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Chena Hot Springs Resort

2.0 of 5
56.5 mile Chena Hot Springs Rd., Fairbanks, AK 99711
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Ranked #12 of 27 hotels in Fairbanks
3.5 of 5 stars 156 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Moose Lodge(7)
  • Northern Lights(6)
  • Great time(4)
  • Day trip(4)
  • Locker rooms(3)
  • Staff member(3)
  • Negative reviews(3)
  • Very nice(3)
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tiggerflute
Ohio
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012 NEW

I read many of the reviews with trepidation after my friend and I booked 2 nights at Chena. We are both adventuresome and experienced travelers and aren't overly finicky if the point of the trip is having a unique experience beyond the lodging. Granted it's expensive for what the rooms are like (though we bought it through GoAlaska so can't... More

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AKGirl1883
Fairbanks, Alaska
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

Since this is the only hotel in this area, they obviously have somewhat of a monopoly on where people stay. As a local who was born and raised in this area, I have stayed here on several occasions. Over the years it has turned into quite the tourist trap, which I try to stay away from during peak season. It... More

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tracy8358
Panama City Beach, Florida
Senior Contributor
38 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012 NEW

The signature rooms are smaller than Moose Lodge rooms but still comfortable. All rooms allow you to use the indoor pool and the springs.The pool is usually open until midnight and so is the cafe for late night swims and eats. While soaking in the springs or just walking the grounds you can almost always see the Northern Lights as... More

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luvs2travel_0107
Nashville, Tennessee
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

I went to this resort, after reading the reviews, with high hopes and guarded expectations. Maybe that is why I had such an awesome time!! I was there with my husband and two adult children. Yes the accommodations are rustic. And mostly explained already here. But our room was just like the picture on their website. It was very warm... More

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pokyCalifornia
california
Reviewer
4 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

After reading some marginal reviews on trip advisor, my 3 friends and I were somewhat aprehensive about heading to Chena but we were pleasantly surprised. We did the 3 night package. The restaurant served high quality food (and we are all "foodies") the bar was warm and cozy with a good cocktail selection, the rooms in the Moose Lodge are... More

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Rochel C
Fairbanks, Alaska
1 review
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This not my first rodeo. Let me set this up. If you come to Fairbanks just be ready for "spotty"service. Some people here are "jewels" others will cut corners and try to rip you off. Welcome to the Hot Springs. First, there was NOWHERE to plug up my vehicle at -50, not that it matters much. My overnight stay was... More

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Some might call it charm but there are elements of this resort that made it more annoying than charming. Rooms: The heat in the rooms was inconsistent and apparently not connected to any actual control system. The first night we were in the Moose Lodge (the nicer rooms) and while the room was OK--pretty basic but clean--the heat did not... More

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To be most accurate, I must divide my review into two parts, when averaged = 3 star rating 1) The activities available at the resort: FIVE STARS! -Hot Springs: soak in hot mineral water surrounded by snowy views. Yes, the locker room is yucky, crowded and needs updating...but you're not spending much time there. -Ice museum: Fabulous ice sculptures, columns,... More

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jyoti1020
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4 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012
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Ee went to see the northern lights but unfortunately were out of luck. However we did enjoy the hot springs rock pool and the ice museum. Their use of geo thermal energy for all their needs was educational. I loved their hydrponic lettuce. I have never tasted anything like it More

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Hoppere
London
Contributor
17 reviews
6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011
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people found this review helpful

Tucked deep in a valley outside Fairbanks this place could be magical and very special. However, the owner opted for the "cheapo and lets not change anything" approach. The hot springs themselves are most wonderful and going there in the deepest winter is quit an experience being outside in soothing water while the temperature is sub zero. But unfortunately, this... More

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Address: 56.5 mile Chena Hot Springs Rd., Fairbanks, AK 99711

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