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Reviews of Grande Denali Lodge This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Mile 238 George Parks Highway, McKinley Park, AK 99755, United States of America

#10 of 10 hotels in McKinley Park

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Review Score

Based on 127 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    6.7

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: November 24, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    everything

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2023

    6.0
    Disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom was terrible especially the water pressure and hot water supplies were not always available. Given the cold weather, not having hot water during shower was a nightmare and heater in room not really strong.

    Location was good

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2023

    8.0
    Views were beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Canyon View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Restaurant was pricey and pretty average

    Location location location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Expensive and restaurant very expensive and offered no healthy food choices Also the noise from all the buses loading and unloading terrible

    The view and staff at restaurant

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very limited dining at hotel and prices very high. Rooms are sparse. Didn’t fit price paid.

    Great staff. Amazing views. Loved that boxed lunches were provided for tours. Nice to have shuttle service downtown.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2023

    7.0
    Great view, good staff, and a little outdated
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Canyon View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed was a little uncomfortable. Room amenities are outdated. Generator running 24/7; no real silence to enjoy.

    Beautiful view. Staff were always very helpful. Shuttle service was convenient.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2023

    7.0
    Eating options restricted/limited. A little too far for easy access to village eateries/takeaways without transp
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Negative and unhelpful attitude/approach of a some hospitality staff.

    Size of room. Reception staff very approachable, helpful and informative

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The professionalism of some of the staff in the restaurant and at the bar. We felt they were not pleasant and unresponsive to our concerns and needs in relation to food and seating.

    Views were spectacular. However it is necessary to get a shuttle every time you wish to leave the property and it runs on the hour.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    View but you need a shuttle which comes every hour to go anywhere.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2023

    6.0
    It was overall a nice stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    The cleanliness of the rooms were poor. Our room had a dirty footprint on the wall and the bathrooms smelled of urine and were extremely sour smelling.

    The location and views were amazing!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2023

    6.0
    Left much to be desired in the way of quality of service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Canyon View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Denied early check in at 2 pm due to room cleaning still happening and yet our room still had dirty linens. Denied an extra hour to check out for an elderly handicapped man, we were told that was because they had to clean our room at 10 am, but seems off since our room wasn’t clean at 2 pm. Just a little service can go a long way. Front desk people were quite short and kind of rude.

    Location, shuttle, and views.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2023

    8.0
    Free transportation lured us in, the views from the lodge were a great addition.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Canyon View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I feel the AlpenGlow menu is a little fancy for the location. The restaurant is big but no one was eating in there. Being isolated at top of mountain, our family would have liked a more casual menu-we ate dinner one night at 10pm there after a long day of adventure and the menu wasn’t very kid friendly and very expensive. I don’t feel the ambiance and quality of the menu lives up to the high cost. Burgers, salads, kid friendly fare seems more fun and appropriate for the vibes of the lodge. The breakfast/drink station is awkward and shoved into a corner with bad people flow-just open up the restaurant and serve everything there.

    Beautiful grounds and location. We didn’t have a car so relied on hotel shuttle and we’re appreciative of it running on time and to the main places we needed. Staff very eager to help make stay pleasant-checked in via text. Room view was incredible.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2023

    6.0
    Loved the location and trip up and back via train. The Grande Denali Lodge needs to improve.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Canyon View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Meals were over priced and the selection was ALA Carte. The internet was very spotty and kept dropping. The Lodge ran out of water around midnight. No water for showers, sink or toilet until morning.

    Location was spectacular! The train ride from Wasilla to Grand Denali Park on the Alaska railroad was beautiful. Make sure you upgrade to the dome car which includes meals.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 28, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Located high on a bluff. They operate a shuttle bus down to the village.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2023

    7.0
    It met the need.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dates hotel for the price. And very rough road to drive.

    Good location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We expected the rooms to be nicer for the price. If you're very minimal in expectations you'll love it. The reception desk area and restaurant were very nice, but the only choice for breakfast on site was a buffet for $30 a person.

    Absolutely amazing views from the hotel location. Shuttle service to the park and the town area was very timely and convenient. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just average room considering the price

    The view

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    old and run down

    the view

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    room was not ready when it was supposed to be and we were not told when it was ready. We had to ask. Room was dated, linoleum was cracked in the bathroom, small bathroom counter

    great view, restaurant and lounge

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2022

    8.0
    a short and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Canyon View
    • Stayed 1 night

    the kitchen closed before we returned from our excursion.

    beautiful view and sumptuous breakfast

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2022

    8.0
    Nice views, clean rooms, pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too expensive. Or breakfast should be included.

    Clean, good Mountain View’s

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2022

    7.0
    while the accommodations were adequate we wouldn’t suggest staying here due to inconvenience
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Canyon View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    having to take the shuttle to get anywhere inconsistent information from the front desk 5am fire alarm restaurant offered only a expensive breakfast buffet option or junk food at little cafe.

    the view was great

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2022

    7.0
    served it’s purpose for a place to sleep and shower
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    cleanliness, dated

    location

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Alaskan accommodation during the summer months is very expensive - Grande Denali Lodge is no exception!

    Friendly. helpful staff; comfortable room; good breakfast at a reasonable price. The views are exceptional!

    Stayed in June 2022

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