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 9.5 for a two-person trip.
“Right on the creek and even a porch facing the roaring creek. Very private setting with gorgeous mountain views. Very good food at the onsite restaurant especially the salmon chowder and sourdough bread.”
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Catherine
United States
“We stayed 3 nights mid-August. We had a cabin with queen studio with a mini refrigerator, coffee maker, and microwave. It didn’t include breakfast. Our cabin was super cute and we had a great view of the creek & mountains. The bathroom was...”
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Kris
United States
“Absolutely fabulous bakery onsite. Clean and cozy room and very helpful staff.”
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Julie
Australia
“Location, especially room 29 that had a beautiful view. Loved the chairs placed by the river and the cafe.”
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Cheryl
United States
“Stayed for breakfast it was awsome staff terrific and polite”
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Irene
United States
“This hotel is a real gem! It was so comfy and had homemade chocolate chip cookies in our room! The restaurant was great also!”
Harry
United States
“Clean, convenient and comfortable. Very nice restaurant attached. 15 minutes from Denali entrance.”
Hilary
United States
“Everything! Very comfortable. Room felt HUGE. Alaska size.”
Anka
United States
“This is an excellent and cozy setup. We loved everything esp having little kids. The one thing that prevented me from rating 10 or perfect on all things was that cleaning service did not stop to clean our room. We had been out all morning and came...”
Shailesh
United States
“I really enjoyed my stay at this cabin in Alaska! The cabin was cozy, spotless, and well-equipped with modern amenities like a TV, refrigerator, microwave, and Wi-Fi. The best part, though, was the location — right next to a beautiful creek....”
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
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.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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.
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