3 Best Hotels in Kenai, Sterling, and Soldotna, The Kenai Peninsula and Southcentral Alaska

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Aspen Hotel Soldotna

$$ | 326 Binkley Cir., Soldotna, AK, 99669, USA

This Soldotna hotel sits on a bluff overlooking the Kenai River, and if you get a river-view room you'll have a front-row seat for the fishing action during salmon runs. In addition to regular rooms, the Aspen also offers two family suites with bunk beds and several executive suites as well as a swimming pool and a gym.

Pros

  • Freezer space for fresh catch
  • Hot tub and indoor swimming pool
  • Riverfront location

Cons

  • Homogenous corporate feel
  • Urban setting, despite being along the river
  • No air-conditioning for the rare hot days
326 Binkley Cir., Soldotna, AK, 99669, USA
907-260–7736
Hotel Details
63 rooms
No Meals

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Best Western King Salmon Inn

$$ | 35546–A Kenai Spur Hwy., Soldotna, AK, 99669, USA

Large rooms, including some with kitchenettes, make this well-kept motel a great option for families. If you're traveling by RV, you can take advantage of the on-site park, which has full hookups.

Pros

  • Some rooms have kitchenettes
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Cons

  • Surrounded by strip malls
  • Pretty basic
  • Beds are hard
35546–A Kenai Spur Hwy., Soldotna, AK, 99669, USA
800-780–7234
Hotel Details
49 rooms
Free Breakfast

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Salmon Catcher Lodge

$$$$ | 37911 Ralph La., Kenai, AK, 99611, USA

Immerse yourself in the world of angling at this upscale lodge that delivers both tranquil beauty and a flurry of fishing activity. Amid 4 acres of forest, the handcrafted spruce lodge's compound includes cabins that can sleep from 4 to 12 people. Some accommodations have Jacuzzis and fireplaces, and all have private bathrooms and full kitchens. There’s a full-service restaurant serving all three meals, as well as a 20-person sauna, gym, and massage chairs. "Build your own adventure" packages range from five to seven nights of lodging with four to six full days of fishing.

Pros

  • Tranquil, scenic setting
  • Great angling opportunities
  • Rates include unlimited processing of your catch

Cons

  • Meals included only with the more expensive packages
  • Five-night minimum
  • Remote location
37911 Ralph La., Kenai, AK, 99611, USA
907-335–2001
Hotel Details
46 rooms
No Meals

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