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Our top choices for Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area hotels

A wooden cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a clear view of the mountains.

1. Alaska's Lake Lucille B&B

Alaska's Lake Lucille B&B
3.0 star property
13.5 km from Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (299 reviews)
"Best place to stay in Wasilla, hands down. Excellent breakfast!"
United States
Bruce
The price is NZ$304
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Alaska's Lake Lucille B&B
A West Butt Trail sign with a map and a person walking on a gravel path.

2. The Pioneer Motel

The Pioneer Motel
2.5 star property
6.7 km from Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (892 reviews)
"Great location and staff were phenomenal."
United States
Beth
The price is NZ$260
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
The Pioneer Motel
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table, and a grey sofa.

3. Colony Suites

Colony Suites
4.0 star property
6.6 km from Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (122 reviews)
"The unit we stayed in was beautiful! The decor was outstanding and the couch and bed were comfortable."
United States
Cheryl
The price is NZ$460
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Colony Suites
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

4. Grand View Inn & Suites

Grand View Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
9.3 km from Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Very great stay"
United States
Jackie
The price is NZ$267
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Grand View Inn & Suites
A dining room with a wooden table, chairs, a cabinet with glass doors, and a view of mountains through large windows.

5. Gateway Overlook

Gateway Overlook
3.0 star property
3.3 km from Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (109 reviews)
"This place was a great haven for us at the time that we were there."
United States
Jennie
The price is NZ$311
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Gateway Overlook
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a mounted moose head, and a modern sofa set.

6. Best Western Lake Lucille Inn

Best Western Lake Lucille Inn
2.5 star property
15.1 km from Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"lovely views and so nice to have a restaurant inside that's so pretty"
United States
Carolyn
The price is NZ$344
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Best Western Lake Lucille Inn
A wooden staircase leading to a second floor, a leather sofa, a wooden table with a lantern, and a television mounted on the wall.

7. Alaska Back Country Cottages

Alaska Back Country Cottages
3.0 star property
12.2 km from Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (91 reviews)
"Beautiful place"
United States
Germain
The price is NZ$552
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Alaska Back Country Cottages
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

8. Susitna Suites

Susitna Suites
3.5 star property
19.7 km from Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (110 reviews)
"This was a great place to stay! Clean, spacious, and all the amenities you need to make meals, do laundry, and chill."
United States
Tiffany
The price is NZ$395
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Susitna Suites
A hotel room with a bed, a blue armchair, a dining table, a kitchen area with a microwave, and a refrigerator.

9. Alaska's Select Inn Wasilla

Alaska's Select Inn Wasilla
2.0 star property
9.5 km from Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"My stay was amazing and the staff was outstanding"
United States
MICHAEL DAVIS
The price is NZ$248
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Alaska's Select Inn Wasilla
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, a sink, and a vase with yellow flowers.

10. Mat-Su Resort

Mat-Su Resort
2.5 star property
11.2 km from Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (207 reviews)
"The hotel room was charmingly decorated and comfortable, with a lovely view of the lake. Would definitely stay there again."
United States
Angela
The price is NZ$401
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Mat-Su Resort
A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a framed picture on the wall, and a carpeted floor.

11. Eagle Hotel

Eagle Hotel
2.5 star property
6.1 km from Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
7.2 out of 10, Good, (330 reviews)
"Loved my suite with a view!"
United States
Susan
The price is NZ$286
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Eagle Hotel
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a vase with flowers, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.

12. Windbreak Hotel

Windbreak Hotel
2.5 star property
10.4 km from Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
6.6 out of 10, (201 reviews)
"Average place to stay at."
United States
Mark
The price is NZ$210
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Windbreak Hotel
A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a TV stand.

13. Serene Palmer Home: Walk to Downtown & Riverfront!

Serene Palmer Home: Walk to Downtown & Riverfront!
3.0 star property
7.1 km from Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
The price is NZ$1,004
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Serene Palmer Home: Walk to Downtown & Riverfront!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Compare top hotels near Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area

A wooden cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a clear view of the mountains.

Alaska's Lake Lucille B&B

3.0 star property
13.5 km from Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
View
A West Butt Trail sign with a map and a person walking on a gravel path.

The Pioneer Motel

2.5 star property
6.7 km from Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
View
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table, and a grey sofa.

Colony Suites

4.0 star property
6.6 km from Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
View
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Grand View Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
9.3 km from Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
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A dining room with a wooden table, chairs, a cabinet with glass doors, and a view of mountains through large windows.

Gateway Overlook

3.0 star property
3.3 km from Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
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10.0
Exceptional
299 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
892 reviews
10.0
Exceptional
122 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,003 reviews
9.8
Exceptional
109 reviews
The price is NZ$304
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The price is NZ$260
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
The price is NZ$460
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The price is NZ$267
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The price is NZ$311
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • No WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • No WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking

Top Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

The Pioneer Motel

The Pioneer Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Very accommodating and clean rooms. Location is great and they have home made cookies at the check in desk. We love staying here."
Lindsay 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
The Pioneer Motel

Other attractions near Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area

Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site

9.8/10 (24 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site during your travels in Gateway. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area?
Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area is located in Gateway. You'll find 118 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best place to stay close to Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area?
Gateway Overlook is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area. Other good choices within a few miles include The Pioneer Motel and Eagle Hotel.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area?
Expedia has 118 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area.
What can I see and do near Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at Palmer Visitor Information Center and Colony House Museum. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm and Bodenburg Butte. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site, Finger Lake and Finger Lake.