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Iditarod Trail Roadhouse - Hostel

1.5 star property
Riverside adventures await at Iditarod Trail Roadhouse where nature lovers find skiing thrills and peaceful moments among greenery and wildflowers

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Iditarod Trail Roadhouse - Hostel, by the river, offers a genuine nature retreat. Travelers can shop on-site, enjoy café coffee, and join ecotours. The hostel provides direct ski-in/ski-out access, plus snowshoeing and mountain biking for outdoor enthusiasts.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

About the area

Located in McGrath, Iditarod Trail Roadhouse - Hostel is in the entertainment district and on a river. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging. Visit our McGrath travel guide
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Map
252 McGuires Dr, McGrath, AK, 99627

Getting around

  • McGrath, AK (MCG)
    3 min drive

Restaurants

  • Susie's Cafe
    3 min walk

About this property

Iditarod Trail Roadhouse - Hostel

Hostel by the river
Consider a stay at Iditarod Trail Roadhouse - Hostel and take advantage of a corner/local shop, shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this hostel, which offers ski equipment hire, skiing lessons and ski storage. Enjoy on-site activities, such as mountain biking, ecotours and snowmobiling. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, water sports equipment and concierge services
Room features
All guest rooms at Iditarod Trail Roadhouse - Hostel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 30-inch Smart TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Highchairs and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Ecotours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Shopping
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski lessons
  • Ski storage
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Built in 1953
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 22 July 2024 to 31 December 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 20 for adults and from USD 10 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

McGrath Roadhouse
Iditarod Trail Roadhouse
Iditarod Trail Roadhouse - Hostel McGrath

Frequently asked questions

Is Iditarod Trail Roadhouse - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Iditarod Trail Roadhouse - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Iditarod Trail Roadhouse - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Iditarod Trail Roadhouse - Hostel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Iditarod Trail Roadhouse - Hostel located?

Located on a river near the slopes, this McGrath hostel also provides easy access to winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging.

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