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Gakona Lodge

2.5 star property

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

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
  • Dry Creek State Recreation Site
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Wrangell‐St. Elias National Park Visitor Center
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Chapel on the Hill
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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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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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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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, 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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom, River View

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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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

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

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom, River View

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

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom, River View

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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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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom, River View

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

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
  • ‪Jeannies Java - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Meiers Lake Roadhouses - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Carriage House Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

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
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