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The Hibernation Station

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Scout Lake State Recreation Site

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Basic Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Basic Double Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, towels, soap
Basic Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Basic Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
35590 Sterling Hwy, Sterling, AK, 99672

What's nearby

  • Scout Lake State Recreation Site - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Moose River - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Bings Landing - 10 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Soldotna Creek Park - 16 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Kenai Beach - 35 min drive - 25.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cook's Corner Tesoro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Magpye's Pizzeria - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Suzie's Cafe - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Moosequitos Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mooseback Annie's - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Hibernation Station

Motel near Kenai River
Located close to Scout Lake State Recreation Site and Morgan's Landing State Recreation Area, The Hibernation Station has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, barbecue grills, and a nature reserve
  • A water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms at The Hibernation Station offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and microwaves

Languages

English

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

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

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, 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
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Hibernation Station Motel
The Hibernation Station Sterling
The Hibernation Station Motel Sterling

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hibernation Station pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Hibernation Station?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hibernation Station?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Hibernation Station?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is The Hibernation Station located?

Situated in a rural location, this motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Scout Lake State Recreation Site and within 3 mi (5 km) of Moose River and Kenai River. Bings Landing and Kenai National Wildlife Refuge are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Hibernation Station Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kolena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and friendly when I did see staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lezlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great area close to sterling
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room is clean and location is easy to get there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendal

Very friendly and super clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hibernation Station is conveniently located only a few minutes from Soldotna. The property is well cared for, my room was impeccably clean, and the staff are attentive and very nice. My room was huge compared to most hotel rooms and the bed was comfortable. There is a coffee machine located near the front desk along with a small shelf stocked with toiletries and extra towels, if needed during your stay. I stayed for one week for work and slept well each night. I have zero complaints and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Ot was a nice room, very clean and comfortable. Friendly owner and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just what I needed

A perfectly fine place to stay at a reasonable price. The staff was friendly. Not a resort destination, but a welcome sight after dipnetting on the Kenai. I'd certainly stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are nice and welcoming. It looks old but clean inside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room was updated nice and clean and both owners were awesome to deal with
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jarrod

Disliked: Amenities
They advertise breakfast but it was cheap donuts and coffee
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hosts were very nice and helpful! First floor is being updated right now.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

James

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

Clean and affordable.

A hotel on the comeback with new young owners. Very clean! Still working on the amenities like internet service. A good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jacquelynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
For an outdated building, it was very clean, staff was very nice, and I would stay there again. My only hope would be they consider updating at least the mattresses and pillows; they were super uncomfortable. Otherwise a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It doesn't look like much, but the rooms were clean, and refurbished. The beds were pretty hard, but I don't mind a firm bed. The staff was very friendly and even gave us some garbage bags to cover a piece of luggage we had on top of a vehicle to protect it from the rain. They a nice refrigerator to put your fish in too. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The lighting at night driving in was the only issue.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a refurbished older hotel. It's a good place to stay for fishermen. They have freezer space for rent for one's catch. The room was comfortable. The refrigerator had a shelf for a freezer, like many hotels, and it was able to freeze our blue ice. There was coffee (but no decaf) tea, and grab and go items for breakfast; nothing special, but we still were glad to have it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Heather was very helpful in rebooking. Staff is helpful. Rooms can be warm with direct sun, but with windows open it cooled off nicely. Property is tidy and the rear rooms are both cooler and quieter. There are fuel stations nearby with fuel, ice, and snacks. Soldotna is not to far away for more restaurant options. We booked short notice for a fishing trip in Sterling and it is convenient for that if you are meeting your guide at Bings Landing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Irma

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bed was very hard, no bath mat, unpleasant strong floral scent when you enter, stairway, and hallway. Hard for those of us with allergies
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mavra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024