Pike's Waterfront Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with free airport shuttle and 24-hour fitness centre

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Pike's Waterfront Lodge, along the river, offers a quiet retreat with sauna and steam room. Enjoy the garden, arcade room, and free WiFi. The restaurant serves meals from brunch to dinner. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(168 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 253 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(121 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 253 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Fire Side Cabin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Fan
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Aurora Side Cabin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Fan
Shower/bath combination
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Log Cabin Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located on the riverwalk, Pike's Waterfront Lodge is in College, a neighbourhood in Fairbanks with great airport proximity. Pioneer Air Museum and 40 Below Fairbanks are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Regal Goldstream and Hoodoo Brewing Company. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Carlson Center Event Arena or Growden Memorial Park.
Map
1850 Hoselton Rd, Fairbanks, AK, 99709

What's nearby

  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Pioneer Park - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • University of Alaska Museum of the North - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Fairbanks Ice Museum - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Fort Wainwright - 8 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fred Meyer Fuel Center - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Pump House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Bagel & Espresso - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Pike's Waterfront Lodge

Hotel located in College
At Pike's Waterfront Lodge, you can look forward to a free return airport shuttle, a terrace and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Pike's Landing, offers brunch, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and meeting rooms
  • A lift, a banquet hall and newspapers in the reception
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff and proximity to the airport
Room features
All 208 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 65-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services and cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 14.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Pike's Landing

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hospital bed
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 14.95 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pike's Waterfront Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, Pike's Waterfront Lodge allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Pike's Waterfront Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pike's Waterfront Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Pike's Waterfront Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Pike's Waterfront Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Pike's Waterfront Lodge located?

Located in College, this hotel is steps from Chena River and within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Alaska-Fairbanks and Georgeson Botanical Garden. University of Alaska Museum of the North and Pioneer Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Pike's Waterfront Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1487 out of 2025 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 373 out of 2025 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 2025 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 2025 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 2025 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the airport with free shuttle service that worked very well. Nice continental breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property and having an accessible dinning and drink options was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and really neat place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was another great stay. I have been to Pike's Lodge more than 10 times and always enjoy the stay. The room and bed were very comfortable and the staff are quite helpful and friendly. I'll be back next month!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Srikanth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is a picture skew location and easily commutable to all famous spots
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. A real treat to stay in a suite. Very nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. Staff was helpful and friendly. Food was good. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent staff and breakfast property is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean and friendly lots to look at!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great airport shuttle, great room, plenty to eat fort breakfast. What's not to like.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great experience! Would stay again. Lots to do.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Amenities
Always a pleasure to stay with you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Duy Hung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was welcoming and helpful. The Tiffany lights are gorgeous and everywhere. Best wings ever! Great view from our room deck of the Chena River!! Family Friendly with lots of activities and attractions. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, convenient to my running event at UAF
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claude T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, beautiful setting near the river, great food options, enjoyed our stay and will consider it again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Friendly staff. Interesting artifacts on 1st and 2nd floors
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We loved our visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable. Dining options available on site, although pretty pricey. $18 for a bowl of soup is pretty steeped. Lots of on site things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved my cabin at Pike’s & the staff was super friendly. I would stay again if I came back to this area. Book with confidence as I know you’ll have a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great, the people were great. Only change would be to clear river side under brush to give a better view from the cabins.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025