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The Hibernation Station

2.0 star property

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Basic Quadruple Room
Basic Double Room
Front of property
Staircase
Basic Double Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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35590 Sterling Hwy, Sterling, AK, 99672
  • Scout Lake State Recreation Site
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Morgan's Landing State Recreation Area
  • Bings Landing
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Quadruple Room

Basic Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Quadruple Room

Comfort Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Sterling

Located in Sterling, The Hibernation Station is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Scout Lake State Recreation Site and Moose River. .This motel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Kenai River and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Bings Landing.
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What's nearby

  • Scout Lake State Recreation Site - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Moose River - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Bings Landing - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Soldotna Creek Park - 16 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Kenai Peninsula College Fishing Academy - 26 min drive - 29.3 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bluebird Cafe - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Suzie's Cafe - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Magpye's Pizzeria - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Reindeer Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brown’s Grounds - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Hibernation Station

Motel with free parking, near Scout Lake State Recreation Site
The Hibernation Station offers 15 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and portable fans. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Sterling motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and gas grills.
Featured amenities include express check-out, coffee/tea in a common area, and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.

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

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night
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:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per night

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, 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Hibernation Station Motel
The Hibernation Station Sterling
The Hibernation Station Motel Sterling

Reviews

The Hibernation Station Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're looking for a clean, friendly, affordable place to stay while in the Kenai/Soldotna area this is it! Thanks Hibernation Dtation for the hospitality. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place looks great and was super clean. My only complaint is the thermostat had a lock box on it and it was way too hot for me to sleep as I like a cool bedroom at night. Even with the window open it was too warm Also towels were very thin and small. Owners really nice. Price was very cheap. They could be charging a much higher price especially compared to others in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hibernation Station is conveniently located only a few minutes from Soldotna. The property is well cared for, my room was impeccably clean, and the staff are attentive and very nice. My room was huge compared to most hotel rooms and the bed was comfortable. There is a coffee machine located near the front desk along with a small shelf stocked with toiletries and extra towels, if needed during your stay. I stayed for one week for work and slept well each night. I have zero complaints and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mae

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

Best Service

Just as advertised. Clean and confortable. Best part, live person met me at the door as we arrived late. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kolena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and friendly when I did see staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The lighting at night driving in was the only issue.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mavra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jarrod

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
They advertise breakfast but it was cheap donuts and coffee
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

James, Mesa

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room is clean and location is easy to get there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Heather was very helpful in rebooking. Staff is helpful. Rooms can be warm with direct sun, but with windows open it cooled off nicely. Property is tidy and the rear rooms are both cooler and quieter. There are fuel stations nearby with fuel, ice, and snacks. Soldotna is not to far away for more restaurant options. We booked short notice for a fishing trip in Sterling and it is convenient for that if you are meeting your guide at Bings Landing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It doesn't look like much, but the rooms were clean, and refurbished. The beds were pretty hard, but I don't mind a firm bed. The staff was very friendly and even gave us some garbage bags to cover a piece of luggage we had on top of a vehicle to protect it from the rain. They a nice refrigerator to put your fish in too. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendal

Travelled with family
Very friendly and super clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Irma

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bed was very hard, no bath mat, unpleasant strong floral scent when you enter, stairway, and hallway. Hard for those of us with allergies
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are nice and welcoming. It looks old but clean inside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jacquelynn, Kenai

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
For an outdated building, it was very clean, staff was very nice, and I would stay there again. My only hope would be they consider updating at least the mattresses and pillows; they were super uncomfortable. Otherwise a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room was updated nice and clean and both owners were awesome to deal with
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lezlie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great area close to sterling
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just what I needed

A perfectly fine place to stay at a reasonable price. The staff was friendly. Not a resort destination, but a welcome sight after dipnetting on the Kenai. I'd certainly stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a refurbished older hotel. It's a good place to stay for fishermen. They have freezer space for rent for one's catch. The room was comfortable. The refrigerator had a shelf for a freezer, like many hotels, and it was able to freeze our blue ice. There was coffee (but no decaf) tea, and grab and go items for breakfast; nothing special, but we still were glad to have it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024