10/10 Exceptional
Espielita
Aug 24, 2026Clean well maintained place! We had very comfortable stay. A great place for family to stay. The breakfast is very convenient to start the day especially going to the park.
Cantwell Cabins
Motel in Cantwell
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When visiting Cantwell, Cantwell Cabins is a great choice to consider. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking.
7.2
Good
Popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- 24/7 front desk
Main amenities (5)
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Breakfast available
- 24-hour front desk
- Library
- Self-serve laundry
Feel at home (6)
- Microwave
- Laundry facilities
- Bathtub or shower
- Digital TV service
- Premium bedding
- Free self parking
CA $144
CA $155 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Room options
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Showing 6 of 6 rooms
Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View
- Mountain view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Elite Room, Multiple Beds, Mountain View
- Mountain view
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Family Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View
- Mountain view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 5
- 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Mountain View
- Mountain view
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Mountain View
- Mountain view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Deluxe Cabin, 1 Double Bed
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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About the area
136.4 Denali Hwy, Cantwell, AK, 99729
What's nearby
- Alaska Railroad - 19 min drive - 12.4 km
- Wilderness Access Center - 45 min drive - 66.9 km
- Kantishna Gallery - 45 min drive - 68.2 km
- Denali National Park Visitors Center - 47 min drive - 68.6 km
- Denali Dog Sledding Museum - 50 min drive - 71.3 km
Getting around
- Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 166 min drive
Restaurants
- Jam Jam’s Spot - 9 min drive
- Heaven - 9 min drive
- Time 2 Eat Again Cafe - 10 min drive
- Denali Parks Cafe - 9 min drive
- JPs Coffee House - 9 min drive
About this property
Cantwell Cabins
- When visiting Cantwell, Cantwell Cabins is a great choice to consider. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking.
At a glance
Hotel size
- 5 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
- Guests will receive an access code
- If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
- No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
- Pets not allowed
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Parking
- Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
Other information
- Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
- Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry facilities
Facilities
- Library
- Bicycle parking
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
- 42-inch Smart TV
- Digital TV channels
- Streaming services
Home comfort
- Heating
Sleep well
- Premium bedding
- Memory foam mattress
What to enjoy
- Individually decorated
Freshen up
- Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
- Bathtub or shower
- Soap and shampoo
- Hair dryer
- Towels
- Toilet paper
Stay connected
- Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Food and drink
- Mini-fridge
- Microwave
More
- Housekeeping on request
- Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Cantwell Cabins Hotel
Cantwell Cabins Cantwell
Cantwell Cabins Hotel Cantwell
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Cantwell Cabins?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Cantwell Cabins?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cantwell Cabins?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
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Cantwell Cabins Reviews
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7.6
Cleanliness
7.0
Amenities
8.0
Staff & service
6.6
Property conditions & facilities
10/10 Exceptional
Natalie
Jun 21, 2026We had a wonderful room with extremely friendly staff that went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable.
8/10 Very good
Kevin
Jul 6, 2026Don't let the outside appearance discourage you from staying at Cantwell Lodge. The rooms were clean, new, and comfortable albeit a bit tight.
8/10 Very good
Anastasia
Aug 20, 2026The room was very clean and comfortable. I never met the staff personally, but they arranged for me to get my key late past check in time and I dropped off my key at check out. The breakfast was okay, decent slection of fruits, pastries, cereal, breads, etc. There was a little mouse running around the kitchen but he wasn't bothering anyone. Overall I'd recommend this hotel.
8/10 Very good
Joshua
Jul 25, 2026This place was good for spending the night when we traveled to Denali. It was only about 30 minutes from the visitor center. The cabin doesn't have running water and you have to walk to the main building for the bathrooms which wasn't a big deal. The main building is under construction so it doesn't have a lot of amenities but the owner was very helpful and provided us with water for our cabin. The only thing that wasn't good was it's right next to railroad tracks that 2 trains came by blowing their horns at 1:30am and 3:30am.
10/10 Exceptional
Matthew
Jun 22, 2026Every now and then I find a gem off the beaten path. Cantwell Cabins was fantastic. My family was greeted with a room so fresh that the painters tape still lined the door frame. Breakfast was superb with fruits and something homemade, like quiche, along with the standard breakfast cereals and yogurts. There was internet access and no TV (for us that's a strong positive). Sheets and blankets were clean. Staff was very helpful. Everything was great.
10/10 Exceptional
Muthukumaran
Jun 25, 2026This place is better than it looks. Outside rundown but interiors were updated and cozy. The host had continental breakfast and beautiful mountain views, with stream adjacent to the property and a beautiful train track.
You will hear the train at night but its not disruptive.
Access to restaurants is limited and gas prices at Vitus (nearby gas station) are expensive, at least $2/gal more than average in Alaska.
10/10 Exceptional
Jody
Jun 9, 2025We loved it here!!!!!! So beautiful and quiet.
8/10 Very good
Jorge
Aug 29, 2024Staff was helpful. Hotels.com directions to hotel were wrong. Google search for cantwell cabins got us on to the correct location. Breakfast was nice. A good combination of fresh fruit and basic breakfast options.
8/10 Very good
Laura
Aug 8, 2026Bed was very comfortable, decent breakfast. Hot water was good, just took a few minutes to get there. Extremely quirky place. Cynthia was awesome
10/10 Exceptional
sundar
Jun 20, 2026We had a great stay at Cantwell Cabin. It's a cute little cabin in a very convenient location, making it an excellent base for exploring the area. The cabin comfortably accommodated our group of four and was a perfect place to relax and sleep after a day of adventures.
Cynthia was very helpful, responsive, and made the stay easy and enjoyable.
The only minor inconvenience was that the restroom and shower facilities are located in the main hotel building, so you need to walk over to use them. Other than that, we had a pleasant experience and would recommend it to anyone looking for a simple, cozy place to stay in Cantwell.
10/10 Exceptional
Kristin
Aug 3, 2026This was such a great place to stay. Very clean and quiet and not far from Denali. The staff was so nice and theres a great BBQ food truck just down the road. Highly recommend and would stay here again!
2/10 Poor
Clint
Aug 28, 2026This place should be condemned and not even considered a place to stay.
2/10 Poor
Carl
Aug 15, 2026Not a cabin as advertised, a room literally the size of a large closet, bait & switch! The lady running the place did her best, but you can't make a silk purse out of a cesspool as they say. Do your self a favor and avoid anything in Cantrell Alaska!
10/10 Exceptional
Marilyn
Jun 12, 2026We really enjoyed talking to Cynthia King. She had a really tough day with vehicle break downs so she was running a little late.
2/10 Poor
Brenda
Jul 27, 2026I never ended up staying here because when I arrived, there was no one to be found no way of getting in touch with anyone. It was in the middle of nowhere very rundown and scary one little cabin to the side which I’m not even sure if someone was living in it or not the main building where there might’ve been a bar at one time was full of trash and Abandoned. This should not even be on hotels.com or any other website it has to be one of the worst places I have ever seen very scary
2/10 Poor
James
Jun 6, 2026Property was not yet open. rooms we were shown would not have been acceptable in a homeless shelter. Restaurant & bar was not open though was advertised.. Entire place was a dump & we refused to stay there & demanded a refund.
6/10 Good
Melissa
Jul 7, 2026First of all, Cynthia was very helpful. She explained everything that we needed to know and you could tell our little cabin was well cared for. When I booked this I did not realize the cabin is a dry cabin and it is in the parking lot of an old closed down bar. We did have our own bathroom inside the old bar. This is definitely not your traditional stay. I'm not saying avoid because it worked out fine for us-just be aware of what you are paying for. Also, there is an active railroad track very close and the trains do blow their horns in the middle of the night. Since we stayed in the summer and it didn't get dark, it wasn't a big deal to walk across the parking lot to use the restroom but it would be creepy during a time of year it gets dark.
2/10 Poor
Vijay Simha
Jul 4, 2026Do not stay here. My room had no hot water, so showering was miserable. It also had no AC, making the room unbearably hot. When I brought this up, the owner told me to just open the door for cool air, and said they don’t have much capacity for hot water, basically admitting the problem instead of fixing it. On top of that, the booking was non-refundable, so I was stuck paying full price for a room that didn’t even have basic amenities working. Avoid.
2/10 Poor
James
Jul 6, 2026How this place received a 8 rating is beyond me. There are no euphemisms to substitute for plain language in this case; this venue is a dump. The “front desk” was non-existent. When I arrived, I had to yell out, “is anyone here?”
The main lodge looked like one big trash heap; nothing like the posted pictures. Checking the continental breakfast on our the last morning, there was a plate covered with foil with a sign card that said “quiche made fresh 7/4/26.” The problem was it was set out on 7/5 (I have photos of everything).
Bottom line, if you are desperate for a place to stay inside, you can book here. Otherwise, spend the money to stay somewhere else more reputable.
6/10 Good
Ashley
Aug 23, 2024Strange
This place was not what I was expecting at all.
When i got there, the guy running it took me in through the back. Just about all the lights were off. He was turning them on when we walked through the whole building. He told me it was because electricity is expensive and they are trying to save money.
The room was like attached to a shut down/run down bar and restaurant.
The feeling of the place was like, "i hope this isnt a serial killer's home and I'm being lured in".
There is supposed to be a continental breakfast but nothing had been prepared before I left. He told me he was dealing with family issues and had over slept.
Just a very strange motel experience and i would not stay here again.
10/10 Exceptional
Patrick
Aug 25, 2026Good spot to sleep and get up to continue exploring. Cynthia was nice and worked late for us.
6/10 Good
Joyce
Aug 8, 2026Didn’t realize the room was only big enough for the bed. Had to walk hallway to use a shared bathroom with other guests it had a couple washer and dryers most were broken and couldn’t use as the owner was doing all the bed sheets and towels
10/10 Exceptional
Brian
Jul 3, 2026Great little place to relax well visiting the area
10/10 Exceptional
Wesley
Jun 22, 2026Great place to stay
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