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4888 Old Airport Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
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Ranked #11 of 22 hotels in Fairbanks
3.5 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
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Palm Springs, California
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Good basic accomodations”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
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I chose the Golden North Motel since it is in close proximity to the Fred Meyer store and wasn't sure if I was going to rent a car or not and may have needed to use bus service and since you can wait for the bus inside at Fred Meyer in the cold winter it is a plus. I ended up renting a car but still decided to stay at Golden North. Several of the big chains were about the same price, but do enjoy supporting local mom and pop type places. Didn't pick up my car til the 2nd day so had their shuttle pick me up. Was quick considering they had to warm their vehicle before they came to get me since it was -20 outside. I then had them take me back to the airport the 2nd morning to pick up my rental. No problem at all. They called me when the van was warmed at 7am. They also refused my tip for the ride. A nice touch.

The room was small but adequate for my needs. It had a Microwave and Refrigerator which is always a plus. No coffee pot in the room but I always travel with some instant coffee just in case. They did have coffee/muffins in the lobby, though.

My next trip to Fairbanks I'll certainly stay here since the hospitality of the owners makes it a good place to stay.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Wasilla
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Great stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011
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The three Baers run this family owned hotel. "Momma Baer" and her two adult sons graciously greet new arrivals and do an exceptional job to accommodate individual needs. While enjoying refreshments in the artistically cozy lobby it soon becomes evident why many of are returnees to this very clean, attractive and especially friendly place. The Baers are long time Alaskans who happily assist new comers to get the most out of their Fairbanks visit.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Local's secret!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2011
3
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Great little place, a little off the beaten path, but the rooms are clean and comfortable. The price is right too. The staff is very friendly and long time residents of Fairbanks, so ask them questions!! They will tell you about cool things to do.

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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milan
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“cheap but...”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2010
3
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nothing special. Big fans,very big, but in Alaska you don't need artificial wind so...clean inside but dirty outside the room. Closed to a night club. Worst place in 2 weeks in Alaska

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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I ended up at the Golden North by accident when another booking fell through. Luckily they had a room available and it was under $100 so I was pleased with that.

The motel is quite near what looks like a strip club or girly bar so as a single woman I felt a little weird walking when it got dark but there was no noise or anything from the club. It was a bit of a quiet area really - almost too quiet. The guy on the desk assured me they didn't have much trouble in the area but they seemed to be pretty security conscious for people with no trouble.

The motel is quite bare bones but has what is needed - a bed, a bathroom and a tv and internet ... the rooms are old and a bit worn but quite adequate and they seemed clean. There was a bit of a rubbery smell at first but that soon disappeared (probably got used to it).

Those things said, I had a great sleep there and the desk staff were great. I would stay there again but next time I would have a car as in Fairbanks you really need a car to fully explore the area.

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 4888 Old Airport Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709

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