With a stay at McKinley Creekside Cabins in Denali National Park, you'll be 13.3 mi (21.3 km) from Denali National Park and 15 mi (24.1 km) from Denali National Park Visitors Center. .This lodge is 23.9 mi (38.5 km) from Black Diamond Golf Course.
Denali National Park Visitors Center - 21 min drive - 29.8 km
Horseshoe Lake - 24 min drive - 29.2 km
Denali Dog Sledding Museum - 25 min drive - 32.6 km
Black Diamond Golf Course - 35 min drive - 48.4 km
Getting around
Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 143 min drive
Restaurants
Denali Thai Food - 8 min drive
Creekside Cafe - 1 min walk
Panorama Pizza Pub - 3 min walk
Prey Bar & Eatery - 5 min drive
Moose’s Brew - 2 min drive
About this property
McKinley Creekside Cabins
Lodge with free parking, in the vicinity of Denali National Park
McKinley Creekside Cabins offers 45 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 45 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this lodge include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Stop by Creekside Cafe for lunch, dinner, or brunch, where this restaurant specializes in American cuisine, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include ATM/banking services and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Creekside Cafe - This café specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 5 to 18 per person
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Creekside Cafe
Things to do
Playground
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Mini-fridge
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
ATM
Guidebooks
Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Vegetable garden
Accessibility
No lift
Thin carpet in room
More
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Double-glazed windows
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Microwave
Mini-fridge
Paper towels
Restaurant dining guides
More
Heating (climate-controlled)
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
LED lighting
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must provide their own transportation to this property; public transportation is not easily accessible.
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between September 12 and May 26.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 18 per person
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 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
McKinley Creekside Cabins Cabin Denali National Park
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McKinley Creekside Cabins Denali National Park
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McKinley Creekside Cabins Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Our stay at McKinley Creekside Cabins was amazing. The Lodge room included all the amenities to make our stay comfortable: a full size coffee pot, full size lotions and shower gel, microwave and fridge along with comfy beds. The small deck looked out onto the property and mountains in the distance. The restaurant on site was delicious. From breakfast, to lunch and dinner, the staff’s goal was to ensure that your meals were of the highest quality. A delightful stay near the entrance of Denali Park!
You could smell the septic system from our room. Couldn’t sit on the deck because the smell was so bad.
Food in restaurant was fabulous.
Staff was great.
Everyone in our group (4 of us) found the place to be excellent. The room and bathroom were big and clean. Everything worked as expected.
The restaurant was good though food choice was a bit limited for vegetarians.
Overall, a great place to stay in Denali.
The rooms are large, clean and comfortable. It is a little bit of a drive from the park entrance. The restaurant was top notch amazing. The breakfasts were really good.
We loved the restaurant on the property. It was the highlight of our stay in the area. We ate breakfast here all of the mornings we were there and dinner one time. Everything was yummy. The cabin we stayed in seemed like it needed updating...especially after we visited our other family members who were staying in one of the lodge rooms. We were paying more money for the cabin, but theirs was much nicer. Their bathroom was normal size ( ours was tiny and smelled like urine), they had a tv (we did not), everything just seemed more clean and updated in their room. The staff was very nice and helpful. It was a good location, close to the park.
Good stay with great views, love the homelike amenities like big bottles of lotions, shampoo etc. and thoughtful arrangement of utilities like fridge, microwave, plates and silverware in the room. We would stay here again, the cafe is a good option for fresh purchase breakfast.
We loved our stay at McKinley Creekside Cabins. The food at the cafe is great and it's probably the best place to eat in the area!
It would be nice to have two chairs and a small table in our room. There was one outside but it was pretty cold so we didn't use it. We also like that it was a smaller property and it didn't have large amounts of tour bus people. I would not hesitate to stay there again!
We had an amazing stay. Comfortable. Friendly. Beautiful property. Restaurant and bakery were great. Loved the pizza place next door. Was easy get into the National Park.
Beautiful property with rustic cabin feel. Super clean and very friendly and attentive staff. Will stay again if there are openings. Book early as I’m sure they fill up.
Bryan
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Virginia
Travelled with partner
2 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It would be nice to have more things to do around the property without the need to drive or book tours etc…. A nice little walk up the stream /trail would be nice ,the 2ft stretch doesn’t really pass for a walk 😁
Loved it here. The high ratings matched the property and service. Bakery and restaurant had tasty and fresh food as well. Sitting by creek was a highlight.
Wonderful property,excellent room with everything you need. Front desk manager's care and concern for guest's satisfaction is beyond exemplary. She made sure my 85yr. old Mother was on the 1st. floor(no steps) This hotel will always be my first choice when in Denali. Thanks for a wonderful stay!