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Gakona Lodge

2.5 star property

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American cuisine
Free daily continental breakfast
Meeting facility
Exterior
Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Mile 2 Tok Cutoff, Gakona, AK, 99586
  • Place, Dry Creek State Recreation Site
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Wrangell‐St. Elias National Park Visitor Center
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Chapel on the Hill
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Cabin, 1 Bedroom

Cabin, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 6 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom, River View

  • 7 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 11 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom, Resort View

Economy Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom, Resort View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 9 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom, River View

  • 14 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Gakona

When you stay at Gakona Lodge in Gakona, you'll be on the beach and 11 minutes by car from Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. .This lodge is 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Dry Creek State Recreation Site and 19.9 mi (32.1 km) from Kluane/Wrangell-St Elias/Glacier Bay/Tatshenshini-Alsek.
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What's nearby

  • Dry Creek State Recreation Site - 17 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Wrangell‐St. Elias National Park Visitor Center - 34 min drive - 49.0 km
  • Chapel on the Hill - 41 min drive - 59.2 km
  • Chistochina River Trailhead - 57 min drive - 67.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Trapper's Den Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • Carriage House Dining Room
  • ‪Carriage House Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jeannies Java - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Meiers Lake Roadhouses - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Gakona Lodge

Beachfront lodge with free breakfast and a nightclub
Gakona Lodge offers 16 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. This Gakona lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a nightclub and karaoke. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Carriage House Restaurant serving guests of Gakona Lodge. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Planning an event in Gakona? This lodge has 1200 square feet (111 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Carriage House Restaurant - This family restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only.
Trappers Den Travern - This bar specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Carriage House Restaurant
  • Trappers Den Travern

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,200 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • On a river
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1904
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Carriage House Restaurant or Trappers Den Tavern next door to Main Lodge]
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 3 and May 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Gakona Lodge
Gakona Lodge Lodge
Gakona Lodge Gakona
Gakona Lodge Lodge Gakona

Reviews

Gakona Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 236 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jammie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was certainly not what was advertised. Very run down and dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Limited options in this area. We knew when we booked this that it was in a rural area and was very rustic. We had the 3 bedroom cabin which had a kitchen sink, mini fridge and microwave, 1 bathroom with a shower stall. The bedrooms were small- 1 had a wooden door, the other 2 just curtains in the doorways for privacy. No TV but a couple board games provided. Limited access to electrical outlets and we were unable to connect to the wifi. A hot breakfast was provided which was unexpected but very good. There is a bar and separate restaurant on site. The one night the restaurant was tied up with a community event so we drove about 20 min to a nearby town to eat. The next night, the restaurant was closed but food was served in the bar and our meals were good. Overall a decent stay- we enjoyed the peace and quiet as well as visiting with the staff, other guests and local folks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ni e sitting area porch off the room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was as expected for a place almost 100 years old.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You need to carry luggage upstairs and a shared shower and bathroom with other guest it’s rustic
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a 120 year old lodge and it acts the part. That idea appealed to me, and if it appeals to you you should be happy with a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mohammad, Kingston

Liked: Staff & service
Good staff and good surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved everything about the lodge, the rooms were very clean and the rustic decor made us feel like we were right at home. The owners we very friendly and nice. We ate supper at the restaurant and it was very good. The staff were wonderful they told us a few places to go while we were in Valdez. We stayed in 8 different places on our trip to Alaska and this was our favorite!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

TRISH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are so many things wrong about this place. Continental breakfast out at 700 nothing. No hairdryer. Who doesn’t have a hairdryer. Note that says to come over to the bar to check in. We waited there to find someone who would help us. We did eat at the bar and the food was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Don

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

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the rustic setting of the lodge and the staff was super nice and caring. I only had one issue with housekeeping cleaning out my entire room and they did not check who was staying for more than one night. This is a great option if you are road tripping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

We'd stay again

Michelle and her family were wonderful hosts, due to a medical issue they were trying to find a new norm. Nothing bad, just a new chef, and a snarky bartender, that was most likely just stressed. Our room wasn't ready which was frustrating since the reservation was made quite awhile before our trip. We thought about grabbing an adult beverage but lounge and dining room weren't open., no times posted. When they did open the wait was quite significant for service. Nico was just a very unpleasant person. We made friends while waiting for food and drinks. The price was a great value especially with breakfast. Bed was wonderful. Michelle and her daughters rolled out the red caepet. We would stay again, because anyone can have an off day. It is a very cool place lots of history!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owners went out of their way to accommodate our late check-in…. the atmosphere was friendly and quaint…
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good: staff, breakfast, nice bar Downside: old property… skeleton keys, creaky floors, and windows permanently shut with no ac…. And it’s a -long- way from anything you want to do
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This adorable lodge had very comfortable beds and provided a fan to put in the window so that we could sleep cool, the way we like. The restaurant and the bar are both right next door, easy walking distance. It is private but also right on the way from Wrangell St Elias national Park. The surroundings are beautiful (there is a stunning view from one of the bathrooms) and we had a great time chatting with fellow travelers and local residents alike. They thought of everything, and even provided a hot breakfast with eggs sausage and muffins.
What you can see while you are pooping.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Our stay was good, The room was comfortable. The staff went above and beyond under some strange circumstances....(short staffed in an emergency, power went out due to circuit breaker etc)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzette

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Wonderful place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

YONG

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

leroy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Souvik

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The area is very poorly maintained and the cabin condition was a bit below average.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024