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Gakona Lodge

2.5 star property

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American cuisine
Balcony
Exterior
Cabin, 3 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Mile 2 Tok Cutoff, Gakona, AK, 99586
  • Dry Creek State Recreation Site
    16 min drive
  • Wrangell‐St. Elias National Park Visitor Center
    28 min drive
  • Chistochina River Trailhead
    49 min drive
  • Copper Center Airport (CZC)
    34 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom, Resort View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom, Resort View

  • 9 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Cabin, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Cabin, 3 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom, River View

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom, River View

  • 14 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom, River View

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom, River View

  • 7 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom, River View

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom, River View

  • 7 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 6 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom, River View

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom, River View

  • 13 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

About this property

Gakona Lodge

Beachfront lodge with nightclub and restaurant
This lodge features a restaurant, a nightclub and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a fridge in a common area and conference space are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Gakona Lodge offers 16 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. This Gakona lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Gakona Lodge. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Carriage House Restaurant, a family restaurant that serves American cuisine
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking available for a fee
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 7.5 miles (12 km) from Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and 13.1 miles (21.1 km) from Dry Creek State Recreation Site
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this lodge measures 1200 square feet (111 square metres) and includes conference space. A nightclub, barbecue grills, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Gakona Lodge. The lodge can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Gakona lodge.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Carriage House Restaurant – This family restaurant specialises in American cuisine and only serves dinner.
Trappers Den Travern – This bar specialises in American cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15.95 to 29.99 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Carriage House Restaurant
  • Trappers Den Travern

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,200 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • On a river
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Carriage House Restaurant or Trappers Den Tavern next door to Main Lodge]
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 3 September and 31 May.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free per registered adult when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15.95 to 29.99 per person

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, 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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Guests arriving after hours will need to go to the following location to check in: Carriage House Restaurant or Trappers Den Tavern next door to Main Lodge
Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free per registered adult in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Gakona Lodge Gakona
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Gakona Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 202 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 202 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 202 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 202 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 202 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Souvik

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The area is very poorly maintained and the cabin condition was a bit below average.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Anelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol, Signal Mtn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I think you need to understand the history of the lodge before you stay there. My room was in the first floor and the only room with a private bath. I could hear every word the staff was saying outside my room and the room above me I could hear every snore.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Carole R

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Interesting Stay
There was a shared bathroom. That was inconvenient. but tolerable. The annoying part was there were no drinking glasses to be found, making it impossible to take medication and difficult to rinse after brushing teeth. That should be among the basics, along with tissues. which weren’t provided either!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rustic/quaint/funky/old
Historic lodge. My husband and I stayed for three nights in the three bedroom cabin, as it was the only place available at the time. There are not many options in this remote area. Despite its charm, there were some issues. There is peeling paint and exposed walls. The area is very quiet, especially at night. There are heaters in all of the rooms, so we were warm enough. We couldn’t get cell service on our phone, and the Wi-Fi was very unreliable. We couldn’t get the TV to work, so we went to the lobby to ask. We were told that it doesn’t work, but was left in the room for “aesthetics”. Two of the bedrooms have curtains instead of doors. The exposed hot water heater is in the hallway near the bathroom. We thought that there was no hot water in the kitchen sink, until we discovered that the faucets were mislabeled, and reversed. The beds were clean and comfortable, and there were enough blankets. This has gotten many positive reviews. It depends on one’s expectations. It is probably acceptable for people who are used to camping and/or roughing it. We felt that it was not up to the standards of some of the other hotels and lodges where we stayed on our Alaska trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was falling apart. The cook was unavailable so the shut down the entire restaurant with a hand written note on the door they would be closed for 2 days. Our room had two doors that were not secure. The entire place was trashy. We checked out a day early, even if we loose the 2nd nights expense, I felt it better to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fine old place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old. As expected. Lodge was nice. Shared bathrooms were clean and easily accessible. Guy across the hall snored so bad
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just need to remember you share a bathroom with others staying there. Bathroom is clean and nice not very good pressure. The beds are squeaky.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very authentic in its ambiance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rustic property
This is a rustic property. The owners are very nice and helpful. It’s nice to have a restaurant on site, but it’s not inexpensive. The cabin itself is old and very tired, but the bathroom was remodeled which was good. It was nice to be right on the river
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly folks
Friendly small town with a historic roadhouse. Prices are very high in Alaska, so this was a cheaper option. The shared bathroom is challenging in the morning. However the bar next door is a great way to mix with fellow travellers and locals.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was unique because it was an old historical lodge. Everything was clean and staff was super nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan, Goffstown

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is the oldest roadhouse in Alaska. The property is rustic, which adds character, and most spotlessly clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Gisela

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Reserved and rented a 3 bedroom cabin. 2 bedrooms had curtains instead of a door in the doorway...no big deal, just info. However, the 1 bedroom with an actual door smelled terrible (guessing it was cat urine based on a small doorway cut into the door). Hosts were obviously aware as there were about 8 air fresheners under the bed. Mattresses were all Very soft. People were nice, but when asked, did not have menus for either the bar or restaurant (2 separate buildings) available in paper or on-line to review until you sat down and felt committed. Seemed to be a significant difference in price between a meal at the bar versus a similar item in the restaurant. The food was good and plentiful. Overall, the cabin better than tent camping in the rain like we had done the previous couple of nights, with plenty of heat and hot water. (note: connections for hot and cold water in "kitchen" sink were reversed so left handle was for cold and right was for hot, but at least they worked once we broke the code). The biggest issue was the smell in the bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julia, Elk Grove

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
A place to rest your head
A place to rest your head. It is very much a cabin. Family stayed 1 night. Not a lot to choose from out in bush of Alaska. It was good could use some upgrades. Shower and toilet room looked new with on demand water heater. Thanks for the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a good stay. Very clean and comfortable. There was a little confusion with booking upon arrival due to something eith the 3rd party booking site, but they were really nice and helpful and got it sorted for us. It was just what we needed for a quick overnight rest along our way.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024