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Kenai River Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star lodge near Soldotna Homestead Museum

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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393 Riverside Drive, Soldotna, AK, 99669
  • Place, Soldotna Creek Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Centennial Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Soldotna Regional Sports Complex
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)
    ‪13 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
(21 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
  • Tsalteshi Ski Trails - 1 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pad Thai Cafe - ‬8 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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Kenai River Lodge Soldotna
Kenai River Hotel Soldotna
Kenai River Lodge Alaska/Soldotna
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Kenai River Lodge Lodge
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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 Jan 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kenai River Lodge on Feb 13, 2026 start from $120.0, 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. 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

6/10 Okay

Derek

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Valorie

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

6/10 Okay

Mark, Anchorage

Business traveler
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

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No kitchen. Nice longe/bar. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Had great time. Love this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The spot was perfectly set for us, we were close to alot of places we were going. The rooms were spacious. The bar was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great location, quiet room with great views of the River.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jake

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

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

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

Right on the River

Right on the River, it is beautiful. Walk down and fish have a bbq and meet new friends. A true Kenai experience. I wish the bottom floor had patio doors instead of windows, but it was an amazing view. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jack

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and friendly staff. Nice little bar to hang at.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Guy

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for any day trips out of Soldotna! Nice and clean rooms. Overall great night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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