Located in Denali National Park, Grande Denali Lodge is in the mountains, a 4-minute drive from Denali National Park and 7 minutes from Wilderness Access Center. .This lodge is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Denali National Park Visitors Center and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Black Diamond Golf Course.
Denali National Park Visitors Center - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
Denali Dog Sledding Museum - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
Horseshoe Lake - 13 min drive - 5.0 km
Getting around
Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 130 min drive
Restaurants
Grizzly Grind - 5 min drive
Fannie Q’s Saloon - 4 min drive
Black Bear Coffee House - 20 min walk
Prospectors Historic Pizzeria & Alehouse - 4 min drive
Karstens Public House - 5 min drive
About this property
Grande Denali Lodge
Lodge with free parking, near Denali National Park
Grande Denali Lodge offers 166 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.
This Denali National Park lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 166 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab dinner at Alpenglow Restaurant, a restaurant that specializes in American cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Guests may use a train station pick-up service for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Alpenglow Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
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
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Alpenglow Restaurant
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business centre
Meeting room
Outdoors
In the mountains
Telescope
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
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
2 buildings
4 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2001
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
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Reviews
Grande Denali Lodge Reviews
8.2
Very good
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We had a beautiful view of Denali National Park from our room. The room was exceptional, lots of space, and very up to date! The parking was not that good with minimal parking spaces on the main level of the lodge (it was mainly a drop off area for a bus or shuttle). There was overflow parking lots down the hill so people had to hike up the dirt road to get to the lodge.
Be aware you can’t check in until 4 pm and checkout is at 10 AM. Which means housekeeping will come pounding on your door at 9 AM until you answer. We had to check out 20 minutes late due to waiting for a toilet plunger. We arrived early at 1 PM and completely understood our room wouldn’t be ready. Staff however told us they would have it ready by 2 PM. We left at 2:55 Pm with no room. Again we understood the check in time but also , don’t tell us you’ll have it available when you aren’t certain. For almost $500 a night for a place with no pool or hot tub and being there was than 12 hours, we wouldn’t stay there again
Very helpful staff. Arielle was super informative.
Angelique
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
2/10 Terrible
Michel
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
4 Aug 2025
This place was a waste of money. The restaurant front counter staff was terrible. Denied us a chance to seat at the window. I had to go to the managers before finally getting to sit down at a window table. We were told that we couldn’t sit at the windows due to the staff wanting to be done early for the night. The manager took care of it and then our server helped make our night better. He was awesome. Can’t remember his name though. Our room felt a little outdated. The mattresses were old and sunken. The shower head was broken and we had to tie it with a towel so it could stay. Overall I don’t think it’s work it. Great view but I could have gotten the same without booking this hotel room.
The room has the feel of a Holiday Inn, withoutmthe included breakfast. The room only had a desk chair, while it had plenty of room for additional furniture.
The lobby, bar, and dining area were beautiful. Clearly, this was where they spent they’re money. Place would have been fine overall for $150/night, but not $500.
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Rita
Travelled with family
28 July 2025
This property was nice, but nothing that stood out. The view from the lodge lobby and dining room was great. The rooms need more sound proof insulation.
Rita
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Michael
Travelled with family
26 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice view from the property. Have to take shuttle to all amenities. Expensive. Most staff were nice. Room was clean and large and easy to get to. Make sure to let them know if coming in by train and what time, otherwise room not ready until 4pm. Was told they would call us when room was ready and did not get a call. Check out 10am.
Staff was very friendly. Like that they provide free transportation to and from the visitor center and downtown. Rooms were clean and we were actually able to check in early since the room was ready. Didn’t have to wait until 4pm. I would recommend hotel. It was a very pleasant stay!!
Loved the view. However, for the nightly rate I paid I expected a bit more plush room. Elevators would be nice. Entry area to the Kodiak building is an accident waiting to happen.
We had a rough start at this property, but the manager made it right. The AC didn't work in our room and they didn't tell us that on check-in, even though they knew and had placed a fan in the room. When I put in my Expedia check-in review that I was disappointed in how they handled the situation, the manager left us a nice note the next day and offered a partial refund and breakfast vouchers to make it right. I really appreciated this. Besides this interaction, everyone on the staff at this hotel is very friendly. The restaurant is nice and the views are gorgeous as you are up on a mountainside overlooking Denali NP. The rooms are nothing special, but roomy. The fact that the rooms have small refrigerators and (should have) AC is a bonus as many properties in this area have neither in each room. Overall, we had a great stay since the manager addressed our concerns in a very professional manner!
Great location right at the entrance to the park and restaurant is outstanding. Rooms were clean and comfortable although be aware a lot of bus tours stay here too.