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A snow-covered landscape with a large spherical structure and a smaller cabin. - Borealis Basecamp (Fairbanks)
A dome-shaped structure with a deck and seating area, surrounded by forest. - Borealis Basecamp (Fairbanks)
A room with a large window offering a view of a forested mountain range. - Borealis Basecamp (Fairbanks)
A room with two beds, each with white pillows and dark bedding, wooden headboards, and bedside lamps. - Borealis Basecamp (Fairbanks)
A snow-covered outdoor area with a large spherical structure and a smaller dome-like structure, both surrounded by snowbanks. - Borealis Basecamp (Fairbanks)
Free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and an art gallery on site are just a few of the amenities provided at Borealis Basecamp. Be sure to enjoy lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with two beds, each with white pillows and dark bedding, wooden headboards, and bedside lamps.

Panoramic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Panoramic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Fairbanks, Borealis Basecamp is in a rural area and in the mountains. Gold Daughters and Moose Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wickersham Dome Trailhead and Fox Spring. Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds and University of Alaska Museum of the North are also worth visiting. Visit our Fairbanks travel guide
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2640 Himalaya Rd, Fairbanks, AK, 99712

What's nearby

  • A museum exhibit with historical artifacts, including a milk can, a creamer's dairy sign, and a display of birds.
    Creamer's Field
    47 min drive - 31.7 miles
  • An igloo with a wooden door under a starry night sky.
    Fairbanks Ice Museum
    49 min drive - 33.7 miles
  • The University of Alaska Museum of the North building with a modern design and a grassy foreground.
    University of Alaska-Fairbanks
    51 min drive - 35.1 miles
  • Lower Chatanika River State Recreation Area
    19 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Fort Wainwright
    51 min drive - 34.5 miles

Getting around

  • Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Latitute 65 - Borealis Basecamp
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and available on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Latitude 65
  • Pub

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

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  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from April 10 to September 3:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Parking area

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 45 (one-way)

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Borealis Basecamp pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Borealis Basecamp?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Borealis Basecamp?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Borealis Basecamp provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 10:00 AM–5:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 45 per person applies.

Where is Borealis Basecamp located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is within 20 mi (32 km) of Wickersham Dome Trailhead, Fox Spring, and Gold Dredge 8. Gold Daughters and North Star Golf Club are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Reviews

Borealis Basecamp Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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The dog musher gentleman was absolutely awesome. This is truly his mission Eugene restaurant waiter is amazing along with the great Cajun Alaskan morning chef. The gentleman at the sandwich shop in the adventure center is great as well. The igloo was so CLEAN the best ever!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing stay with a mesmerising view of Northern lights.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Setting aside the fact that we were thrilled and lucky to enjoy a spectacular northern lights show during our stay, Borealis Basecamp was a wonderful brief getaway experience. The facility has provided just enough extra activities (not a price bargain by any means, but probably comparable to similar venues) to keep you physically engaged during daylight hours. However, for those who have mobility issues, particularly back injuries, you'll need to make yourself cozy in the reception or adventure/cafe yerts and keep yourself occupied with a book or conversation with other guests, which is what my husband did. The food at the Pub and Latitude 65 restaurant was wonderful. Terrific coctails. Pay attention to the description of amenities provided in the igloos, which is what we opted for. Super comfortable bed offering a terrific view of the night sky. And finally, they make good on their promise to call your room at any hour when the aurora appears. One night between 9pm and 6am (roughly), we received 6 calls! But that's what you are paying for, and we were happy to have our sleep disturbed!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stay here, you won't regret it. The hospitality and friendliness of everyone on site is 5 stars. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

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We were not woken up to see the Aurora. The alarm system could be more affective. Staff is very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

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The facility was great, the staff took great care of us. The food at Latitude 65 was amazing! Only thing keeping it from being a 5 for us was not seeing the Northern Lights.... the whole purpose for our visit. Staff was very responsive. There was a problem with our hot water, and they had it fixed within an hour. The heaters for each igloo are pretty loud. We found it helpful to sleep with ear plugs. The high air movement might be necessary to keep those giant windows to the sky clear! Such a beautiful and unique stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Extraordinary experience!

It was great experience even though it was too cloudy so we didn’t see start sky or aurora lights. Stunning view of mountains and forest. Extraordinary architect style. They are like planet or spaceship! My son likes it immediately! The food in the restaurant was good. There are lots of activities to offer too! A few things for improvement: 1) the heater was too loud; 2) the sanitary countertop could be bigger; 3) the hair dryer could be nicer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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This is truly an experience! The Igloo was an amazing stay and we got to see snow and the most spectacular aurora in Oct! Words cannot say how lucky my family felt as we got this amazing experience. The staff were helpful and friendly, especially Marina and Ryan. The food was wonderful and the cocktails were delicious...Thanks Decker! We drove up to the camp and it was steep so if you do not feel experienced driving in snow with snow tires/chains... take the shuttle. While it is not free for expedia booked lodging- it is still a good deal for peace of mind. The facilities were just wonderful, warm showers, beautiful views, relaxing trails and exciting activities. we booked the UTV and the sunset experiences which we fun for our family. We are hooked on snowy, aurora adventures and I plan to return with my extended family!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

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We went for a 3 night stay in late August - early September. I really loved the glass ceiling design of the igloos but the floor was really dusty and dirty, it feels like housekeeping never really vacuum the floor. Service wise was great, the staff were polite and all but i have to ding them for forgetting to change my return shuttle to the airport. I told front desk the morning before my checkout day that I would like the shuttle to pick me up one hour later. At the end of the day i checked back in with front desk again just to make sure they relayed my wishes, but realized that my shuttle pick up timing was not changed and it was too late already to change it. I must give them extra points though for the special service rendered to me for sending a buggy to pick me and my wife up from the igloo on check out day because it was raining and we did not want to walk all the way back to front desk in the rain and through all the mud. Really appreciate the ride, thank you for an unforgettable experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was perfect! Snowed a day before we arrived and it snowed our last day there. It was beautiful to watch from our igloo. We saw the northern lights first night we were there and they were so worth the trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Best experience I’ve had everyone was so kind and friendly the best vacation I’ve ever took thank you borealis basecamp
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice experience to sleep in the igloos, And I will be better if they had microwave and tv in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was unbelievable!!! Food was great. This place may not be a success without the present staff. Dog sled girl was amazing. Snow mobile girl was from Hawaii. The restaurant manager was hands on and just never stopped! So corporate if you read this make sure you treat this staff. Oh the aurora was awesome too. Thanks for an unforgettable trip
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Borealis Basecamp provides an amazing experience to see the Northern Lights. The staff was super helpful when I was trying to book a shuttle to and from the property last minute. The dome was clean and more spacious than I had expected. The king size bed was so comfortable! The Basecamp allowed us to be “off the grid” but with all modern day amenities. I’ll definitely be back in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
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2/10 Terrible

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Horrible experience. The Staff (Operation Manager) who received us was so rude.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Sauber, Modern, toller Service

Das Hotel ist mehr für den Winterbesuch gedacht da mann durch die Offenen Iglus den Himmel sehen kann, doch haben wir den Aufenthalt sehr genossen, wir konnten das Bett komplett abdunkeln und darum sehr gut schlafen. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Iglu sehr Sauber und modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing! Best place to see the Auroras. Their igloos are really comfortable and warm. They even provide an alarm in the igloo to wake you up when the Auroras appear, which makes it really convenient so your not waiting up. The restaurant has really great 5 star food, best fish tacos we have ever had! Several activities you can do on the grounds. I definitely want to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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One of the most amazing experiences in my life. I must say was unique. To each person close to me who asked me, I answer the same thing, "It cannot be explained, you must live the experience". I also chose Borealis Basecamp for my proposal and definitely I was no wrong. They make you feel so special. Every detail, attention to us, no words. They are just perfect. We will never forget our history there. For real, thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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I am so grateful for providing the most incredible experience of my life. Amazing resort, amazing view, amazing activities and amazing food in their restaurant. I am absolutely in love!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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The bed was smaller than twin, so we combined them together with the stripe they provided and it worked great! The comforter was cozy, warm and light. I liked it very much. They have a counter but you can't cook there, you can pre-order meals with front desk. They woke you up with an alarm if they saw the aurora. We were there only two nights and saw the aurora twice. One even dancing around. But only green color under the camera. However, the sunset, moonset, the stars...OMG! You got to live here once in the winter in your lifetime.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Staying in the Igloos was a unique and wonderful experience. The excursions were fun and went well. We enjoyed going to the Artic Circle, Reindeer meet & greet, Snow machining, and Dog sledding. The staff was outstanding and the restaurant was wonderful too. We did see the Northern Lights on the last evening, so that was the highlight of the trip. However, we all agreed that if we didn't see the Northern Lights that the trip would have still been 5 Stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
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8/10 Good

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Overall, we enjoyed our stay. The igloos offer a great way to view the aurora without freezing outside for hours. The bed & pillows were comfortable. The unit was clean. Aurora viewing was great. We had a few nights when they were visible & 1 night where they were excellent. The staff was friendly and helpful. Wifi was good. Lounge area nice. On the downside, there are a few things I'd recommend: lower dining room prices. Better breakfast based on the price of the unit. There was no place to unpack our clothes. A small dresser or shelved closet would be nice and helpful. We had a fridge, but it was not in the kitchenette area. It was on the other side of the room even though there is space for it under the kitchen counter. There was on chair and no place to sit for a game of cards or similar. They provided an electric kettle & tea/instant coffee, but the cups were tiny (maybe 4 oz) and awkward to handle. There's a sink in the kitchenette, but no dish soap or towel or anything to wash your items with. These are somewhat picky things, but at the same time we are paying a significant price for these units to find they not well equipped. Borealis Basecamp is not close to any dining and only a few local activities. If you're eating in the dining room, the prices seemed high to us. If not in the dining room, then it's about 40 minutes to Fairbanks. We visited when there was no snow, so snowmobiling, dog sledding, etc. were not an option. I'd recommend with these few cavaets.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020