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Kenai River Lodge

Property class: 3

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An outdoor patio with seating and a view of a river and forest.
A restaurant with booths, tables, and a bar area.
A large house with a balcony, situated by a lake with trees and a dock.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV on a wooden stand, and a window with curtains.
A bar area with a unique blue countertop, wooden ceiling, and seating with a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$254
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov

Explore the area

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393 Riverside Drive, Soldotna, AK, 99669
  • Place, Soldotna Homestead Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Soldotna Creek Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Centennial Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Soldotna

At Kenai River Lodge you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Soldotna Homestead Museum and Soldotna Creek Park. Highlights at this lodge include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .For a drink, you can stop by the lodge's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Soldotna lodge include Centennial Park and Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.
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What's nearby

  • Soldotna Homestead Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Soldotna Creek Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Centennial Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Soldotna Regional Sports Complex - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Tsalteshi Ski Trails - 1 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hooked On The Bean - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Grind The Espresso - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Kenai River Lodge

As a guest of Kenai River Lodge, you'll find barbecue grills, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Soldotna lodge.

  • 1 building
  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Kenai River Lodge offers 28 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Fishing

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Kenai Lodge
Kenai River
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Kenai River Lodge Hotel
Kenai River Lodge Hotel Soldotna
Kenai River Lodge Soldotna
Kenai River Hotel Soldotna
Kenai River Lodge Alaska/Soldotna
Kenai River Soldotna
Kenai River Lodge Lodge
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kenai River Lodge?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Kenai River Lodge?

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kenai River Lodge on 31 Oct 2026 start from NZ$254, 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 Kenai River Lodge?

Yep, Kenai River Lodge has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Kenai River Lodge?

The closest beach to Kenai River Lodge is Kenai Beach (13.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kenai River Lodge?

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at Kenai River Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Kenai River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 384 out of 841 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 841 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 841 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 841 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 841 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly place and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice location near the river, close access to everything. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view easy check out great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome location. Central to all the places you would like to visit like Homer, Seward, Whittier, Anchorage and definitely entire Kenai peninsula.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff -amenities included access to fishing, laundry facilities, and a bar/lounge.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place great location highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Kenai River Lodge was rustic and comfortable with an outstanding view of the Kenai River from the bar area. We had an excellent visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice river view from the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a very nice view of the river
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean and the view of the river gorgeous! Staff was friendly and the location was convenient!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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cool location on the river. It was hot so we needed a fan and they had a big one for us. We loved the Bar and the staff at the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time in Alaska. We came there to mostly fish the availability of the freezers and the room they had to store your fishing was fantastic. The staff was very friendly and always asked how they could help us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Yes, we loved the Raspberry Mule and the Pink Flamingo. The setting by the river was so nice and peaceful. Ready to come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Renovated bathrooms, all rooms face the riverfront, attached bar with awesome outdoor patio, and private beachfront with fishing dock and patio.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Side of river Good location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location on the river. Walk across bridge to trail. Saw a mama moose with baby. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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While the outside looks worn the rooms are very nice. The rooms are clean and the beds are also comfortable. For fishermen there is easy access to the Kenai river with cleaning stations if you get lucky.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great. Property is clean but outdated. Right on the highway so can be noisy. Convenient to the town, groceries and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a clean place to stay Not what I would consider a lodge Staff were helpful Couldn’t serve food because only 1 waitress on On river/ok view
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Well placed room loved the view . Staff were aweso.e
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Rooms are ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful location, comfortable rooms, but unstable wifi, but I assume business travelers are not their main target audience. Highly recommend if you are in Soldotna.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little outdated but clean rooms. Noisy traffic from the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026