Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
Creamer's Field - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Fairbanks Ice Museum - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
Fort Wainwright - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
Getting around
Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.) - 11 min drive
Free airport shuttle
Restaurants
Starbucks - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Aurora Crepes & Peking - 3 min drive
Taco Bell - 16 min walk
Starbucks - 3 min drive
About this property
Bear Lodge
Bear Lodge puts you a short five-minute drive from Fort Wainwright. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Golden Bear Restaurant, which serves American cuisine and is open for dinner. A free airport shuttle, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are other highlights.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
24 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Transfers
Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
24-hour fitness centre
Arcade/games room
Local artist showcase
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible
Assistive listening devices available
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Free cot/infant bed
Free rollaway/extra bed
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi and wired internet
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Weekly housekeeping
In-room safe
Energy-saving switches
Water-efficient toilets only
Special features
Dining
Golden Bear Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and only serves dinner.
Bear's Tale Lounge – On-site bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 19.00 per person
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 14 September to 19 September:
Bar/Lounge
Dining venue
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Bear Fairbanks
Bear Lodge Fairbanks
Lodge Bear
Bear Lodge
Bear Lodge Hotel
Bear Lodge Fairbanks
Bear Lodge Hotel Fairbanks
Frequently asked questions
Does Bear Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Bear Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Bear Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Bear Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Bear Lodge?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bear Lodge?
You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Bear Lodge and nearby?
Bear Lodge has a 24-hour fitness centre and an arcade, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Bear Lodge?
Yes, Golden Bear Restaurant offers American cuisine.
Does Bear Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Bear Lodge like?
Bear Lodge is a short 3-minute walk from Creamer's Field and 2 minutes' walk from Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum.
Bear Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
9 Sep 2024
Check-in staff extremely helpful and friendly. Restaurant staff delightful.
Diane
Diane, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 Aug 2024
This was a very nice Stay. Close to bird watching at Creamer's Field and close to the Fountainhead Antique Automobile and Fashion Museum. Food was good at the restaurant, actually, very good.
Leslie
Leslie, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
13 Aug 2024
Was ok
Bernard E
Bernard E, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Aug 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jul 2024
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Jun 2024
After our VBRO cancelled last minute and had issues getting a refund. We went to Bear Lodge. The staff were open and friendly and went above and beyond to welcome us last minute. Rates were reasonable. The rooms were clean and the grounds were very nice. I will recommend this hotel to anyone.
Mary
Mary, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jun 2024
Very helpful as we stayed to join Tour Group & we were allowed to stay in the same room. Great!
Una R
Una R, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Sep 2023
SEAN
SEAN, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
26 Aug 2023
Shusheng
Shusheng, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Aug 2023
Late arrival at the airport was no problem for the free shuttle pick up. 2:30 am check in was no problem either.
Breakfast was expensive but most everything is in Alaska.
Perry
Perry, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Aug 2023
Many indoor and outdoor common areas to relax and socialize.
Tracey
Tracey, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Aug 2023
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Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Aug 2023
Great atmosphere
Noel
Noel, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Aug 2023
Nice, quiet stay. Too high cost.
We were not part of a tour group, so it seemed pretty quiet. We were told by a front desk clerk most of the occupants were from tour groups, explaining an empty parking lot. It was also mentioned that if you were not part of a tour group the rates are much higher. This was disappointing to hear.
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Aug 2023
Nice hotel. Great service
Lydia
Lydia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
31 Jul 2023
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jul 2023
Thank you for the room. I really enjoyed it and really appreciate it.
Churroz
Churroz, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
16 Jul 2023
Lane
Lane, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Jul 2023
JoAnne
JoAnne, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 May 2023
MIKE
MIKE, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 May 2023
The person that picked us up from the airport at midnight was happy informative and went way beyond taking care of us. The room was large and pretty , best we've had so far. My only complaint would be no food, but actually that has been an ongoing problem. I love this place, I'd stay again.
Lynn
Lynn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Jul 2022
josh
josh, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 Jun 2022
Was fine
Heather
Heather, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 May 2022
Great views
Quiet location and the sounds from the river really helped the overall ambiance.
Farron
Farron, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 Sep 2021
Had a nice stay with a very spacious room. Women at front desk seemed a bit grumpy. Did not have much interaction with staff because of covid.