stayed at The Cannery Lodge as part of the Cool Nerds Fishing Trip, and we couldn't have asked for…read morea better experience. The rooms were spotless and beautifully decorated with a relaxing green theme that gave off a warm, rustic vibe. The food was absolutely fantastic -- every meal was fresh, hearty, and full of flavor. After long days on the water, it hit the spot every time. What really made the lodge special were the fire pits scattered around the property. There was always a cozy spot to hang out, swap stories, and unwind. And with enough wood to burn for weeks, the fire never stopped! The Cannery Lodge made our trip unforgettable, and we'll definitely be back next year. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic and comfortable Alaskan getaway.

I recently had my wedding here in July , we fit just under 150 people in the upper room. It turned…read moreout beautiful beyond expectations. If you are considering booking your wedding here you should expect too pay a couple hundred more than they tell you initially , also there is a ton of random furniture that they are not willing to move , our solution was to rent a movie theater curtain and hang it with scaffolding cutting off about 10 ft of the room, and than moved all the furniture behind it. We than put the head table and front and it ended up looking better than if we had not. Overall I would give 2 stars , for lack of communication on their part, because we were told many different on many things by different employees on what time we could get there to set up , if we could move the furniture out , and the random sum of charges that weren't mentioned until after our event The furniture problem cause a big set back the morning of our wedding so I hope our solution helps you (: I would however give 5 stars for beauty in the end , because with enough work , communication and decorating it can be a very lovely venue

The staff is incredibly wonderful , the rooms are very clean and well maintained. The pool and spa…read morewere fantastic --- it was cold outside but we loved it! The breakfast was really good and I recommend it. Though this is not a 5 star hotel --- anyone knows--- however for travel and cost this is a 5 star!

It's a Quality Inn so expect smallish rooms and the basics. Four stars for clean rooms, friendly…read morestaff, and a nice breakfast. +1 star for the gentleman overseeing the breakfast area. He was super nice and friendly to everyone there, including lots of kids that were in town for youth hockey games.

What a great Alaskan business! It's a no frills bit solid…read more And I mean SOLID! Hotel. It seems austere from the outside and that's the motive. Nothing fancy. Only an Alaskan hotel would have an arctic entry to fit a school bus full of kids. Then the elevator. Then the cozy front desk tucked in the back away from the front door. What a great concept born from experience. Though we didn't use it. Kitchenette. Range refridge microwave sink. Plates and silverware. Etc.... Warm room. The bathroom kept up with the motife. Note room. Not less. Enough space for two people and all your elbows without bumping into each other. Older style. But very very clean. Nothing at all was worn or used looking. Quiet quiet quiet hotel. At heat for us. Dogs welcome!! Pool and jacuzzi Ohh!! BONUS Three bears grocery in the same commercial lot with a McD's and shell gas!

The hotel was pretty chill and nothing bad happened, I don't know what's with all the bad reviews…read morebecause this place is great, it had everything just like the good reviews said.

I enjoyed my stay overall, but I'm giving it 4 stars because the hot tub was out of service, and…read morethat was one of the main amenities I was looking forward to. Aside from that, the experience was good--no bed bugs (I checked thoroughly), the pool was clean, and the room was neat and tidy with no strange odors. The temperature of the room was kept cool, and I had no issues with loud neighbors. The bed was very comfortable, and the bathroom was spacious and spotless as well. I also appreciated the 24/7 tea, hot cocoa, and coffee bar. However, I wish they offered more, like a breakfast options.

This is the Loudest Hotel in which I've ever stayed. Loud…read more I mean paper thin walls, yelling in the other rooms, loud. It's also not cheap! However, it is clean and in a very convenient locations. So....3 stars for cleanliness and location.

Easy to find, fishing on site, comfortable rooms. King room…read morebed on the soft side, but lots of places to hang clothes, plug in and a comfy chair to see the river right outside. Staff super friendly and they even called to let me know I left something. If you want something a bit closer to civilization this might be your spot

In theory, this seems like a nice place to stay. Things you should be aware of if you're from out…read moreof state and visiting in the warmer months: - there is no A/C - it's on a busy street so sleeping with an open window is less than ideal. - we stayed in a suite, only 2 windows had a screen, so opening windows without letting mosquitos in is limited. - it's loud - fans aren't in the rooms, so be sure to ask for them when you're at the front desk, because they won't bring it to you - place is clean, but dated - food options are in walking distance - there is a bar Overall, it's an ok place, but i won't be staying here again after this visit.

Check-in was fairly quick, however, we couldn't find our room initially. We went back in to ask…read moreand they said that room didn't exist... then it was said to be down for maintenance and were quick to give us another. Turns out the numbering was weird on the doors and it was nextdoor to the 2nd room we were given. Weird! Nothing spectacular, simple room with the basic necessities and fairly clean. Water pressure was nice and somewhat unexpected. A couple of the towels were stained, which is a bit of a turn off, even though you can see they're laundered. Breakfast is served nextdoor in an old restaurant. Typical hot & cold items for a hotel... waffles, eggs, bacon, cereal, yogurt and plenty of coffee! The young lady tending to the breakfast was very polite and attentive!

We stayed at this hotel for 1 night. Price was a bit high, but Alaska is expensive. This is also…read morethe only name brand hotel chain in Soldotna. It's Motel style, where you park right outside your room. The receptionist at the check in counter was very friendly and suggested I join the Best Western Rewards do I could get points and other promotions. So I did and then I received also some free bottles of water and snacks. The room was simply furnished and our had a private bath. Our room also had a fridge. The room was clean and appeared freshly painted. The free breakfast was in the restaurant across from the parking lot. You need to bring your key and show it to the attendant.

Very quaint older motel, has seafood and steakhouse attached to the front which is also accessible…read moreto the left of the front desk. Be prepared to carry up your luggage if upstairs as there are no elevators. Love the different Alaskan animals that adorn the walls both going up the stairs and also in restaurant. Had an ihome alarm radio that you can set your iPhone on to charge. Small fridge they stock with Fiji waters for you. And small coffee cup sized keurig machine, with cups and creamers some sugars etc. also a microwave. Tv on wall , dial phone under it on a desk with office chair. Small round table with two seats and two separate beds same room. Basically 4 minutes away from most things in Kenai and 15 from soldotna!

Clean friendly and comfortable although we didn't sleep very well. People were walking in and out…read morethe building at all hours of the night... 3,4 am and the door slams shut with a bang every time. Apparently it's the kitchen staff from what I understand. We were here two nights and requested to have a quieter room so fortunately for us We were moved to a different building all together the next night. Wish we were told about this option upon check in but after everything was done the second night was in fact a good night sleep

We loved our stay at Silver Tip! We would highly recommend. They organized all of our activities…read moreand we had a seamless adventure. The stay at the cabin was great, there was plenty of room for our family of four and we felt like we were away in a cabin deep in the woods. We were close to amenities if needed. Our trips were all within two hours which gave us the opportunity to see much of Alaska. We rafted, ocean fished, whale watched, rode atv's, rode in a helicopter, dog sledded and fished in the Kenai river. Our trip was spectacular and it is all due to Andrea and Jeremy. They were wonderful and gracious hosts!

We had a great time at SilverTip. The cabins are clean and comfortable. The hosts were great!…read more There is laundry on site, a fish processing room and a great campfire area. We3 will definitely stay here on our next trip. Also, Jeremy is an incredible guide with great boats and gear. We had so much fun (and success) fishing with him.

I attended a wedding and reception at Diamond M Ranch recently. It was held in the barn, and we did…read morenot see the lodging so I can't comment on that, and I don't know what Diamond M did besides provide the space, because tables, chairs, flowers, food, and port-a-potties were brought from other places. That being said, it seemed odd that food can be served in a place where there was no running water and within 10 yards of a pig pen and Port-a-potties. Cow patties surrounded the pig pen. The barn had a large curtain around the room which hid real barn stuff like tools and oil cans.

This place was like a 5 star hotel of campgrounds. Super clean facilities, plenty of fun things to…read moredo on the property and super friendly staff. We will be visiting again and will definitely be recommending to all our friends.

Where to start... First off, I booked this trip as a Christmas present to my seventy year old…read moreFather who had always talked about wanting to fish in Alaska. I knew he would never do it for himself and if we didn't do it soon, we may never actually get to it. There are a lot of choices out there. After narrowing it down to three, I called and left voicemail's asking for more info. Not only was Jimmie Jack's the first to call back, but they actually sounded like they cared. I talked to Kevin and asked about every cliched question I could think of. He took the time to walk me through everything and made sure I knew this was the right fit. The next day I booked the "Signature Seven" package and the excitement started to grow. Without getting in to a ridiculous amount of detail, I just want to put in emphasis on how great this place is. Everything was taken care of for us. We were booked on all the right types of trips. Directions to boats were given. The staff [EVERYONE!] was incredible and friendly in the most genuine of ways. From Captain Charlie and Cooper, making sure we got to the right spots to get my Dad a 60# Halibut, Captain Dan taking the time to teach me proper technique to catch more fish than anyone else on the boat out in Homer, Jo and Scott taking the time to work through rain and cold to try and get us our King Salmon limits, and last, but not least, Tony literally getting hooked in the face by some random dude in our group, but keeping a positive attitude and teaching us all how to slay the Sockeye. They were all total badasses! They worked hard to make sure we had the best time out on the water we could have and on a trip like this, with the smiles and memories we got to carry home with us, let alone like 300# of fish, they deserve more praise than I could ever give them. Finally, deserving her own special paragraph, there was Phyllis. The "Lodge Mama," keeping us well fed and caffeinated every morning, Phyllis was the kind of person that immediately makes an impact on you and is someone you know you are going to miss before you even leave. She'd greet you with a smile and a hug in the morning and she went above and beyond what her position called for to make sure you knew you were making a genuine connection with someone that really cared about your well-being and wanted to know the real you. She described our encounters as divine intervention, and while some may scoff at such a fleeting moment, I truly feel blessed to have had her in my life for the 7 days. Crazy as it may be to believe, even after only a week, it was hard to say goodbye. She made this trip more special by just being herself and if you are lucky enough to ever meet her, cherish that moment. It will not be one you soon forget or ever take for granted. Are there cheaper trips out there? Of course there are. Could you arrange all the trips we went out on, on your own? Undoubtedly. Could you find your own lodging? Definitely. Should you though? No way. If you are going up North for your first time and you want all the little things worked out for you in the most streamlined and convenient way possible, this is the place to be. Plus, you get to meet the best people throughout the process! You can't put a price-tag on that. Do yourself a favor and call Jimmie Jack's today. I promise you that you not regret it.

Great charter company!! Nice boats! Our guide Chris was great! Helper Elijah was also really…read morehelpful! These guys knew what they were doing and we got all our fish in 3 hours!!! I can't wait to come back next year!!! ---Wear your own waders--