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Gakona Lodge

2.5 star property
Beachfront lodge with free breakfast and a nightclub

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Dinner served, American cuisine
Free daily continental breakfast
Meeting facility
Exterior
Cabin, 3 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Gakona Lodge offers riverside relaxation with an inviting firepit and live concerts. Dine at the Carriage House Restaurant, enjoy pool games or karaoke, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Guests appreciate the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Daily housekeeping
  • 300 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom, Resort View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom, Resort View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 100 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Cabin, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cabin, 3 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Daily housekeeping
Children's books
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom, River View

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 150 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

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Heating
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 300 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 100 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom, River View

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 80 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 120 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 80 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 60 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 140 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

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Mile 2 Tok Cutoff, Gakona, AK, 99586

What's nearby

  • Dry Creek State Recreation Site - 17 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Wrangell‐St. Elias National Park Visitor Center - 34 min drive - 49.0 km
  • Chapel on the Hill - 41 min drive - 59.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Trapper's Den Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jeannies Java - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Gakona Lodge

Lodge by the river
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a nightclub, and concerts and live shows at Gakona Lodge. The on-site American cuisine family restaurant, Carriage House Restaurant, serves dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a firepit and a playground.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, a TV in the lobby, and karaoke
  • Meeting rooms, books, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Gakona Lodge include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Carriage House Restaurant
  • Trappers Den Travern

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,200 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • On a river
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1904
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Carriage House Restaurant or Trappers Den Tavern next door to Main Lodge]
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 3 and May 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Gakona Lodge
Gakona Lodge Lodge
Gakona Lodge Gakona
Gakona Lodge Lodge Gakona

Frequently asked questions

Is Gakona Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gakona Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gakona Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gakona Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gakona Lodge located?

Situated on the beach, this lodge is 7.5 mi (12 km) from Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and within 25 mi (40 km) of Dry Creek State Recreation Site and Kluane/Wrangell-St Elias/Glacier Bay/Tatshenshini-Alsek. Wrangell‐St. Elias National Park Visitor Center and Chapel on the Hill are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Gakona Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 234 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The lodge was clean and had a great bar/restaurant. The lodge was one of the highlights of our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mingming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mohammad

Liked: Staff & service
Good staff and good surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and people. The age and history of the lodge is remarkable. The kitchen prepareds wonderful meals and very proud to do so. I would highly recommend the Gokona Lodge to all looking for a quiet out of the way place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint reminder of days gone by
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You need to carry luggage upstairs and a shared shower and bathroom with other guest it’s rustic
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ni e sitting area porch off the room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the rustic setting of the lodge and the staff was super nice and caring. I only had one issue with housekeeping cleaning out my entire room and they did not check who was staying for more than one night. This is a great option if you are road tripping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jammie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was certainly not what was advertised. Very run down and dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good: staff, breakfast, nice bar Downside: old property… skeleton keys, creaky floors, and windows permanently shut with no ac…. And it’s a -long- way from anything you want to do
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This adorable lodge had very comfortable beds and provided a fan to put in the window so that we could sleep cool, the way we like. The restaurant and the bar are both right next door, easy walking distance. It is private but also right on the way from Wrangell St Elias national Park. The surroundings are beautiful (there is a stunning view from one of the bathrooms) and we had a great time chatting with fellow travelers and local residents alike. They thought of everything, and even provided a hot breakfast with eggs sausage and muffins.
What you can see while you are pooping.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent property with a restaurant and Bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

TRISH

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are so many things wrong about this place. Continental breakfast out at 700 nothing. No hairdryer. Who doesn’t have a hairdryer. Note that says to come over to the bar to check in. We waited there to find someone who would help us. We did eat at the bar and the food was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very authentic in its ambiance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Must experience this Historic Lodge. Wonderful owners with a quaint restaurant. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique place to stay. Loved the atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the history and location near amazing sights and right on the river with stunning views of Wrangle Mountains
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fine old place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bert

Friendly staff. Fun place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Inge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were extremely friendly and welcoming. Bar and restaurant on property next to lodge. Great location to visit Wrangell-StE NP.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was unique because it was an old historical lodge. Everything was clean and staff was super nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Three amazing days of using the lodge as a base for motorcycle riding. Perfect location for day trips dual sporting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Limited options in this area. We knew when we booked this that it was in a rural area and was very rustic. We had the 3 bedroom cabin which had a kitchen sink, mini fridge and microwave, 1 bathroom with a shower stall. The bedrooms were small- 1 had a wooden door, the other 2 just curtains in the doorways for privacy. No TV but a couple board games provided. Limited access to electrical outlets and we were unable to connect to the wifi. A hot breakfast was provided which was unexpected but very good. There is a bar and separate restaurant on site. The one night the restaurant was tied up with a community event so we drove about 20 min to a nearby town to eat. The next night, the restaurant was closed but food was served in the bar and our meals were good. Overall a decent stay- we enjoyed the peace and quiet as well as visiting with the staff, other guests and local folks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Unique and authentic, cabins and lodge are well maintained and very comfortable. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lilly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very friendly and helpful. We slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023