Located 13 miles south of the Denali National Park entrance on Carlo Creek, these cabins feature views of the surrounding forests and mountains. An on-site café serves all homemade food. Rooms at McKinley Creekside Cabins are all equipped with wood furnishings and a private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi and an in-room coffee maker are included. Some rooms also contain a microwave and a refrigerator. The Creekside Café offers a casual dining experience including an espresso bar and a selection of wine and Alaskan beers. The café is known for its large cinnamon rolls and Alaskan baked halibut. The McKinley Cabins are close to several hiking trails and the café offers packed lunches for outdoor excursions. The cabins’ tour desk can also help plan a day in or around Denali. McKinley Creekside is less than 3 hours from Fairbanks and less than 3.5 hours from Anchorage.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
and
2 queen beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.0
High score for McKinley Park
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  • Chunyang
    United States of America United States of America
    Perfect room with a lovely balcony. Especially when you open the curtains on the second day morning, it's astonishing to see snowflakes falling on pine trees quietly. Besides, the room is very clean, equipped with a new microwave and a small...
  • Patricia
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved the cabin on the river!!! The restaurant was excellent!!!!
  • Catherine
    United States of America United States of America
    Great restaurant and staff. Very nice facility (new).

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Creekside Cafe' and Bakery
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of McKinley Creekside Cabins
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Aerobics
    Off-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Karaoke
    Additional charge
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Spa
  • Yoga classes
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

McKinley Creekside Cabins takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express McKinley Creekside Cabins accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Group bookings or 4 or more rooms should be booked directly with the property.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform McKinley Creekside Cabins of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about McKinley Creekside Cabins

  • Room options at McKinley Creekside Cabins include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Quad

  • Yes, McKinley Creekside Cabins is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • McKinley Creekside Cabins offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Karaoke
    • Mini golf
    • Evening entertainment
    • Foot massage
    • Bike tours
    • Back massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Yoga classes
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Live music/Performance
    • Hand massage
    • Themed dinners
    • Neck massage
    • Aerobics
    • Head massage
    • Full-body massage

  • Guests staying at McKinley Creekside Cabins can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • Breakfast to go

  • Check-in at McKinley Creekside Cabins is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at McKinley Creekside Cabins may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • McKinley Creekside Cabins has 1 restaurant:

    • Creekside Cafe' and Bakery

  • McKinley Creekside Cabins is 11.8 miles from the center of McKinley Park. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.