Denali Grizzly Bear Resort - Denali National Park and Preserve, AK

Brian R

this restaurant was hard to get in at 5 o'clock tonight because they were short on servers so they couldn't fill all the tables but when we did get seated, we had two delicious grizzly burgers, double burgers and we had fries and side ordered onion rings. | all was very good and the prices are about $40 out the door for two dinners. Service was very good. The room has a beautiful view. It can be highly recommended.

Crystal J

This was a very nice room with a beautiful view. That said the resort is a glorified campground. The food is provided by awful food trucks. 30 minutes free wifi for entire stay. 7 miles from Denali. Resort provided shuttle to Denali for $60 rt never mentioning a free shuttle across the street. Staff had very limited English and very little knowledge of the park. Liquor store had about 12 bottles of choices. Market was bare. Miscommunication caused me to miss my Denali tour.

Sarah B

This campground is AMAZING! Highly recommend. We tent camped and the site was just beautiful! They have amazing looking cabins available too, and RV spots. The area was clean, pretty, comfortable, had fantastic bathrooms, a laundry area, a store.... it was a great spot! Parking for the tent sites was up a little hill and the area to park was a little small, but definitely not a huge issue or deterrent. The river nearby was a perfect sound machine at night. There were two trains that came by, very close to us and very loud during the night, but otherwise, this was a highly rated campsite by everyone in our group (Alaskans who tent camp all over the state).

Atkinson Jim

It is abundantly clear that this place does NOT care about the guest experience. Oddly missing typical hotel amenities that even the least expensive hotels have these days (no in-room phone, no fridge, no microwave, no AC or ceiling fans, no free wifi). Keep in mind that they DO NOT have housekeeping services during your stay and if you need anything you must walk or drive to a separate office building to request anything. The TV service was very limited and worked about 50% of the time. I don’t know how this dump is still in business but their online photos make it look much nicer than it actually is. Just remember there are virtually NO amenities so I would choose absolutely anywhere else.

AFC Sarah

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!!

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Rustic Charm with Some Drawbacks

If you're looking for a no-frills, rustic experience, this resort certainly delivers on that front. The setting is charmingly basic, perfect for those who appreciate a more rugged, back-to-nature vibe. However, be prepared for a few quirks. For example, there’s a noticeable smell from the sewage system, likely due to the use of warm water for flushing, which I assume is to prevent the pipes from freezing in colder weather.

One significant downside is the lack of internet access. There’s essentially no connection, and even if you manage to find a signal, it’s incredibly spotty. On the bright side, this forced us to disconnect and truly appreciate the peaceful surroundings.

We ended up spending a lot of time at the resort across the street, which provides free transportation to the park. Unfortunately, we couldn’t always coordinate our schedules with theirs and had to rely on Grizzly's shuttle service, which was pricier than we expected. While I understand that transportation options are limited in the area, $65 for a 3-5 mile trip to the national park feels excessive. I know it's the "common" fee around here but tourism gouging is silly when your competitors next door are offering a free schedule and you aren't letting guests know this.

Overall, while the resort has its charm, there are some issues that travelers should be aware of before booking. They are cheaper and more amenities elsewhere but if you are looking for that rustic, cabin feel you'll do just fine.

Kaleb Boyer

I would agree with other recent reviews. The rooms were missing many amenities that other low cost places provide. Google lists the place as 3 star hotel but most 2 star hotels are better. Was not as nice as the photos online. Many rooms are not over looking the river but looking at the roof of another building. Had to walk a long distance just to get ice because the closest machine was broken or out. Have to walk to the managers building just to report any issues, no way to call. Rooms were HOT all the time, even with cooler weather.

Noreen Brewster

Wonderful experience in my Alaska adventure. Grateful for quick pickup at the train depot. Check in with Chris was easy and a ride up the hill and help with my bags appreciated. Rustic decor in the room with an amazing view from my balcony overlooking the river. Just the environment I needed! Room was thoroughly clean, shower was great, good water pressure. Would definitely make this my choice for future trips! Glad to have found this gem ❤️