This was the best hotel/stay of our 3 week Alaska trip. It's such a charming, old historic lodge! It's got beautiful views, it's clean and we had a wonderful breakfast the next morning. The owners were running the kitchen and they were so modest and kind. We wished we could have joined for dinner the night before but we showed up a few minutes after the kitchen had closed. The atmoshpere in the saloon/bar and the restaurant bring you back to long lost times. It's charming and authentic. You can tell the people running this place really care. It's clean, they think of everything you could want/need and I believe they undersell themselves. They could charge a lot more than what they're charging right now. It was our cheapest and best hotel stay. These types of places would be $400plus in California. Thanks for the lovely stay! read more

Options are limited when it comes to finding a place to stay in this corner of the state...but there is none better, I dare say, in the entire state as Gakona Lodge! We pulled in later than I wanted and had to leave way too early, but the time we had in Cabin #3 was fantastic! Ample room for a family of five in a rustic cabin set in this amazing valley, alongside a swift moving creek, within walking distance of good eats...it is a perfect roadside oasis! We ate at the bar that night since the restaurant dining room was closed...mostly pub fare...but healthy portions and with a touch of someone who cares hand cut fries, a hint of tarragon in the tartar sauce,...best damn cheese curds I've ever had...holy crap...the curds were like garlic nuggets...and cheese! Someone is doing great things with somewhat limited offerings. Even the tap list is subject to what's available...lucky for them there's Gakona Brewing (sounds like a guy in his basement) down the road knocking out a couple kegs of beer for them to keep the ale flowing! After dinner, we made it back to our cabin and watched a DVD on how to skin a bear...because...ALASKA! WTF NOT? Cozy warm beds and a good nights sleep...a simple, but adequate breakfast of fruit, AMAZING HOMEMADE SCONES, coffee and juices put us back on the road...I wish i could have spent days here in this little oasis...maybe next time when I have a little more time on my hands... Thank You for being the perfect little getaway from it all! read more

This place is absolutely amazing. Cozy and friendly. The guy that took care of us Chris is unforgettable, just took care of all of our needs or wants. Will ne you feel just at home when even from 5,000 miles away! read more

Gakona Lodge is a must stop when visiting the Glennallen and Wrangell St. Elias region! The lodge is a charming and fun place with a classic Alaskan feel. The hosts and bartenders treat you like family and make your stay lively and entertaining. The food is always excellent and the specials are to die for. A must stay place when staying near Glennallen! read more

What a great place to stay. We loved our cabin. It was very clean, cozy and rustic. With modern amenities! Barry was really nice and friendly. Breakfast was just right and the scenery amazing. We will be back! read more

The best hospitality during my recent 25-day vacation occurred at the Gakona Lodge. I arrived late at night, kind of a "weary traveler", but still got a few snacks, a game of darts, and virtual reality (!) in. read more

I recently visited the Gakona Lodge while on a hunting trip in nearby Copper Center. The owners Cliff and Rebecca are great hosts and will make you feel right at home. Although I did not stay at the lodge, as I already had accommodations, I did take a tour of the rooms and common areas and found them to be very nice. I did enjoy a fine meal next door in the restaurant. The food was magnificent and the view of the Gakona River that flows along the back side of the property is amazing. After the meal, my next stop was the tavern located between the lodge and restaurant. This is a great place to sit back, relax and have a few drinks with the locals. Darts, pool and lots of Alaskan pics and relics. I then left for a fishing trip with Matt, one of Gakona Lodge's guides. The equipment was all supplied and top notch. We all caught fish and had a blast. The trip I took was worth it just to experience the views floating down. We came out onto the Copper River and floated many miles down to the pick up point. Along the way, in addition to great fishing, we saw countless bald and golden eagles and even caribou swimming the Copper River. Give these guys a try you won't be disappointed. read more

Gakona Lodge - Hotels Near Me - Gakona, Alaska

Cool lodge and beautiful scenery. We stayed there after a fishing trip and were really glad that we did. The owners were really nice and went out of the way to help us with our catch. They stored it for us overnight and the next day they even helped us to prep it for our flight home. They even prepared some for dinner that evening and it was amazing! The cabin we stayed in was spacious and comfortable. read more

We stayed at the Gakona Lodge and Trading Post in May and it was a wonderful experience! We had originally booked a room in the lodge, but when we arrived and saw the cabins we requested that our reservation be changed to one of the cabins. The owners were very accommodating. Our cabin was very private and peaceful, backing to the Gakona River. It was clean, with comfortable bedding and nice linens. The breakfast was wonderful, with delicious homemade muffins. We enjoyed hanging out with the locals in the evening at the lounge/bar on site. We would definitely stay here again if our travels take us back to Gakona. read more

Nice rooms, good variety. The place has a convenience store, restaurant (best in area), and bar all on site. Breakfast is included and it's a nice plus. Historic location and buildings, and knowledgeable owners can set you up for fishing trips, etc, or give you info on local establishment. I don't know what's the deal with the strange looking dog that roams the premises but it's harmless. read more

We drove up from Anchorage and we were plenty glad to get to this lodge. We had two rooms - including the haunted one (and I am not gonna say any more about that...). Our rooms were spotless and cozy. We walked over to the bar which had darts and pool table. Was lots of fun watching the play. Next door to the bar is the restaurant with the neatest of decorations. Food was great, and breakfast comes with the room. Great to walk into the restaurant and smell the coffee and biscuits - all in all, it's worth the trip just to get to stay there. read more