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Kenai River Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverfront lodge in Soldotna with free parking

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Located near Centennial Park, this tranquil lodge offers a genuine Alaska experience. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, a bar to unwind after outdoor activities, and barbecue grills for casual meals. The staff is praised for their helpful service.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ￥18,556
￥20,412 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16

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)

Highlights

Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
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 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
99669, AK, Soldotna, 393 Riverside Drive

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
  • Tsalteshi Ski Trails - 1 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Odies - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pad Thai Cafe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Kenai River Lodge

Lodge near Soldotna Homestead Museum
Located close to Centennial Park and Soldotna Creek Park, Kenai River Lodge provides laundry facilities and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Kenai River Lodge include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator

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 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Kenai Lodge
Kenai River
Kenai River Lodge
Kenai River Lodge Hotel
Kenai River Lodge Hotel Soldotna
Kenai River Lodge Soldotna
Kenai River Hotel Soldotna
Kenai River Lodge Alaska/Soldotna
Kenai River Soldotna
Kenai River Lodge Lodge
Kenai River Lodge Soldotna
Kenai River Lodge Lodge Soldotna

Frequently asked questions

Is Kenai River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of Nov 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kenai River Lodge on Nov 15, 2025 start from ￥18,556, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kenai River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kenai River Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Kenai River Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Soldotna Homestead Museum, Soldotna Creek Park, and Centennial Park. Soldotna Regional Sports Complex and Kenai Peninsula College Fishing Academy are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Kenai River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 324 out of 740 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 740 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 740 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 740 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 740 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

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place on the river and excellent lounge
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 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

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

Jeff

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views. Decently comfortable. Nicer than most Alaska hotels
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and great stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Zack

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

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for us! Close to everything and right on the river!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Desk staff were wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice fishing location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amandah

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

Nice choice!

Rooms are clean, convenient location, beautiful river view, and decent price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in & out was easy. Staff was friendly & facility was clean & quiet. All around a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great bar. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whenever I stay in Soldotna I always stay at Kenai River lodge. Beds are very comfy and room is large. Check in staff have always been nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

masayasu

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

Perfect

Good for fishing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing river views from the rooms. Rooms are quite spacious, equipped with fridge, microwave oven and coffee maker. Beds are comfortable, the shower is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was one of the few in the area. Older motel but in good shape. Convenient to what we wanted to do
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rajashree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean well maintained property, Firm good mattress.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view was beautiful and the beds were very comfortable. Best night's sleep I have gotten in awhile.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Private fishing area on kenai river!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is a little old and needs some repairs but staff was great and rooms were clean. Cool bar upstairs
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023