Denali Grizzly Bear Resort

2.5 star property
Riverwalk hotel in Denali National Park with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Mile Post 231.1 George Parks Highway, Denali National Park, AK, 99755
  • Mt. Healy Overlook Trail
  • Wilderness Access Center
    9 min drive
  • Denali National Park Visitors Center
    11 min drive
  • Denali National Park, AK (MCL)
    11 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 26 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Denali National Park

At Denali Grizzly Bear Resort you'll be in the region of Mt. Healy Overlook Trail. Highlights at this hotel include 2 coffee shops/cafes and in-room balconies. .This hotel offers a terrace, barbecues and a picnic area. Other amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of train pick-up service. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Denali National Park hotel include Denali National Park and Denali National Park Visitors Center.

What's nearby

  • Wilderness Access Center - 9 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Denali National Park Visitors Center - 11 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Black Diamond Golf Course - 21 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Stampede Trailhead - 46 min drive - 45.3 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪229 Parks Restaurant and Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • Denali Outdoor Center

About this property

Denali Grizzly Bear Resort

Riverwalk hotel in Denali National Park with free parking
The 2 coffee shops/cafes are great spots to grab coffee. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. A train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Denali Grizzly Bear Resort. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Denali National Park hotel.

  • 119 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
Denali Grizzly Bear Resort offers 119 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 36-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 20 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 20 per day)

Parking and transport

  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 20.00 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 20.00 per day (rates may vary)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Denali Grizzly Bear Resort Denali National Park
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Denali Grizzly Bear Resort Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Denali Grizzly Bear Resort?

Yep, Denali Grizzly Bear Resort has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Denali Grizzly Bear Resort?

No, Denali Grizzly Bear Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Denali Grizzly Bear Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Denali Grizzly Bear Resort?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Denali Grizzly Bear Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 580 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 580 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 580 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 580 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 580 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room had stink of sewer
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

SHRADDHA

Travelled with family and small children
Lake side room was good. Amenities are super basic, and so are the room conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Parimal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Annette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the river
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The "Griz" is located across the road from a departure point for most tours and activities. The rooms in the hotel section have a view of the river and it's quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jenna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This was our most expensive stay during our whole trip in Alaska but our least favorite. The location was great as it was close to Denali national park. There was also nice trails nearby and we even got to see a moose on one of the trails. The rooms were clean but no fridge or microwave. There was a microwave in the store that we could use but not until 9 am. Also, wifi was only included for the first 30 minutes and then you would have to pay for longer. Also the shower would get cold pretty quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view of trees along a creek. Good clean ADA accessible room, but beds needed more pillows and blankets. Limited food trucks are on site (Jamaican and Thai). You can drive 6 miles for more food options. All in all, seeing Denali National Park, was worth any other inconvenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Darrell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable, competitive price
Room was very clean and comfortable. Price $300 for two beds, much less than resort across the highway. Fills up depending on cruise bookings.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Theresa M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The rv dump station was across from our building and stunk, but we had to keep our window open, because there was no air conditioning and it was hot inside the room. There was no fan to cool things down either. The wifi is charged $20 per day per device, which is outrageous. We much preferred the White Moose Lodge a few miles away for comfort and conveniences (and free wifi).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sanjay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are good and location is scenic . But away from dine in options. No free WiFi ( more than 30 mins everyday ) , which we encountered first time compare to many hotels and resorts . Cleaning service is only when ask for it. Everyday I have I ask for supplies for making coffee . On site dining options of Thia and Spanish food truck were Ok
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Vicky, Grand Rapids

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price, no amenities. Small beds. We were led to believe I booked a room with the balcony over the river and instead was provided a room overlooking the parking lot. Less than friendly ladies in the check-in office. I wish we had stayed across the street; we went there to hang out, dine.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sumeet, Fremont

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with river facing. Very limited amenities but good enough for a cabin like room. Nice Thai food in the premise. Overall a great stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lakshmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Big negative is that they don’t provide free Wi-Fi service even after charging so much money per day. We had yo buy it for 20 dollars per phone per day which is very absurd unlike other hotels near by. I will go for other properties near Denali visitor center.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Evgeny

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilda Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful. There is a deck off the room to enjoy the view and there are hiking paths within walking distance to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a family owned Resort. We liked to comfortable rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Apollo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was fantastic. Conveniently located to the National Park, and close enough to restaurants and shopping without being in the middle of things. Lovely view of the river and woods, with rooms that were clean and cute. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. We had an excellent stay and would recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tamara

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious enough for 3 people. My husband loved how the balcony faced the beautiful river and mountains. Every so often, the train would go by, which we got a kick out of. The location is very close to the NP Bus Depot and Visitor Center. The only down side was there was not a lot of amenities on the property. There was a Thai and a Mexican food truck. We tried the Thai one night and it was good. For a good cup of coffee, the Denali NP Bus Depot is about a 10-15 minute drive away. They open at 5:30 am and have Starbucks. It's quite light most of the day so getting up at 5 or 6 is easy. It was in the 80s when we were there and quite warm in the room. I heard this high of a temperature is atypical. Not sure if the front desk had fans or not.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Connor, Elk Rapids

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
close drive to national park. no cell service, internet for one device for 2 days $35. nature was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Grovertown

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views from the balcony. So much to do that was walkable. Stayed 2 days, but couldnha e easily been there 3. The food trucks were wonderful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property had a lovely location. Our balcony looked right out over the Nanana River and had a great view of the mountains. There was a great restaurant across the street and another hotel. The grizzly had several food trucks none of which we tried. Our only complaint was the fact that there was no one on call from about nine at night to 10 in the morning. We had an absolutely insane neighbor who was screaming and banging on the doors and there was no help to be had. But the location was great. The rooms were very clean. The staff were very friendly. It would be nice if there was a refrigerator . But they did have an ice machine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024