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Ma Johnson's Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with 3 restaurants, near McCarthy Footbridge

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Comfort Twin Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Staircase
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Hallway
Ma Johnson's Hotel welcomes adventure seekers with free breakfast and American dining options. Guests can visit the nearby McCarthy Road Information Station, join ecotours to explore the surroundings, or relax at the hotel's art gallery after a day of outdoor activities.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Family Triple Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Champagne service
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
6 bathrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Champagne service
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Twin Room | Valley view

Comfort Twin Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Champagne service
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View, Mountainside | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View, Mountainside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Champagne service
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Chitina, Ma Johnson's Hotel is in the entertainment district and in the mountains. McCarthy Footbridge is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at McCarthy Creek and McCarthy Road Information Station. Kennecott Visitor Center and Mount Blackburn are two other places to visit that come recommended. Enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and mountain climbing, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer.
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Map
101 Kennicott Avenue, Chitina, AK, 99566

What's nearby

  • McCarthy-Kennicott Historical Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • McCarthy Footbridge - 6 min drive - 1.4 km
  • McCarthy Road Information Station - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Kennecott Visitor Center - 15 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • McCarthy, AK (MXY) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Potato
  • ‪The Meatza Wagon - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪As The Glacier Melts - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tailor-Made Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bistro - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Ma Johnson's Hotel

Hotel near McCarthy Footbridge
Located close to McCarthy Road Information Station and McCarthy Creek, Ma Johnson's Hotel provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking and ecotours at this hotel. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and American cuisine. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with an art gallery on site and 2 coffee shops/cafes.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-out, helicopter/airplane tours, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and wedding services
  • Outdoor furniture, tour/ticket assistance, and ATM/banking services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries and showers
  • Highchairs and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite motorcycle parking only

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Golden Saloon
  • McCarthy Center
  • McCarthy Lodge Bistro
  • Mountain Arts
  • Salmon & Bear Restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Ecotours
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • High chair
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 16 and May 14.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 250 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 250 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ma Johnson's Hotel Hotel
Ma Johnson's Hotel Chitina
Ma Johnson's Hotel Hotel Chitina

Frequently asked questions

Is Ma Johnson's Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Ma Johnson's Hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 30 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 250 per stay and a fee of USD 35 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Ma Johnson's Hotel?

Motorcycle parking only.

What time is check-in at Ma Johnson's Hotel?

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM– 7:00 AM for a fee of USD 25.

What time is check-out at Ma Johnson's Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Ma Johnson's Hotel located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from McCarthy Footbridge and within 3 mi (5 km) of McCarthy Road Information Station and McCarthy Creek.

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Reviews

Ma Johnson's Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ambiance and a very friendly inviting staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic hotel in charming little town. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Very clean. Great location. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
McCarthy is a very unique experience- a step back in time. Very clean and quiet. The Salmon and bear restaurant for breakfast was excellent. Their dinner menu is top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pankaj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time in McCarthy and Ma Johnson staff helped us plan the visit and made us feel like family. The staff and the hotel is amazing.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience in McCarthy! The front desk staff were super friendly and talkative.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to see Wrangell St Elias NP this is the place to stay. The town is old school but fun and quirky. Not much to it though so dont go expecting a lot. Very good food in town. Shuttle makes things easy. Getting to McCarthy is a challenge but Im glad we did it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a unique place. Very comfortable, accommodating. Hope to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very well maintained and renovated historic hotel with bathrooms down the hall. Breakfast was across the street at the 'saloon'. Good food and activities but be prepared to be close to nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As expected. Would have preferred in-room bath and electric though
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mildred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the old time charm of the hotel. It was exactly as advertised. Neil and Emily were more than accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was located in the center of town. Easy to just walk across the street to dine. Very friendly staff. Would be nice to have battery operated clock. Other than that it was a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an iconic landmark with historic charm. Sharing bathroom was no big deal since everyone was so nice and became like family. No elevator but there are first floor rooms. Copper Balley shuttle was so convenient!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We tried to stay at the Kenicott Lodge and are so glad it was full! Thats when we found Ma Johnson's Hotel! Absolutely fantastic!! It was like stepping into a time warp and going back in time. And McCarthy is not to be missed! What a cool little town. We stayed 3 nights at Ma's and enjoyed every minute. We were able to walk to a glacier, took the mine tour and went flightseeing, all of which Irecommend highly!! Add this to your Alaskan vacation plans!!
This is the room we had. It was like going to a movie set. These are all pictures of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Fun historical hotel in a unique Alaskan town. Staff very helpful, breakfast was delicious, and own very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Private bathroom and A/C would make the stay better
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
History of hotel and area is amazing! Make sire to dine at rhe Salmon and Bear, tour the mine and hike on Root Glacier. Magic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were great and helpful. The hotel is a historic hotel so the room just has a bed and sink. Bathrooms are shared and down the hall. Hotel is in the middle of McCarthy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at Ma’s. It was great to have all the dogs in and out. So fun. McCarthy is a unique community in an awesome area. We had such a lovely time. Thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint but very pricy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The city of McCarthy is totally unique and a great place to visit. If you're in need of transportation, check out Overflow Van transportation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic museum hotel in the heart of downtown McCarthy. Each room is unique and decorated straight out of the 1920’s when Kennecot-McCarthy was a booming mining town. Friendly, knowledgeable staff, and excellent dining opportunities a stones throw away. This was our second time staying at this historic hotel and it won’t be our last. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is historic property and guests should be prepared for the limitations that entails including no electrical outlets in the rooms and bathrooms down the hall. It is, however, comfortable, friendly, cozy, and altogether delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sleepless Nights in McCarthy

They own a bar directly across the street from the hotel and they play loud music until well after midnight. This hotel bills itself as a throwback in time near a small ghost town we were expecting peace and quiet, not a rock concert. When the front desk person left for the night she put out a bowl of earplugs with no explanation, then we learned why.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful. Rooms were clean but small. Even shard bath was not an issue. Our roomed sink, not all of them do. There are no electrical outlets in any of the rooms. Plenty of outlets in the lobby for charging electronics.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023