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Golden North Inn

2.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic area
Front of property
Free daily continental breakfast
Reception
Exterior

Popular amenities

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

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4888 Old Airport Road, Fairbanks, AK, 99709
  • Pioneer Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Fort Wainwright
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(44 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About this property

Golden North Inn

Fairbanks hotel close to Chena River
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this hotel 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 onsite.
Golden North Inn offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. 34-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

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 phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a train station pick-up service, and a train station drop-off service are complimentary for guests. This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Onsite self parking is complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in April 2022.

Golden North Inn has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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 transportation

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

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
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 100 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 13 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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. 231 out of 556 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 556 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 556 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 556 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 556 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place for a quick overnight
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

8/10 Good

Yu-Ju

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have great shuttle service! No hair dryer in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet Ann, los angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small but adequate. Bed was comfortable. Continental breakfast was amazing. Property overall was a little dated
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Good stay. The staff was great met our requests without complaints. Extended early morning breakfast for us and paid for a taxi when we needed a ride to airport earlier than the shuttle ran. James at the front desk was accommodating and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone who believes in my Right hand is to be honest and the rest
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

AGATHA, Centreville

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Basic motel for one night by airport

Clean motel with basic amenities and friendly staff. We stayed in a comfort queen room which was quite snug, Esp. Considering it was larger than the basic room in which our friend stayed. My husband had to move the bed away from the wall n put a trash can upside down to accommodate my cpap. He had a side table for his but i did not. The Breakfast room was the lobby and only had 3 chairs. The breakfast offerings were decent, nothing hot. No way to make coffee in the room. However the coffee in the lobby was very good. We paid $161 for our room. It was ok for a night by the airport, but we would not stay there longer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Wilmington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We like staying here. It was close to the airport and they had a good price. Also, the continental breakfast in the morning was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ZalExtremely friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nahathai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff and spacious room. Close to the airport and grocery stores. Most tours offer pick up here. I do recommend renting a car. If you stay in the first floor, the second floor may be loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dynilene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esha

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place was clean and quiet and the bed was comfortable. Staff was pleasant. If all you need is rest, this is the place. The room was small, not much to enjoy if you stay in. No real view of the windows. Worst of all, i kept wanting to get my tools and fix the sprung door and hinges on my room. I'm not sure a 100lb person could have even closed my door. I'd stay again, but hope the improvements continue.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Polina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at Golden North Inn. It’s not fancy but clean, safe, walking distance to Fred Meyer, provides free airport shuttle, and has decent continental breakfast. The staff are very helpful and welcoming. The bed was comfortable.

8/10 Good

Daniela

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

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

Convenient cost-effective stay before a red-eye fl

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stopped in for a short time. The bed was comfortable, the showers were hot, and the front desk people were so kind! The only negative we had was the planes fly low nearby so it was a little nerve racking along with what we assumed was some construction at the hotel that made it noisy. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super awesome stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025