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Reviews of Golden North Inn 2 stars

4888 Old Airport Rd., Fairbanks, AK 99709, United States

#17 of 22 hotels in Fairbanks

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 316 hotel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.4

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  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    6.0
    Gateway from / to Fairbanks airport.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise of neighbour rooms could be heared very well. And as many guests arrive late or leave early it disturbs the sleep.

    Close to the airport. Free airport shuttle. Parking for free. Perfect location for one night after arrival / before leaving Fairbanks by plane.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    8.0
    Tidy rooms convenient to airport and town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I missed having a mirror available outside of the bathroom - as a travelling couple it is super helpful when getting ready in the morning. We didn’t have a hairdryer in the room but may have been available on request. Neither would deter me from staying there again.

    Very convenient to the airport and walking distance to Fred Meyer. Quick drive into downtown Fairbanks. Room was small but tidy. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The takeaway continental breakfast had a lot of variety which we appreciated.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    7.0
    Very friendly helpful staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Two Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The lower part of the door jam had air space that allowed cold air and frost to seep in. Just needs some maintenance I think. Didn't cause a major issue.

    Very helpful to get us to the hotel at 1:00AM... got us extra blankets. Liked being right by airport.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    7.0
    Good place to sleep and recharge for the next days adventure
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Two Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was fruit, yogurt, boiled eggs, muffins etc. It was fine

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    8.0
    What a way to start our Alaska vacation!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Two Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wow, for a basic motel the rooms were huge, loved the queen beds across from each other. Amazed that they were top notch mattresses! Breakfast was amazing, huge variety. Both the late night staff checking us in and the 2 fun ladies dressed up running the front in the morning were happy a d engaging.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The airport shuttle service was really handy and helped a ton, also the staff here are the nicest, they are super helpful and patient. The location is close to the airport so is perfect for us to stay for the first night since our plane landed late.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    8.0
    Good place to stay in Fairbanks
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This building shouldn’t have two floors. We had barely no sleep during one night as the people in the room above us decided to stay up and walk around the whole night. You can hear it super loud and we woke up from it. Toilet flush and shower in the room above is also terribly loud. We were told the room above us will be vacant the next night, but it wasn’t… other people and not loud all night bit still annoying. Room was more on the smaller side. The breakfast is more like some packed stuff and hot water you can get yourself at the reception.

    Overall a good accomodation in Fairbanks. We were there over thanksgiving and the staff handed out lists with restaurants which were open that day. Also they handed out apple/ pumpkin pie and chocolate cookies, they were very good.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    7.0
    Quiet location! Lots to choose from in the grab and go breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very small rooms!

    Clean and in a quiet location!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    very small room

    the grab and go breakfast

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    7.0
    It was a good stay
    • With a pet
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Two Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Coffee maker in the room

    The clerks were especially helpful and very nice people

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    7.0
    Overall decent for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Older room

    Close Location to airport

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    7.0
    A nice clean place to,lay our heads for one night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Second floor room. Very small. The 24 hour shuttle from airport appreciated.

    Basic and clean.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No soundproofing from neighbouring rooms. No hair-dryer. Very basic room.

    Late.night shuttle available from the airport.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Fine

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    8.0
    Convenient for a short stay near the airport.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Two Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Inn lists "daily housekeeping ". However, the second day, my room was not serviced (although the money I had left in the envelope for the housekeeper was gone).

    Generous transportation service: pickup from the airport, drop-off at the train depot, and even a ride to a flight excursion. Friendly staff. Grab and go breakfast available for early departure. Prompt replies to questions through the Booking.com app.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    8.0
    Impressive
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Two Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was great to take care of transportation.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    7.0
    I came to Fairbanks to visit my grandparents. Thanks for giving me a bed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No comment.

    Quiet and privacy.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was very small.

    They provide a great shuttle service to and from the airport. The take-away breakfast food is very good. Convenient location if you need to be by the airport. Also airconditioning was a plus as it was very warm while we were in Fairbanks.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    7.0
    Good place to sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were trying to get breakfast, but the front door was locked. The note on the door said they will be back. It was inconvenient, because we had to leave in order to be on time for a wedding. We left the keys locked in the room for checkout.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    7.0
    Adequate room, good location. Breakfast was grab and go, and not very good selection.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Two Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Cramped for 4 people with luggage.

    This is an older hotel in Fairbanks, but close to the airport (with a shuttle). We had an upstairs room - no elevator and some heavy bags for us. The best thing was that it was about a 4 minute walk to the famous Great Alaskan Bowl Company, and well worth a visit.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2023

    8.0
    Well done!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    The breakfast was great. Lots of choices.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2023

    8.0
    Enjoyable stay, would return
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walls are paper thin - bring ear plugs!

    Great breakfast Lovely staff; all of them were just wonderful Proximity to airport and Fred Meyers was so handy Comfy bed, nice and cosy room, clean , simple but nice

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2023

    7.0
    Very enjoyable and staff was super friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The first room we went into smelled like cigarettes, even though its a smoke free room. So we had to switch rooms.

    The breakfast was good. Very simple but delicious. The beds were super soft and slept really good. The rooms were warm and very spacious. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The rooms were neat and clean as well.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2023

    8.0
    Great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    No major downsides. Just don't expect anything fancy. The website says it has breakfast and while some basic food is provided in the morning, I found it much more helpful to grab it as snacks for later in the day and go to a local place for actual breakfast.

    Room was basic but provided everything I needed. It was clean and most importantly warm which was great for when I got back from -20 degree hikes. Location was great as it was easy to drive to anywhere from the airport to downtown. The staff was very friendly too. Overall I thought it was a great value for the price

    Stayed in March 2023

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