Kenai River Lodge

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Executive Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lounge
Exterior
Lounge

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $185
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23

Explore the area

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393 Riverside Drive, Soldotna, AK, 99669
  • Place, Soldotna Homestead Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Soldotna Creek Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Centennial Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Kenai River Lodge

3-star Soldotna lodge walkable to Soldotna Homestead Museum
Along with a bar/lounge, this lodge has laundry facilities and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area and ATM/banking services.
Kenai River Lodge offers 28 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Kenai River Lodge features barbecue grills, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Kenai River Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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Kenai River Lodge Lodge
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Kenai River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 335 out of 758 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 758 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 758 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 758 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 758 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mark, Anchorage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second visit to this hotel, reasonable winter rates for a nice room with king bed. They are clean and staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laneen

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

Great location, views and fishing opportunities

This is a great place on the river. The views and amenities for fishing are the best.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Derek

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Valorie

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Quiet setting on the banks of a river.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark, Anchorage

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property location is the best part. Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was very basic and in need of upgrades.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Corey

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a small town inn. Don’t expect any over the top amenities. Room was clean bar/grill staff and people all super nice. I’d stay stay again
Views from the bar
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No kitchen. Nice longe/bar. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff! The property was clean and quiet. We enjoyed being out in the sun next to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Had great time. Love this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The spot was perfectly set for us, we were close to alot of places we were going. The rooms were spacious. The bar was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great location, quiet room with great views of the River.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jake

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on river with private access.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

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

Right on the River

Right on the River, it is beautiful. Walk down and fish have a bbq and meet new friends. A true Kenai experience. I wish the bottom floor had patio doors instead of windows, but it was an amazing view. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025