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Gakona Lodge

2.5 star property
Beachfront lodge with a nightclub and a restaurant

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Dinner served, American cuisine
Cabin, 3 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Balcony
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom, Resort View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Cabin, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cabin, 3 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Digital channels
  • 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 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 7 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 7 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Mile 2 Tok Cutoff, Gakona, AK, 99586

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Chistochina River Trailhead - 49 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Gakona Lodge

Lodge by the river
You can look forward to a nightclub, concerts and live shows, and a firepit at Gakona Lodge. The on-site American cuisine family restaurant, Carriage House Restaurant, serves dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and meeting rooms
  • A reception hall, a billiards/pool table, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Gakona Lodge include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) 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 requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Stair-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 refrigerator
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Gakona Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gakona Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gakona Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gakona Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gakona Lodge located?

Situated on the beach, this lodge is 7.5 mi (12 km) from Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and within 25 mi (40 km) of Dry Creek State Recreation Site and Kluane/Wrangell-St Elias/Glacier Bay/Tatshenshini-Alsek. Wrangell‐St. Elias National Park Visitor Center and Chapel on the Hill are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

michael

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

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Inge

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

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

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

8/10 Good

Luiz José

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

George

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

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the history and location near amazing sights and right on the river with stunning views of Wrangle Mountains
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rita

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

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique place to stay. Loved the atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I think you need to understand the history of the lodge before you stay there. My room was in the first floor and the only room with a private bath. I could hear every word the staff was saying outside my room and the room above me I could hear every snore.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Souvik

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The area is very poorly maintained and the cabin condition was a bit below average.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great stay. Very friendly and accommodating owners and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bert

Friendly staff. Fun place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

tim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the staff was very helpful, gracious and took really good care of us and the place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Unique and authentic, cabins and lodge are well maintained and very comfortable. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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

danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good place for 1 night, very friendly personnel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022