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Reviews of Aurora Denali Lodge 1 stars

249.5 George Parks Highway, Healy, AK 99743, United States

#8 of 17 hotels in Healy

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Review score

Based on 193 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    9.0
    Aurora Denali Lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No issues at all

    Room was big, comfy and clean. Spent 1 night, mini fridge had a to- go breakfast in it. Front desk customer service was excellent. Communication was great as well. About 15 minutes to Denali NP

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room smelled a little damp, but opening the window helped.

    Courtney at the front desk was very nice.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    9.0
    Nice place to stay near Denali National Park.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Sink was draining very, very slowly. I did not contact the front desk about it because we were only staying one night, but I found it hard to believe that the person who cleaned the room before our stay did not notice that it was draining so slowly. Because of the slow drainage, reside from washing hands, brushing teeth, etc. was left all in the sink when it finally did drain.

    Great property near Denali National Park. Seemed very clean. Lady who checked us in was very nice. Snacks for sale in the lobby at very reasonable prices. Near several restaurants. They put breakfast in the fridge for each person- squeeze yogurt, a boiled egg, an orange, a small juice, and a snack bar. I do eat boiled eggs, but this did seem like strange items to leave for hotel guests. We did not do any exploring, but I think there were walking trails around the property. Beds were comfortable and clean. There were numerous lamps in the room, and I really liked that. Sink was separate from toilet and shower, and I really like that when traveling with friends. I am not a light sleeper, but before I went to sleep, I could hear the person (I think it was a child.) running/walking back and forth in the room above us.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The pre-packaged breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    7.0
    Location far from Denali.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sink didn't drain so it was gross when brushing your teeth and washing your face. No king bed, we had to sleep in seperate beds as a couple. Breakfast was a strange concoction left in our refrigerator for the next day. Hard to find, maps took us to the wrong place so we had to figure it out. Their sign is pretty but blended and didn't stand out. Only visible heading in one direction. See the attached. Too far from Denali.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2025

    8.0
    Good for access to Denali Park, but not much else in the surrounding area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It could be because we were early in the season, but there was no evidence of a golf course, or restaurant. Even the closest eating places were closed, making traveling to the park entrance the only option for food and activities.

    The staff were helpful in finding us transport to and from the park. We also appreciated the breakfast snacks because they were packable for our lunches.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2025

    9.0
    All in all a good stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    If the bathtub would have drained. I really dislike that.

    Breakfast was good

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2025

    10
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great staff, everything was great

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2025

    7.0
    Stay okey, duplicate charge problematic to get refund due to me
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I got double charged for the room and the hotel and booking.com make it my problem to get a refund whereas the problem basically starting with the on-line booking on Booking.com timing out yet having taken my money. It needs to be remembered I made that booking from Talkeetna with its limited i-net connectivity which may have added to the time out issue. Basically the problem is having to pay upfront without the service having been provided, else one can just "vote with one's feet"

    No breakfast offered as such but breakfast pack provided.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    10
    Great:)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed there 2 times already, it’s really nice and well priced, with lovely people:)

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    10
    Sweet spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s great, clean and beautiful. Reasonably priced:)

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Abby was amazing and helpful

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2025

    10
    Staff was amazing and helpful. Great experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing- everything was great!

    The room was large and well laid out.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was below the stairs so it was kinda noisy

    Good location and friendly staff

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2025

    9.0
    One of the best options around...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room faced the parking and unfortunately even the smallest conversations or vehicles noise was heard through the room quite clear.

    Friendly and helpful staff, comfortable beds and good size of room. Microwave + refrigerator.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2024

    10
    The staff were amazing. The complimentary breakfast bowl was a nice touch.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very comfortable

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2024

    8.0
    We were very thankful for last-minute booking! Extremely friendly staff and clean room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff was unavailable by the time we arrived late at night. It is totally understandable, but we had to write up our own check-in and payment info, seal it in an envelope and leave it down past their desk. It involved trust, and we were quite sure that we could trust the location and people around, but one can never be certain with where we come from with lots of theft.

    Staff were very friendly and informative in the morning! We learned a lot about Alaska from them to help our journey to find the aurora. The location was a perfect spot along the way to see the National park as well.. Last-minute booking was easy in November! Breakfast bowls were delicious, coffee and tea available as well in the lobby.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2024

    8.0
    Really enjoyed Aurora Denali Lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was an issue with the phones so we were left standing at reception for some time waiting to check in.

    The room size was great and beds were comfy. Loved the breakfast bowls. It’s in a great location, my kids loved that it was “in the wilderness”. I enjoyed the shower!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2024

    10
    It was amazing all around
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great plac location and wonderful people running it

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2024

    7.0
    Basic stay, suited the purpose.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I wound up booking this particular hotel due to the fact that there was not a lot of availability closer to Denali and also the price.Our arrival was somewhat strange. The person manning the desk in the evening was a bit aloof and not extremely helpful.The room and especially the bathroom are somewhat dated.My only advice if you intend to book this hotel is to find out if you can book the first floor as we had to lug our suitcases up a tall staircase to reach our second floor room, which was a little difficult for us. We were also told by the person checking us in that there was a back door that was kept locked, but our key did not open the door, and then we were told by the person in the morning that that door was never kept locked, which I think is a bit of a security issue. They did leave a bowl of saran wrapped food in the refrigerator, which I felt was geared more towards children than adults.The hard boiled eggs were appreciated. Also, the driveway to the hotel is an obstacle course of potholes, and as it had been raining, difficult to spot those potholes.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is a mild smell of old dust some pets of the room

    Big room. Super clean

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    8.0
    Overall good, would go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator, breakfast bowl could be better

    Easy access and clean room

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds very uncomfortable.

    Great place. Friendly staff

    Stayed in September 2024

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