Palmer Visitor Information Center - 39 min drive - 44.0 km
Musk Ox Farm - 43 min drive - 48.2 km
Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site - 45 min drive - 58.8 km
Getting around
Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 65 min drive
About this property
Alaska Glacier Lodge
Upscale lodge in the mountains
You can look forward to a terrace, a firepit, and a garden at Alaska Glacier Lodge. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Raven Perch, the on-site restaurant. In addition to laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
Express check-out, helicopter/airplane tours, and a gift shop
Luggage storage, outdoor furniture, and tour/ticket assistance
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Alaska Glacier Lodge have comforts such as premium bedding.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
19-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Renovations and closures
The following facilities will be closed during April, November, December, January, February, and March:
Bar/Lounge
Dining venue(s)
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Knik Lodge
Knik River Lodge
Knik River Lodge Palmer
Knik River Palmer
Knik River Hotel Anchorage
Knik River Lodge
Alaska Glacier Lodge Lodge
Alaska Glacier Lodge Palmer
Alaska Glacier Lodge Lodge Palmer
Frequently asked questions
Is Alaska Glacier Lodge pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Alaska Glacier Lodge?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Alaska Glacier Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Alaska Glacier Lodge?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Alaska Glacier Lodge located?
Situated in the mountains, this lodge is 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Bodenburg Butte and within 25 mi (40 km) of Reindeer Farm and Colony House Museum. Eklutna Historical Park and Musk Ox Farm are also within 25 mi (40 km).
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Alaska Glacier Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 131 reviews
10 - Excellent
96
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 131 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 131 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 131 reviews
4 - Poor
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Beautiful setting . Not much around there so need a car if staying more than one night. A full service restaurant would be nice but food was decent. Deck has great views. Fun to watch helicopters take off and land.
Pamela
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
Loved the breakfast which was included… the view and how clean and unique the rooms are.
Melissa
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10
Awesome location
almira
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
Neat stay in conjunction with helicopter/dogsled tour
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10
Great views and a good little restaurant, fun watching the helicopters come in and out and they offer a lot of activities. I will definitely be coming back !
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
The amazing views!!!!
Amanda
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10
Great location
Antony
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10
Beautiful views and awsome little cabins, so fun to watch the helicopters coming and going
Kevin
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10
Very nice cabin.
Julie
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10
best cabin resort i ever been!!!
and at a great price
Howard
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10
Best property I have ever stayed in! Gorgeous and amazing clean rooms. Quiet except for the helicopters. We want to live there!!
Andrea
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
We loved the views and the cabin was awesome. Will definitely come back!
Freta
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10
This is a great property! Alaska Helicopter Tours takes off and lands right on the property.
Roland
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10
The property was beautiful and the cabins clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly and very helpful.
Tina
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
10/10
A really pretty out of the way lodge, beautiful scenery, outstanding cabins and clean as a whistle.
Allan
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10
Great place to stay. Do the helicopter tour if you can!!! It’s totally amazing
Timothy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10
Loved everything!!
Steve
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10
The room was lovely! We loved the restaurant and every staff member we interacted with was incredibly helpful and friendly! We’ll definitely be back for a longer stay.
Timothy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10
It was a great property. Very scenic and beautiful. Well maintained cabins. The restaurant staff was also very friendly. We took the glacier experience which was right there, it was very flexible.
Sudha
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10
Nice and quiet outdoor seating with gorgeous mountain view.
Benita
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10
Service was AMAZING in the restaurant
Miss Mallory the bartender was our favorite
Food was BOMB
Bed were decent
Would recommend to anyone looking for a good spot out of town to kick it for a few nights
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10
The Views
Sarah
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10
Fantastic scenery. The unit was clean and very well kept. perfect place to stay for a few days and chill out.