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Golden North Inn

2.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic Area
Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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 | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(48 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Golden North Inn

Hotel with free breakfast, near 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 on-site.
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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Golden North Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Chena River. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking, extended parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Amenities include multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area and TV in a common area
  • 12 minutes by foot from Chena River and a 3-minute drive from University of Alaska-Fairbanks
  • Free airport, train station pick-up and train station drop-off shuttle service
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

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 at the property

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

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 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
Golden North Inn offers transfers from the airport and train station. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation on arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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
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Golden North Motel Fairbanks, Alaska
Golden North Inn Inn
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Golden North Motel of Fairbanks

Golden North Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 603 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 603 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 603 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 603 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 603 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

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Small rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable the staff was friendly and it was a convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

sudhakar

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok property I don't understand why they have to make a cooy our drivers license. Not done in any of the hotels i stayed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Travelled with family
Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

joe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

People are friendly here all of them.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was only there for a brief stay, but the staff were great and the room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay, quiet and restful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Claudia

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL, Blaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff and great shuttle service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've been sraying at. Golden north for15 yrs, Everytime i come to town its mygo to motel. Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff at Golden North is the key reason for my return. The property is aged, but very comfortable. Good bed and good price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s an inn a bit off the beaten path. A good location to walk to and from. The staff is excellent friendly and helpful. Beyond nice. It’s three stars for the facility five stars for the people!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna D

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremly nice and the room exceeding our expectations. Will be staying here again and recommending to friends and family
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

joe

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

Excellent work staff and team plus managers.

Heather the front desk is very helpful the managers are awesome ! Great coffee and continental breakfast was great! Quiet and novody bothered me not even staff. The housekeepers and groundskeepers are also very helpful. Great place great people and great prices. Bible in the room made it feel peaceful and safe. Joe Druck.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

8/10 Good

Yu-Ju

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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