Title: Gakona Lodge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Gakona Lodge Beachfront lodge with free breakfast and a nightclub ![Dinner served, American cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12090000/12082300/12082251/593f4b37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cabin, 3 Bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12090000/12082300/12082251/101d437e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12090000/12082300/12082251/6b886209.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12090000/12082300/12082251/5e5ff8d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free daily continental breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12090000/12082300/12082251/9f651f9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - - - Bar - Parking available - Housekeeping - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 4 - Nov. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=12082251&PinnedHotelID=12082251&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=12082251&PinnedHotelID=12082251&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 5 - Nov. 6](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=12082251&PinnedHotelID=12082251&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=12082251&PinnedHotelID=12082251&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 7 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=12082251&PinnedHotelID=12082251&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=12082251&PinnedHotelID=12082251&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 14 - 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Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Cabin, 3 Bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12090000/12082300/12082251/101d437e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Cabin, 3 Bedrooms 8.0 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 ![Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12090000/12082300/12082251/11eed760.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating Separate bedroom Shower/tub combination Daily housekeeping - 300 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12090000/12082300/12082251/fc1c425f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 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 ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12090000/12082300/12082251/5096bc65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom, River View 8.0 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 ![Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12090000/12082300/12082251/b23d6650.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 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 ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12090000/12082300/12082251/5096bc65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom, River View ### Highlights Heating Separate bedroom Daily housekeeping - 80 sq ft - River view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12090000/12082300/12082251/e14d37d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Heating Separate bedroom 2 bathrooms Daily housekeeping - 120 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12090000/12082300/12082251/5096bc65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom, River View 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating Separate bedroom 2 bathrooms Daily housekeeping - 80 sq ft - River view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Economy Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom, Resort View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12090000/12082300/12082251/74d8293f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom, Resort View 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Heating Separate bedroom 2 bathrooms Daily housekeeping - 100 sq ft - Resort view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12090000/12082300/12082251/5096bc65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 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 ![Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12090000/12082300/12082251/5227678c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating Separate bedroom 2 bathrooms Daily housekeeping - 300 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FGakona-Hotels-Gakona-Lodge.h12082251.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FGakona-Hotels-Gakona-Lodge.h12082251.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C62.30143%2C-145.30286&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vMhzlgQu2ER3GQ6V_UYIQS5OfIw=) 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 - Chistochina River Trailhead - 57 min drive - 67.0 km #### Restaurants - ‪Trapper's Den Tavern - ‬3 min drive - ‪Carriage House Restaurant - ‬2 min walk - ‪Jeannies Java - ‬2 min drive - ‪Meiers Lake Roadhouses - ‬3 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 - Barbecue grills, a gift shop, and wedding services - A billiards/pool table, a bicycle cleaning area, and tour/ticket assistance - 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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