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Ma Johnson's Hotel

2.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Property grounds
Staircase
Courtyard
Exterior
Comfort Twin Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
101 Kennicott Avenue, Chitina, AK, 99566
  • McCarthy Footbridge
    19 min walk
  • McCarthy Creek
    8 min drive
  • McCarthy Road Information Station
    12 min drive
  • McCarthy, AK (MXY)
    6 min drive

Room options

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Family Triple Room

Family Triple Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Classic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Twin Room | Valley view

Comfort Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

McCarthy

Located in McCarthy, Ma Johnson's Hotel is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of McCarthy Creek and McCarthy Road Information Station. .This hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from McCarthy Footbridge.

What's nearby

  • McCarthy Footbridge - 19 min walk
  • McCarthy Creek - 8 min drive
  • McCarthy Road Information Station - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • McCarthy, AK (MXY) - 6 min drive

About this property

Ma Johnson's Hotel

Hotel with 3 restaurants, near McCarthy Footbridge
Ma Johnson's Hotel offers 20 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 individually decorated guestrooms. Bathrooms feature showers, designer toiletries, and bathrobes. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features gift shops/newsstands, wedding services, and a communal living room.
Enjoy American cuisine at Salmon & Bear Restaurant, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Motorcycle parking is available onsite.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • On-site motorcycle parking only

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants and 2 coffee shops
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Ecotours
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Private picnics
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Corner/local shop
  • High chair
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop
  • Library

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Communal living room
  • Couples dining
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Slippers
  • 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 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

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 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

Ma Johnson's Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an issue where it could have been, “ not such a pleasant outcome.” Ragen, front desk at Ma Johnson’s handled the issue with ease and helped us out so much. She was great the way she handled our problem. This was my 4th time to McCarthy and I will definitely keep coming back. The owner, Neil was working the breakfast time and I casually asked a question of “Did he remember the band with a long name from two years ago.” He couldn’t off the top of his head and I said, don’t worry about it. He went and found out and then had a great conversation with us. He didn’t have to do that but he did. This is McCarthy and why I keep coming back. A great place with great people.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Britton

Travelled with partner
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

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert L

Travelled with family
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

Pat

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Kim

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Larry

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This a pleasantly quiet place to stay in McCarthy, and a nice reward after the difficult journey getting here. There are no televisions or other distracting electronic noise to detract from the "off the grid" feel of this place. The decor of this hotel perfectly reflects its early 20th century Alaskan mining town heritage. The staff were charming and engaging, and the complimentary breakfast was delicious. 5 stars out of 5!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis, Parker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was funky
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smallest room on our trip, but large enough for what we needed. Enjoyed the breakfast across the street provided to guests. Just be prepared for mud if it has been raining! Crazy when the waitresses wear their "mud" boots to waitress in. Interesting "cast of characters" in town, but generally a "melting pot" with people from all over.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Richard, North Las Vegas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute, clean, convenient. Rooms had sinks with the toilet and shower down the hall. No plugs in rooms but the living room had plenty and we felt safe enough to leave our devices there overnight. Restaurant attached to property was 5-star. Overall, a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emil A Yappert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leonard, Waterbury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked it.. kind of noisy first night due to kids close, but we understood that..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

josef

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022