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Reviews of Gakona Lodge This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Mile 2 Tok Cutoff, Gakona, AK 99586, United States

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Review Score

Based on 56 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free Wifi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    8.0
    This is a very nice place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    The historic bed frame on the double bed is great for the decor. However, it does not support the mattress very well. Perhaps you could build a platform under it for more support. Keep the charm, but also provide for more comfortable sleeping. Also, your big sign out front is hard to read, it could use repainting.

    The setting, with the river running by so close, is so picturesque. We took many photos. Our dinner at the restaurant was very good. The historic decor provided a lot of charm, so perfect with the setting.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The people and beer

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2024

    7.0
    Alaskan experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room 10 could use better lighting. The old cabin 2 and 3 were really not equipped for modern usage. Missing working furniture, lamp, and such. Doors did not open or close fully. Cabin 5 was new and still a work in progress. Needs a key to lock personal belongings. Considering new owners hoping for more upgrades to the lodging!

    The rustic charm. The new cabin. The owners. Dining hall and food was great. Accommodations

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2024

    9.0
    A quiet and peaceful stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    The portable heaters in the bedrooms are not working. The scramble eggs for breakfast by the chef were not properly cooked.

    A peaceful quiet location near the river.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds were a little too soft for me personally. Otherwise it was an awesome place to stay.

    Excellent breakfast!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2024

    9.0
    A lodge (Roadhouse) worth experiencing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing. I guess maybe we couldn't find a hair dryer. No big deal. They did say that rumors from way back when was that our room might be haunted.....nope. still got a good night's sleep.

    Everything. These folks were really nice. This place is rustic and so much character. There is the lodge, a separate restaurant, and separate bar. This place is a diamond in the rough. Great place to stay...and chat with the owners if you like.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2023

    7.0
    Restaurant advertised as open online. Was closed so we ate at the bar. Not much selection.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bathroom sink was filled with toothpaste from former guests.

    Breakfast was adequate. Nothing special.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2023

    7.0
    Very special historical lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Upgrade the beds

    Breakfast is ok. Location is quite.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2023

    8.0
    Very high price !!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very basic breakfast...

    Authentic log cabin.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2023

    9.0
    It was a very relaxing stay. Would definitely recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast could have a few more options

    The lodge is very comfortable and cozy. It was like spending the night at grandma’s house.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Restaurant was closed.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cabin was quaint. Everything was supplied. Staff where very helpful.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2023

    8.0
    Historic place
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice place out of the way.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 15, 2023

    9.0
    Quaint, quiet, good book have a beer place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Liked it all but people need to know it has no TV and it's more of a quiet retreat environment that some may want more entertainment. The bar could give that but overall it was a nice get away.

    Good selection of breakfast items. Quaint environment. Bar for food and drinks was inviting. History of the lodge made it very interesting. Has a Yellowstone type rooms. No TV. Quiet environment on rooms. Family owned and has a homey feel.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2022

    8.0
    Very nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice place

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The breakfast was fine. It is located in a separate building near our lodging.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing to eat around, only 1 bar working half day with fatty food

    Rooms were extremely clean nice designed host was nice

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The owner was very helpful!!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2024

    10
    Great lodge run by a very friendly family, highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only amenity I missed was a blow dryer.

    We stayed in the fishing cabin right next to the river, the scenery was breathtaking. We had several interactions with family who owns and runs the lodge, they were all very friendly and super accommodating. Wayne, Michelle and the family are great hosts. Wayne even gave us good tips for fishing in the area and Michelle came to tell us that there was a bear on the hill across the river from our cabin. It was so cool. We also enjoyed a meal at the historic restaurant on site, The Carriage House. We highly recommend this lodge and hope to return in the future.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2024

    10
    Good place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The floor sloped

    Big room

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We rented one hotel room and one cabin and felt like we could experience rustic Alaska. The hotel staff is friendly and welcoming, and the rooms are warm and cozy. Be prepared for a narrow hallway in the hotel; the floors slope slightly from the shifting permafrost. There are nine rooms in the hotel with two shared bathrooms. We had a three-bedroom cabin. From the outside, it looks small, but the inside is surprisingly accommodating. Electic heaters in the back bedrooms support the Toyo stove in the living room, making the cabin toasty warm even on chilly fall days.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2023

    5.0
    Manageable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It's very basic rustic lodge, beds really soft that you drown into it. Thin walls, very uneven floors as the lodge is 100 years old.

    Location was good as not by busy road. Shared shower was better than expected

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2023

    10
    Most memorable for rustic experience loaded with fascinating history!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    mosquitoes

    Blueberry muffins were very good.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed was terrible It was very warm and unable to open windows - no screens

    Stayed in July 2023

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