Pike's Waterfront Lodge

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Walk into the lobby of Pike’s Waterfront Lodge and you’ll feel like you've arrived at a remote wilderness lodge in the Alaskan bush: there's Alaskan artwork along with stuffed polar bears, moose, and caribou, as well as furniture dating from the territorial days. But really, this friendly, family-run hotel on the Chena River is pretty close to downtown Fairbanks and the Fairbanks Airport, and has plenty of big-hotel perks, such as a 24-hour fitness center and free Wi-Fi.

Homesteader History

Pike’s began in 1959, when Lloyd Pike built the restaurant Pike’s Landing. He had homesteaded the area under the U.S. Homestead Act just after WWII. Since then, the restaurant has washed down the river once, been rebuilt again, and is on its fourth owner, who added Pike's Waterfront Lodge to the property in 2000.

Today, the 208-room Pike’s Waterfront Lodge offers free shuttles to both Fairbanks Airport and Alaska Railroad. You can choose one of the 180 rooms, or treat yourself to one of the 28 log cabins. Some of them overlook the river, where you'll find a walkway and 600 feet of perennial and annual flower gardens.

Green Energy, Mini Golf, and Ducks

People dining outside on a deck overlooking a river while a river boat sails by.

Sit down to fine dining at Pike’s Landing—a local favorite—either inside or out on the deck overlooking the river.

The grounds, too, have some fun, contemporary surprises. Admire the hydroponically grown lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes in the greenhouse. Play Bocce Ball on on of two regulation size courts overlooking the river; it’s free to hotel guests Or, practice your swing on the complimentary putting green and miniature golf course. If you can get the ball across the river, it’s a hole in one.

Also, be sure to admire the lodge's seasonal tenants—the ducks. They even have their own mini-hotel called the Lucky Duck Hotel which has free cable TV. Dinner for the ducks, meanwhile, is provided by you. Another energy efficient feature: Pike's has just added solar panels to reduce its carbon footprint.

Great Riverside Dining

You'll also want to take advantage of some of the many amenities at the lodge, including a winter-only complimentary continental breakfast with a make-your-own-waffle bar, an exercise room, steam, and a business center. You can enjoy American-fare lunches and dinners in the Binkley Room, and wind down with a cocktail at the "Captain's Lounge," named after Captain Jim Binkley of the Riverboat Discovery. Whenever the riverboat would go upstream, it would always dock in front of Pike’s, because that was as far upriver as the boat could travel. For a real treat, though, sit down to fine dining at Pike’s Landing—a local favorite—either inside or out on the deck overlooking the river.

Amenities

Hotel Features

  • Free wireless Internet access
  • In-room network and cable television
  • Spa facility - aroma therapy steam room, 24 hour exercise room
  • Children under 12 stay free in adults' room
  • Complimentary transportation to and from Fairbanks Airport and Alaska Railroad
  • All rooms have either double queen beds or a king bed, many have pull out sofa beds
  • 24 hour Business Center / ATM
  • 24 Hour gift shop & laundry room
  • Free Foosball
  • Free movie theatre playing Alaska themed movies at 6 and 8 pm in the summer

Room Features

  • Free wireless internet in all rooms and some cabins
  • Aveda aromatherapy bath products
  • Air conditioning with individual units in each room, plus ceiling fans in cabins
  • Hair dryers, clock radios, iron/ironing board
  • Coffee and tea service in each room
  • All rooms have microwaves and refrigerators

Getting There

1850 Hoselton Drive
Fairbanks, AK 99709

By Car: From the Fairbanks Airport, take Airport Way 0.5 miles and turn left onto Hoselton Rd. Hotel is on the left. If you are driving north from Anchorage, follow George Parks Hwy, take Airport Way W. exit and merge onto Airport Way. Turn right at Hoselton Rd, and hotel will be on right.

By Train: Fairbanks train depot is located at 1745 Johansen Expressway. Arrange for transfer from depot to hotel in advance. The Pike's van will meet the train if you let them know.

Driving Directions

Prices & Dates

Season Year Round
Rates May through Sept // Standard Rooms $288 | Chena River View $322+
Off-Season Sept through May // Standard Rooms Starting at $169 | Chena River View $195
Rate Notes Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express
Cancellation Policy Cancellations must be made 48 hours before arrival or the first night will be charged as a penalty.
Check online for current specials!
All Rooms are non-smoking.

Pike's Waterfront Lodge

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