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Gakona Lodge

2.5 star property
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American cuisine
Exterior
Outdoor banquet area
Billiards
Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Mile 2 Tok Cutoff, Gakona, AK, 99586
  • Dry Creek State Recreation Site
    16 min drive
  • Wrangell‐St. Elias National Park Visitor Center
    28 min drive
  • Chapel on the Hill
    33 min drive
  • Copper Center Airport (CZC)
    34 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom, Resort View

Economy Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom, Resort View

  • 9 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Cabin, 1 Bedroom

Cabin, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom, River View

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom, River View

  • 14 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom, River View

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom, River View

  • 7 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom, River View

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom, River View

  • 7 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 6 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom, River View

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom, River View

  • 13 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Gakona

When you stay at Gakona Lodge in Gakona, you'll be on the beach and 11 minutes by car from Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. .This lodge is 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Dry Creek State Recreation Site and 19.9 mi (32.1 km) from Kluane/Wrangell-St Elias/Glacier Bay/Tatshenshini-Alsek.
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What's nearby

  • Dry Creek State Recreation Site - 16 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Wrangell‐St. Elias National Park Visitor Center - 28 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Chapel on the Hill - 33 min drive - 46.9 km
  • Chistochina River Trailhead - 49 min drive - 52.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Carriage House Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trappers Den Tavern - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Gakona Lodge

Beachfront lodge with a nightclub and a restaurant
Gakona Lodge offers 16 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. This Gakona lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a nightclub and karaoke. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Carriage House Restaurant serving guests of Gakona Lodge. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Planning an event in Gakona? This lodge has 1200 square feet (111 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Carriage House Restaurant - This family restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only.
Trappers Den Travern - This bar specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (subject to charges) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 15.95-29.99 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Carriage House Restaurant
  • Trappers Den Travern

Things to do

  • Bike cleaning
  • Bike parking
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space (1200 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beachfront location
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Books
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Carriage House Restaurant or Trappers Den Tavern next door to Main Lodge]
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 3 and May 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15.95 to 29.99 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Gakona Lodge
Gakona Lodge Lodge
Gakona Lodge Gakona
Gakona Lodge Lodge Gakona

Gakona Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 202 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 202 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 202 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 202 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 202 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fine old place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old. As expected. Lodge was nice. Shared bathrooms were clean and easily accessible. Guy across the hall snored so bad
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just need to remember you share a bathroom with others staying there. Bathroom is clean and nice not very good pressure. The beds are squeaky.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very authentic in its ambiance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rustic property
This is a rustic property. The owners are very nice and helpful. It’s nice to have a restaurant on site, but it’s not inexpensive. The cabin itself is old and very tired, but the bathroom was remodeled which was good. It was nice to be right on the river
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly folks
Friendly small town with a historic roadhouse. Prices are very high in Alaska, so this was a cheaper option. The shared bathroom is challenging in the morning. However the bar next door is a great way to mix with fellow travellers and locals.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was unique because it was an old historical lodge. Everything was clean and staff was super nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan, Goffstown

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is the oldest roadhouse in Alaska. The property is rustic, which adds character, and most spotlessly clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Gisela

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Reserved and rented a 3 bedroom cabin. 2 bedrooms had curtains instead of a door in the doorway...no big deal, just info. However, the 1 bedroom with an actual door smelled terrible (guessing it was cat urine based on a small doorway cut into the door). Hosts were obviously aware as there were about 8 air fresheners under the bed. Mattresses were all Very soft. People were nice, but when asked, did not have menus for either the bar or restaurant (2 separate buildings) available in paper or on-line to review until you sat down and felt committed. Seemed to be a significant difference in price between a meal at the bar versus a similar item in the restaurant. The food was good and plentiful. Overall, the cabin better than tent camping in the rain like we had done the previous couple of nights, with plenty of heat and hot water. (note: connections for hot and cold water in "kitchen" sink were reversed so left handle was for cold and right was for hot, but at least they worked once we broke the code). The biggest issue was the smell in the bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julia, Elk Grove

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
A place to rest your head
A place to rest your head. It is very much a cabin. Family stayed 1 night. Not a lot to choose from out in bush of Alaska. It was good could use some upgrades. Shower and toilet room looked new with on demand water heater. Thanks for the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a good stay. Very clean and comfortable. There was a little confusion with booking upon arrival due to something eith the 3rd party booking site, but they were really nice and helpful and got it sorted for us. It was just what we needed for a quick overnight rest along our way.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming. Everything can be heard in the rooms in the lodge
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Luiz José

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and spacious cabin, with private bathroom, great breakfast options served in a typical restaurant, very attentive and kind staff. The downside was the size of the bathroom, which was very small, but there was plenty of heated water at a good temperature.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Must experience this Historic Lodge. Wonderful owners with a quaint restaurant. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Mill Creek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent property with a restaurant and Bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were extremely friendly and welcoming. Bar and restaurant on property next to lodge. Great location to visit Wrangell-StE NP.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Three amazing days of using the lodge as a base for motorcycle riding. Perfect location for day trips dual sporting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Harish

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We could not get a room even though we booked. We paid 200 dollars. We arrived late, past midnight. There was no proper communication. We called and waited till 6:30am, ended up sleeping in the car the whole night. Finally, drove to Valdez. Wish there was better communication especially when they took the money. We couldn’t even get inside the hotel and just parked outside hoping someone would come and let us in. We called couple of times and left voicemail but no response. They didn’t even get back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024