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Golden North Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Chena River

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BBQ/picnic Area
Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed
Front of property
Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov

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4888 Old Airport Road, Fairbanks, AK, 99709
  • Place, Chena River
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Alaska-Fairbanks
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Wainwright
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Fairbanks

At Golden North Inn you'll be 1 km (0.6 mi) from Chena River and 3 km (1.9 mi) from University of Alaska-Fairbanks. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, free self-parking and a free airport shuttle. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a picnic area. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free extended parking, along with the convenience of free train pick-up service. .With a stay at this College hotel, you'll be 3.2 km (2 mi) from 40 Below Fairbanks and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Pioneer Park.

What's nearby

  • Chena River - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Pioneer Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Fairbanks Ice Museum - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Fort Wainwright - 7 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fred Meyer Fuel Center - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sunrise Bagel & Espresso - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Restaurant & Lounge - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Golden North Inn

Hotel with free breakfast, near Chena River
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 hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1970
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
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 hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1970
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Renovated entire property - April 2022
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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
  • Desk chair
  • 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
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
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 on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

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
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Golden North Inn?

Golden North Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Golden North Inn?

As of 17 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden North Inn on 18 Nov 2025 start from NZ$186.47, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Golden North Inn?

Yep, Golden North Inn has a free self car park, free extended parking and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Golden North Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Golden North Inn?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

What time are check-in & check-out at Golden North Inn?

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

Reviews

Golden North Inn Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 619 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 619 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 619 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 619 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 619 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Expensive dump

Run down motel with airplanes flying low overhead (noise). This is the kind of place that in most states would run 59.99 /night. Think of a low end Motel 6. Except it's in Fairbanks, Alaska, so they feel justified charging over 200/night. Avoid at all cost.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness
The breakfast was very limited and there was no place to eat it in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

Not a tourist trap!

You can't beat this place for the money. Most of the hotels in Fairbanks are overpriced summer tourists traps, not this hotel! Our room was clean and tidy. We had a separate room with a couch for watching TV. The man at the front desk was friendly and helpful. They have an airport shuttle that will also get you to the Alaska Railroad depot. We will be return guest.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

steven

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jewelanne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful and even paid for my cab to the airport. The room was small but spotless. And coffee with ready with my early morning wake up.
A very nice place to sit and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is older but that didn't really matter because all the other moving parts worked!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very conveniently located across the north end of airport runway. Older but well maintained 2 story building. Entire staff very friendly & accommodating to help suggest where to visit & dine in Fairbanks. Rooms all remodeled & very clean. Would not hesitate to return to the same Inn again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kameron

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

Got a good nights sleep

Got a good nights sleep. Its an older property. But well maintained, comfortable, nice linens, soft bed, and close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable all around.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Davi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Over all great for our short stay.

Staff was friendly. Check in was quick and easy. Room was nice and spacious. Clean. Good water pressure. Always had hot water. Beds comfortable. Fluffy pillows. 2 down sides. #1 if you use their shuttle service don’t expect them to open any doors or help with your luggage. Your on your own, so be able to lift your own stuff. #2 was the room smell. It was a little musty. But considering it’s Alaska things are probably always a bit on the moist side so that is what the smell was like for me. Not unbearable but noticeable. It’s convenient to the airport and train station but an expensive uber ride into down town. Expect about $25-30 each way with tip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff, clean rooms. Odd floor plan but very functional.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gòlden nòŕth is my first choise òf place to stay at in fbks, it is frìèñdĺy cĺèan great continal breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Frìeñdĺy staff clèan
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen, Tremonton

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is like a well worn shoe that needs to be resoled.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed my stay!

Room same simple, really clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Golden North was AMAZING! Staff was great. Area was quiet. The Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025