Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge

Property class: 3

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A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a mountain view.
A log cabin-style restaurant with wooden furniture, large windows offering a view of the forest, and a cozy interior.
A row of wooden cabins with a mountain backdrop, a clear path leading to them, and a sign indicating no parking.
A log cabin-style interior with a registration desk, seating area, fireplace, and a chandelier.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, a television, a desk, and a fireplace.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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17245 Frontier Circle, Cooper Landing, AK, 99572
  • Place, Kenai River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenai Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Russian River Campground
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Cooper Landing

At Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge you'll be within steps of Chugach National Forest and Kenai River. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Rafter's Lounge, is open for lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM. .In proximity to this 3-property class Cooper Landing hotel you'll find Kenai Fjords National Park.

What's nearby

  • Kenai River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kenai Lake - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Summit Lake - 24 min drive - 39.7 km
  • Russian River Campground - 24 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Bings Landing - 46 min drive - 71.1 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gwin's Lodge and Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Two Brothers Roadhouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Inn & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blue Rose Espresso - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge

There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cooper Landing hotel.

  • 86 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge offers 86 accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation is furnished with single sofa beds. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Rafter's Lounge
  • Rod & Reel Restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 15 September to 10 May:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking area

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Kenai Princess Wilderness
Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge Hotel
Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge Cooper Landing
Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge Hotel Cooper Landing

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge?

Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge?

Yep, Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge?

The closest beach to Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge is Seward Waterfront Park (47.6 km).

What makes Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus fireplaces in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge.

Does Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge?

No, Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from September 15 until May 10.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 305 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

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One of the most scenic, comfortable stays ever with a great restaurant for dinner and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Will stay here again! Beautiful lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great property. Highly recommend this hotel and their restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful Hotel, Good Staff and Customer Service. Highly Recommended ! Thank you for making our stay wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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After being in the Rv a week and half this place was super wonderful and the highlight of our trip Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was amazing from the time we showed up. The front desk high school girl was so informative about the things to do in the area and places to eat including their restaurant which we ate at and it was very good. The whole experience was worth the drive and I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing We will be back. Gerri at the restaurant was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved this place! Staff was very quick to respond if I needed anything. The grounds were very well kept. Our stay was terrific. Even needed to use the fireplace in the room on July 22nd.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay with friendly, happy staff, delicious food and drinks. Beautiful location. Walking paths to the river and through the woods were fantastic. Ate at the restaurant most meals and we were able to sit at the bar for a drink. The room was fantastic, more like a cabin than a hotel room. The view from our balcony was beautiful. We will stay here whenever we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice place . Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Beautiful property and great accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was one of the best places that we had stayed… just picture perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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These rooms are essentially little cabins with fireplaces- and terraces! The restaurant is beautiful and the onsite hikes to the river are absolutely gorgeous. The little coffee ‘shop’ staff are a gem. This was a one night stop for us on a road trip but we were so glad we stayed!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice little cabin like rooms, and the food was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Our room was very clean, and I enjoyed that the sink and mirror for the bathroom was separate from the shower area. This setup was helpful because while my family was showering, I could be finishing up getting ready at the same time. The staff was very kind and helpful. Our dinner was delicious, probably the best food we’ve had during the 17 days of our vacation!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff and great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a cozy and romantic atmosphere. We built a fire with help from staff who had everything for us. Dinner was fabulous and reasonably priced for the area. Best scallops I’ve ever had! Our server was very friendly and informative. We were celebrating the anniversary of our first trip together 8 years ago. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Location can’t be beat. Excellent food at Rid and Reel. Room could be updated stated in building 15. Low pressure in shower and no WiFi.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice rooms at reasonable rates.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was fine but it could have used a small refrigerator.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We always enjoying staying at the Kenai Princess Lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The cabin is on the rustic side with older tub and shower but clean and plenty of hot water. Very comfortable bed. Very roomy sitting area with sofa and a small table and chairs. There’s also a patio. Staff is very friendly and helpful. We had a great meal in the dining room and the coffee at the expresso bar was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay at the Kenai Princess. The restaurant was delicious and the hiking trails were very scenic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property and very comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024