Golden North Inn

Hotels
7.6 (715 reviews)
4888 Old Airport Rd. , Fairbanks , US
+1 907-479-6201

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, accommodating staff
Close to airport and shopping (Fred Meyer)
Free airport shuttle and free parking
Complimentary breakfast (grab-and-go)
Microwave and fridge in room
Reasonable price for Fairbanks
Cons:
Rooms very small/cramped with limited storage
Cleanliness issues reported (dirty floors, outdated appearance)
Thin walls/floors — noise from other guests and street
Security concerns reported (doors left unlatched)
Limited dining options nearby without a car
No elevator and accessibility issues for some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
5.5
Multiple reviews mention dirty floors, rooms not matching photos and a need for paint/maintenance; cleanliness is below average.
Service
8.8
Generally praised — staff described as friendly and accommodating, free airport shuttle and management often rectified issues, though isolated reports of an unkind overnight worker exist.
Location
8.5
Good for airport/Errand travelers — close to the airport, shopping and Fred Meyer; less convenient without a car and limited nearby dining options.
Room Quality
6
Rooms are frequently described as very small/cramped with thin walls and limited storage; some rooms have updated bathrooms but overall space and soundproofing are weak.
Amenities
8.5
Solid basic amenities for a budget property — grab-and-go breakfast, free airport shuttle, free parking, microwave/fridge in rooms and occasional helpful extras (e.g., freezer use).
Value for Money
7.5
Mixed but overall reasonable — several guests called the price affordable for Fairbanks, though some felt it was expensive relative to condition.
Food and Beverage
7.2
Breakfast is available and complimentary but described as basic/limited by some; others found the grab-and-go options adequate.
Overall Experience
8.8
Many guests found it a decent, convenient option for short stays or early flights (comfortable beds, friendly staff), though negative stays (cleanliness, security, small rooms) lowered experience for some.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-30 20:16

Property Description

Convenient Location
Golden North Inn, situated in Fairbanks, Alaska, is just a stone's throw away from George Parks Highway, ensuring easy access for travelers.

Modern Amenities
Each non-smoking room at the Inn is equipped with a flat screen TV, mini fridge, and microwave. Guests can also enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and coffee every morning.

Complimentary Services
The Inn offers a free shuttle service to Fairbanks International Airport, making travel hassle-free. Additionally, guests can bring along their furry friends as the property is dog-friendly.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Golden North Inn? Book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note that Golden North Inn has a strict no-smoking policy.

Please note that the property can only accept dogs.

Please note: The minimum age to check into the property is 21 years and older.

Please note: A credit card in the name of the individual checking in is required and must be presented at time at time of check-in. Debit, prepaid or gift cards are not accepted.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 715 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.5
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 7.2
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Lampros • couple • gb
10
The best
Pros:

The best hotel stay in America

Cons:

Very nice and clean

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Manfred • extended_group • at
7
Eine gute Wahl - aber nur mit Auto
Pros:

Außen recht attraktives Motel in der Nähe des Flughafens. Man sollte dort möglichst nicht ohne Auto wohnen. Frühstück gratis. Kostenloser Transfer vom/zum Flughafen bzw. Bahnhof.

Cons:

Recht entlegen ohne Auto und ohne jede Gastronomie; nicht mal Automaten - ziemlich weiter Fußweg zum nächsten Supermarkt. Das Frühstück ist weniger als basic. Gerade mal eine Handvoll Plätze.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Genesis • family_with_children • us
10
love the staff very friendly
Pros:

large room very close to everything

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Robin • solo_traveller • us
8
Decent clean hotel next to the airport. The staff drives the free shuttle which is super helpful for late night and earl
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
8
Pricing was fairly low
Pros:

Close to shopping

Cons:

Loud and neat to a highway

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Jhaelyn • solo_traveller • us
3
Just...OK...
Pros:

Grab and Go breakfast had a lot of options.
Staff and management did sufficiently rectify issues which occurred during the stay.
Bathroom seemed to have recently been updated in the room.
Decent proximity to most things in Fairbanks.
Free parking.
A free airport shuttle is available
Microwave and Fridge in room.
Somewhere quick to stay, this is a decent option.

Cons:

Overnight staff was unkind.
The walls are extremely thin
If staying downstairs, the floors are thin also. You hear the people upstairs talking, walking, dropping things, showering, and flushing the toilet.
If the room faces the street side, you hear the cars driving past.
The room is very small. Nowhere to stretch out a suitcase except on the bed. The bathroom is almost bigger than the bedroom space itself. Definitely cramped for two people.
No dresser or hanging space for clothes.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Trevor • solo_traveller • gb
4
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Janet • couple • au
9
Comfy stay with friendly staff
Pros:

Breakfast & friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Janet • couple • au
9
Comfy stay with friendly staff, sure recommend
Pros:

Breakfast & friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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ahovenden • couple • us
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Felipe • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Latricia • couple • us
10
Short stay to fly out the next morning. Would stay again
Pros:

Close to airport and the bed was very comfortable

Cons:

Room was small

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • us
3
Ok for a quick stay.
Pros:

Not much.

Cons:

Dirty place. Bad location, no elevator, staff lady at the time did not speak very good English and was not pleasant. This was probably the worst Bookings.com stay I have been in. Floors dirty, rooms did not look anything like photos. Place needed a good coat of paint. There were no elevators. We use canes to walk. Advised to put us on first floor or we had to leave. No hot water for 12 minutes waiting in shower. Did not feel safe at all! Bums sleeping at corner and back door left unlatched. We closed and locked door and went and told staff about door not shutting and locking. Went back 15 minutes later and door again was left open. Huge security issue. Not worth the cheap price.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • nz
1
Don’t stay there
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Nothing like the pictures, old, small and expensive for what it is, we cancelled our next 3 night booking there.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
K
Kimberley • couple • us
10
Good stay nice and comfy
Pros:

Close to places we need to go when we go to Fairbanks

Cons:

Nothing at all great place

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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François • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Hui chun • couple • tw
6
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Ross • couple • us
5
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Vladimír • family_with_children • cz
8
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Lorellen • couple • us
6
An afforable stay in Fairbanks.
Pros:

The price was reasonable for Fairbanks and welcome was good. We requested a room downstairs and they were happy to provide it.

Cons:

This room is very, very small. The floors seemed raised and not quite flat. It does have a full bath. Not much room available to open our suitcases.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee