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Kenai River Lodge

3.0 star property
Kenai River Lodge offers a peaceful escape in nature, with a bar for drinks and outdoor barbecue grills for cooking.

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Located near Centennial Park, this tranquil lodge offers a genuine Alaska experience. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, a bar to unwind after outdoor activities, and barbecue grills for casual meals. The staff is praised for their helpful service.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Soldotna, Kenai River Lodge is in the business district and on a river. Soldotna Creek Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Centennial Park and Kenai Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Jumping Junction. Visit our Soldotna travel guide
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393 Riverside Drive, Soldotna, AK, 99669

What's nearby

  • Soldotna Homestead Museum
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Soldotna Creek Park
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Centennial Park
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Soldotna Regional Sports Complex
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Phormation Chiropractic & Day Spa
    2 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hooked On The Bean
    2 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    12 min walk
  • Dairy Queen
    3 min walk
  • Pad Thai Cafe
    8 min walk

About this property

Kenai River Lodge

Lodge near Soldotna Homestead Museum
Located close to Centennial Park and Soldotna Creek Park, Kenai River Lodge provides laundry facilities and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • Free self parking
  • ATM/banking services and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Kenai River Lodge include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Fishing

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 9 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Kenai River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kenai River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kenai River Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Kenai River Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Soldotna Homestead Museum, Soldotna Creek Park, and Centennial Park. Soldotna Regional Sports Complex and Kenai Peninsula College Fishing Academy are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Kenai River Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 334 out of 753 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 753 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 753 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 753 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 753 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Well placed room loved the view . Staff were aweso.e
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laneen

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

Great location, views and fishing opportunities

This is a great place on the river. The views and amenities for fishing are the best.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second visit to this hotel, reasonable winter rates for a nice room with king bed. They are clean and staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great location, quiet room with great views of the River.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Had great time. Love this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

You

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and tidy as described, staffs was responsible and friendly. The location is excellent too. We had a great time there and would definitely recommend staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are very clean, bed was super comfortable, updated bathroom, location was great. We always stay here when we are in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for any day trips out of Soldotna! Nice and clean rooms. Overall great night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, and convenient location while exploring the Kenai.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on river with private access.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Liked: Staff & service
Great spot on the river with an amazing view!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

masayasu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel for fishing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jiayi

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

Nice rooms with river view

We had a wonderful stay! The room was spacious and spot clean, with a nice view of the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and right in the river. Great view and great people!. Would definitely stay again !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property location is the best part. Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was very basic and in need of upgrades.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the staff and liked the location on the Kenai River.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older lodge right on Kenai river. Awesome views and you can walk the rivers edge.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was very friendly and accommodating, The room was comfy and cozy, the river views were spectacular, could watch eagles soar by
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet with nice river view
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, very clean stayed three days and have no complaints
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

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

Right on the River

Right on the River, it is beautiful. Walk down and fish have a bbq and meet new friends. A true Kenai experience. I wish the bottom floor had patio doors instead of windows, but it was an amazing view. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice view of the river from room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was my second time staying at the hotel. Love that it is on the river and has its own private dock.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025