of America United States of America
  • “The restaurant and bakery were great! The location is good to get to Denali for tours. The creek is a pretty location.”
    Barbara Barbara United States of America United States of America
  • “very clean helpful staff they seem to think of everything!”
    Teresa Teresa United States of America United States of America
  • “Location was excellent. Dinner also was very good.”
    Ronald Ronald United States of America United States of America
  • “the location is close to Denali national park. there’s a nice cafe/restaurant on site.”
    Sophie Sophie Canada Canada
  • “Listening to the river outside the cabin. The delicious food at the cafe.”
    Christine Christine United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff 9.3
  • Facilities9.2
  • Cleanliness 9.4
  • Comfort 9.4
  • Value for money 8.5
  • Location9.3
High score for McKinley Park

Located 13 miles south of the Denali National Park entrance on Carlo Creek, these cabins feature views of the surrounding forests and mountains. An on-site café serves all homemade food.

Rooms at McKinley Creekside Cabins are all equipped with wood furnishings and a private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi and an in-room coffee maker are included. Some rooms also contain a microwave and a refrigerator.

The Creekside Café offers a casual dining experience including an espresso bar and a selection of wine and Alaskan beers. The café is known for its large cinnamon rolls and Alaskan baked halibut.

The McKinley Cabins are close to several hiking trails and the café offers packed lunches for outdoor excursions. The cabins’ tour desk can also help plan a day in or around Denali.

McKinley Creekside is less than 3 hours from Fairbanks and less than 3.5 hours from Anchorage.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

McKinley Creekside Cabins has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Apr 20, 2011

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Most popular amenities
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Breakfast

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American, Breakfast to go

Free Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 queen bed
2 queen beds
1 full bed
and
2 queen beds
1 king bed
2 queen beds
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
7.7
High score for McKinley Park

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Elizabeth
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The room was spacious and clean. Great location, close to the park entrance. We ate at the restaurant for both breakfast and dinner, and loved it! Would definitely stay again.”
  • Andrea
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Cabins, fire pits creekside, amazing coffee/breakfast pastries, essential shower items were included and of great quality!”
  • T
    Tracey
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The facility has an excellent location; beautiful scenery and the restaurant is quite good. we enjoyed the stream running close by and the front porch to our cabin.”
  • Reiner
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “it was clean and practical, although very motel like”
  • Martha
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “room was nice and spacious. liked the layout. extra touches included a little welcome bag of trail mix, some yogurts in the refrigerator; shampoo, conditioner and body wash, etc.”
  • Barbara
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The restaurant and bakery were great! The location is good to get to Denali for tours. The creek is a pretty location.”
  • Teresa
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “very clean helpful staff they seem to think of everything!”
  • Ronald
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Location was excellent. Dinner also was very good.”
  • Sophie
    CanadaCanada
    “the location is close to Denali national park. there’s a nice cafe/restaurant on site.”
  • Christine
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Listening to the river outside the cabin. The delicious food at the cafe.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is there a bathroom in the cabin?
    Yes all of our cabins and lodge style rooms have private bathrooms.
    Answered on 1 January 2020
  • Is there a shuttle to/from Denali Park? How frequent? We're coming on the train and won't have a car while there.
    Great question! Though there are no taxis or shuttles in the Denali Area there is a great local car rental company, Keys to Denali. They provide free ..
    Answered on 26 February 2020
  • We are renting a vehicle from Anchorage. Can we drive to your property?
    Yes! We are just off the George Parks Highway (Hwy 3) at Mile 224, look for the sign that says Creekside. Each guest has a designated parking spot nea..
    Answered on 26 February 2020
  • Is there a shuttle to Denali park and/or train station?
    There is no reliable shuttle or taxi service to our property. If you are planning on taking the train you can rent a car from Keys to Denali, a local ..
    Answered on 1 January 2020
  • How far are you from the park?
    We are located 13 miles south of the Denali National Park Entrance at Mile 224.
    Answered on 25 January 2021
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Area info *
1 Restaurant On Site

    Creekside Cafe'

    Food: American

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of McKinley Creekside Cabins
Most popular amenities
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Karaoke
    Additional charge
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
General
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Spa
  • Yoga classes
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

McKinley Creekside Cabins takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express McKinley Creekside Cabins accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Group bookings or 4 or more rooms should be booked directly with the property.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform McKinley Creekside Cabins of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Creekside Cafe': Closed from Sat, Feb 13, 2021 until Fri, May 21, 2021

Bar is closed from Sat, Feb 13, 2021 until Fri, May 21, 2021

FAQs about McKinley Creekside Cabins

  • McKinley Creekside Cabins offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Karaoke
    • Evening entertainment
    • Themed dinners
    • Yoga classes
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/Performance
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bike tours

  • Room options at McKinley Creekside Cabins include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Quad

  • McKinley Creekside Cabins is 11.8 miles from the center of McKinley Park.

  • McKinley Creekside Cabins has 1 restaurant:

    • Creekside Cafe'

  • Check-in at McKinley Creekside Cabins is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, McKinley Creekside Cabins is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at McKinley Creekside Cabins may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.