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Kenai River Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverfront lodge in Soldotna with free parking

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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393 Riverside Drive, Soldotna, AK, 99669

What's nearby

  • Soldotna Homestead Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Soldotna Creek Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Centennial Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Soldotna Regional Sports Complex - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Kenai Peninsula College Fishing Academy - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Amore Mocha - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Odie's Deli - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kenai River Brewing Co. - ‬2 min drive

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

Languages

English

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 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

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

Property is also known as

Kenai Lodge
Kenai River
Kenai River Lodge
Kenai River Lodge Hotel
Kenai River Lodge Hotel Soldotna
Kenai River Lodge Soldotna
Kenai River Hotel Soldotna
Kenai River Lodge Alaska/Soldotna
Kenai River Soldotna
Kenai River Lodge Lodge
Kenai River Lodge Soldotna
Kenai River Lodge Lodge Soldotna

Frequently asked questions

Is Kenai River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kenai River Lodge?

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 on the Strip, 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).

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Kenai River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 662 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 662 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 662 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 662 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 662 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the river view. Staff was very helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Beautiful scrnery
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option for staying in town and access to fishing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for us! Close to everything and right on the river!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and great stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amandah

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

Nice choice!

Rooms are clean, convenient location, beautiful river view, and decent price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view-comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to stay, right on the river!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location on Kenai River! Clean & Cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of the Kenai River alone is worth the price of the stay in this hotel, but the rate is reasonable, the staff is friendly and the bed is comfortable as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice fishing location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Desk staff were wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the property, amenities and view!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Vic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A nice place for a short stay. They have a lounge with outdoor space on the river which is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view of the river from the room was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and restful. Staff was very friendly. I would recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every room has view of the Kenai River.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in & out was easy. Staff was friendly & facility was clean & quiet. All around a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint hotel on Kenai River.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the kenai river, room had a great view!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whenever I stay in Soldotna I always stay at Kenai River lodge. Beds are very comfy and room is large. Check in staff have always been nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

masayasu

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

Perfect

Good for fishing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024