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McCarthy Lodge Resort

2.5 star property
Mountain resort with 3 restaurants, near McCarthy Footbridge

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Ma Johnson's Hotel offers a warm welcome to adventurous travelers, with free breakfast and three on-site restaurants serving American cuisine. Explore the nearby McCarthy Road Information Station or take an ecotour, then unwind at one of the two coffee shops or the art gallery.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Free area shuttle
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • ATM/banking services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Kids' menu
  • Children's games

Room options

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Classic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Classic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
Champagne service
Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View, Mountainside | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
Champagne service
Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Valley view

Comfort Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
Champagne service
Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Triple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Comfort Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Champagne service
Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
6 bathrooms
Champagne service
Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature Cottage, Ensuite, Mountain View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Signature Cottage, Ensuite, Mountain View

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Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Design Apartment, Ensuite, Mountain View | Bathroom | Slippers, towels, soap

Design Apartment, Ensuite, Mountain View

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 800 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
Champagne service
Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exterior

Basic Triple Room, Mountain View, Mountainside

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
Champagne service
Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Exterior

Basic Quadruple Room, Mountain View, Mountainside

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
Champagne service
Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Mountain View, Mountainside

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
Champagne service
Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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
  • Free area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪The Potato - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Golden Saloon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Meatza Wagon - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪As The Glacier Melts - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tailor-Made Pizza - ‬8 min drive

About this property

McCarthy Lodge Resort

Located in the entertainment district, McCarthy Lodge Resort is a great choice for a stay in Chitina. The gastropub is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Salmon & Bear Restaurant, one of 3 restaurants, which serves American cuisine and is open for dinner.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 units
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 30 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Off-leash area available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Motorcycle parking only on site
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Offsite

    • Free area shuttle within 5 miles
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics

Traveling with children

  • Free local shuttle
  • Playground
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Children's menu
  • Children's games

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Mountain biking
  • Winery release events
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Art gallery on site
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Slippers
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Soap
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Salmon & Bear Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Golden Saloon - This gastropub specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Mountain Arts - Onsite coffee shop. Open select days.
McCarthy Lodge Bistro - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast only. Open daily.
McCarthy Center - This café serves lunch and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-in between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 16 and May 14.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 250 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is McCarthy Lodge Resort currently open?

The property is closed between September 16 and May 14.

Are pets allowed at McCarthy Lodge Resort?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 30 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 35 per accommodation, per stay, and there's also a deposit of USD 250 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What are the check-in and check-out times at McCarthy Lodge Resort?

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at McCarthy Lodge Resort and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like mountain biking and hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. McCarthy Lodge Resort also has a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near McCarthy Lodge Resort?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining and American cuisine.

What's the area around McCarthy Lodge Resort like?

McCarthy Lodge Resort is a short 19-minute walk from McCarthy Footbridge and 4 minutes' walk from McCarthy-Kennicott Historical Museum.

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Reviews

McCarthy Lodge Resort Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The complimentary breakfast was delicious and provided at the excellent Salmon and Bear restaurant across the street. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great ambiance and a very friendly inviting staff
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jane, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Pankaj, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Its a unique place. Very comfortable, accommodating. Hope to visit again.
Norman, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Lizabeth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tom, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fun historical hotel in a unique Alaskan town. Staff very helpful, breakfast was delicious, and own very kind.
Jeremy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

End of the season stay

Ma Johnson's is the classic vintage small town hotel. The decor reflected the town's history and each room was decorated accordingly. They were upfront about things like a shared bathroom and no outlets in the rooms. It was a little cold upstairs since that floor does not have heaters in the rooms but they gave us extra blankets. For us, these things were issues and it was fun to socialize w/the other guests while charging up our electronics. The WiFi worked great as did the transportation. Everyone was helpful and it was easy to get around town. The breakfast was outstanding!
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Barbara, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Patricia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Britton, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 😊
Susan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Jayden, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Historic hotel in charming little town. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Very clean. Great location. We really enjoyed our stay.
Lynn, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing experience in McCarthy! The front desk staff were super friendly and talkative.
Brynn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the old time charm of the hotel. It was exactly as advertised. Neil and Emily were more than accommodating.
Mildred, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Emily drove the shuttle, gave great advice on what to see, worked the front desk and did the laundry. They ran an extension cord for our CPAPs and the lobby was a cozy place to charge your phone and chat with other travelers. They went over and above to take care of us.
The lobby
Randall, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great
Steven, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

As expected. Would have preferred in-room bath and electric though
Carl, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Aaron, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Private bathroom and A/C would make the stay better
Maria, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We liked it.. kind of noisy first night due to kids close, but we understood that..
Linda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ma Johnson's is a remarkable, historic hotel. Great staff. Rooms are simple, but very comfortable. The hotel is centrally located in the dynamic mountain town of McCarthy. Eating the included breakfast at the Salmon and Bear restaurant across the street is a real treat.
Emil A Yappert, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quaint but very pricy
William, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Robert L, 3-night trip