Bear Lodge

Hotels
7.6 (179 reviews)
325 Wedgewood Drive , Fairbanks , US

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness Center with modern cardio and strength training machines
Walking trails and flower gardens
Wildlife Sanctuary Trails
Northern lights viewing in late August
Golden Bear Restaurant and Lounge (open mid-May to mid-September)
Located on the 105 landscaped acres of Wedgewood Resort
Seasonal summer hotel
Internet
Parking facilities
Restaurant facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Reception (Empfang)
Parking (Parkplätze)
On-site dining room and bar
Unique displays / interesting decor
Comfortable rooms
Delicious dining and great drinks
Cons:
Outdated furnishings
Dirty bedcovers and carpets
Very loud fans
Limited storage/ablagefläche
Requires a car to reach town center
Considered too expensive for the quality

Categories

Cleanliness
4.5
Negative comments about dirty bedcovers and carpets ('schmuddelige Bettdecken und Teppiche') indicating poor cleanliness.
Service
9.5
Reception ('Empfang') cited as a pro; front-desk/service presented positively in reviews.
Location
6
Location noted as remote — guests said a car is needed to reach the town center ('man benötigt Auto zum Zentrum').
Room Quality
8
Mixed: one review called rooms comfortable and clean, another noted outdated furnishings, limited storage and very loud fans.
Amenities
9.5
Strong positives for on-site dining room and bar and unique displays/attractions in the hotel.
Value for Money
5
Direct comment that the hotel is 'viel zu teuer für die Leistung' (too expensive for what is offered).
Food and Beverage
9.5
Multiple positive notes: delicious dining on site and 'amazing drinks in the bar'.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall mixed but leaning positive: described as a unique, wonderful stay by one guest, while others criticized cleanliness and value.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-30 20:14

Property Description

Located on the 105 beautifully landscaped acres of Wedgewood Resort, the Bear Lodge offers cozy, well-appointed summer lodging in Fairbanks, Alaska. Indulge in the comfort of our large guest rooms, enjoy the tranquil surroundings of our walking trails and flower gardens, or get away from it all and head to the Fitness Center, where modern cardio and strength training machines offer everything you need to stick to your fitness regimen. As a seasonal hotel located on the grounds of Wedgewood Resort, we offer all of the same amenities and ways to discover Fairbanks, but in a more traditional hotel setting. Spread out in our spacious rooms, roam peacefully around the grounds among the flowers and outdoor displays, explore the trails and informative signs along the Wildlife Sanctuary Trails, and in late August enjoy viewing the northern lights steps from your room. The Golden Bear Restaurant and Lounge, open during summer months (mid-May to mid-September), serves everything from fresh, crisp salads and house-made vegetarian options to perfectly grilled beef tenderloin and seafood dishes, as well as traditional favorites like meatloaf with potatoes.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: FAI

Property Policies

  • Check-in / check-out

    Check-in from 16:00:00, check-out until 11:00:00.

  • Minimum age

    Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed; charges may apply.

  • Payment

    Payment: pay at the property.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 179 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.5
Service: 9.5
Location: 6
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 9.5
Value for Money: 5
Food and Beverage: 9.5
Overall Experience: 8.8
D
Diane • couple • us
9
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
P
Pam • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
P
Peter • solo_traveller • ch
5
Pros:

Empfang, Parkplätze

Cons:

total veraltete Einrichtung, schmuddelige Bettdecken und Teppiche, kaum Ablagefläche, extrem Laute Ventilatoren, man benötigt Auto zum Zentrum, viel zu teuer für die Leistung

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
L
Landy • couple • us
9
Pros:

Dining room and bar with food onsite.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Debra • family_with_children • us
9
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
J
Jansen45 • NONE • Watkinsville, Georgia
10
Great lodging in AK
Pros:

This was such a unique and wonderful hotel with cool things on display, comfortable, clean rooms, delicious dining, and amazing drinks in the bar.

2026-05-22 • via Tripadvisor
S
Sanford • couple • us
3
Okay
Cons:

Customer service was horrible when I checked out

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
D
Danielle • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
C
Carol • couple • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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L3250VPmelaniel • NONE
10
Clean hotel in a great location!
Pros:

We had an amazing experience at the Bear Lodge! The lobby & room were clean and well appointed, staff was helpful and friendly, the grounds were amazing - we walked the trails and went to the auto museum and the restaurant was delicious.

2025-09-05 • via Tripadvisor
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Daydream57971005876 • NONE
10
Saved Our Trip with Amazing Service
Pros:

We were very grateful to secure last-minute accommodations at 9:30 PM when other hotel reservations fell through. The upgrade we received was wonderful and truly enhanced our trip, including our visit to the car museum and the beautiful nature trail. The excellent customer service, shuttle service, and overall experience were greatly appreciated.

2025-08-31 • via Tripadvisor
A
Abhijeet
8
Pros:

Nice experience

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
C
clsrn78 • NONE • High Springs, Florida
10
Wonderful place to stay!
Pros:

Great place to stay. The grounds are beautiful. The staff were all very courteous and helpful. Just remember- things are more expensive in Alaska since most everything has to be shipped in.

2025-08-28 • via Tripadvisor
E
edavid212 • NONE • Great Barrington, Massachusetts
10
Perfect of both worlds: hotel comfort/services and beautiful outdoors hikes and gardens
Pros:

Came at the end of August, just in time to see the Sandhill cranes at the Creamers field behind the hotel property fence. We enjoyed the room, the amenities if offered, the friendliness of the staff and willingness to answer questions. Having access to umbrellas was a great plus as we used it during our hike of the trails withing the property of this hotel. We were able to enjoy everything we hoped for: the outdoors property and the comfort of the hotel.

2025-08-25 • via Tripadvisor
D
Debra
10
Pros:

Beautiful lodge. Spacious guest rooms with his in her sinks. Great lobby and delicious restaurant. Satellite TV reception is poor but when I stay here again? Absolutely.

2025-08-25 • via Nuitee
R
Richard • solo_traveller • us
8
2025-08-24 • via Nuitee
W
Wayne
6
Pros:

Expensive room with little amenities. No chair in the room to relax. My room looked out over a roof

2025-08-20 • via Nuitee
J
Jeff • partner
8
Pros:

The room was large clean. The furniture was small and not really useable which is probably why they keep the fridge, coffee maker, cups, and ice bucket in the bathroom. The cups next to the toilet was particularly puzzling. Plenty of parking here, and location is easy to get to and from different places in town.

2025-08-15 • via Nuitee
3
378cathyt • NONE
8
NCL precruise stop in Fairbanks for two nights
Pros:

This was a two day stay as part of our Pre cruise tour to Alaska with NCL. It worked out fine as far as the rooms go. I would be prepared for limited choices for breakfast. There is a main dining room, which is expensive for breakfast and not very good at all. Food came out cold and was expensive. There is a side breakfast "cafe" where you can buy muffins, breakfast sandwiches and coffee. Much better choice. Dinner is limited too. We ate at the Italian restaurant nearby, walking distance. The plates are large, so I'd recommend sharing an entree.

2025-08-13 • via Tripadvisor
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GUSTAVO • family_with_children • br
10
EXCELENTE ESTADIA EM FAIRBANKS
Pros:

O hotel é muito bem localizado, em uma área da cidade com muita natureza. Há restaurantes bons na região (no hotel e próximo a ele, tipo 5-10 minutos de caminhada). A equipe é cordial e ativa. Há uma pequena loja de conveniência na recepção que funciona 24hs. O bar do hotel tem excelentes cervejas.

Cons:

O preço dos alimentos no restaurante é mais elevado que o habitual, o que penso dever-se a ser um hotel numa área mais isolada e cujo movimento é sazonal. Apesar do preço, é tudo muito saboroso e bem preparado.

2025-08-11 • via Nuitee