Chena Hot Springs Resort

Hotel with free parking, steps from Chena Hot Springs

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:30 PM, sun loungers

Forget-me-not Cabin (No Bathroom) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Breakfast available
Bar
24/7 front desk
Housekeeping

Explore the area

56.5 mile Chena Hot Springs Rd., Fairbanks, AK, 99712

Chena Hot Springs
‪1 min walk‬
Aurora Ice Museum
‪3 min walk‬
Angel Rocks Trailhead
‪13 min drive‬

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Room options

Family Suite

Sleeps 6
2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

- Moose Lodge - 2 Queen Beds

300 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

- 2 double Bed

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Fairbanks

Chena Hot Springs Resort is adjacent to popular attractions such as Chena Hot Springs and Aurora Ice Museum. This hotel has 80 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

Chena Hot Springs - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Aurora Ice Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Angel Rocks Trailhead - 13 min drive - 10.9 miles
Tors Trailhead - 27 min drive - 21.6 miles

Getting around

Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chena Hot Springs Resort Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Chena Hot Springs Resort

Hotel with free parking, steps from Chena Hot Springs

Guests staying at Chena Hot Springs Resort enjoy an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. Free parking is included with your stay. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, access to locker space, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a garden.

40-inch flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Coffee makers, ceiling fans, and hair dryers are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

Languages

English, Japanese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Electric car charging station on site
Free uncovered self parking on site
Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 11.50 to 41.95 for adults and USD 9.25 to 9.25 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant

Things to do

Bicycle rentals
Canoeing
Cross-country skiing
Fishing
Hiking/biking trails
Horseback riding/rentals
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Playground
Ski equipment rentals
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing

Family friendly

Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

Garden
In the mountains
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Terrace

Spa

2 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Deep-tissue massages
Hot stone massages
Reflexology
Swedish massages

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
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchairs on site

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker

Ceiling fan
Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 21

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

This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 11.50 to 41.95 for adults, and USD 9.25 to 9.25 for children

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Check-in: 4 PM—-5:00 AM
Check-out: 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking. There's also a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:30 PM.
Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
There are no elevators.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Chena Hot Springs Resort Fairbanks

Chena Hot Springs Resort

Chena Hot Springs Fairbanks

Chena Hot Springs

Chena Hot Springs Resort Hotel

Chena Hot Springs Resort Fairbanks

Chena Hot Springs Resort Hotel Fairbanks

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Chena Hot Springs Resort?

Chena Hot Springs Resort offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Chena Hot Springs Resort?

As of Jun 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chena Hot Springs Resort on Jun 16, 2025 start from $209.99, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see around Chena Hot Springs Resort?

This hotel is located in Fairbanks and just steps from Chena Hot Springs and Aurora Ice Museum. Chena River is also within a driving distance of 1.2 mi.

Is there parking available at Chena Hot Springs Resort?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Free RV/bus/truck parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Chena Hot Springs Resort?

Spa services at the hotel include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, aromatherapy, and reflexology.

Does Chena Hot Springs Resort include a casino at the property?

No, Chena Hot Springs Resort doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Chena Hot Springs Resort?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 11:30 PM.

Is Chena Hot Springs Resort a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Chena Hot Springs Resort?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Chena Hot Springs Resort feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Chena Hot Springs Resort serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Chena Hot Springs Resort allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Chena Hot Springs Resort.

Are there connecting rooms at Chena Hot Springs Resort?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Chena Hot Springs Resort?

No, at Chena Hot Springs Resort, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Chena Hot Springs Resort Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

4/10 Poor

Cyndi

Traveled with partner

May 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

The room was like something out of a 1950s hotel except for the updated TV. Grounds were wonderful and Ice Museum Experience was interesting but seemed like being charged for everything even when staying. Picked an option that had indoor plumbing when most options seemed like it was an outhouse only. Pool Staff was wonderful while hotel and activities staff was just good. Would have been nice that while there was virtually nobody staying we could have had a room with a view instead of a view of the roof. Seems like some things could have been marked better - like distance of trails, clearly which way to Beaver Dam, giving indications as to how to do on site activities without finding out the hard way that the Activities Location that also had groceries and souveniers was about the place to start your visit.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

patrick

Traveled with group, Traveled with family

Mar 16, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

This was a great escape with loads of outdoor activities. However, there weren't enough food/dining options to keep up with demand. Best to dine at nonpeak hours if you want to eat in the restaurant. The staff really work hard so kudos to them.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tokie

Traveled with group

Mar 7, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The heater in room wasn’t working. The water smelled bad.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Mar 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Aurora Great, Resort Good Not Great

We stayed 5 nights to catch the Aurora Borealis, it did not disappoint. This is a remote location an hour and a half NE of Fairbanks. There’s nothing else out here except for the resort so you are a captive audience to their offerings. The food in the restaurant is decent, could be better. Wait times are long for peak hours. Ordering to go is a good option. There’s a bar in the restaurant. Bring your own bottled water because the well water tastes terrible, and for some reason the restaurant does not sell it. There’s a lot to do here including some free activities. The hot springs, pool and hot tubs are free, hiking is great, geothermal energy and greenhouse tours are free and aurora viewing is free. Lots of games available in the activity center. Several paid tours available depending on time of year. Check out their website for list. Highly recommend the Aurora Viewing Tour if you’re here during a time when it’s going to be out. We had a fantastic light show! The tour takes you up the side of a mountain in a snow machine. It is rough on the back so you may want to pass if you have back problems. My husband did okay, but was sore for a few days after. It’s 5 hours altogether and there’s yurts for hot beverages and getting warm. Heated out houses available too. BRING A TRIPOD FOR YOUR PHONE OR CAMERA for the best pictures of the Aurora. We forgot ours. Pictures are still good, not great. No cell service here, Wi-Fi is slow and only available in some areas.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Mar 4, 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joleen

Feb 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Staff very friendly and encouraging jn trying new things like snowmobiling. Beautiful grounds in the winter, hot springs felt so good after playing in the cold. Room temps varied due to geothermal energy.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Cynthia

Traveled with partner

Feb 4, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We took the Chena shuttle from the Fairbanks airport to the resort. The van was very cold, no heat and has seen better days. At check in we were advised that we have to carry our 3 50 lbs luggage to the Moose lodge & up to the 2nd floor. My husband just had a shot in his spine due to back issues & I have a torn rotater cuff. No one to assist, you would think that they would have someone to help with the amount of money we paid for the room. But wait there is more…no heat in the room, no refrig, no microwave. Several vending machines out service, dryer for the swim suits out of service & the snow cats are on their last leg, plus again no heat! I asked a waitress about the water and ice for drinks due to my allergy to sulfa, she advised it was filtered not to worry however it’s filtered but if you are allergic to sulfa DON’T DRINK. Trust me. We had to wait for the same waitress to get back from a smoke break before we could place our dinner order then had to wait for her to return again to get our food, smelling like a big cigarette. The ice museum is a waste of money, it’s been melted & of course the resort didn’t tell us about it but once inside you can clearly see that it hasn’t been kept up. Shuttle service back to the airport was just as cold. Do you not believe in heaters? Property has bare electrical wires, smoke detectors unhooked, dusty and dirty. This resort & equipment looks like they haven’t seen a maintenance in a very long time.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ericka

Traveled with group

Jan 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

If you are looking for a place to get away, this is where to go. Very secluded, very relaxing! We did a friends solo trip. Got to see the lights every night. Many options on things to do there. Prices are super reasonable, especially for drinks and food. The staff is amazing. Only little things I have to say is...water taste terrible (like sulfer) but one of the workers let us know where to get the "good water" at. Rooms are a bit small and super hot. We had both windows open and fan but were still really hot.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Jan 11, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Yu

Jan 8, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah, San Diego

Traveled with partner

Jan 7, 2025

This was an interesting experience of being below 0 degrees for several days. The highlight was the fog sled ride with Cody as he was very friendly and knowledgeable. The ice museum was also interesting. The dip in the hot springs which felt like a hot tub with snow and ice surrounding me was a unique experience. We really enjoyed the greenhouse and geothermal plant. The aurora evening was somewhat disappointing as we chose an evening when they failed to appear. The ride in the AVT was interesting but very bumpy. I wished there had been a naturalist to explain the science behind the auroras not just provide hot drinks and snacks in a warm yurt. We had to wait two hours for the shuttle after arriving at the airport. It was an enjoyable experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lala

Jan 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

The room is small, and the dinner reservation staff seemed slightly impatient.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Sonya

Traveled with family

Jan 1, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just not the same

We try to do our stay-cations a couple times a year. It was dirty and poorly kept, rooms were too hot. Mold on indoor jacuzzis, staff tried to down play the incidents. Next year we will find a different place.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qin

Traveled with family

Dec 30, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very convenient to the pool and hot spring. Close to activity center where they provided northern light tour, dog tour, ice museum tour, skimobile. Close to main lodge where there is the restaurant and gift shop. Food there is really good. The room is very clean, but small and very very hot. We had to open our window to cool our room. The room also comes with two day hot spring tickets which makes it very worthy especially during winter time.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sophie

Traveled with family

Dec 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

My family and I stayed at Chena for 6 nights in December. The drive from Fairbanks was easy and check-in was smooth, even at 11pm. We booked two double bed rooms and they were small but clean. We ate at the restaurant on site for many of our meals. Prices are high but portions are huge. We left quite a bit of food behind unfortunately since there wasn’t a mini fridge or microwave in our room. As for the hot springs, we loved it. Plenty of locker space and hooks at the end of the board walk to hang your towel. It’s a perfect place to warm up after a day spent doing winter activities.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Dec 6, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The property is absolutely beautiful and staff is great and friendly.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Traveled with partner

Dec 6, 2024

Liked: Staff & service

The water smells lile sulfur because of hot springs, food and staff our great, rooms are average needs update but it has a more vintage type cabin vibe. The ice museum and hot springs was great

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with group

Dec 2, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramanna

Nov 29, 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Eric

Nov 25, 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Traveled with family

Nov 11, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved the Hot Springs! Everyone there was so nice and helpful. My Mother is in a wheel chair so they put us as close to all the activities as possible.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damaris

Traveled with family and small children

Nov 9, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We love this resort, the hot springs, etc was awesome!!! The service, food and facilities excellent and we saw the northern lights 3 nights in a row. We fulfilled the objective of the trip. Thanks so much!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024