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Denali Bluffs Hotel

3.0 star property
This cozy retreat near Denali National Park offers a perfect blend of comfort and adventure, with outdoor dining options and bike rentals for trail exploration

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The Denali Bluffs Hotel is steps from the National Park Visitors Center. Start your day with breakfast at the Mountaineer Grill, grab coffee at the café, and rent bikes to explore trails. After adventures, relax in the garden or by the lobby fireplace. Guests love the staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Accessible

Room, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in McKinley Park, Denali Bluffs Hotel is in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Wilderness Access Center and Stampede Trailhead can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Black Diamond Golf Course. Denali National Park Visitors Center and Mt. Healy Overlook Trail are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ziplining and mountain biking. Visit our Denali National Park travel guide
Map
Mile 238 4 George Parks Hwy, Denali National Park, AK, 99755

What's nearby

  • Gravel hiking trail bends off to the right away from a gravel river bed snaking across the valley below the Eielson visitor center in Denali National Park and Preserve
    Denali National Park Visitors Center
    5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Kantishna Gallery
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wilderness Access Center
    3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Black Diamond Golf Course
    12 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Stampede Trailhead
    37 min drive - 41.4 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)
    126 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grizzly Grind
    8 min walk
  • Fannie Q’s Saloon
    4 min walk
  • Black Bear Coffee House
    3 min walk
  • Prospectors Historic Pizzeria & Alehouse
    6 min walk
  • Morino Grill
    6 min drive

About this property

Denali Bluffs Hotel

Hotel near Wilderness Access Center
Located close to Denali National Park Visitors Center and Mt. Healy Overlook Trail, Denali Bluffs Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site barbecue restaurant, Mountaineer Grill and Bar, offers breakfast, dinner and al fresco dining. In addition to laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, train station pick-up service and a front desk safe
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and a computer station
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 112 rooms boast comforts, such as air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Mountaineer Grill and Bar
  • Perky Moose Espresso

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 12 buildings
  • Built in 1997
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 5 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 10 December and 24 May.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards

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
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Denali Bluffs Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Denali Bluffs Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Denali Bluffs Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 5 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Denali Bluffs Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Denali Bluffs Hotel located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Wilderness Access Center and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Denali National Park Visitors Center. Black Diamond Golf Course and Stampede Trailhead are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Reviews

Denali Bluffs Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 386 out of 833 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 833 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 833 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 833 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 833 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The young girl that checked us in was so pleasant and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Bluffs! Great location to everything, shuttles, and walkable to lots of things.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We upgraded to a Deluxe room and there was amazing views from the room we had! The room was comfortable, staff were all good and the hotel was easy walk to the downtown area with a few shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Evgeny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, friendly personal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spectacular views of Denali area. Nice daytime shuttle to Denali visitors center, RR Depot, & Bluff restaurant. Helpful staff. Peaceful. Nice room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Fun at the Bluffs

Employees were great! They were friendly and very helpful! Hotel was clean. The room was spacious and the view was beautiful! I enjoyed my stay and recommend this hotel. I will definitely stay there again!
From my balcony, Whoohoo!
Nice view
Nice property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good view in room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

JoDee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, wonderful staff the rooms were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xingmin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view and close to everything in the town center
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Bluffs is a beautiful hotel located next the park! So convenient! Beautifully decorated & updated cabin like rooms. Very spacious rooms with AC or heat. Very comfortable beds, linens, pillows, towels. Spacious bathrooms with great water pressure. Breakfast restaurant is a plus! Loved our stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms had great views of mountains. The downside is there are no microwaves in the rooms or lobby to heat up your own food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajay Sudarshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Possibly the most convenient lodging location to visit Denali National park. Has all the amenities to rest and relax at the end of the day
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was so helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and very clean property. Hotel staff are very friendly and professional. It shows that they care about your experience. Very nice views from the rooms. Would highly recommend booking this properly. You wont be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most comfortable bed/linens! Hiking trails nearby that do not require accessing the Park. Bathroom/tub room and sink areas small by most hotel standards. Good onsite dinner restaurant. Separate breakfast area had meager offerings.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anurag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for Denali Park. Food options are limited in the Denali Park area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent view of the Denali Park. Hotel staffs are very helpful and friendly. The cafe and pub within the campus offer great food options. The grocery store is within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lodge. Very clean, modern while providing an excellent lodge experience. Live music and good overall food choices. Staff was mostly nice (a couple of not nice people too). Our room had gorgeous views . We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHLEEN

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Stop in Denali

It was brief. The accommodations were nice and the property well maintained. The restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Restaurant was terrible. Staff there was great though. Cafe TOO warm. You should offer water refill stations somewhere in lobby.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice lodge with a great restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating. Staff very friendly.Beds comfortable. We lost electricity so they handed out lanterns for your room. They also kept bar and grill open and serverd soup and salad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

We stayed one night here to visit Denali NP. Our room was huge and very nicely decorated. The king size bed was comfortable and the view was fantastic!! The staff were all very nice. We didn’t eat there. While it was a beautiful dining room be prepared for high prices. Instead we drove to Healy to 49th Street Brewery which was very good. Most people were on tour buses so we understand that going somewhere else is not an option. Very happy we chose Denali Bluffs Hotel!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kate at the front desk was awesome. She came and picked us up at the property across the street. She was super helpful with things to do around Denali. Ava at the bar was great. Overall the Denali Bluffs property was everything it needed to be.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was just wonderful…I had a small glitch with my reservation but there were no problems, only solutions. My first time to Denali, so I had a lot of questions…and they all had great answers. Wonderful place. Stay in building 26! Best views in a property with generally great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025