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Kenai River Lodge

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Executive Suite
Lounge
Room, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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393 Riverside Drive, Soldotna, AK, 99669
  • Place, Soldotna Homestead Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Soldotna Creek Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Centennial Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Soldotna

With a stay at Kenai River Lodge in Soldotna, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute walk of Soldotna Homestead Museum and Soldotna Creek Park. .This lodge is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Centennial Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.
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What's nearby

  • Soldotna Homestead Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Soldotna Creek Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Centennial Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Soldotna Regional Sports Complex - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Tsalteshi Ski Trails - 1 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hooked On The Bean - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Addie Camp - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Kenai River Lodge

Riverfront lodge with free parking, 7-minute walk to Soldotna Homestead Museum
Kenai River Lodge offers 28 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. 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 28 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Fishing

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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 smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Kenai Lodge
Kenai River
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Kenai River Lodge Hotel
Kenai River Lodge Hotel Soldotna
Kenai River Lodge Soldotna
Kenai River Hotel Soldotna
Kenai River Lodge Alaska/Soldotna
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Kenai River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 743 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 743 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 743 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 743 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 743 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laneen

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

Great location, views and fishing opportunities

This is a great place on the river. The views and amenities for fishing are the best.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Derek

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Valorie

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Quiet setting on the banks of a river.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark, Anchorage

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property location is the best part. Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was very basic and in need of upgrades.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Corey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a small town inn. Don’t expect any over the top amenities. Room was clean bar/grill staff and people all super nice. I’d stay stay again
Views from the bar
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No kitchen. Nice longe/bar. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff! The property was clean and quiet. We enjoyed being out in the sun next to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Had great time. Love this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The spot was perfectly set for us, we were close to alot of places we were going. The rooms were spacious. The bar was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great location, quiet room with great views of the River.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

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

4/10 Poor

michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jake

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on river with private access.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Right on the River

Right on the River, it is beautiful. Walk down and fish have a bbq and meet new friends. A true Kenai experience. I wish the bottom floor had patio doors instead of windows, but it was an amazing view. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jack

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and friendly staff. Nice little bar to hang at.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to shopping and dining
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025