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Kenai River Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverfront lodge in Soldotna with free parking

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Lounge
Executive Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
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

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

Room options

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Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Tomorrow

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

Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
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

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Odies - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬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

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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 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. 317 out of 722 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 722 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 722 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 722 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 722 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

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good stay, here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place on the river and excellent lounge
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

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

8/10 Good

Jake

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

8/10 Good

Lindsey

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

masayasu

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No frills room with an amazing river view! Old fashioned keys which was fun. Lounge on property, but we don’t hear anything from it in our room although we could see the outdoor seating area. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dan

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Amenities
Staff was friendly and gave you what you needed
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay was comfortable. Nothing fancy just clean room and towels
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the river view! Enjoyed the rooftop bar with awesome views! Had barbecues available to cook the fish we caught that afternoon! Loved this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rhonda Curwen

The view was great and the staff excellent. Older property .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joyce

Disliked: Amenities
Walked into the room and walked out. Canceled reservation. Staff was great about refunding my credit card. Pictures look great. Review looks great. I don’t agree with statements on reviews.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

masayasu

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views. Decently comfortable. Nicer than most Alaska hotels
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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