Located along the Chena River, these charming cottages are set on several acres. Many offer river views and all have small patios with tables and chairs. If you can't get a cottage, there are seven standard hotel rooms located in the main lodge.
Smoke free premises. 94 units, some cottages. 1-2 stories (no elevator), interior/exterior corridors. Accessibility (Call).
Waterfront. Airport Way, just n on Sportsman Way, 0.5 mi w. 4200 Boat St 99709.
Dining & Entertainment
Chena's Alaskan Grill, see separate listing, full bar.
Business Services
Available on premises
Room Amenities
coffeemakers, wireless Internet.
Guest Services
coin laundry, airport transportation, area transportation-train station.
Terms
closed 9/16-5/14, cancellation fee imposed.
Guest Ratings
OVERALL GUEST SCORE
Excellent
Based on Ratings from 193 guests
Showing reviews 1 - 5 of 50
8.0
Robert
Very Good
Business Traveler
10-13-2017
Pros: Its not modern and is a bit different. Of course it's Fairbanks Alaks and that is par for the course. Despite the dated layout of the rooms, the place was spotless and the rooms were surprisingly comfortable.
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9.0
Verified Hotel Guest
Wonderful
Solo Traveler
10-13-2017
Pros: I loved that it was its own cottage and had its own patio.
Cons: I wish there was a refrigerator and microwave in my room. Also my sliding screen door did not lock.
10.0
Gina
Exceptional
Family with Young Children
10-13-2017
Pros: We had to wait almost 30 minutes to get checked in because of computer issues, but the staff handled it well and were able to offer us an upgrade for our inconvenience. We will definitely be back!
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10.0
Susan
Exceptional
Senior Traveler
10-13-2017
Pros: We stayed in the 'cottages'. We couldn't have been happier with our choice. The cottage was simple but charming. The beds were comfortable. We truly felt like we had our own little place. Staff was very friendly and accommodating to our needs.
Cons: Nothing.
5.0
Rebecca
Fair
Family with Teens
10-13-2017
Pros: The staff was friendly and courteous. The property is unique and the rooms are adequate. No iron in the room, so I had to spend forty minutes getting one from the front office.
Cons: It was too noisy. The rooms are individual "cabins" and there was a lot of activity outside our door all night long. I got a terrible nights sleep, which means I will not stay in this property again if I have a choice.
7.0
Barbara
Good
Business Traveler
10-13-2017
Pros: Cute...relatively inexpensive.
Cons: When I rented on line, it did not tell me that the hotel was CLOSING FOR THE SEASON before I was scheduled to leave. Hence, I was stuck with no room for Friday night;-)
5.0
Linda G
Fair
Group Traveler
10-13-2017
Pros: Rooms were clean & comfortable. Most of staff were very helpful.
Cons: They said they had shuttles anytime. When we got to depot, took 4 calls, every 15 min, to get an answer. Asked re being awakened for the Aurora, like all other hotels, same driver said to set alarm every 1h & look. There but missed. No frig/microwave.
7.0
John
Good
Business Traveler
10-13-2017
Pros: Nice staff and convenient location to airport.
Cons: Low scale for a three star rated hotel, more like two star. Old decor, room was basic at best. Cottage faced highway, breakfast was available at a sizable up charge.
7.5
Hyung
Good
family with young children
10-09-2017
Good
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8.8
Sui
Excellent
family with young children
10-04-2017
Excellent place to stay in...
Pros: The cabin we stayed was besides the river and it was excellent. When nightfall, just outside the cabin you can watch the northern lights.
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8.8
Daniela
Excellent
young couple
10-02-2017
Very good
Pros: Very helpful staff
Beautiful cottage e superbe restaurant
The lobby is fantastic
Cons: The wiew from the cottage room is not so good
The cottages along the road aren't calm.. traffic is busy
No breakfast free,
10.0
Anonymous
Exceptional
young couple
10-01-2017
Very quaint property. Staff very...
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9.2
Anonymous
Wonderful
young couple
09-30-2017
Superb
Pros: The river was amazing
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10.0
Terry
Exceptional
young couple
09-28-2017
Wonderful, quaint, SUPER CLEAN! Enjoyable...
Pros: Wonderful, quaint, SUPER CLEAN! Enjoyable atmosphere, nature walk by the Chena River watching the wildlife was a bonus. Restaurant on site was amazing.
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7.5
Stamrish1
Good
young couple
09-27-2017
Handy
Pros: We stayed here while doing the Polar Bear trip. We didn't really have much time there as we arrived at Midnight, were up at 5 and out til 8 PM. We did eat dinner and lunch at he restaurant which was pretty good.
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9.2
Hirokazu
Wonderful
young couple
09-25-2017
Cute riverside hotel.
Pros: Nice, cozy cabin. Beautiful riverside. Staffs are friendly. Good shuttle services.
Cons: Room is not large.
10.0
Wenyue
Exceptional
solo traveller
09-20-2017
Exceptional
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9.2
Yan
Wonderful
young couple
09-20-2017
A beautiful place to stay
Pros: They called us at 3:30am for aurora watching. The staff are very friendly and showing us restaurants around. The location is beautiful and we can just walk out few steps to watch aurora.
Cons: My room is attached to another room, there is a door between these two rooms. At first, the door was unlocked and I can open up to go to the next door. So I have to call staff to lock it. Later on our neighbor checked in and I can hear clearly about what our neighbor talking. If you are going to this hotel make sure you don't get this type of room.
9.6
Jiří
Exceptional
young couple
09-19-2017
Great value for money. The...
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9.2
Tim
Wonderful
young couple
09-19-2017
Nice rooms
Pros: Nice room
Cons: Forgot to clean and resupply our room for 2 days . Owner made up for it by giving us a free night and breakfast. There season was ending and we were there for the last 3 nights. Staff was short. I would still come back and stay nice place.
7.5
William
Good
young couple
09-17-2017
Beautiful location by the river.
Pros: Bed was very comfortable. Location by river was awesome, easy parking, close to main highway, grocery store.
Cons: Based on pictures and information online, we thought we were getting an individual cottage. Instead we were assigned to a two unit cottage. Not very well insulated for privacy. We could clearly hear our neighbor's conversation and noises, especially late at night. The unit was cute and cozy, but no refrigerator or microwave. We would not stay there again.
10.0
Wrldtravler
Exceptional
young couple
09-16-2017
Exceptional
Pros: Great place, clean comfortable and great staff
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7.5
Charles
Good
young couple
09-16-2017
Good
Pros: Alaska lodging at its best.
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7.5
Anonymous
Good
young couple
09-15-2017
Good
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10.0
Anonymous
Exceptional
mature couple
09-15-2017
Exceptional
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10.0
James
Exceptional
young couple
09-15-2017
Would love to go back.
Pros: Love our stay there. We had a cabin by the river and it was so peaceful. Not too far to walk to town and some stores and restaurants. Loved it!
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8.8
Kathy
Excellent
solo traveller
09-15-2017
Fabulous
Pros: Walk by the river. Restaurant
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8.3
Peter
Very Good
young couple
09-14-2017
Very good
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5.4
Sally
Fair
solo traveller
09-11-2017
I'll stay elsewhere next time
Pros: Rustic style but clean
Cons: Passive aggressive desk personnel. The customer is an interruption of their social life.
8.8
Rona
Excellent
review category group of friends
09-11-2017
Cute
Pros: Cutest little cottages right on the river. Clean, cozy and comfy. Couldn't ask for anything more!
Cons: Would love to have had a mini-fridge and microwave in the cottage. Otherwise perfect!
7.1
Teresa
Good
review category group of friends
09-11-2017
Pleasant and convenient. Support local...
Pros: Convenience and proximity to Fairbanks main roads. And the
chena river restaurant next door is excellent!
Wifi strength very good.
Small 'community' sitting area with tv on second floor is nice- most folks seemed to be quiet and respect others' rooms are very close.
Cons: There's a bit of Traffic noise - I like my windows open at nite. It wasn't bad tho- until morning commuter n truck traffic Started up (6am). I was on second floor.
A little pricey but room is pretty big. Bathroom is small.
I didn't watch tv but my companion upset no espn (start of NFL this weekend)
Beware- no elevator but there is a large spiral staircase.
10.0
Rose
Exceptional
solo traveller
09-10-2017
Exceptional
Pros: The river and privacy
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6.3
Steve
Pleasant
young couple
09-09-2017
Pleasant
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Cons: Beds need new mattress , bad night of sleep the mattress were worn out & very uncomfortable
8.8
Ann
Excellent
solo traveller
09-08-2017
Great Riverside restaurant for dinner
Pros: Very attractive room with small two seater couch and good sized desk table.
Cons: Breakfast was extra charge and was disappointing in quality. Skip it!
9.6
Kisti
Exceptional
solo traveller
09-07-2017
Exceptional
Pros: Loved the chena river and the restaurant
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8.3
Timothy
Very Good
family with young children
09-06-2017
Very good
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10.0
Daniele
Exceptional
young couple
09-05-2017
Cute cottages on the river.
Pros: We have stayed there many times. Like the cottages, even though a lot of them are attached to another cottage, they don't feel that way, and are quiet. River location is nice. We didn't eat at the restaurant this time, but have in the past. Very good food, and right on the river also.
Cons: There wasn't anything we didn't like.
6.3
Brent
Pleasant
review category group of friends
09-05-2017
Good visit. Was my second...
Pros: Restaurant on site was excellent. Location by river is lovely.
Cons: Crontdesk staff. Left early check out only to find while traveling down hwy that brother left wallet in cabin. I immediately called to have someone check the cabin I met with a road block, the desk clerk refused to call housekeeping, or have room checked. We returned to resort and the same desk worker remained unable to assist and sent us to RV park to find house keeping. The worker at RV park stated cleaners not there. So back to resort, and happened to ask an employee at front doors, explained the situation and he immediately called housekeeper and wallet was returned. The woman at the resort desk is the face of this property. she was not only useless in a very difficult situation for a guest but she went out of her way to be obstructive, rude and mean. I travel alot and have never experienced anything like her behavior.a big thank you to the fellow who called housekeeper and to the housekeeper who retued wallet. The lady in RV park was also helpful.
10.0
Arthur
Exceptional
young couple
09-04-2017
Exceptional
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6.7
Allen
Pleasant
review category group of friends
09-04-2017
Pleasant
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Cons: Thinking that this was a hotel / motel. Turned out to be a camping resort with cabins and not close to downtown.
7.5
Christopher
Good
solo traveller
09-03-2017
Good
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9.6
Joseph
Exceptional
young couple
09-03-2017
Exceptional
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10.0
Terry
Exceptional
young couple
09-03-2017
Exceptional
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9.2
Donald
Wonderful
young couple
09-03-2017
We had a great experience...
Pros: The buffet style breakfast was very good. There were excellent choices for a wide variety of travelers. The coffee and teas were great. I witnessed travelers from as far away as Italy enjoying their breakfasts. It was a great way to start the days activities.
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7.5
William
Good
young couple
09-02-2017
Completed our last night in...
Pros: Restaurant facility was good and the staff there worked very hard. On arrival the
Reception help was really good.
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7.1
Ellen
Good
solo traveller
09-01-2017
Good
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8.3
Daniel
Very Good
family with young children
09-01-2017
Very good
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9.6
Jo
Exceptional
family with young children
09-01-2017
Exceptional
Pros: The Chena River was beautiful!
Cons: The river's edge restaurant has a terrible unorganized staff. The food was good but the staff was a disaster.
10.0
Stephen
Exceptional
young couple
08-31-2017
Very positive, I would definitely...
Pros: The room was very large, very clean. 3 big windows and a ceiling fan for fresh air, AC to keep it cool. The king bed was very comfortable
Cons: Absolutely nothing to do with the resort, booking.com failed to follow through on the reservation so the resort did not have a reservation for us, but, they went the extra mile and fit us in to an awesome room and took $20 per night off the room (saved $80).
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