Exterior of Denali Overlook Inn with 3 floors, wood sideboards, multiple view windows, hanging flower baskets, deck & lawn.
Large green lawn with Adirondack chairs around a firepit overlooking forest and snowcapped Mt. Denali in the distance.
Long wooden dining room table & chairs beside view window of snowy Alaskan yard at the Denali Overlook Inn in Talkeetna.
Great Room at Denali Overlook Inn with tall wood ceilings, walls of windows, 2 overstuffed green couches & coffee tables.
Queen-sized wooden sleigh bed with teal & white linens beside view window & atop wood floors at Denali Overlook Inn in Alaska.
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Denali Overlook Inn

The award-winning Denali Overlook Inn sits five miles from downtown Talkeetna, Alaska. This modern, airy and bright timber frame lodge feels like a bed & breakfast, and enjoys commanding views of Mount Denali, Mount Foraker and Mount Hunter from its location atop a small bluff.

Modern post-and-beam construction, walls of windows, overstuffed furniture and oriental rugs invite guests to feel right at home in this spotless and welcoming space. Indeed, guests are treated to house slippers upon entering.

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Amenities

The 52-foot combination Dining Room, Great Room and Sitting Room acts as the heart of Denali Overlook Inn. This space’s 10-foot ceilings, panoramic windows, wood accents and stunning framed photos create an inviting atmosphere. The Great Room features low tables and plush sofas and chairs beside a river rock wall and warm woodstove. The Sitting Room’s table, plants, books, games and array of traveler guides encourage guests to relax.

The artfully crafted, 4-story Denali Overlook Inn features wood sourced within 10 miles of the property and ornamental steel hangers forged in town. The 270-degree panoramic views of the Alaska Range and Talkeetna Range are a delight for photographers, painters and nature lovers alike (indeed, the property was originally built to host photography groups).

Additionally, the property features complimentary WiFi and the staff will assist with your bags via a dumbwaiter. Onsite parking is free, or take a 5-mile taxi ride from town or the train station. The staff of the Denali Overlook Inn can also provide a pick-up with advanced notice. Check-in is at 4:00pm and check-out is 11:00am.

Activities

Stay at the Denali Overlook Talkeetna for the area’s prime location for flightseeing operations. Also available is world-class fishing, rafting, jet boat rides, dog sledding, homestead tours, and local trails for walking, hiking and biking. In town, travelers can enjoy several restaurants, gift shops, museums, pubs and a brewery.

The staff at Denali Overlook Inn are prepared to treat you to some true Alaskan hospitality and offer a wealth of local knowledge. Weather permitting, they’ll provide a campfire and s’mores under the stars. They also maintain a gorgeous outdoor deck with plenty of seating and blooming flowers. And the owner happily hosts during the summer months, excited to meet with travelers from all over the world and share local knowledge, including his own aviation insights.

Dining

A large colonial kitchen offers all the comforts of home, with plenty of counterspace and direct access to the bright and airy dining room’s large communal table. Beside the 12-guest table is a station with never-ending coffee, tea, apple cider and hot chocolate.

Denali Overlook Talkeetna guests are treated to an Alaskan-style continental breakfast, from a charming dining room with warm wood and extensive view windows. This property is known for both its cuisine and its ambiance, having been featured on the Food Network as one of the best romantic retreats.

Accommodations

The Denali Overlook Inn features 6 clean, quiet and comfortable rooms with unsurpassed views. Each room can accommodate groups of 3-5 via multiple beds (queen, full, twin and/or futons) for flexibility. Note that most rooms are up at least two flights of stairs and there is no elevator.

Rooms range in size from 240 to 370-square-foot rooms, to the 700-square-foot Denali View Suite. Common to all 6 rooms is a ceiling fan and blackout curtains, and a private bathroom with standing shower, toiletries and a hair dryer. Select Denali Overlook Talkeetna rooms also offer a tub, while the Denali View Suite adds a mini-fridge, coffeemaker, claw foot tub, dual sinks and a loft.

The Northern Exposure Cabin offers a seventh option, as a standalone unit just steps from the lodge. This 700-square-foot cabin sleeps up to 4 with a queen bed and full-size futon. The cabin has its own private facilities including a shower, tub, toiletries and a hair dryer. The cabin also comes equipped with a kitchenette (mini-fridge, sink, microwave, coffeemaker and dishes) and its own wrapround deck.

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