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Reviews of Pike's Waterfront Lodge 3 stars

1850 Hoselton Drive, Fairbanks, AK 99709, United States

#2 of 22 hotels in Fairbanks

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1932 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Purpose of trip to pick up daughter from UAF. Wish I had a bit more time to enjoy all the features of Pike’s.. next time
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    Clean, friendly staff, great breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Our stay was great and the rooms was very nice. I would recommend the lodge to anyone that I know.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    N/A. Everything was great.

    They offered a variety of different items to eat and it was excellent.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Best place to stay in Fairbanks
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Use of plastics, paper and disposable cups, cutlery and plates. In such a pristine location it just seems wrong. It cheapens the whole experience.

    Great old style lodge accommodation right on the Chena River.it's quirky and eccentric in an Alaskan style with stuffed bears and antique artworks. Ideal for seeing northern lights - you even get wake-up calls when they are dancing across the sky. Free breakfast (although basic) is filling and an easy start to the day. Much nicer than the corporate hotels in the town.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    A great and comfortable place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff, convenience, breakfast.

    A great location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    The best place to stay in Fairbanks!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! It made for a very comfortable stay and I will definitely be back.

    I loved the included breakfasts (better than your usual continental breakfast), the daily $1 ice cream in the salon, the sauna, and the view of the Chena River.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No decaf coffee offered The bathroom fan was horribly pound and it squeaked

    Good breakfast but I would add decaf coffee

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We were there to see the Northern Lights and were surprised how many lights were kept on during the property at night. Not sure they would've been visible to us because of it?

    We didn't wind up trying the breakfast, but it looked good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was a little soft and no option for late checkout - I had an evening flight

    Location, decor

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    Convenient, educational and fun
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pikes restaurant was really expensive

    Breakfast was really good. Loved the library, sauna and Aurora activities.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Home away from Home.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Its makes me feel at home. It has a very welcoming ambiance. Very clean and facilities are just impeccable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, rooms, breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    9.0
    Alaskan Lodge style accommodation with loads of character. Breakfast buffet basic but good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Rooms were dark as the heavy curtains were needed to keep the warmth in with only lamp lighting. Great location as I stated but as its a good distance from town there are no other restaurant options to easily visit without a car. Kitchenette with full size fridge and microwave but no utensils, cutlery or plates.

    A very "Alaskan" lodge with character. I stayed on night in an "Aurora View" room prior to a three night stay in a comfy cabin. Comfortable common areas and the theatre room showing an old but interesting Aurora doco was good. Breakfast basic but suitable. The restaurant/bar a walk across the parking area was good. Great location not far from the airport and free shuttle. If the aurora was showing it would be a perfect location but alas cloudy and snowing when I visited.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    8.0
    Winter trip to see the Aurora
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It would have been nice to have less lights outside when trying to see the Aurora. The hotel makes it seem like it is geared to that, but it really isn't

    This was a convenient location to the airport. Breakfast was pretty good, although they do not have enough seating to accommodate the crowd. We enjoyed the ice cream in the late afternoons

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    A gem of an experience in Fairbanks AK.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The rooms were not cleaned everyday, though the towels were exchanged. Some of the activities were not operational.

    The room came with breakfast. The breakfast was very good. It is located next door to a restaurant. There were many activities to partake in.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    Quite place to stay, safe, clean with plenty of free activities. Staff are very attentive and professional.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The free breakfast was limited but descent without fresh fruits available.

    Close to the airport with free shuttle service. Along the river with free activities.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay. Would return.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can’t really think of a negative

    The staff for the most part were great. Friendly, helpful, accommodating, generous breakfast buffet, shuttle reliable and again accommodating. Restaurant next door had good food and very friendly staff. It was a pleasure staying here. Shout out to Stephanie! Thank you.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Obvious signs of effort by hotel to have a well maintained property with friendly and efficient staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    The tray on the sink was not that clean. I could hear people walking on the upper floor.

    Prompt airport shuttle. Great location. Breakfast was basic but good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    It was a great experience to start our search for the Northern Lights.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were in a room next to the elevator. We could hear it, every time it went up or down.

    The location was great for arriving late. The buildings were interesting. We loved the museum and theater. Also loved the ice cream at night and breakfast in am.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    10
    Great hotel beyond expectation. Good value!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Breakfast is great like home meals! The breakfast lady is wonderful. The location is great. We are able to see aurora within one hour of our arrival. Very smooth to ride shuttle from airport.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    10
    Best Lodging I have ever Experienced
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Everything about Pikes Waterfront Lodge was fantastic. This is the place to stay.

    Breakfast for good. There was a nice selection and nice breakfast room. You are even able to see the Aurora on clear nights from the hotel, which I did in March. They will call you to let you know if it is visible so you don't have to wait . The rooms are nice and beds are comfy. The location is convenient. Nice restaurant next door . We ate their twice in five nights. They have a nice selection at reasonable rates. I can't say enough good things about this place. It was much much then I expected. A true value for the rate.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    10
    Perfect stay near the airport, comfortable bed and delicious breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent service, everything very clean, comfortable bed and delicious breakfast!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    Pikes waterfront Lodge is my favorite hotel in all Alaska!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I Loved everything

    Loved the breakfast, the staff was nice about late checkout I really appreciate the courtesy.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    A good place to stay in Fairbanks Alaska
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    It offers a lot of activities within the premises

    Stayed in March 2024

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