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Kenai River Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverfront lodge in Soldotna with free parking

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Located near Centennial Park, this tranquil lodge offers a genuine Alaska experience. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, a bar to unwind after outdoor activities, and barbecue grills for casual meals. The staff is praised for their helpful service.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 441
AED 485 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
393 Riverside Drive, Soldotna, AK, 99669

What's nearby

  • Soldotna Homestead Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Soldotna Creek Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Centennial Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Soldotna Regional Sports Complex - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Tsalteshi Ski Trails - 1 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pad Thai Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Odies - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Kenai River Lodge

Lodge near Soldotna Homestead Museum
Located close to Centennial Park and Soldotna Creek Park, Kenai River Lodge provides laundry facilities and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Kenai River Lodge include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Fishing

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Kenai Lodge
Kenai River
Kenai River Lodge
Kenai River Lodge Hotel
Kenai River Lodge Hotel Soldotna
Kenai River Lodge Soldotna
Kenai River Hotel Soldotna
Kenai River Lodge Alaska/Soldotna
Kenai River Soldotna
Kenai River Lodge Lodge
Kenai River Lodge Soldotna
Kenai River Lodge Lodge Soldotna

Frequently asked questions

Is Kenai River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kenai River Lodge?

As of 8 December 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kenai River Lodge on 9 December 2025 start from $132.0, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kenai River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kenai River Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Kenai River Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Soldotna Homestead Museum, Soldotna Creek Park, and Centennial Park. Soldotna Regional Sports Complex and Kenai Peninsula College Fishing Academy are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Kenai River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 326 out of 742 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 742 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 742 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 742 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 742 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second visit to this hotel, reasonable winter rates for a nice room with king bed. They are clean and staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good stay, here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to shopping and dining
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff! The property was clean and quiet. We enjoyed being out in the sun next to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place on the river and excellent lounge
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Valorie

Disliked: Amenities
Quiet setting on the banks of a river.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

You

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and tidy as described, staffs was responsible and friendly. The location is excellent too. We had a great time there and would definitely recommend staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property location is the best part. Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was very basic and in need of upgrades.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a small town inn. Don’t expect any over the top amenities. Room was clean bar/grill staff and people all super nice. I’d stay stay again
Views from the bar
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on river with private access.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Liked: Staff & service
Great spot on the river with an amazing view!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great fishing location

Great fishing hotel with everything you need. The Bridge Lou he was very nice as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are very clean, bed was super comfortable, updated bathroom, location was great. We always stay here when we are in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiayi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice rooms with river view

We had a wonderful stay! The room was spacious and spot clean, with a nice view of the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No frills room with an amazing river view! Old fashioned keys which was fun. Lounge on property, but we don’t hear anything from it in our room although we could see the outdoor seating area. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

masayasu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel for fishing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and right in the river. Great view and great people!. Would definitely stay again !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the staff and liked the location on the Kenai River.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

DeAnna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel looks outdated but rooms are updated except there is no ac so room was warm and a bit stuffy. View is incredible and it has great private access to the river. Loved the lounge that is part of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025