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Golden North Motel

4888 Old Airport Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
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Golden North Motel
Ranked #12 of 21 hotels in Fairbanks
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Covina, California
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30 reviews 30 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

This is a basic motel located near the airport and near the Riverboat Discovery. They offer airport transportation, complimentary coffee and juice and pastry. It is truly Alaska. Simple motel room that is clean and comfy. Family owned. Fairbanks tour operators love them. Walking distance to stores(Fred Meyer-Kmart-like) for food, deli etc. Fast food nearby. With a car-close to University... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2013

The outside of this place the strip club and the places around this area will make you change your mind about staying here. The butts all over the ground are a real welcome to this place. They don't take an American Express or Discover so we dident stay maybe a good thing. I did look in a room very small... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2013

During my vacation in Alaska I had the pleasure of staying at Golden North Motel. The service was excellent. They had a great staff that treated me with kindness. I am a stickler for a clean environment and they did not let me down. Not only was my room impeccably clean everyday but the actual motel itself was spotless. This... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2013 via mobile

I love staying at this motel! Since I moved to Alaska and worked in the bush for the first 8 years or so it was nice to find a reasonably price motel in Fairbanks when I needed to be in town. The staff is quick to get to know you after just a few visits. The rooms are clean and... More

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Michigan
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9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 26, 2012

This place was on my list of hotels to check out because of the price. At first blush it appeared a little too shabby. After checking out the other hotels on my list and finding them either booked or very over priced, we went back. We asked to see a room and were allowed to look at one on the... More

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Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 10, 2012

A good value little motel, run by a lovely family. Room was clean, nice bathroom and had a microwave and fridge which was a huge bonus for us. It is kind of out on it's own and the nearest neighbour is the Lonely Lady Saloon featuring showgirls nightly (which made me laugh) but you couldn't hear any noise from it.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 25, 2012

A basic, old-fashioned motel, managed by a very kind family. Very good value, Alaska standards (less than 100$). In summer, take a room in the Eastern side – the Western side is too hot the afternoon. Consider taking the 2 beds rooms – for few more bucks they are much bigger than the regular room with a separated sitting and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012 via mobile

Golden North, when you need a nice clean place to crash, and not break the bank this is your spot. I stayed here in January when it was -50 and my truck froze up! It was pluged in but my battery blanket craped out and my battery froze. At the front desk they had a battery booster and charger for... More

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Palm Springs, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

I chose the Golden North Motel since it is in close proximity to the Fred Meyer store and wasn't sure if I was going to rent a car or not and may have needed to use bus service and since you can wait for the bus inside at Fred Meyer in the cold winter it is a plus. I ended... More

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Wasilla
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 8, 2011

The three Baers run this family owned hotel. "Momma Baer" and her two adult sons graciously greet new arrivals and do an exceptional job to accommodate individual needs. While enjoying refreshments in the artistically cozy lobby it soon becomes evident why many of are returnees to this very clean, attractive and especially friendly place. The Baers are long time Alaskans... More

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Also Known As:
Golden North Hotel Fairbanks
Golden North Hotel
Golden North Motel Fairbanks, Alaska
Address: 4888 Old Airport Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Region: United States > Alaska > Fairbanks
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Ranked #12 of 21 hotels in Fairbanks

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