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Golden North Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Chena River in Fairbanks

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Exterior
Reception
Free daily continental breakfast
Reception
Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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4888 Old Airport Road, Fairbanks, AK, 99709
  • Place, Chena River
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Alaska-Fairbanks
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Wainwright
    ‪6 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(53 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

College stay.Your stay at this College hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Chena River and University of Alaska-Fairbanks. 40 Below Fairbanks and Pioneer Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Chena River - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks - 1 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Pioneer Park - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Fort Wainwright - 6 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Fairbanks Ice Museum - 8 min drive - 10.9 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
  • ‪Sunrise Bagel & Espresso - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Golden North Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 663 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 663 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 663 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 663 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 663 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel is not as "nice" as hotels where we usually stay. That said, the sleeping quality was excellent! The mattress was more comfortable than nicer places we stayed around the state. Also, the staff were very friendly and helpful. A negative for us is that there was no elevator so we had to lug our luggage up and down the stairs which was not an easy feat. I would recommend this hotel for travelers wanting to save money because this hotel is much cheaper than others in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janae

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are a little dated but very clean. Staff was amazing and welcoming. Beds were comfortable—great place for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Janae

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are a little dated but very clean. Staff was amazing and welcoming. Beds were comfortable—great stay overall.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older motel that has been well cared for. Beds were good, towels were soft and staff was very helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WONDERFUL STAFF!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Savannah

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i love that it was in walking distance from almost everything you can want or need the staff was really nice and hospitable they let us know we didn't have to walk they provide a shuttle service we really enjoyed the stay bottom line great staff made it more like family better than Extended Stay period 5 star service thanks for the service sincerly The Delaney family
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Mitchell

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Noisy, extremely small and run down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

terry

Airport shuttle good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
my first room smelled musty and old needs an upgrade my second stay the room was a lot better low water pressure and wasn't very hot water
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very close to the airport( you can see it) so was convenient but noisy. Older motel very clean but could use some renovation. Nice customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I bow in the radiance of golden north's turbulence
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone there was very helpful. Special thanks to Heather, Morgan, and Felicia. They made the Inn a better place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathryn

Disliked: Amenities
The towels were great and there was lots of hot water. No hair dryer or coffee maker in room. Although the breakfast was ok, there was no breakfast area. We had to take it back to the room to eat. The reception people were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so helpful here, and ready to assist with everything we requested.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Janet

Disliked: Cleanliness
Used location based on Shuttle airport service & photos- did not know if employee would be on time or be showing up for work so sweet lady closed office to get us to airport with others needing help also- Extra small room with premium mid week booking; not even a light or nightstand & where was space to open a suit case or even sit in chair?
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Nice people.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Expensive dump

Run down motel with airplanes flying low overhead (noise). This is the kind of place that in most states would run 59.99 /night. Think of a low end Motel 6. Except it's in Fairbanks, Alaska, so they feel justified charging over 200/night. Avoid at all cost.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025