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Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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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About the area

Fairbanks

Located in Fairbanks (College), Golden North Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Chena River and University of Alaska-Fairbanks. .This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Pioneer Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from 40 Below Fairbanks.

What's nearby

  • Pioneer Park - 2 min drive - 3.1 km
  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks - 3 min drive - 5.4 km
  • University of Alaska Museum of the North - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Fort Wainwright - 6 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Fairbanks Ice Museum - 8 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 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
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 60 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours), and a train station pick-up service is also provided at no charge.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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 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

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

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. 264 out of 616 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 616 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 616 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 616 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 616 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

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

8/10 Good

Pamela, Wichita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantastic and very accommodating! The location is close to the airport and just a short walk to a Fred Myers. The continental breakfast was plentiful, however the water for tea & hot choc was not hot enough. The room and bathroom were very clean but the sleeping area was way too small for the price of over $200.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding hosts
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Not happy

Shuttle staff were awful Pay extra $ go somewhere else
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gene

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Great friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shannan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible room

Paid for queen bed. The bed was a full not a queen. Room may have been 200sq ft. Carper had ground in dirt in it. Bathtub dirty and stained. Paid $250 for this room. Worth $40 at best. Front desk clerk not friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025