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Kenai River Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star lodge near Soldotna Homestead Museum

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Lounge
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Executive Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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393 Riverside Drive, Soldotna, AK, 99669
  • Place, Soldotna Homestead Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Soldotna Creek Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Centennial Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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
(20 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Soldotna

Near the airport.You'll find Soldotna Homestead Museum and Soldotna Creek Park within a 15-minute walk of this Soldotna lodge. Centennial Park and Soldotna Regional Sports Complex are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Soldotna Homestead Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Soldotna Creek Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Centennial Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Soldotna Regional Sports Complex - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Kenai Peninsula College Fishing Academy - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Odies - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Kenai River Lodge

3-star lodge near Soldotna Homestead Museum
As a guest of Kenai River Lodge, you'll find barbecue grills, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Soldotna lodge.

  • 1 building
  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Kenai River Lodge offers 28 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Kenai Lodge
Kenai River
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Kenai River Lodge Hotel
Kenai River Lodge Hotel Soldotna
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Kenai River Lodge Alaska/Soldotna
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Kenai River Lodge to the airport?

Kenai River Lodge is 10.2 mi (17-min drive) away from the Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Oct 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kenai River Lodge on Oct 2, 2025 start from $110.0, excluding 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.

Does Kenai River Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kenai River Lodge.

How close is Kenai River Lodge to the beach?

This lodge is 11.2 mi (19-min drive) from Kenai Beach.

Does Kenai River Lodge offer free breakfast?

Kenai River Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kenai River Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Kenai River Lodge?

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

Is there free parking at Kenai River Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Kenai River Lodge have a pool?

Kenai River Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Kenai River Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Kenai River Lodge to downtown Soldotna?

Kenai River Lodge is 1 mi away from Soldotna.

Kenai River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 723 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 723 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 723 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 723 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 723 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

10/10 Excellent

cody

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay was comfortable. Nothing fancy just clean room and towels
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cool spot. Wifi meh!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Brad

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older lodge right on Kenai river. Awesome views and you can walk the rivers edge.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G., gunnison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice view of the river from room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Staff was friendly and gave you what you needed
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

masayasu

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for salmon fishing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

masayasu

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

10/10 Excellent

masayasu

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

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

For fishing only

This is a fishing lodge. It doesn’t offer much more than that. Bed was lumpy and old. The staff was great and very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Zack

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Made a great central location, and the river being right out back was a nice touch. The beds were very comfortable and seemed new. The room did get a pretty warm, but we put the box fan up in the window and it really cooled it down.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter, Allegany

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

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the river view! Enjoyed the rooftop bar with awesome views! Had barbecues available to cook the fish we caught that afternoon! Loved this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was my second time staying at the hotel. Love that it is on the river and has its own private dock.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
With outstanding service and
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Keely

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was very friendly and accommodating, The room was comfy and cozy, the river views were spectacular, could watch eagles soar by
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I booked this hotel for my grandson and his girl while we stayed at the Aspen. After booking our room Hotels.com was out of rooms at the Aspen. I knew they would love the Kenai River Lodge. While right on the road through town, it is also right on the famous fish river Kenai, and has a small bar area on the roof. It is an older rustic lodge and just perfect for my outdoorsy twenty-year-olds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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