Golden North Inn

2.0 star property
Inn near Chena River in Fairbanks

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BBQ/picnic area
Reception
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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4888 Old Airport Road, Fairbanks, AK, 99709
  • Chena River
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • 40 Below Fairbanks
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Fairbanks

Near the airport.You'll find Chena River and University of Alaska-Fairbanks within 3 miles (5 km) of this inn. 40 Below Fairbanks and Pioneer Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks - 3 min drive
  • Pioneer Park - 3 min drive
  • Fairbanks Ice Museum - 6 min drive
  • Fort Wainwright - 6 min drive
  • University of Alaska Museum of the North - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Pump House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Restaurant & Lounge - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Alaska Salmon Bake - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brewsters - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Golden North Inn

Inn near Chena River in Fairbanks
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a train station pick-up service, and a train station drop-off service are free. The business-friendly Golden North Inn also features multilingual staff, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Golden North Inn was completed in April 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Fairbanks inn.

  • 1 building
  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1970
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
Golden North Inn offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. 34-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Fairbanks inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

American (Sign language), English, Hebrew, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Free 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Free 24-hour roundtrip train station shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Bike parking

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • 1 stairs to reach property
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 34-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 100 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 13 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 13 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Golden North Motel Fairbanks
Golden North Motel
Golden North Fairbanks
Golden North
Golden North Hotel Fairbanks
Golden North Motel Fairbanks, Alaska
Golden North Inn Inn
Golden North Inn Fairbanks
Golden North Inn Inn Fairbanks
Golden North Motel of Fairbanks

Golden North Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 466 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 466 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 466 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 466 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 466 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dhritabrata

Liked: Cleanliness
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dhritabrata

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kelsey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Continental breakfast had a good variety of options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nadya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele, Albia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room is really small but staff was really nice. The heat came from a little heater setup but was only tgere for a quick stop and fit our needs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff makes me feel welcome and taken care of.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’m responding for my husband who was the one who stayed at Golden North, but I booked him there. He found the place clean and comfortable, but not extraordinary. Then again, the price was below other hotels and Airbnbs, the location was perfect for his needs, and all in all, including a light breakfast, made it great value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean Room, Reasonable Price, Great Service!
The crew at Golden North has consistently provided great service at a reasonable price over the years, and this stay was no exception. Thank You once again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Good people
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everyone at front desk was very friendly and helpful. A special shout out to Sue. She also gave me a ride to airport. I wanted to trip her but was pre occupied with getting my luggage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay for last minute trip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little noisey, with planes flying over.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was conviently close to the airport. Also really liked the Continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the airport. Sometimes alittle too close.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alexei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
They had a shuttle to airport. The one bed room was very small. The staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Arrived at airport at 1:30 am, told shuttle would be available but it was as not. We had to catch a cab which took a while
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I booked the Inn as it was near the airport for ease though it is in the flight path of Fairbanks airport. Although named an Inn, it is akin to a regular motel. My room was basic but clean, however you could hear neighbours walking around and even when getting out of bed, my floorboards creaked. The breakfast and staff were the highlights for me: there was a good choice of cold items for breakfast plus hot drinks were in reception in office hours. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024