Golden North Inn

Property class: 2.5

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Exterior
Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Reception
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

8.4 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
    ‪11 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

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Golden North Inn

Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this hotel has a microwave in a common area and a 24-hour front desk. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free airport shuttle. Additionally, express check-out, a picnic area and a TV in a common area are on-site.
Golden North Inn offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features free toiletries and blackout curtains. 34-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Golden North Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Chena River. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking, extended parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Amenities include multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area and TV in a common area
  • 14 minutes by foot from Chena River and a 3-minute drive from University of Alaska-Fairbanks
  • Free airport, train station pick-up and train station drop-off shuttle service
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours), A train station pick-up shuttle and A train station drop-off shuttle are free. The business-friendly Golden North Inn also features multilingual staff, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in common area. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Golden North Inn was completed in April 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Fairbanks hotel.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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
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: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 100 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 13 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Golden North Inn offers transfers from the airport and train station. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation on arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children aged 13 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Golden North Motel Fairbanks
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Golden North Inn Inn
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Golden North Motel of Fairbanks

Golden North Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 341 out of 726 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 726 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 726 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 726 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 726 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Avadhoot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cozy room with airport shuttle
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Pat

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great price clean room wam and staff as great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff . Alot of choices for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
People are friendly. Breakfast is good. Alot to choices to choose from
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Bennett

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joselin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was old but very well kept, cozy, warm, and extremely clean. No bad smells and not musty at all. the customer service was wonderful, and when our tire went flat and we had to stay longer than expected, they responded with kindness. For being an inn, it met and surpassed our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

skyy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Safe and quiet area
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shijia

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Shinon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, friendly place, everyone is accommodating and friendly—lots of breakfast choices. Shuttling to and fro is a breeze with friendly drivers. When I need to come to Fairbanks, Golden North Inn is my first choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Juana

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Toms River

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is kind of old but totally functional. I like the fact that it has a separate living area. Staff were very good. They delivered us to the airport and picked us up from the airport. Breakfast was also good.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yunhan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peiwen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nitin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We needed to make a last minute booking due to cancelled flight in the middle of the night; Carlos was at the airport to pick us up within 15 minutes of our booking, and we got upgraded room as well. For a "breakfast in the lobby" the abundance, variety, and healthy options was incredible. Although the Inn is older, would recommend due to cleanliness, and service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kassandra

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

wade

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raghavendra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All the faculties were super helpful in all the aspects. We had a great time staying at the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Apoorva

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yuval and the whole crew are exceptional and excellent people who make you feel at home! They will make your stay worthwhile and welcoming. Joey
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Amar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tariroyashe

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

6/10 Okay

Joy Ruth Santander

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated my short stay because all of the staff was very professional, and it was very convenient from the airport. I chose this place because there was an airport shuttle. However, I was not impressed by the lack of toiletries that are usually expected from inns or hotels. The makeup remover in the sachet was dry (letting me know that it's old and probably should have been thrown away). The room was very basic too, but it was clean. I did not have access to the thermostat so I felt that the room was still very cold. There was also no hair blower/dryer so I could feel my hair freezing when I stepped out at -35F weather. I did appreciate the breakfast bar and the wifi. There was a fridge and microwave oven in the room (which I did not use). Overall, everything was reasonably priced. I would still recommend this place for those who just needed a short stay. But, if you are planning a 2-week visit to Fairbanks, this might not be the best option for you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025