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Golden North Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Chena River in Fairbanks

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BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast
Front of property
Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

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
  • Place, Pioneer Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Alaska-Fairbanks
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Wainwright
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(48 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Fairbanks

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

What's nearby

  • Pioneer Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • University of Alaska Museum of the North - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Fairbanks Ice Museum - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Fort Wainwright - 7 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fred Meyer Fuel Center - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Oasis Restaurant & Lounge - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Golden North Inn

Hotel 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 hotel.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room 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

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 34-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
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 on 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
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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. 257 out of 608 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 608 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 608 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 608 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 608 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

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

mary ann

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing in every way. Left early to get out of there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is so helpful and friendly. Property shows its age a bit, but beds are comfortable and linens/towels are pristine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Small....

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN, Honolulu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn met our needs perfectly. I did not like that I could not walk around the bed to my side.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ralph

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lori

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel was just okay - basically a box with a bed. Rooms were tiny
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rob

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice staff but not a comfortable room.

Very small room and very uncomfortable bed. Close to airport. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Aditya

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ming, Anaheim

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Amenities
Welcoming. My class got delayed and the reception let me keep my bags there and I needed to stay another night and Golden had a room. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bed was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn was exactly what it advertises itself to be. It was close to the airport with a shuttle. The rooms and exterior areas were clean. The entire staff was a pleasure to interact with. The grab and go breakfast had a wide variety of items to choose from and was regularly replenished. I visited multiple times for coffee!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Brenda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property needs work, inside and outside. The inside was so small, we could barely fit our luggage. The bathroom was soo outdated between the vanity, toilet, if you were big, you would get stuck between the wall and toilet, the tub was rusted or dirty, no
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Staff was very accommodating. Outside area, steps and hallway needed cleaning. No room to put your luggage and barely room to walk around the bed. For the price i expected more.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Virgiia

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
James, at the desk, was delightful and welcoming. The bathroom is almost bigger than the room. I think the pillows are made of a solid piece of concrete.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend any of my friends visiting Fairbanks to stay at Golden North Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Júlio César

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Bom custo-benefício e excelente café-da-manhã!

Lugar agradável, próximo ao aeroporto, com cama confortável, bom wi-fi e excelente café-da-manhã! Custo-benefício, dentro do padrão alaskeano, mt bom!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025