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A staircase leading to a room with a coffee machine, water bottles, and a shelf with photos.

A hallway with a map, a coffee machine, and a sign indicating the restaurant is open.

A room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a window.

A hallway with carpeted floors, wooden doors, and a fire alarm on the wall.

1. The Hibernation Station

25.5 km from Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

karen

S$113

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A poolside area with two chairs and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a microwave, and a sink.

A spacious, two-story hallway with a Christmas tree and a lit candle on the upper level.

A reception area with a Christmas tree, leather seating, a clock, and a reception desk.

2. Aspen Hotel Soldotna

34.3 km from Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Brian

S$214

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV on a cabinet, and patterned carpet.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a stove.

The Aspen Suites Hotel building with a sign, a paved driveway, and a grassy area with trees.

A reception desk with a computer, printer, and a glass table with a vase.

3. Aspen Extended Stay Suites Kenai

46.1 km from Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Keir

S$175

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An outdoor patio with seating and a view of a river and forest.

A large house with a balcony, situated by a lake with trees and a dock.

A bar area with a unique blue countertop, wooden ceiling, and seating with a view of the outdoors.

A restaurant with booths, tables, and a bar area.

4. Kenai River Lodge

34.8 km from Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Kristina

S$183

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a window with curtains.

A fitness center with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight equipment.

A swimming pool with two covered chairs, a sign indicating spa regulations, and a tiled wall with framed artwork.

A spa area with a hot tub, a pool, and a sign indicating the spa temperature.

5. Quality Inn Kenai

46.2 km from Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Elisha

S$166

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A restaurant with wooden walls, red leather chairs, and a central wooden pillar with antlers.

A motel with multiple rooms, a parking lot, and a street with cars.

A room with wooden paneling, a leather chair, a desk with a computer, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a vanity with a mirror and sink, and a television mounted on the wall.

6. Uptown Motel Kenai

46.4 km from Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Richard

S$149

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and booths, a central island with a coffee machine, and a large window providing natural light.

A reception area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, a television, and a sofa.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A Best Western hotel with a large sign, multiple parking spaces, and a well-lit building facade.

7. Best Western King Salmon Inn

35 km from Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Jessica

S$189

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A bar area with a wooden counter, a cash register, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a mounted moose head, a framed landscape painting, and a colorful garden scene painting.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, a sign advertising steak specials and clean rooms, and a directional sign for the center lane.

A wooden building with a sign advertising fresh oysters, wine, live music, and cozy rooms.

8. Soldotna Inn

34.2 km from Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Carrie

S$100

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A parking lot with a view of a forest and mountains.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a stove, and a microwave.

A row of single-story buildings with green doors and windows, a paved walkway, and a mountain backdrop.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a small desk, a chair, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

9. Bird Creek Motel

86.9 km from Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Jason

S$128

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a decorative wall piece.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mounted ram sculpture, and a mural of Alaska's mountains.

A spacious living area with a large black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug. There is a potted plant and a wooden chair in the corner.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table. There is a staircase leading to another room.

10. Alaska Angler's Inn

34.7 km from Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

clayton

S$124

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a tiled floor.

The exterior of the Diamond Center Hotel with a glass facade and a sign above the entrance.

A restaurant with a bar area, multiple tables and chairs, and a counter with a person behind it.

11. Dimond Center Hotel

91.5 km from Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Sandra L

S$308

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A cabin with a porch, surrounded by a pond and greenery.

A lodge with a pond, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden deck.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, and a small bench.

A stone fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs, a lantern, and a stone wall.

12. Box Canyon Cabins

62.7 km from Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Michelle

S$376

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A black front door with a glass panel, flanked by stone walls and a wooden deck.

A gazebo with a wooden roof and benches, surrounded by a garden with various plants and a gravel path with stone tiles.

A living room with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a large rug.

A cozy room with a large window, a wooden chair, a round table with a lamp, and a fluffy rug.

13. Highland Glen Lodge

91.6 km from Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Bobbie

S$594

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A bedroom with two beds, a green headboard, a window with curtains, and a bear-themed rug.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and towels.

A building with signage for Kenai Catering and The Kenai Inn.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a coat rack.

14. The Kenai Inn

46.8 km from Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Heather

S$129

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

15. Alpine Inn Motel

38.4 km from Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Guoyu

S$207

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A wooden hallway with a door at the end, an exit sign, and a light fixture on the ceiling.

A wooden-paneled room with leather recliners, a television on a cabinet, and an exit sign.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with chairs, and a large island.

A room with wooden walls, a bed with a green striped bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a chair.

16. Soldotna Lodge

28.2 km from Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Grace

S$89

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a refrigerator.

A bedroom with a bed, wooden dresser, and a window with a view of trees.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.

A living room with a fireplace, television, and leather sofa.

17. Anchorage Home ~ 8 Mi to Downtown!

88.6 km from Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Carmen

S$825

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A bedroom with two beds, wooden flooring, a dresser, and a framed picture on the wall.

A room with two beds, a wooden floor, a window with curtains, and a chair.

A wooden sign with 'Alaska Legend' written on it, set against a night sky with visible stars and the Northern Lights.

A sign for Alaska Legends Kenai River Lodge with moose and a bear in the background.

18. Alaska Legends Kenai River Lodge

21 km from Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

S$362

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

19. Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel

86.5 km from Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Kristy

S$160

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a granite countertop, and a stainless steel sink.

A compact living space with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a fan, and a window with curtains.

A dining area with a table and chairs, a window with curtains, and decorative wall art.

A compact living space with a sofa, a small table, a cabinet, and a window with a view of a camper.

20. Comfort & Convenience! Apt in Central Soldotna

35 km from Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

S$600

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Hibernation Station	9.2 Wonderful 65 reviews	View
Aspen Hotel Soldotna	8.6 Excellent 875 reviews	View
Aspen Extended Stay Suites Kenai	9.2 Wonderful 804 reviews	View
Kenai River Lodge	8.4 Very good 835 reviews	View
Quality Inn Kenai	8.4 Very good 633 reviews	View

Top Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Hotel Reviews

Best Western King Salmon Inn

8/10 Good

"Great staff, will stay again."

Kenai River Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"It was very friendly and clean"

Aspen Hotel Soldotna

8/10 Good

"Room was nice, staff were helpful. Disappointed the pool and hot tub were out of commission."

The Hibernation Station

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful , clean room and parking is easy"

Other attractions near Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Bay Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bay Lake during your travels in Soldotna. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the fishing spots.

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Trail Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Trail Lake during your travels in Soldotna. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out its fishing spots.

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Harding Ice Field Trail

You can take time to visit Harding Ice Field Trail during your travels to Seward. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Meyer Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Meyer Lake during your travels in Kasilof. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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Johnson Lake State Recreation Area

8.0/10 (17 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Johnson Lake State Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Cohoe. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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Pollard Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pollard Lake during your travels in Kasilof. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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Frequently asked questions

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Our top choices for Kenai National Wildlife Refuge hotels

1. The Hibernation Station

2. Aspen Hotel Soldotna

3. Aspen Extended Stay Suites Kenai

4. Kenai River Lodge

5. Quality Inn Kenai

6. Uptown Motel Kenai

7. Best Western King Salmon Inn

8. Soldotna Inn

9. Bird Creek Motel

10. Alaska Angler's Inn

11. Dimond Center Hotel

12. Box Canyon Cabins

13. Highland Glen Lodge

14. The Kenai Inn

15. Alpine Inn Motel

16. Soldotna Lodge

17. Anchorage Home ~ 8 Mi to Downtown!

18. Alaska Legends Kenai River Lodge

19. Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel

20. Comfort & Convenience! Apt in Central Soldotna

Compare popular hotels close to Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Top Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Hotel Reviews

Best Western King Salmon Inn

Kenai River Lodge

Aspen Hotel Soldotna

The Hibernation Station

Other attractions near Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Bay Lake

Trail Lake

Harding Ice Field Trail

Meyer Lake

Johnson Lake State Recreation Area

Pollard Lake

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