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Ma Johnson's Hotel

2.5 star property
Fuel up for your next adventure with local cuisine and expertly brewed coffee. Explore nature’s wonders by helicopter tour or hike through scenic trails.

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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

9,0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (12)

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

For families (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Bathrobes

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Designer toiletries
Champagne service
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
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Classic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

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Designer toiletries
Champagne service
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Twin Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
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Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Champagne service
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Champagne service
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
101 Kennicott Avenue, Chitina, AK, 99566

What's nearby

  • McCarthy-Kennicott Historical Museum - 4 min walk
  • 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

Located in the entertainment district, Ma Johnson's Hotel 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.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
    • 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 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
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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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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 14 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Off-lead area available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Motorcycle parking on site only
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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

  • Playground
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Children's menu
  • Children's games

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Mountain biking
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • 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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Window screens

Sleep well

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

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

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.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 35.0 per day

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

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
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 Ma Johnson's Hotel currently open?

The property is closed between September 16 and May 14.

Are pets allowed at Ma Johnson's Hotel?

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.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ma Johnson's Hotel?

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 Ma Johnson's Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like mountain biking and hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours and helicopter/airplane tours. Ma Johnson's Hotel also has a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Ma Johnson's Hotel?

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

What's the area around Ma Johnson's Hotel like?

Ma Johnson's Hotel is a short 19-minute walk from McCarthy Footbridge and 4 minutes' walk from McCarthy-Kennicott Historical Museum.

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Ma Johnson's Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9,0

Wonderful

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

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

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Quaint but very pricy
William, 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

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

10/10 Exceptional

It was funky
Sylvia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Anthony, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Diane, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Pat, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Larry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Mark, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cristina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ein empfehlenswertes historisches Hotel
Ein historisches Haus, fast ein Museum. Die Saison ist kurz, die Preise für Übernachtungen sind überall hoch. Bereits der freundliche und unkomplizierte Empfang nachte Freude. Ich wusste, dass das Zimmer sehr einfach ist, also möglichst original und ohne Steckdose, Fernseher oder eigenem Bad. Das Frühstück auf der anderen Strassenseite ist sehr gut, die Auswahl aber eher gering.
Martin, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Diese Unterkunft passt in keine Kategorie. Im Grunde befindet sich das Hotel mitten in der Wildnis und ist schlecht erreichbar. Das Gebäude und die Einrichtung wurde im Alten Stiel belassen. Die Bäder sind in ausreichender Anzahl auf dem Flur vorhanden. Soweit war alles gut. Das Hotel gehört zu dem Gesamterlebnis dieser Gegend und macht es schwer mit anderen Hotels oder Serviceleistungen zu vergleichen. Positiv ist auf jedem Fall das sehr hilfreiche und freundliche Personal.
Markus, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Kim, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rebekah, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Joseph, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dennis, 2-night trip