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Bear Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum

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Lobby sitting area
Reception
Garden
Dinner served, American cuisine
Outdoor wedding area
Experience the warmth of Bear Lodge, nestled near Creamer's Field and Fairbanks Community Museum. With a roundtrip airport shuttle, terrace, garden, Golden Bear Restaurant for dinner and buffet breakfast options available nearby activities include an arcade/game room or exploring the surrounding landscape with tour/ticket assistance.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Single Queen

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Queen ADA Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Single Queen ADA Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Double ADA Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Double ADA Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Lemeta, a neighborhood in Fairbanks, is home to Bear Lodge. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Creamer's Field, while Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and Fairbanks Community Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Growden Memorial Park.
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325 Wedgewood Dr, Fairbanks, AK, 99701

What's nearby

  • Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Creamer's Field - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fairbanks Ice Museum - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Fort Wainwright - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Pioneer Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Friar Tuck's Hoagie House - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Bear Lodge

Hotel near Creamer's Field
Located close to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and Fairbanks Community Museum, Bear Lodge provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Golden Bear Restaurant, serves dinner. In addition to an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Bear Lodge have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 19 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bear's Tale Lounge
  • Golden Bear Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Local artist showcase
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 14 to September 19:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 19.00 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Bear Fairbanks
Bear Lodge Fairbanks
Lodge Bear
Bear Lodge
Bear Lodge Hotel
Bear Lodge Fairbanks
Bear Lodge Hotel Fairbanks

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bear Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bear Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Bear Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Bear Lodge located?

Located in Lemeta, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and Creamer's Field. Fairbanks Community Museum and Fairbanks Ice Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Bear Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 293 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 293 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 293 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 293 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 293 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property! Great staff too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The landscaping was beautiful. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful lodge. Spacious guest rooms with his in her sinks. Great lobby and delicious restaurant. Satellite TV reception is poor but when I stay here again? Absolutely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel. Very comfortable beds. Friendly staff. They have a restaurant at the hotel. Driving distance from stores.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

shoghig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet Friendly staff Spacious room Close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was large clean. The furniture was small and not really useable which is probably why they keep the fridge, coffee maker, cups, and ice bucket in the bathroom. The cups next to the toilet was particularly puzzling. Plenty of parking here, and location is easy to get to and from different places in town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have a special travel need, and the people working the front desk took care of what I needed quickly, and with a smile. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Disliked: Amenities
Expensive room with little amenities. No chair in the room to relax. My room looked out over a roof
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I picked it because I needed a place night before flight and they had shuttles. It was OK but room had a funny smell. It was ok but didn’t have time to look.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice Stay. Close to bird watching at Creamer's Field and close to the Fountainhead Antique Automobile and Fashion Museum. Food was good at the restaurant, actually, very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Amenities
Many indoor and outdoor common areas to relax and socialize.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Una R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful as we stayed to join Tour Group & we were allowed to stay in the same room. Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cheri

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The "front desk manager" Jasmin was not very professional when I told her and showed her that I woke up to bed bug bites. Stay there if you want bed bug bites and unfriendly front desk manager.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bernard E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Churroz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the room. I really enjoyed it and really appreciate it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Late arrival at the airport was no problem for the free shuttle pick up. 2:30 am check in was no problem either. Breakfast was expensive but most everything is in Alaska.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Try friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The person that picked us up from the airport at midnight was happy informative and went way beyond taking care of us. The room was large and pretty , best we've had so far. My only complaint would be no food, but actually that has been an ongoing problem. I love this place, I'd stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything what’s not to say

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice, quiet stay. Too high cost.

We were not part of a tour group, so it seemed pretty quiet. We were told by a front desk clerk most of the occupants were from tour groups, explaining an empty parking lot. It was also mentioned that if you were not part of a tour group the rates are much higher. This was disappointing to hear.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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