Golden North Inn

2.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic Area
Reception
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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4888 Old Airport Road, Fairbanks, AK, 99709
  • Chena River
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • 40 Below Fairbanks
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Golden North Inn

Inn with free breakfast, near Chena River
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this inn has a microwave in a common area and a 24-hour front desk. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free airport shuttle. Additionally, express check-out, a picnic area and a TV in a common area are on-site.
Golden North Inn offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features free toiletries and blackout curtains. 34-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Fairbanks inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Golden North Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Chena River. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking, extended parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Amenities include multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area and TV in a common area
  • 12 minutes by foot from Chena River and a 3-minute drive from University of Alaska-Fairbanks
  • Free airport, train station pick-up and train station drop-off shuttle service
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours), A train station pick-up shuttle and A train station drop-off shuttle are free. The business-friendly Golden North Inn also features multilingual staff, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in common area. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Golden North Inn was completed in April 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Fairbanks inn.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Languages

American (Sign language), English, Hebrew, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Free 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 34-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 100 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 13 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Golden North Inn offers transfers from the airport and train station. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Children aged 13 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Golden North Motel Fairbanks
Golden North Motel
Golden North Fairbanks
Golden North
Golden North Hotel Fairbanks
Golden North Motel Fairbanks, Alaska
Golden North Inn Inn
Golden North Inn Fairbanks
Golden North Inn Inn Fairbanks
Golden North Motel of Fairbanks

Golden North Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 460 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 460 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 460 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 460 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 460 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’m responding for my husband who was the one who stayed at Golden North, but I booked him there. He found the place clean and comfortable, but not extraordinary. Then again, the price was below other hotels and Airbnbs, the location was perfect for his needs, and all in all, including a light breakfast, made it great value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Mayumi

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

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean Room, Reasonable Price, Great Service!
The crew at Golden North has consistently provided great service at a reasonable price over the years, and this stay was no exception. Thank You once again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Good people
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everyone at front desk was very friendly and helpful. A special shout out to Sue. She also gave me a ride to airport. I wanted to trip her but was pre occupied with getting my luggage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay for last minute trip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little noisey, with planes flying over.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

8/10 Good

Elaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was conviently close to the airport. Also really liked the Continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the airport. Sometimes alittle too close.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alexei

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

8/10 Good

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
They had a shuttle to airport. The one bed room was very small. The staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Arrived at airport at 1:30 am, told shuttle would be available but it was as not. We had to catch a cab which took a while
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I booked the Inn as it was near the airport for ease though it is in the flight path of Fairbanks airport. Although named an Inn, it is akin to a regular motel. My room was basic but clean, however you could hear neighbours walking around and even when getting out of bed, my floorboards creaked. The breakfast and staff were the highlights for me: there was a good choice of cold items for breakfast plus hot drinks were in reception in office hours. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nelson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was wonderful! The property was a bit run down.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I enjoyed my stay and was a lone traveller so the facilities reminded of an 80’s motel and although a little outdated it was more than fine for me although some would prefer a more modern/fresh look. My partner would not have approved! Some furnishings were past their best. The staff were great, friendly and helpful and would do anything reasonable to accommodate your requirements. After all it is just somewhere to stay and like most of the US now the value has gone. If you need coffee machines and biscuits and jacuzzi baths then you shouldn’t book a room here! I personally would stay again but it’s not everyone’s taste.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

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

6/10 Okay

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
No room to open suitcase. The room was very musty smelling. The bed was comfortable. The water was very cold and refreshing. Staff was helpful and friendly. Breakfast was nice selection
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024