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Gakona Lodge

2.5 star property
Enjoy the restaurant at this beachfront Gakona lodge

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Dinner served, American cuisine
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior
Cabin, 3 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Mile 2 Tok Cutoff, Gakona, AK, 99586
  • Place, Dry Creek State Recreation Site
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Wrangell‐St. Elias National Park Visitor Center
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Chapel on the Hill
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Cabin, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cabin, 3 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 60 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 140 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 100 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom, River View

  • 80 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 120 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 80 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom, Resort View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom, Resort View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 100 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom, River View

  • 150 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Gakona

On the beach.You'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and 16 miles (25 km) of Dry Creek State Recreation Site. Kluane/Wrangell-St Elias/Glacier Bay/Tatshenshini-Alsek and Wrangell‐St. Elias National Park Visitor Center are also within 25 miles (40 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dry Creek State Recreation Site - 17 min drive - 15.4 miles
  • Wrangell‐St. Elias National Park Visitor Center - 34 min drive - 30.4 miles
  • Chapel on the Hill - 41 min drive - 36.8 miles
  • Chistochina River Trailhead - 57 min drive - 41.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Trapper's Den Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Carriage House Dining Room - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Carriage House Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jeannies Java - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Meiers Lake Roadhouses - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Gakona Lodge

Enjoy the restaurant at this beachfront Gakona lodge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this lodge measures 1200 square feet (111 square meters) and includes conference space. A nightclub, barbecue grills, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Gakona Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Gakona lodge.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1200 sq ft of conference space
  • 111 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1904
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Karaoke
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Gakona Lodge offers 16 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. This Gakona lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Carriage House Restaurant or Trappers Den Tavern next door to Main Lodge]
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 3 and May 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Gakona Lodge
Gakona Lodge Lodge
Gakona Lodge Gakona
Gakona Lodge Lodge Gakona

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gakona Lodge to the airport?

Gakona Lodge is 203.2 mi (226-min drive) away from the Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gakona Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gakona Lodge.

How close is Gakona Lodge to the beach?

This lodge is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gakona Lodge offer free breakfast?

Gakona Lodge offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Gakona Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Gakona Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Gakona Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Gakona Lodge have a pool?

Gakona Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Gakona Lodge have a restaurant?

Gakona Lodge is home to Carriage House Restaurant, which features American cuisine.

Does Gakona Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Gakona Lodge to downtown Gakona?

Gakona Lodge is 45.7 mi away from Gakona.

Gakona Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 236 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Muriel

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

Nice comfortable location

The lodge was a 1 night stay in route to another location for us. It was clean, comfortable and the scenery very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint reminder of days gone by
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a fun old historic lodge, and so you will have to adjust to not every room having a bathroom. Our room, number 9, was large, very clean, and comfortable. The breakfast is very good, and the Tavern, where you eat dinner, is great. The chef, Nicola, is outstanding, serving up numerous draft beers and creating great daily dishes--his Halibut was the best of the trip! Even if you don't stay here, visit Trappers Tavern for dinner!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and people. The age and history of the lodge is remarkable. The kitchen prepareds wonderful meals and very proud to do so. I would highly recommend the Gokona Lodge to all looking for a quiet out of the way place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jammie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was certainly not what was advertised. Very run down and dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Limited options in this area. We knew when we booked this that it was in a rural area and was very rustic. We had the 3 bedroom cabin which had a kitchen sink, mini fridge and microwave, 1 bathroom with a shower stall. The bedrooms were small- 1 had a wooden door, the other 2 just curtains in the doorways for privacy. No TV but a couple board games provided. Limited access to electrical outlets and we were unable to connect to the wifi. A hot breakfast was provided which was unexpected but very good. There is a bar and separate restaurant on site. The one night the restaurant was tied up with a community event so we drove about 20 min to a nearby town to eat. The next night, the restaurant was closed but food was served in the bar and our meals were good. Overall a decent stay- we enjoyed the peace and quiet as well as visiting with the staff, other guests and local folks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ni e sitting area porch off the room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was as expected for a place almost 100 years old.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You need to carry luggage upstairs and a shared shower and bathroom with other guest it’s rustic
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mohammad, Kingston

Liked: Staff & service
Good staff and good surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved everything about the lodge, the rooms were very clean and the rustic decor made us feel like we were right at home. The owners we very friendly and nice. We ate supper at the restaurant and it was very good. The staff were wonderful they told us a few places to go while we were in Valdez. We stayed in 8 different places on our trip to Alaska and this was our favorite!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

TRISH

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are so many things wrong about this place. Continental breakfast out at 700 nothing. No hairdryer. Who doesn’t have a hairdryer. Note that says to come over to the bar to check in. We waited there to find someone who would help us. We did eat at the bar and the food was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the rustic setting of the lodge and the staff was super nice and caring. I only had one issue with housekeeping cleaning out my entire room and they did not check who was staying for more than one night. This is a great option if you are road tripping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

We'd stay again

Michelle and her family were wonderful hosts, due to a medical issue they were trying to find a new norm. Nothing bad, just a new chef, and a snarky bartender, that was most likely just stressed. Our room wasn't ready which was frustrating since the reservation was made quite awhile before our trip. We thought about grabbing an adult beverage but lounge and dining room weren't open., no times posted. When they did open the wait was quite significant for service. Nico was just a very unpleasant person. We made friends while waiting for food and drinks. The price was a great value especially with breakfast. Bed was wonderful. Michelle and her daughters rolled out the red caepet. We would stay again, because anyone can have an off day. It is a very cool place lots of history!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owners went out of their way to accommodate our late check-in…. the atmosphere was friendly and quaint…
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good: staff, breakfast, nice bar Downside: old property… skeleton keys, creaky floors, and windows permanently shut with no ac…. And it’s a -long- way from anything you want to do
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This adorable lodge had very comfortable beds and provided a fan to put in the window so that we could sleep cool, the way we like. The restaurant and the bar are both right next door, easy walking distance. It is private but also right on the way from Wrangell St Elias national Park. The surroundings are beautiful (there is a stunning view from one of the bathrooms) and we had a great time chatting with fellow travelers and local residents alike. They thought of everything, and even provided a hot breakfast with eggs sausage and muffins.
What you can see while you are pooping.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Our stay was good, The room was comfortable. The staff went above and beyond under some strange circumstances....(short staffed in an emergency, power went out due to circuit breaker etc)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzette

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Wonderful place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

YONG

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025