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Kenai River Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverside lodge in Soldotna with free parking

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Lounge
Exterior
Room, 1 Queen Bed
Executive Suite
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$202
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

Classic Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
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

Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

About this property

Kenai River Lodge

Riverside 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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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 lift

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 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

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Kenai River Lodge Hotel 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 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kenai River Lodge on 5 Nov 2025 start from AU$201.91, 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.

Reviews

Kenai River Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 323 out of 738 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 738 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 738 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 738 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 738 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dan

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

Lesil

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rhonda Curwen

Travelled with partner
The view was great and the staff excellent. Older property .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

RAGHUNATH

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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 traveller
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 traveller
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

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