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Mount Aurora Lodge

Property class: 2.5
Travelers find a peaceful terrace at this historic lodge where staff share local insights about nearby landmarks worth exploring

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Mount Aurora Lodge sits in the historical district, offering a quiet escape with its inviting terrace. Guests can use the WiFi to plan adventures while the knowledgeable staff provides recommendations for the best local tours and nearby attractions worth visiting.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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Standard Queen Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Queen Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

  • Valley view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Queen Room, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Queen Room, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

  • Mountain view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Cabin, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen

  • Valley view
  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Fairbanks, Mount Aurora Lodge is in the historical district and in the mountains. Birch Hill Recreation Area and Upper Chatanika River State Recreation Site reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wedgewood Wildlife Sanctuary and Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds. Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center and Fairbanks Ice Museum are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including snowboarding and downhill skiing. Visit our Fairbanks travel guide
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2320 Fairbanks Creek Road, Fairbanks, AK, 99712

What's nearby

  • The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) in the night sky.
    Ski Land
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • An igloo with a wooden door under a starry night sky.
    Fairbanks Ice Museum
    31 min drive - 25.6 miles
  • A modern building with a curved facade, large glass windows, and two benches in front.
    University of Alaska-Fairbanks
    33 min drive - 27.0 miles
  • A historic film inside cabin with a red light arts sign, a lil' bird designs sign, and a The Last Will & Kettle sign.
    Pioneer Park
    35 min drive - 28.3 miles
  • Fort Wainwright
    33 min drive - 26.4 miles

Getting around

  • Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chatanika Lodge
    12 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Cross-country skiing
  • Optional ski privileges

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1928
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3 PM - 3 AM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive after 10 PM must contact this property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Mount Aurora Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mount Aurora Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mount Aurora Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Mount Aurora Lodge located?

Situated in the historical district, this lodge is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Ski Land and within 12 mi (20 km) of Tungsten Hill and Fox Spring. Gold Dredge 8 and Gold Daughters are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Mount Aurora Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 151 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Robert

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Die Unterkunft ist ein perfekter Ort um die Polarlichter zu sehen. Das Personal ist absolut freundlich und hilfsbereit und bieten sogar an, jemanden Nachts zu wecken um die Polarlichter zu sehen, wenn das gewünscht wird. Die Lage der Lodge etwas außerhalb von Fairbanks und auf dem Berg ist hervorragend und selbst wenn man in Fairbanks nichts sieht, ist der Blick von der Lodge auf die Polarlichter, wenn sie da sind, spitze! Die freistehenden Hütten sind nochmals besonders toll, da man sehr viel Platz hat und eine voll ausgestattete Küche zur Verfügung steht. Selbst bei -40 Grad Celsius war es in der Hütte mollig warm und beim Nordlichterschauen Nachts um 02:00 Uhr wurde ich herzlichst von den Eigentümern mit Kaffee und Kakao versorgt, damit ich mich aufwärmen konnte für die nächste Runde. Absolut zu empfehlen - vom Service, der Freundlichkeit bis hin zur Lage und der Ausstattung der Lodge! Alles war sehr sauber und gepflegt. Jederzeit wieder!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Shuai Wang

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Wonderful experience

We had a wonderful time at mt aurora lodge. Kate and Jeff are hospitable and knowledgeable about aurora timing and woke us up immediately when the aurora showed up during the night. Seeing the northern light is breathtaking experience! Although the level is 2, we can clearly see the northern light due to clear and dark sky. Breakfast has Muffin, toast, egg, beacon, juice, milk. They also provide cereal, hot/cold water, hot chocolate, microwave, fridge in the lobby. WiFi in the lobby is good. $10 discount per person for going to ski land. Highly recommended for everyone who wants to view northern light and have fun in Fairbanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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The owner of the cabin was very nice, there was a free breakfast, woke us up to watch the aurora and taught us how to take pictures. It was so worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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The owner got involved with all the lodgers, waking them when he thought we could see the Northern Lights. (I missed them, regrettably, due to cloud cover but I welcomed the rain, since most areas I visited were affected by wildfires.) The breakfast was good, the area was scenic, the air was clear, the staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

ShanchiZhang

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Kate helped us a lot when watching the northern light! Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Nice b&b

A cool rustic lodge (believe me, the inside is way cuter than the outside). Very good breakfast & comfortable beds. We saw faint aurora two days in a row in late August (because it’s fairly early in the aurora season). The only downside is that the rooms are not very soundproof.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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The owners are super nice. We loved the lodge. It is a few miles outside of Fairbanks but not too long of a drive. It’s close to the Gild Dredge 8 which we highly recommend as an activity. We would highly recommend this place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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The building was quite unique as an old mining lodge. The staff was wonderful and enjoyed visiting with customers. The home cooked breakfast was delicious. Would love to come back to see the Aurora lights
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Chen-chih

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The owners were very friendly. It was very clean and food was good. It was very pleasant we stayed there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Rustic old gold mining building nicely renovated. Excellent breakfast. Helpful friendly owners
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
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8/10 Good

patricia

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Fabulous stay!!! Outstanding service!

Wow! A place with history AND great hosts! One of our best stays....truly amazing and cannot wait to return!!!!!!!!!!!!! recommend!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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Disliked: Staff & service
Not a good stay because of the accounting department. Two problems: 1. Charged the 3 rooms' deposit on "accident", never bothered to apologize about it after I called in 5 days later. Was not upfront with me about why it happened and acted "confused". They did not respond to hotels.com representatives initially and I had to call their accountant. I have yet to see the refund returned on my credit card. 2. The price posted on hotels.com is different than what they charged. They charge HIGHER, because they also charge 2.9% on credit card transactions. I've NEVER seen this for hotel customers through 20 years of hotel stays. FIRST EVER case like this for all my bookings from hotels.com.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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best location to see northern lights. Staff is awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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The minute we walked in from the cold, this place felt like home. Super friendly host, great place to dock up and see the Aurora. Great place to bring a book and hang out for a few cold days. Really comfortable. Just know that this is a historic building, which added to it's charm, but there is no sound proofing between rooms and there are shared bathrooms. Would highly recommend. If you want to to see the Aurora without going on a paid trip just stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Sotingy

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I appreciate how they keep the lodge as original as it was built. It might compromise the convenient (share bathroom) and quietness (hear sound from next room) of the room in some degree. Great breakfast, nice common room and the best host! I enjoy my staying very much and look forward to coming back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Kate and Jeff are wonderful owners with very helpful suggestions for photography. They gave good information about activities in the Fairbanks area. Breakfast prepared by Kate was delicious every morning. We felt like were part of the Mount Aurora Lodge family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

MARIA

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Increíbles vacaciones en Fairbanks

Excelentes vacaciones ; viaje con mis cuatro hijos . Jeff nos dio una cabaña independiente para nosotros- Teníamos todo lo que necesitamos . tuvimos la suerte de ver las auroras dos noches justo ahí En el lodge. Jeff te despierta y avisa en caso de verlas en la madrugada Muy amables, muy comodo, si regresaría nuevamente .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
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8/10 Good

Temir

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運が良ければ，写真の通りのオーロラを見ることができます！
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

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Peaceful Retreat

We arrived a little late in the day but reception was ready for us and staff was friendly. We had a wonderful lady on watch for us that night for the aurora. She alerted us in the night but we just missed the viewing due to the weather. The rooms were comfortable and quiet. The only reason for not a 5 on condition was due to the outside construction. Breakfast was homemade and very good. Conversed with the wife of the owner who was very pleasant and gave us tips on the area. Unique stay overall. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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Cabin stay

Wow!!! What an amazing place! We saw northern lights dance in the sky all night long! The cabin had everything we needed ( make sure to buy food/drinks on the way there) The location is super remote which I loved! I’m Sure that’s why the Aurora’s were so bright :) We had a wonderful time!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
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10/10 Excellent

CY

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朝ごはんが美味しい スタッフがアットホームで良くしてもらった 設備がいい 立地がいい アクティビティーが充実している
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Hmm~~~we didn’t talk too much,also we didn’t see aurora,those days were rainy,breakfast was okay,bed was ok,everything is on their way
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

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Great Alaska Mountain Experience !

Even thought we didn't get to see northern light, we enjoyed our stay at the lodge. They offered recommendation to other sightseeing places, and we loved the breakfast. We will definitely come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Glory

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Perfect location to see the Northern Lights. We stayed 3 nights and saw the Aurora Borealis every night. Recommend that the stairs to the 2nd floor be replaced.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

The breakfast is great, the view is awesome. Staffs are friendly, but I think they need a better hotel sign, and parking lot sign somewhere around the building.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018