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Kenai River Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverfront lodge in Soldotna with free parking

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Lounge
Exterior
Executive Suite
Room, 1 Queen Bed
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct

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 Single Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Soldotna

At Kenai River Lodge you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Soldotna Homestead Museum and Soldotna Creek Park. Highlights at this lodge include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .For a drink, you can stop by the lodge's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Soldotna lodge include Centennial Park and Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.
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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
  • Kenai Peninsula College Fishing Academy - 8 min drive - 7.9 km

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

Riverfront lodge in Soldotna with free parking
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 a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

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

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Kenai Lodge
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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

What is the cancellation policy at Kenai River Lodge?

Kenai River Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kenai River Lodge on 3 Oct 2025 start from AU$183.75, 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.

Is parking available at Kenai River Lodge?

Yep, Kenai River Lodge has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Kenai River Lodge?

The closest beach to Kenai River Lodge is Kenai Beach (13.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kenai River Lodge?

No, Kenai River Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kenai River Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kenai River Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Kenai River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 316 out of 721 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 721 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 721 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 721 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 721 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

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

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

masayasu

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

masayasu

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deb, Chehalis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet with nice river view
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was primarily focused on fishermen and fisherwomen and it was still very nice for anyone to stay. Would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the river view. Staff was very helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, and convenient location while exploring the Kenai.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025