Near the University of Alaska-Fairbanks and Pioneer Park, Golden North Inn offers a refreshing stay with continental breakfast. Connect to WiFi, unwind in the lobby near the TV, and enjoy extended parking. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
University of Alaska-Fairbanks - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
University of Alaska Museum of the North - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
Fairbanks Ice Museum - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
Fort Wainwright - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
Getting around
Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 4 min drive
Free airport shuttle
Free train station pick-up
Free train station drop-off
Restaurants
Starbucks - 7 min walk
Oasis Restaurant & Lounge - 2 min drive
Starbucks - 18 min walk
House of Fire Pizza - 3 min drive
Shogun Japanese Restaurant - 3 min drive
About this property
Golden North Inn
Golden North Inn is just 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from the airport and offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Fort Wainwright. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Hebrew, Spanish
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
60 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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
Required at check-in
Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
Children (13 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 100 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite extended parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
Transfers
Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Free train station shuttle available 24 hours
Other information
Designated smoking areas
LOB_HOTELS
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Shared microwave
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1970
Picnic area
Television in common areas
Bicycle parking
Vegetarian dining options
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
1 stairs to reach property
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
34-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Free local calls
Desk chair
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
LED light bulbs
MONETIZATION_ON
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
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HELP_OUTLINE
Frequently asked questions
Does Golden North Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Golden North Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Golden North Inn?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 100 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Golden North Inn?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Golden North Inn?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Golden North Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Golden North Inn and nearby?
Golden North Inn has a picnic area.
What's the area around Golden North Inn like?
Golden North Inn is a short 4-minute drive from Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) and 12 minutes' walk from Chena River.
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Golden North Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Room
Airport
Bed
Breakfast
Shuttle
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Quiet - room
Location
Shuttle services
What guests liked
Breakfast options were plentiful, varied, and often exceeded expectations with a good choice of hot and cold items. (28 reviews)
The airport shuttle service was prompt, reliable, and provided by friendly and helpful staff. (15 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2025
Enjoyed my stay!
Room same simple, really clean and quiet.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2025
Great place to stay
AGATHA
AGATHA, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2025
I bow in the radiance of golden north's turbulence
Stanley
Stanley, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 7, 2025
Got a good nights sleep
Got a good nights sleep. Its an older property. But well maintained, comfortable, nice linens, soft bed, and close to the airport.
Kameron
Kameron, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2025
Great place
People are friendly here all of them.
joe
joe, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2025
Not a tourist trap!
You can't beat this place for the money. Most of the hotels in Fairbanks are overpriced summer tourists traps, not this hotel! Our room was clean and tidy. We had a separate room with a couch for watching TV. The man at the front desk was friendly and helpful. They have an airport shuttle that will also get you to the Alaska Railroad depot. We will be return guest.
Edward
Edward, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
Staff was extremly nice and the room exceeding our expectations. Will be staying here again and recommending to friends and family
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 16, 2025
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 25, 2025
Nice staff but not a comfortable room.
Very small room and very uncomfortable bed. Close to airport. Very friendly staff.
David
David, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2025
Value for money
A great central location, close to airport with airport shuttle service. Very friendly welcoming staff. Shopping nearby and fridge and microwave in room.
Lovely outside area with table and chairs great for a picnic weather was very kind. Great suggestions for local attractions.
Linda
Linda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2025
Super awesome stay
Jaya
Jaya, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2024
Great place, stay there all the time.
James
James, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2025
We like staying here. It was close to the airport and they had a good price. Also, the continental breakfast in the morning was good.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2025
It’s an inn a bit off the beaten path. A good location to walk to and from. The staff is excellent friendly and helpful. Beyond nice. It’s three stars for the facility five stars for the people!
Ronald
Ronald, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 8, 2025
They had the most comfortable bed of my entire trip. It was disappointing that there was no coffee maker in the room. You had to go to the office to get it. The continental breakfast was decent. We were right next to the airport but you could not hear airplane noise at all.
Suzette
Suzette, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 20, 2024
very good place , I will come again
hanyu
hanyu, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2024
Very nice stay for last minute trip.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 14, 2025
Not happy
Shuttle staff were awful
Pay extra $ go somewhere else
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 5, 2025
Room was small but adequate. Bed was comfortable. Continental breakfast was amazing. Property overall was a little dated
Dona
Dona, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2025
Had a great stay at Golden North Inn. It’s not fancy but clean, safe, walking distance to Fred Meyer, provides free airport shuttle, and has decent continental breakfast. The staff are very helpful and welcoming. The bed was comfortable.
Polina
8/10 Very good
Apr 4, 2025
Good stay. The staff was great met our requests without complaints. Extended early morning breakfast for us and paid for a taxi when we needed a ride to airport earlier than the shuttle ran. James at the front desk was accommodating and friendly
Mary
Mary, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 20, 2025
ZalExtremely friendly
Joshua
Joshua, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 10, 2024
Great stay, extended a day. Will stay again!
James
James, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 22, 2025
Have great shuttle service!
No hair dryer in the room.
Yu-Ju
Yu-Ju, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 13, 2025
Horrible room
Paid for queen bed. The bed was a full not a queen. Room may have been 200sq ft. Carper had ground in dirt in it. Bathtub dirty and stained. Paid $250 for this room. Worth $40 at best. Front desk clerk not friendly.