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Golden North Inn

2.5 star property
Travelers can relax in a welcoming lobby or venture out to nearby attractions including the University of Alaska-Fairbanks and Pioneer Park

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Golden North Inn offers a convenient base with practical amenities like WiFi and extended parking. Guests enjoy the helpful staff and a continental breakfast, then relax in the lobby with its TV. The location provides easy access to university grounds and historic sites.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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7.8 out of 10
Good
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  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in College, a neighborhood in Fairbanks, Golden North Inn is in a shopping district and near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chena River and Pioneer Park, while 40 Below Fairbanks and University of Alaska Museum of the North are cultural highlights. University of Alaska-Fairbanks and Fairbanks Golf Course are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Fairbanks travel guide
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4888 Old Airport Road, Fairbanks, AK, 99709

What's nearby

  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks
    University of Alaska-Fairbanks
    1 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • University of Alaska Museum of the North
    University of Alaska Museum of the North
    5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Night starry view of a ice dome in Chena Hot Springs Resort
    Fairbanks Ice Museum
    8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Chena River
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fort Wainwright
    6 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI)
    4 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    8 min walk
  • Fred Meyer Fuel Center
    7 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    11 min walk
  • Sunrise Bagel & Espresso
    3 min drive
  • Starbucks
    19 min walk

About this property

Golden North Inn

Hotel remodeled in 2022 and located near University of Alaska-Fairbanks
Located close to Pioneer Park and University of Alaska Museum of the North, Golden North Inn provides free continental breakfast and a free roundtrip airport shuttle. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Free train station pick-up, express check-out, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 34-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • LED light bulbs, mini fridges, and microwaves

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1970
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Renovated entire property - April 2022
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • 34-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 100 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 13 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

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 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, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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
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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

Is Golden North Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 100 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Golden North Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Golden North Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Golden North Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

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

Where is Golden North Inn located?

Located in College, this hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Chena River and within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Alaska-Fairbanks and 40 Below Fairbanks. Pioneer Park and University of Alaska Museum of the North are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Golden North Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 711 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 711 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 711 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 711 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 711 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gisela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean room, friendly staff. I didn’t use the airport shuttle. A little breakfast till 11am. No coffeemaker in the room, but free coffee at the reception office.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice place especially the staff are very friendly and ready to help you specifically mox was too goodit is just a 10 minutes walk to the public transportation and thy do have a free airport shuttle services also the breakfast is good too
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Zhihong

Liked: Staff & service
Room is very basic. Staff very friendly and helpful. Airport shuttle very flexible and easy to set up.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From start to finish this was a wonderful stay. Although the accommodations are a bit outdated, they are clean and convenient. The staff is amazing. The shuttle from the hotel to the airport is a little under 10 minutes. Requesting a shuttle is very easy and the service is great. The breakfast is nice in that it stays open for multiple hours and offers a wide variety of food items. Should I have the opportunity to return to Fairbanks I would book here again. Thank you for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! The location is also very convenient, it's close to almost everything, and you can easily walk to Fred Meyer.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karlo jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. Staff are friendly and the location is near the airport. You could go shop Fred meyer as it is a walking distance to the Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Breakfast menu was a real bonus in getting your day started, the Airport shuttle was so incredibly convenient, and the staff were all absolutely wonderful -- especially, Danielle. The Golden North Inn was, as far as I am concerned, the best deal in town for staying in Fairbanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A little expensive considering but it got the job done.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ARTEMIO ALBERTO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
buena atención buen shuttle desayuno aceptable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was very kind and accommodating. I appreciated that I had a bed with clean sheets to sleep in and the food offered for continental breakfast was also a bonus! Great place if you just need a place to crash (and so close to the airport)!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, comfy bed, friendly staff and nice variety for breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Naoko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
お部屋は十分にスペースがあり、レンジ冷蔵庫あり、清潔で暖かかったです。無料朝食もスナックなど種類豊富で良かった。空港送迎もあり、Fred Meyerまでも歩いてすぐなので便利です。難点はTVの電波がしょっちゅう途切れるのぐらい。
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was super clean! I got upgraded to a larger room and it was great my grandaughter stayed with me! The staff was pleasant and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Yaroslav

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cool place , nice people , but rooms need renovations, and better coffee machine. , overall everything is ok, clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Avadhoot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cozy room with airport shuttle
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joselin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was old but very well kept, cozy, warm, and extremely clean. No bad smells and not musty at all. the customer service was wonderful, and when our tire went flat and we had to stay longer than expected, they responded with kindness. For being an inn, it met and surpassed our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

skyy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Safe and quiet area
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is kind of old but totally functional. I like the fact that it has a separate living area. Staff were very good. They delivered us to the airport and picked us up from the airport. Breakfast was also good.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Raghavendra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All the faculties were super helpful in all the aspects. We had a great time staying at the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Apoorva

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yuval and the whole crew are exceptional and excellent people who make you feel at home! They will make your stay worthwhile and welcoming. Joey
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Amar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tariroyashe

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