Golden North Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel within easy reach of Chena River

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Exterior
Reception
Front of property
BBQ/picnic area
Near the University of Alaska-Fairbanks and Pioneer Park, Golden North Inn offers a refreshing stay with continental breakfast. Connect to WiFi, unwind in the lobby near the TV, and enjoy extended parking. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
$131 nightly
The total price is $141
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
4888 Old Airport Road, Fairbanks, AK, 99709

What's nearby

  • Pioneer Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Fairbanks Ice Museum - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Fort Wainwright - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Creamer's Field - 8 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 4 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off

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

Golden North Inn is just 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from the airport and offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Fort Wainwright. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

American (Sign language), English, Hebrew, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 60 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

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

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Children (13 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 100 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite extended parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
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Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Free train station shuttle available 24 hours
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1970
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • Bicycle parking
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs

Accessibility

  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 1 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 34-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • LED light bulbs

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Golden North Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Golden North Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Golden North Inn?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 100 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Golden North Inn?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Golden North Inn?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Golden North Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Golden North Inn and nearby?

Golden North Inn has a picnic area.

What's the area around Golden North Inn like?

Golden North Inn is a short 4-minute drive from Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) and 12 minutes' walk from Chena River.

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Golden North Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Airport
Bed
Breakfast
Shuttle
Shower
Shuttle services
Quiet - room
Location

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were plentiful, varied, and often exceeded expectations with a good choice of hot and cold items. (28 reviews)
  • The airport shuttle service was prompt, reliable, and provided by friendly and helpful staff. (14 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Great place to stay
1-night trip

10/10

People are friendly here all of them.
1-night trip

4/10

Very small room and very uncomfortable bed. Close to airport. Very friendly staff.
4-night trip

10/10

A great central location, close to airport with airport shuttle service. Very friendly welcoming staff. Shopping nearby and fridge and microwave in room. Lovely outside area with table and chairs great for a picnic weather was very kind. Great suggestions for local attractions.
2-night trip

10/10

We like staying here. It was close to the airport and they had a good price. Also, the continental breakfast in the morning was good.
2-night trip

10/10

Super awesome stay
3-night trip

10/10

Great place, stay there all the time.
5-night trip

6/10

Room is very small. Queen bed is against the wall making it difficult to fit two older people in same bed. Work desk small. One lamp that I needed to move from bed stand to desk daily. No counter space in bathroom for stuff. Price was it's virtue.
8-night trip

8/10

Good stay. The staff was great met our requests without complaints. Extended early morning breakfast for us and paid for a taxi when we needed a ride to airport earlier than the shuttle ran. James at the front desk was accommodating and friendly
2-night trip

10/10

ZalExtremely friendly
1-night trip

10/10

Had a great stay at Golden North Inn. It’s not fancy but clean, safe, walking distance to Fred Meyer, provides free airport shuttle, and has decent continental breakfast. The staff are very helpful and welcoming. The bed was comfortable.

10/10

very good place , I will come again
2-night trip

10/10

Very nice stay for last minute trip.
1-night trip

10/10

Heather the front desk is very helpful the managers are awesome ! Great coffee and continental breakfast was great! Quiet and novody bothered me not even staff. The housekeepers and groundskeepers are also very helpful. Great place great people and great prices. Bible in the room made it feel peaceful and safe. Joe Druck.
2-night trip

10/10

Staffs were too attentive and helpful.
2-night trip

10/10

Excelent
1-night trip

8/10

Great stay, extended a day. Will stay again!
2-night trip

10/10

The service was excellent
1-night trip

8/10

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Continental breakfast had a good variety of options.
1-night trip

10/10

Great stay! Friendly and helpful staff!
8-night trip

8/10

Good service.
1-night trip

10/10

Everyone who believes in my Right hand is to be honest and the rest
4-night trip

8/10

Great stay will be back again.
4-night trip

8/10

Staff were very nice and helpful.
2-night trip

10/10

Good service and good staff
1-night trip