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Golden North Inn

2.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic Area
Exterior
Front of property
Free daily continental breakfast
Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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4888 Old Airport Road, Fairbanks, AK, 99709
  • Place, Chena River
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Alaska-Fairbanks
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Wainwright
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Chena River - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks - 1 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Pioneer Park - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Fort Wainwright - 6 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Fairbanks Ice Museum - 8 min drive - 10.9 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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Golden North Motel of Fairbanks

Golden North Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 655 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 655 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 655 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 655 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 655 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel is not as "nice" as hotels where we usually stay. That said, the sleeping quality was excellent! The mattress was more comfortable than nicer places we stayed around the state. Also, the staff were very friendly and helpful. A negative for us is that there was no elevator so we had to lug our luggage up and down the stairs which was not an easy feat. I would recommend this hotel for travelers wanting to save money because this hotel is much cheaper than others in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janae

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are a little dated but very clean. Staff was amazing and welcoming. Beds were comfortable—great place for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Janae

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are a little dated but very clean. Staff was amazing and welcoming. Beds were comfortable—great stay overall.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older motel that has been well cared for. Beds were good, towels were soft and staff was very helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WONDERFUL STAFF!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Savannah

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i love that it was in walking distance from almost everything you can want or need the staff was really nice and hospitable they let us know we didn't have to walk they provide a shuttle service we really enjoyed the stay bottom line great staff made it more like family better than Extended Stay period 5 star service thanks for the service sincerly The Delaney family
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Mitchell

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Noisy, extremely small and run down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

terry

Airport shuttle good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
my first room smelled musty and old needs an upgrade my second stay the room was a lot better low water pressure and wasn't very hot water
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very close to the airport( you can see it) so was convenient but noisy. Older motel very clean but could use some renovation. Nice customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I bow in the radiance of golden north's turbulence
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone there was very helpful. Special thanks to Heather, Morgan, and Felicia. They made the Inn a better place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathryn

Disliked: Amenities
The towels were great and there was lots of hot water. No hair dryer or coffee maker in room. Although the breakfast was ok, there was no breakfast area. We had to take it back to the room to eat. The reception people were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so helpful here, and ready to assist with everything we requested.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Janet

Disliked: Cleanliness
Used location based on Shuttle airport service & photos- did not know if employee would be on time or be showing up for work so sweet lady closed office to get us to airport with others needing help also- Extra small room with premium mid week booking; not even a light or nightstand & where was space to open a suit case or even sit in chair?
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Nice people.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Expensive dump

Run down motel with airplanes flying low overhead (noise). This is the kind of place that in most states would run 59.99 /night. Think of a low end Motel 6. Except it's in Fairbanks, Alaska, so they feel justified charging over 200/night. Avoid at all cost.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025