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Golden North Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Chena River

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
BBQ/picnic area
Front of property
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
4888 Old Airport Road, Fairbanks, AK, 99709

What's nearby

  • Pioneer Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • University of Alaska Museum of the North - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Fairbanks Ice Museum - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Fort Wainwright - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Pump House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Restaurant & Lounge - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Alaska Salmon Bake - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brewsters - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Golden North Inn

Hotel remodeled in 2022 and located near Chena River
Located close to University of Alaska-Fairbanks and Pioneer Park, 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 bicycle parking
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about 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

Languages

American (Sign language), English, Hebrew, Spanish

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
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • 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
  • 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
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 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

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 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
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

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.

How much is parking at Golden North Inn?

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.

What time is check-out at Golden North Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

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?

Situated near the airport, 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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Golden North Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 516 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 516 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 516 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 516 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 516 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

8/10

The room was comfortable the staff was friendly and it was a convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Small rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

I have been staying at this property for over 30 yrs; always friendly people, airport pickup, breakfast. convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Staff was extremly nice and the room exceeding our expectations. Will be staying here again and recommending to friends and family
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

rooms were small but other than that everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Staff was Great. Some furniture could have used a fresh coat of paint.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

We like staying here. It was close to the airport and they had a good price. Also, the continental breakfast in the morning was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Super awesome stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Great place, stay there all the time.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

Room was small but adequate. Bed was comfortable. Continental breakfast was amazing. Property overall was a little dated
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Good stay. The staff was great met our requests without complaints. Extended early morning breakfast for us and paid for a taxi when we needed a ride to airport earlier than the shuttle ran. James at the front desk was accommodating and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Have great shuttle service! No hair dryer in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

ZalExtremely friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Had a great stay at Golden North Inn. It’s not fancy but clean, safe, walking distance to Fred Meyer, provides free airport shuttle, and has decent continental breakfast. The staff are very helpful and welcoming. The bed was comfortable.

10/10

very good place , I will come again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10

Ok property I don't understand why they have to make a cooy our drivers license. Not done in any of the hotels i stayed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Very nice stay for last minute trip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Staffs were too attentive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Excelent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Great stay, extended a day. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

The service was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Continental breakfast had a good variety of options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024