This Romantic Hotel In Denali National Park Offers A Cozy Getaway With Scenic Views

Denali National Park is home to North America's tallest peak, vast untamed landscapes, and an abundance of wildlife freely roaming the land. It's also home to one of the most romantic hotels offering guests a cozy getaway with scenic views, making for the perfect escape with your sweetheart any time of year. According to The Hotel Guru, the Denali Backcountry Lodge is one of the best hotels in U.S. National Parks, and it's easy to see what makes it so special.

Although climbing America's highest mountain comes with a hefty price tag, a stay in the remote wilderness of Alaska's Denali National Park at the Denali Backcountry Lodge is worth every penny, with cabins starting at $1,863 per night for double occupancy. Imagine spending a day hiking outdoors, only to come back to your own personal cedar cabin cradled between mountains and lush forests, then listening to the sound of the babbling creek from your private deck as you sip on a warm drink, while watching the clouds roll over the hills. Sounds like a dream, right?

Whether you're looking to experience an active holiday hiking outdoors and immersing yourself into Denali's vast landscapes, or simply visiting the spa and spending the days melting away your worries, a stay at the Denali Backcountry Lodge is unlike any other. With seasonally available bookings from early June to mid-September, you may even get lucky and catch the Northern Lights if you're planning your stay at the lodge between late August and September.

In a modern-age world where everyone is seemingly glued to their cell phones, Denali Backcountry Lodge ensures that the only distraction you'll have during your stay is daydreaming while looking outside at the beauty surrounding you. With no cell service, WiFi or televisions in the rooms, you'll feel the stress leave your body as you disconnect from the world. For first time visitors to Denali, this certainly is one of those must-see places to experience in Alaska and truly appreciate the scenic views that surround the lodge.

The lodge's remoteness makes getting there a trek, but that's part of its allure. Located near mile 92 of Denali Park Road in Kantishna, a former mining outpost, it's one of only three lodging options in the area, and guests can book either a cabin situated along the creek, with a private deck and view of Moose Creek, or a Superior Cabin. Until summer 2026, the Park Road ends at mile 43, so the final stretch is via private helicopter from Temsco Aviation, which includes a shuttle from the Denali Cabins.

With specially curated experiences available to take part in, the lodge's staff will make sure your visit is one to remember. Pan for your own gold nuggets along Moose Creek, hoping to score some glittering flecks to take home. Discover the hiking trails at your own pace by partaking in self-guided exploration, or if you'd like, you can book an experienced guide to take a hike with you while they explain the terrain, and if you get lucky, you may even see some elusive wildlife. Afterwards, take a soak with your sweetie in a wood-fired sauna or hot tub back at the lodge.

Don't let the remote location of Denali Backcountry Lodge fool you into thinking you'll be roughing it. It's quite the opposite actually. Luxury meets solitude when it comes to staying at the lodge, and Trip Advisor users are sharing their experiences through glowing reviews. One user called their stay a "Special place in the Denali wilderness." They also mention that "It's quite expensive, but very worth it. From the moment you helicopter in you realize you are in a remote and wonderful place."

When it comes to food, another user mentions how you'll never go hungry during your stay, and that they couldn't ask for a better experience. "The lodge has a chef, a baker, a sous chef, and other kitchen staff to make the most delicious meals. We cleaned our plates AND our dessert plates every night." The main lodge houses a fine dining experience to elevate your stay to the next level, and also has a full bar, serving up alcoholic beverages for an additional cost. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all included in the cost of your stay, and are cooked by professional chefs, so you can fuel up after a day outdoors.

Each cedar cabin comes complete with a cozy atmosphere with comfortable beds that makes you feel like you're miles away from civilization. You will be, but you'll also have running water, heat, electricity, and a private bathroom. Trail maps, hiking poles, and even day-packs are all readily available for guests, so the only thing you'll need to think about during your stay is whether you want to indulge in a Swedish, Thai, or hot stone massage before grabbing a fireside cocktail in the lounge in the evening.