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Gakona Lodge
2.5 star property

Family-friendly lodge with nightclub and restaurant
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Gakona Lodge

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American cuisine
Outdoor banquet area
Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom
Meeting facility
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Gakona Lodge

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
Mile 2 Tok Cutoff, Gakona, AK, 99586
  • Popular LocationDry Creek State Recreation Site16 min drive
  • Popular LocationWrangell‐St. Elias National Park Visitor Center28 min drive
  • Popular LocationChistochina River Trailhead49 min drive
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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

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Daily housekeeping
Children's books
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom, Resort View

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

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

Highlights

Fridge
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Children's books
  • 9 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Cabin, 1 Bedroom

Cabin, 1 Bedroom

Cabin, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Sofa bed - double
Hairdryer
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single 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

Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Travel cot
Children's books
  • 14 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Travel cot
Children's books
  • 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

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Children's books
  • 9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Travel cot
Children's books
  • 7 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Children's books
  • 11 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Travel cot
Children's books
  • 7 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Children's books
  • 6 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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

Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Travel cot
Children's books
  • 13 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Gakona

Located in Gakona, Gakona Lodge is in the historical district and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Dry Creek State Recreation Site. Rafting, boat tours and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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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

Family-friendly 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 laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a gift shop and outdoor furniture
  • A TV in reception, wedding services and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Gakona Lodge offer amenities, such as free WiFi. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Fridges, children's books and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 15.95 to 29.99 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Carriage House Restaurant
  • Trappers Den Travern

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,200 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • On a river
  • On the beach
  • 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.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1904
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: Trappers Den Tavern next door to Main Lodge
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 3 September and 31 May.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from 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 any lifts
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: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gakona Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gakona Lodge located?

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

Gakona Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 162 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge was like a old farm house with a lot of bedrooms which is where we placed We did not have any heat control in our room no TV and all the rooms shared 2 bathrooms. Someone using the bathroom the next morning left such a awful odor people were gagging. No spray that we could find. The showers did not look all that appealing after other people used them.The bar has very limited drink choices and the restaurant had very limited choices. A hotel would have been a better choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a historic Roadhouse, reminiscent of my grandparents farmhouse. The new owners are bringing back the charm and history. Beautifully set on the river. Next door is their own bar and restaurant. Met some fabulous vacationers and swapped stories.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Federico

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

dan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historic old lodge, in the country, and adjacent to a fast flowing river. Has alot of character and fun place to stay. Staff was very friendly and place was clean. I would recommend a newer bed mattress for the one we had sagged due to our weights . Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

theodore

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New owners but overall it was a great place to stay. Fun to think about all the stories the building could tell with all its history.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
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

Beverly

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
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

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023