Denali Grizzly Bear Resort

Great location. 3 of us sharing 2 double beds. Shower had very slow drain. Had to stand in water. Adopted scarcity mindset, since shampoo, soap and conditioner were in short supply. After 1 shower, 2” diameter bar soap thinned to skinny, soggy mess. Shower head was weak. Better quality, more plentiful toiletries, a plunged shower drain, and a better shower head would significantly improve the room. The location is great and the rustic style is charming.

Nice place. Clean for the most part. Disappointed there are no refrigerator, especially for the price. And only 30 minutes of free wi-fi. There is no AC, but not uncommon for the area, and with the sliding glass door open, it stayed cool in the room at night. Fortunately I had a travel fan. It would have been better in the evening if the resort had fans. My room was over looking the river. And the bed was very comfortable. ****There is a train that went through several times in the evening blowing their horn.

We stayed here as part of a land tour package with Norwegian Cruise Line. It was VERY disappointing. Cabin was very disappointing. No frig and no microwave. Only a small single cup at a time coffee maker. It was a long walk to get to the building that had an ice machine. Our cabin was probably the furthest possible from the main area with the restaurant, so it was a very long walk each way. We were a large group and 9 of us decided to eat in the restaurant. The staff looked annoyed that we were a group and our server didn't act happy to help us. Guess they are not used to having people want to eat there. Food was mediocre and very expensive. When we first settled in and decided to go back to the main area to eat, we had to slam the door to get it to close. We discovered later that night that the door did not close tightly, so matter how hard we pulled it shut. Thus, it also didn't lock. We piled all our suitcases in front of the door so we felt a little safe (it was way too late to call and have our room changed). The following morning as we checked out, we let the desk know about the door. Hopefully someone will fix it before the next guest arrives.||Overall, this resort looks like it was a great place at one time. It has the look of great potential. But it appears as it no one has really taken care of the property for quite some time. I know there are not a lot of hotel options in the area. However I recommend looking for another place. Sad to make that recommendation because, as I said, the place looks like it has great potential.

There is so much potential here… Family businesses are hard! And I appreciate the effort! However, there is a lot lacking here. We had multiple cleanliness issues, power could not handle heaters and microwave simultaneously, no hot water in the kitchen sink or bathroom sink. There was a youth group that was quite loud after quiet hours. They were quieted about 45 mins after. We were thankful for the hot shower! There was a nice view of the river. Food truck on property was good, just pricey as to be expected!

It's a decent spot near the Denali National Park. The room we had did not have a microwave or fridge, but we did have cable TV and drip coffee. The general store has everything you need to use the laundry facilities and they have decent food trucks on site. The only things I think of to improve guest experiences would be better black out curtains and to partner with the Park and offer Park passes on discount for guests.

Stayed two nights and the rooms are clean with one chair and 2 double beds and tv service. After checking in we were placed in a room that the heat wouldn't cut off at all. A service person replaced the thermostat batteries and we were told to wait for it to work which it did not it couldn't be switched off either so we baked a while. We requested another room which was provided no problem. When trying to convey our concerns the young lady answering the phone had a limited understanding of English. On checkout the shuttle driver was sent to the wrong room to pick us up by her also. A better alternative would be have someone that has the ability to understand english answer the phone. Food is available from 2 permanently stationed food trucks. Across the highway and a one half mile walk from our cabin was a resort that has a nice restaurant and we ate there several times. Getting around is a issue as a train shuttle is provided and that is all the transportation from the service provider and otherwise you catch a shuttle that is sent from a excursion if you have a excursion. Any type of transportation you can expect to pay $35 one way for a taxi ride if available and we highly recommend having your own transportation while in Denaili to complement your experiences a lot better.

We booked a Land Tour after our cruise through NCL and they had hotel reservations for us at Denali Grizzly Bear Resort. We were on the second floor and had outside open stairs to go up but thankfully they had already put our bags in the room for us. (No elevator that we saw). The rooms were spacious with high ceilings and a log cabin / Lodge feel. There were two food trucks out in front of the hotel but we opted to walk across the highway to Denali Park Village and had dinner at the Gold Rush Restaurant, which was one of our best meals on the 11 day trip! We had a small balcony with a couple of chairs and a sliding glass door that overlooked a rushing river behind a small wooded area. The bathroom was spacious and although not a dedicated closet, there was an area with a bar to hang clothes up next to the outside wall. We had a room with two beds and they seemed comfortable. There was not a refrigerator in the room but we did find an ice machine to cool down our drinks. We only spent one night but the room was clean and comfortable.

Our Disappointing Stay: A Warning for Future Guests|We recently embarked on what was supposed to be a memorable train ride to Denali, but our experience at the hotel was far from what we envisioned.|Upon arrival, we were greeted by a shuttle driver whose “work van” did little to reassure us about the quality of our stay. Unfortunately, the seat belts in the van were not functional, which added to our concerns.|The situation worsened when we reached our destination, commonly referred to as the “armpit” of Denali. The amenities were lacking; the only food available was from a shop offering microwave meals, but we soon found that credit card transactions were down. To make matters worse, our cabin, which we had booked for four nights, was not equipped with a microwave—an essential convenience we had assumed would be included.|Desperate for a solution, we discovered a food truck which was not yet open, leaving us feeling trapped and hungry. The hotel offered a shuttle service for $35 each way, but the driver was often preoccupied with other tasks, making it unreliable.|Our cabin itself was in disrepair—held together more by paint than stability—and we couldn’t shake the feeling that it was on the verge of collapsing into the nearby river. After a long day, we went to the office seeking assistance, but the staff were defensive. Instead of a full refund, they offered a meager discount, suggesting that we shouldn’t have booked so many nights in the first place—a rather unhelpful response.|Feeling weary and frustrated, we decided to explore our options. After crossing a busy highway, we found a much more inviting hotel for just a few dollars more. This facility had a restaurant, comfortable common areas, games to enjoy, and a complimentary shuttle service to the park, which ran regularly.|In the end, we left the original cabin, returned our keys, and moved to the much nicer location. Although we disputed the charge for the stay that we hardly enjoyed, we still ended up paying over $1,000 for a place we barely utilized.|A Final Word of Advice: If you don’t have your own means of transportation or a preference for subpar accommodations, I strongly advise against staying here.

We stayed in the eagle cabin at the adorable Alaskan rustic Grizzly Bear in Denali! Being from Alaska, we are always looking for an adventure and this place didn't disappoint! Friendly staff, private cabin and that real Alaskan feel! We loved being right by the river super close to the park. If you are looking for city life, this isn't the place for you. If you are looking for the real Alaskan experience, THIS IS IT! Alaskan and family owned , this is the place I will be recommending to my friends and family. Such history here and it was a breath of fresh air to meet such a hard working family who put their heart and soul into this property! Thanks guys!!

Very disappointing they don't try to accommodate or help guests out given the fire and closure of the national park. We were hoping for 1 night off of our 3 day reservation because park was closed so we could leave early and they didn't do anything to help us. They don't care about people, just profit. I would not recommend. I asked if they could at least extend wireless internet beyond the 30 minutes free so that we could at least search for additional things to do with the park closed, they refused since "they don't own the internet". Scott the manager could possibly be one of the worst people for customer service I've ever experienced. Besides the terrible service, the rooms are less than impressive. The heater kicks on very slowly, they don't provide enough towels as guests and there's no elastic on the bed sheet so it keeps rolling up leaving you on a dingy, gross, lumpy mattress. Terrible service and bad rooms. Avoid at all costs!!

The old saying "you get what you pay for" definitely applies to the Denali Grizzly Bear Resort. Our cabin was fine for three nights and four days. The communal showers weren't bad. The cabins lack outlets, but I brought a power strip so we were fine. If you rent a car from the Denali Keys, you get a cooler that we used to keep food cool in the cabin. My big complaint is that most of the washing machines were broken. Also, the store doesn't open until 9 or 10 am which is annoying if you want to buy coffee before a hike. The coffee there will tastes shoe leather so you're better off getting it elsewhere!

This hotel is considered "rustic," but rustic was exactly what we were looking for during our visit to Denali State Park. It is designed like a log cabin with lots of wood, bear & animal decor, plaid bed covers, etc. it's also cozy, has all the comforts of a mid-range hotel, and it's super clean. There were 2 comfy double beds, plenty of shower amenities, and a flat screen t.v.. Plus there was an amazing view of the stream and wooded area from our balcony which also had 2 chairs so we could just sit, relax, take in the mountain air, and relax. There was a cute gift shop in the front and a convenient little shuttle that took you to town where there is an abundance of cute gift shops and restaurants, ($5 for a day's pass.). There are also a few food trucks parked permanently our front that serve breakfast, lunch, & dinner if you want to stay close by and eat. We really liked this hotel; however it is really close to the railroad & we were woken up by some super loud trains whistles at around 1:00 and 3:00 a.m. (I think all the other local hotels are affected too, so the Grizzly Bear is a very nice option to spend a few nights in Denali.)

We absolutely adored our stay here. I also love supporting small, family owned businesses; especially ones that have been around for decades and are a staple of the area. The owner was very nice and every staff member I met was friendly and helpful. Let me preface this by letting others that don't live in Alaska know, that you probably won't have great cell or internet service here *or anywhere around Denali* unless you have AT&T as a cell provider. They are the best for service for the entire state. I had two bars of cell service, both in the wooded cabin and the hotel. Did not even need wifi. We first stayed in the Spruce cabin. It was perfect for what it is- a cabin in the woods. Some of y'all on here expect a 5 star hotel at 2 star price, lol. It's a cabin. In the woods. In remote Alaska. Lol. That said, as much as we liked the privacy of the cabin, the cable tv wasn't working. It was unable to be fixed during our stay so we were offered a room in the hotel. We moved rooms simply because we have a toddler that likes tv to wind down at the end of the day. The cable issue was out of their hands, it wasn't a big deal to change rooms. We ended up in the D building on the second floor. We actually ended up preferring this view better. The hotel was noticeably newer and more up to date. It was clean, had plenty of towels, and comfortable beds. There was no microwave or mini fridge but it was fine with us as we were using a cooler for our stuff anyways (portable to take in the car for when we visited the park). The store by the office has a microwave you can use. The room has great black out curtains which is a must in Alaska in the summer (doesn't get dark til midnight some days and the sun rises early). There is a train that goes by but I really didn't notice it unless I saw it. It didn't wake me up. The park entrance and "town" is maybe 10 minutes away, if that, which I actually liked because it wasn't so loud and busy. We had a rental car so it wasn't a big deal for us. We kept non-perishable snacks and things that could go in a cooler/didn't need to be heated up for food but mostly we ate out in town for our meals. There is one place to eat within walking distance from this hotel- the hotel across the street, but we didn't go there. There's a grocery store in Healy which is about 25 minutes or so from here that had items we needed like water and diapers. Also, this place is walking distance to the Triple Lakes Trailhead. We ended up enjoying our stay so much that we stayed another night. I highly recommend the hotel rooms on the River. The view from the room is breathtaking and the sound of the river was so peaceful and relaxing. I would definitely stay here again. We hope to visit again soon whether in the hotel or camping trailer. (They have hook ups, a laundry area, and the store has ice and firewood). [For the people complaining about the store prices, as an Alaskan, I can tell you that everything costs more up here, especially in the more remote areas like this.]

I stayed at the Denali Grizzly Bear for two nights. It's not fancy by any means, but it gets the job done in a very remote area and is a four-star motel experience. Here are some basics that I wondered about before arriving that hopefully clarify things for you! Location: This is about six miles south of the park entrance - a very easy trip if you have a car. It took us less than 10 minutes to get to and from the Park Visitors Center/Bus Depot (and we visited in peak season - mid-July). The area around the Grizzly Bear is pretty quiet (only one other resort is directly across the street). Food/ Shops: Plenty of food and touristy shops are north of the park - about a 15 minute drive from Grizzly Bear. There is a small gift shop on location and a few food trucks set up in the parking lot. We got coffee and bagged lunches from the Mariachi Moose truck- we ordered the night before and they were ready for us at 6:30 the next morning before our long day trip into the park. Lodging: Grizzly Bear appears to have options for any type of traveler/group size. There is plenty of RV/ trailer parking, private cabins and more motel style rooms, which is what we stayed in. The "Cedar Lodge" room was a decent size with private patios overlooking the Nenana River. The bedspreads looked a little older/not super clean but the sheets themselves were clean so removing the comforter made this room perfectly good! Nice sized shower with great water pressure (impressive out this far!) and shampoo, conditioner, soap were provided. We noticed the room was pretty dark- minimal and very dim lighting- but that wasn't a huge issue with the long hours of daylight! There also is not a mini fridge (makes those bagged lunches for the park more essential!) Price vs Quality: Our stay was booked through All Alaska Tours (highly recommend the Alaska On A Dime trip if you are overwhelmed) so I'm not sure of the pricing. This is a great option for anyone who can't afford to stay in the park/ the more lavish hotels a bit closer to the action. A final heads up: Reception was spotty - no free WiFi was provided and between a Verizon & AT&T plan for my fiancé and I, we had some service here and there but not consistently. Yelp reviews will have to wait until you return from the Great One!

We stayed in one of the new buildings along the river. The balcony overlooking the river was great. Room & bathroom were nice & spacious. Main issue is this and the lodge across the highway are several miles from the park entrance area and restaurants. They told us to eat at the lodge's restaurant, which looked fancy but was expensive and not very good. I was under the impression there was a shuttle bus, but not for Grizzly guests. So while it's a nice and expansive facility, I wouldn't recommend Grizzly unless you have your own car. They do have a small store with some snacks. It's also worth knowing about the Triple Lakes Trail trailhead just across the bridge from Grizzly. We made it as far as the third lake, it's tough going at first but pretty good after that.

Rooms were clean and had a nice view of the river. However be very aware that if you sign up for the internet (even for the free half hour) your email address will be sold to every spam provider known to man.

Since I can't sleep, I'll write a review. The good: the cabins are cute, staff generally friendly, rooms were clean, very accommodating to a last minute change of dates with no added charges. Food trucks on site are very good (May 2018 has Mexican and Thai. Mexican serves breakfast through dinner). The bad: noise, noise, noise! The mountain view cabins face the highway. The noise from cars all night is not what you want when you book a cabin in Alaska! Worse, the folks staying in trailers near the Mexican food truck partied all night with the radio blasting until 2am and loud talking until after 4am. I addressed this with the front desk - asking for ear plugs - and they responded "so sorry that was a one time event, it will be quiet tonight." Well, it's nearly 11pm and the radio is on, adults and kids talking very loud (over the radio) - I guess it drowns out the car noise? I was looking for a peaceful relaxing stay in Denali. I got two nearly sleepless nights. As the front desk closed at 9pm, there is nobody to contact about the noise and they didn't seem to care when I addressed it in the morning. If you purchase from their store, check expiration dates. I found food that expired 9 months ago. Paid wifi is ridiculous in 2018 especially at $20 per day. Since cell service was lacking, I paid for it anyway. Jokes on you, using it to post this review! If you're going to run a resort just feet from the highway, you need to build with better sound proofing. Also, don't let the trailer trash party all night. A mini fridge with microwave would be a nice touch - especially since they sell frozen foods in their store! Updated TVs with cable would be nice too - the old school CRTs with blurry antenna channels just collect dust. On the plus side, leaving the TV on helps drown out the noise from the trailer party. To reiterate, the staff have generally been great, good food from the food trucks, and really appreciate the last minute change request. The noise is the killer - it ruins it all. I cannot recommend anyone stay here unless they open the office 24/7 and enforce a reasonable quiet hours (10pm-6am as an example). I should never have to listen to other guests for extended periods of time, even outside of quiet hours. I booked a cabin in Alaska, not a room in a frat party downtown. I would have left early but could not find any rooms nearby and I was too exhausted to travel to Talkeetna at 11pm where I found rooms.

We stayed here in August while we visited Denali and we had a nice stay. When we arrived at around 9:45 PM, the office was closed and the "Open" sign was turned off and we panicked. Expedia had said check-in was until 10PM, but that was incorrect. The reception girl said people come late all the time because the information on the internet is wrong. Luckily there were still people in the office and we were able to get in our room. The room was spacious and the baseboard heater worked well. Our room had a nice balcony view of the river. There is no air conditioning, but we did not need it because it was in the 30s and 40s at night. We just opened the balcony door as it was screened. We ended up with an upstairs room that was less than ideal because we had to carry 19 days worth of luggage upstairs. There is no elevator, welcome to Alaska, lol. Parking could have been marked better and I wish there had been more parking spaces. We ended up having to park pretty far from our room in the dark one night. Combine that with the creepy skeleton in the outhouse (I'm not kidding) near the parking area in the middle of bear country and you wouldn't want to walk out there alone at night, either. The cleaning staff forgot to restock our room one day and we called the reception desk to have it fixed and they refilled it quickly and they were apologetic. We used the laundry facilities, it was more expensive than anywhere else I have stayed, but it did the job. The location was good if you are visiting Denali.

Funky alaskan place. Two food trucks. Standard parking lot for RV's. Nice clean bathrooms. Gift store has plenty of Catchki made in China if you are into that type of thing. Works if you need a place to stay for a night and want to have electrical. They cover the basics well. There is an amazing river at the back of the place that is gorgeous - could do a bit more to leverage the natural beauty of their property but they seem focused on turnover of the Denali National Park visitors. For what it is, they are doing a fantastic job.

I sit here on the back balcony of our room barely able to access the inter required to complain. We paid top dollar for a decent room with a nice view. But if your looking for compassion and access to the internet you'll need to search elsewhere. I decided to pay the ransom for internet only to have intermittent access and the help at the store/office was underwhelming. If you can find another place to stay, the view does not make up for the short comings. Denali is amazing.

I didn't care for my stay here. They were the only hotel available and we got their last room. So there were slim pickings in the first place. They charged me and my wife $500 for a two night stay and the room was ridiculous. There was no refrigerator, no microwave, and the TV seemed to be older than me. The room's lighting was not very good either. The staff was par. I don't have much to say about them. Anyway, I do not recommend this hotel

Great place for rv's with hook-ups, close together but convenient to Denali National Park. Inexpensive showers (cheapest we have seen in this area). The laundry on the other hand was the most expensive I have seen at $3.50 a load and the reason for 4 stars. They have food trucks on the property we tried the Thai food truck and it was outstanding (a must try), the Mexican food from what I have seen also gets rave reviews I just didn't have the opportunity to try it this trip. They have a small store and liquor store. There are also cabins and hotel rooms (a lot of cruise ship buses coming in). I would definitely stay here again, we were in space 33 which is sheltered by a huge tree and bushy space (the most private rv spot on our block, they had some rv spaces nestled in by the cabins as well).

Thanks to this place !! It filled in for my Thai craving. Can't expect anything more than this place around Denali ! The service was quick. Thai tea was good. Have a small pavilion to sit and hangout.

Wife said I hit a home run with this one. Great staff, and awesome value for the price. We stayed in a hotel room but they also have camping and cabins. Some cabins are a few feet from the river! Our room had a river view nestled in the trees. There were moose roaming the property and we loved it. Plenty of parking and very laid back. Room was very clean and beautiful. We were there in mid july and there were food trucks on property. The mariachi moose was great. Only a few mikes to the park entrance. Highly recommend this one.

Our room comes with a full clean bathroom and a balcony with nice view to the river. That means that we can take shower inside our room. The room has what u need to rest after a long day in the Denali national park. They also have food trucks on site. The price is not cheap but since it's in a remote tourist spot, it's understandable. The internet is slow., but AT&T has decent 4G signal there. Overall I recommended this place.

We really enjoyed our stay. We had a room that backed up to the river. The view was awesome and the sound of the river was so peaceful. A fridge would have been nice and the wifi option was a drag but we surprisingly had good cell and LTE service and so did not miss out. There is access to the three lake trail just across the river that was perfect for a half day to get to the third lake. There were also two food trucks in the parking lot that were just hidden gems. Who expects really good Thai and Mexican food in the middle of nowhere? Honestly, we ate every meal here and enjoyed every bite. I wish I could review them as well.

We stayed here in July 2021after camping in Denali Park. What a treat this place is! The rooms are big, clean, and have all the amenities you would expect. The price was very reasonable, and our balcony faced the river which provided a beautiful, soft white noise if we left the slider open. But the best part is the owners: Crissy and Amy and their families. They are at the resort, working to make sure everyone is taken care to the best. We truly enjoyed our stay here and look forward to returning some day.

Tried the bacon cheeseburger today and it was large and juicy. I would have preferred a little more seasoning in the meat but overall a good burger. Fries were $5 an order. For that price I was expecting hand cut fries or seasoned fries. Nope, just small frozen crinkle cut fries. Definitely wouldn't order those again.

Initially when we are booking this resort we are not so comfortable, since we didnt find any places close by we just booked it. Definitely not a bad choice. Cottage is so neat and clean. Restrooms too. They have coin showers and they provide towels ,shampoo and soap bar . But i recommend to get up early and use the showers before everyone uses them

This is an awesome hotel, I would even say the second best in all of Alaska. The room was well set up and very comfy. And I would know: I stayed in a room all day because I was sick. And I loved it. The beds were very nice, with fuzzy covers and a comforter. It had a quick, easy-to-use coffee maker (I even was able to use it to make tea) and a balcony with a beautiful view of the river. This place really amazed me with how comfortable it was. I would highly recommend this for anyone who's going through Denali.

Lousy, if any WIFI, no micowave or refrigerator in room, no restaurant on site, long walk over very hilly terrain which as a 75 year old with bad knees and problems walking and no shuttles provided made for a rough time for me. We were with a tour group and on our last day we basically had to eat the snacks we had brought for traveling days. Ixnay on The Grizzly Bear Cabins.

The rooms are really nice, with a pretty deck attached to each one, the place is clean too. Downsides were, hard beds, no wifi (but hey, it's Denali not a huge deal), and the office was not available in the morning to unclog our toilet :( Overall a good place, very convenient, and the room was really nice!

I'm writing specifically about the RV park. And being nice with 2 stars. The spots were TINY!!! The length wasn't awful, but the width was about 1/2 what I'd expect. We were in a rented coach with only 1 slide. Had we been in our coach we wouldn't have fit in the spot. As it was, with the slide out we made the neighbors table nearly useless. And our fire pit / table on the other side was useless. It would be fair to say it's a parking spot vs. an RV site. They said full hook-ups and talked about hooking up cable. There was no cable. It was electric & water only with an awkwardly placed dump station. Finally the proximity to the highway meant that we could hear the semi engine brakes as they came down the hill. The positives: it was easy in & out, the price wasn't bad and the site was relatively level.

Worst stay in a hotel EVER! They put us in a mountain view cabin which was a view of the parks hwy with accompanying truck noise...ALL NIGHT LONG. Terrible. And the shower was gross to boot. For $250 a night!!!

Stayed here on both visits to Denali. Very affordable cabin, especially considering the location so close to the National Park. The cabin was clean, sheets were clean, picnic table and gounds were inviting for families. Spent $1.00 on a warm shower (4minutes), but well worth it. Laundry facilities were nice. Staff booked our raft ride for no extra charge. Stayed in tent on return from Fairbanks. I did think that $25.00 was alot for a tent campsite, but much cheaper than a hotel and when in a pinch... I would stay here again!

We spent 3 nights in their Cedar Lodge. Plus side- new, clean bathroom, and nice view of the Nenana river. Negatives- no fridge or kitchen, no free wifi or 3G service, paper thin walls, and expensive (although most of Denali is). Unfortunately, Denali, one of the most rugged places on earth, is taken over by the cruise ship industry, so unless you are camping in the park I recommend going elsewhere.

I wouldn't recommend staying in tent cabins up here. If you are getting a tent cabin, ask specifically if the tent cabin is easily accessible by car. There are gives and takes to every place, so I try to keep my review balanced. Good things: proximity to denali national park, affordable at just $33 per night, clean and comfortable, restrooms are clean and showers are also clean and easy to use. Bear safety. Right next to Denali Park village, so all your tour busses from denali will pick up and drop off from there. Areas of improvement: Clear communication with guests on the difficulty of getting up and back to the cabins, i.e. w.r.t proximity of restrooms. Wifi is not free. Showers cost 75 cents for every 2 min. Laundry costs $7 for wash + dry Rude staff: I heard this statement repeatedly " For tent cabin guests that pay only $33 per night, we don't provide that service". My questions were simple - do you provide a kitchen , do you provide bear safe containers? The answer could have been much nicer - they provide campfire pits for people to cook camping style. They also don't need to provide bear safe containers because bears don't frequent this part of the park. However, their answers coupled with the fact that I had to wear hiking boots to hike up and down the hill from my cabin to shower, pee or brush my teeth, overall came to be an uncomfortable experience for me. Take away: If you are renting cabins, ensure you are not in the same situation as me. Ask about ease of walking to the tent cabins from other facilities in the complex.

Good room and a great location. It can get crowded with campers but it's a very nice place to stay and enjoy Denali.

Wow! What an awesome resort the Reisland family have built. I have been visiting this place for 40 years, when all they offered were a couple of very rustic cabins, campsites and a simple shower house. Now, many cabins and a 73 room hotel with all the amenities. A travel desk to schedule your Denali excursions and a shuttle from the resort to Denali Natl Park. The Reisland family work ethic is readily adopted by their very capable and dedicated staff. Anyone concerned about the cost of accommodations need to realize the very high cost of business operations in such a remote part of the world.

We just stayed one night as we were on our way into the Park. It was much less expensive than anywhere else of its kind. We arrived late so our keys and a note on the office door. As it was midnight it is not clear where to go but we should have called earlier maybe. The room was delightful spacious and warm. My only comcern is that there is no email confirmation for business purposes and now I have no receipt which I need.

Made and paid in full for reservations a month before we arrived. We wanted a cabin with modest kitchen facilities, a place for our family to stay together without the kids having to sleep on the floor, and a minimum of noise from adjacent cabins or rooms - and this place advertised such. When we arrived at night, our cabin had been double-booked and we were out of luck for the next three days and nights. One of our kids has a serious food allergy (thus the desire for kitchen facilities). After discussing for over 30 minutes, the best they offered were two very modest motel rooms. No kitchen facilities or even a microwave, no way to stay together, broken door in one, and truly paper-thin walls. There was no other option in Denali - we looked and all places in town were booked. We ended up having to eat at very expensive restaurants that could accommodate food allergy issues, not being together as a family and paying way too much for what we got. Worse was the way the manager treated us - literally yelling at us, not offering as much as an apology much less a break on anything, saying he was "losing money on us" by giving us the two rooms we needed to accommodate our family. I would not recommend this place to anyone. There are much nicer places and nicer people at the same rates in Denali. Stay clear.