Kenai Vacations from ￥305,127

The Hibernation Station is one of the highest rated properties in the Sterling area. Why? Because value. You are paying for a zero frills stay, and you get near zero frills. Bed, shower, coffee in the AM. That’s about it. But the place is very well kept and very clean, and is a bargain. I’d have absolutely no qualms staying there again, if I was looking for a no frills accommodation.

Laundry is expensive.

This is an adorable lodge. The owners make you feel at home and it is a very peaceful place to spend several days. I wish I had made my reservation for longer. I will totally visit again.

We had a day of king salmon fishing planned in the area, so we decided to stay in Soldotna for the night. We paid $234 for a double queen room. The room had several issues. The air conditioner rattled throughout the night, one of the mattresses sagged noticeably in the middle, and the door was difficult to close properly. On the positive side, the room was clean, the breakfast was great, and the staff accommodated an early check-in, which we appreciated. Would I stay here again? Probably not at this price point. While there were some positives, the condition of the room did not match the cost.