Nestled in the mountains, Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge offers a cozy retreat with a fireplace in the lobby and two restaurants serving American cuisine. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner while taking advantage of laundry facilities and luggage storage. Guests rave about the helpful staff.
Wrangell‐St. Elias National Park Visitor Center - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
Dry Creek State Recreation Site - 23 min drive - 27.3 km
Squirrel Creek State Recreation Site - 26 min drive - 37.5 km
Wrangell-St. Elias National Preserve - 96 min drive - 113.7 km
Getting around
Valdez, AK (VDZ) - 136 min drive
Restaurants
Golden Spruce Lodging - 6 min drive
Nummy's - 5 min drive
Copper River Grille - 6 min drive
About this property
Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge
When visiting Copper Center, Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Whistle Stop Bar & Grill, one of 2 restaurants, which serves American cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
85 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Children
Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Water dispenser
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fireplace in reception
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
4 on-site accessible parking spaces
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairwells
Front entrance ramp
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free local calls
Desk chair
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Whistle Stop Bar & Grill – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Two Rivers Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 15 September and 15 May.
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 20 per night
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge Lodge
Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge Copper Center
Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge Lodge Copper Center
Frequently asked questions
Is Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge currently open?
The property is closed between 15 September and 15 May.
Does Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Are there restaurants at or near Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring American cuisine.
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Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
21 August 2024
We enjoyed this location!
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 July 2024
Great service, nice hotel in a beautiful location.
joe
joe, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 August 2024
Great place
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 July 2024
Beautiful property and perfect location.
Marianne
Marianne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 June 2024
Great hotel
Joshua
Joshua, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 July 2024
Excellent hotel , the guide Adam is why we want to visit this hotel again
KALYAN SUHRUD
KALYAN SUHRUD, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 July 2024
Good stay after a trip to McCarthy. Decent food, good service and a clean place to stay.
Tyson
Tyson, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 August 2024
Extremely beautiful location, most comfortable bedding, state of the art facilities, friendly and efficient staff.
This is a modern version of historical “ Paradise Inn”, just better run and fancier with breathtakingly beautiful surroundings
Hsien-Wen
Hsien-Wen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 August 2024
Gorgeous views!!!!
Tracy
Tracy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 August 2024
Very good and warm place in the middle of the forest with various possibilities to go to St Elias Park.
Emmanuel
Emmanuel, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 June 2024
Beautiful area
Nola
Nola, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 September 2024
Comfortable accommodation
Very spacious and comfortable room. Managed to get a reduced rate deal at $110 per night for a double room for 2 people.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 July 2024
Beautiful area, great food - to include dinner and breakfast buffet. Nice, comfortable room
DEBRA
DEBRA, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 June 2024
Nice hotel in beautiful location. Nice room and great restaurant. Beautiful views from the main hall.
Giorgio
Giorgio, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 July 2024
Scenic! Perfect weather!! Great stay.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 September 2023
Enjoyed our stay!
Kathryn
Kathryn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 July 2024
Desk staff was awesome!!
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 August 2024
Had a nice 3 night stay here. Dined and shopped at their facilities.
Rhonda
Rhonda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 September 2024
Elegant suite; fun evening meal with interesting guest around a long table
Wesley
Wesley, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 July 2024
Beautiful property. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Princess lodges are always wonderful.
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 September 2024
Good property under Princess
Sicong
Sicong, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 September 2024
Loved it!
Rebels SOS
Rebels SOS, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 June 2024
This lodge is everything I expect from Princess - beautiful surroundings, exceptional staff, tasteful decor, spotlessly clean, delicious food… We had a wonderful stay and wish it could have been longer.
Kathleen
Kathleen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 September 2024
Beautiful
Terri
Terri, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 August 2024
Very updated and clean facility. Staff friendly and efficient.