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Denali Bluffs Hotel

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Property amenity
Breakfast, dinner served; barbecue, alfresco dining
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
$300
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Mile 238 4 George Parks Hwy, Denali National Park, AK, 99755
  • Mt. Healy Overlook Trail
  • Wilderness Access Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Denali National Park Visitors Center
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 392 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Accessible | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Denali Bluffs Hotel

3-star Denali National Park hotel close to Wilderness Access Center
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a microwave in a common area, and a business center. Housekeeping is available on request.
Denali Bluffs Hotel offers 112 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers. 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.
Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A business center is on site at this 3-star property.

A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Denali National Park hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. For a surcharge, the property provides a train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Denali Bluffs Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Mountaineer Grill and Bar - This restaurant specializes in barbecue and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Perky Moose Espresso - This coffee shop specializes in American cuisine and serves light fare only.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

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 center
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 12 buildings
  • Built in 1997
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 10 and May 24.

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

Property 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 elevators
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Denali Bluffs Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 803 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 803 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 803 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 803 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 803 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot say enough about our room. It was huge and the view of the national park was outstanding. Sitting on the balcony was wonderful! The staff was attentive. Every question was answered immediately. My only complaints: 1) very limited menu at the restaurant (I asked to use the children’s menu but was denied) and 2) the grab and go needs more items, even if they don’t expand the menu. We could only eat one of the four breakfast sandwiches. We got the last one our first morning and had to share it. They were out of it the second morning and we tried the chorizo burrito but it was way too spicy to eat before the national park hike. The location of the property was ideal!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Alan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Comfortable rooms with good hot water. Food options both for breakfast and dinner were expensive and eminently forgettable - walk down to the Denali Downtown area to eat. Front desk staff were a mix of friendly and helpful to surly and unhelpful. Shuttle bus driver slept in, meaning we missed out tour bus. On reflection, we would not stay here again, although Denali as a whole is an expensive and disappointing tourist trap.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Sue

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were assigned a room in one of the newer buildings and it was very nice and spacious. We had a gorgeous view of the mountain. We arrived on the first day that this property opened for the season. The reason for a 4-star rather than a 5-star rating is due to our feeling that things were not quite up to speed for opening day along with the fact that the lobby is not terribly welcoming. Our other Alaska accommodations - as well as others that we visited while in Denali - offered comfortable furniture for gathering and relaxing with travel companions. This property did not offer this. Their shuttle service was all that one could ask for. Over all, our stay here was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not sure how to answer, we were only there one night. Slept well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHLEEN

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

CHRISTINE

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
We stayed 2 nights at Denali Bluffs hotel. The 1st night the alarm went off in the middle of the night, a little thing but startled me. No hot water in the room. The TV and frig were on the dresser top so no place to pack and unpack. The room decor is tired and old looking, like garage sale furniture. I may have missed it in the info, but the rooms are pedestrian access only. Fortunately, there are golf carts and drivers to help with that. I stayed in a room farthest from the ice machine so I utilized a ride there. The rooms do not seem sound proofed at all, heard everybody and everything. I expected more for $400 a night but, hey, location, location, location. NOTE: the service people were generally pleasant and helpful (albeit undertrained for the season) and this is an OWNERSHIP PROBLEM. Seems they put the minimal amount into the experience and it's obvious. Greedy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

ayushya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great except the internet. The hotel details promises a free wifi but it doesn’t work. It was working fine in the hotel lobby so not sure why it cant be made available in rooms. When we informed at the front desk we were told it was due to the weather but I don’t think that is true. We were here for multiple days and it didnt work.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in room 2629 for 2 nights May 2025. The hotel had just opened for the season. Staff get 10/10 for being welcoming, responsive and respectful. Our room was perfect! On the end of the lodge, 2nd floor with a wrap around balcony, providing stunning views of the mountains and river below. We could not have asked for better, especially just coming off a disappointing 2-night stay at the McKinley Lodge, Trappper Creek. The entrance to Denali Park is less than 1 minute down the road - perfect for early access to the park. We also had a wonderful Salmon Salad at the Black Diamond Grill in Healy (10 minutes north).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

JoDee

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
View from the balcony is great. Bedroom and bath are clean and well sized. TV reception was grainy. Transportation shuttle schedule (once per hour) was helpful - when schedule was achieved... but problematic when schedule failed to be followed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oonagh

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Wonderful staff. The TV system is not working. They are aware of the problem, but depend on distance repair support. I understand. The bed quality was fair. Some new, better-supportive mattresses would be nice. Overall, it is very good, and I would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Potentially a very nice place. We were among the first to check in on day one of the season. They were clearly not ready for prime time. Restaurant closed, rest rooms in main building out of order, serious ongoing problems with hot water. Front desk staff inconsistent in responding to our concerns. I can only trust that things will improve but avoid the first week.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Baltimore

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is fine. We arrived in mid-September, so that may have affected our experience. The rooms were fine. It's a place to stay. It is an easy walk to the few shops and restaurants and a nice hike to the park. Dining had limited options, especially for breakfast. Park tour buses stop here, which is also a plus. Pickup from the train station is available for an extra price. It was convenient to use as you get a tag for the hotel when you check into the train, and they take from there to the hotel. I would recommend it as a fine base for your Denali adventure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcy, Wausau

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The deluxe king room was spacious and had great views. 2nd floor vaulted ceiling made room feel even more spacious. Restaurant/bar on property good variety and friendly, quick service. Only complaint which is a personal issue is the hotel transportation route. The service they provide to and from the park and town is great, however from Denali Bluffs the transport then goes to Grand Denali which is very high up and not good on those who aren't fond of heights on public transportation. After the first ride up the hill which consist of multiple switchbacks we changed our plans so we wouldn't have to do again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

marlene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
near Denali National Park--however if you have mobility issues not a good place to stay as lots of walking required to get to your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wintana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view and lovely staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pathik

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Arriving by train and having check-in combined with the shuttle ride up to the hotel was super slick. My room was giant, had a great view, and was clean and comfy. Only downside: the shuttle into the park took forever, and I ended up walking instead most of the time. If you aren't there as part of a cruise/tour, just be prepared for most of the guests to be cruise ship people.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views of the area. Easy walk to shops. Feel of being in the wilderness. Awesome night stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel room relatively close to Denali. Outside propane fire pit did not work. When staff was asked about this we were told they were out of propane and probably wouldn’t be getting any more as the end of the season was approaching. We felt that if we paid the same as earlier summer guests we should have the same amenities. Otherwise it was a good stay and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024