Alaska Grizzly Lodge

Our stay at Grizzly Lodge was absolutely wonderful! The hospitality was superb—Janet, Fred, and JB went above and beyond to make us feel at home. Janet was especially thoughtful, even waking us up when the Northern Lights were visible so we wouldn’t miss them. Breakfasts were delicious and a perfect start to our mornings. The lodge has such a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience in Fairbanks and would highly recommend Grizzly Lodge to anyone visiting Alaska!

I'd give Fred, Janet, and JB a 6 out of 5 for service if I could. They really went above and beyond. We were lucky that we had aurora 4 out of 5 nights we were there. JB helped me figure out the settings on my phone camera to take better pictures, and Janet is brilliant at getting gorgeous photos of people with the Northern lights in the background. They also were amazingly helpful when our travel plans got screwed up. The room was warm and comfortable, and my kids were especially glad for the solid wi-fi and internet TV. The common room has a good library and board games for when you're waiting for the lights to come out in the evening. Highly recommend!

Our stay at the Alaska Grizzly Lodge was wonderful! Janet and Fred made us feel right at home. Our room was cozy and comfortable. The breakfast every morning was delicious....there was a great variety of continental breakfast options and the warm breakfast was always scrumptious. They were both very knowledgeable in "all things Alaska" and we were fortunate enough to have one night where the Northern lights shined through the clouds and Janet was extremely helpful in explaining how to capture that moment with the camera and where to look in the sky.

If I could give this experience a 10, I certainly would. Janet and Fred were the ultimate hosts. Fred cooks an exquisite breakfast every morning and shares his knowledge of Fairbanks while we are eating. Janet greeted us every evening when we returned from our adventures. We were lucky enough to see the Northern lights for 2 of our nights thanks to Janet waking us up in time. I so recommend the experience of staying at the Lodge. You won’t be sorry.

We can't say enough about the grizzly Lodge. Janet, Fred and JB did a super job of making us feel welcome. We went to Fairbanks hoping to finally get a glimpse of the Northern lights and were overwhelmed by that awesome spectacle. The lodge is sited outside of town in a large clearing so the view of the sky is unobstructed almost all the way down to the horizon. Janet or JB stay up until 2:00 every night checking the sky and will knock on your door to get you up when they appear. Moreover, both Janet and Fred are former tour guides in the Fairbanks area so they are very knowledgeable about various points of interest, etc. Be sure to visit the Automobile Museum if you happen to be there on a Sunday or Wednesday. Fred is an environmental engineer who has been deeply involved in the local politics as well. The lodge itself is spacious and warm. Our bedroom was more than satisfactory and the beds were quite comfy.|If you have never seen the Northern lights and plan to at some point in the future, this is the way to do it!

Incredible spot just outside of Fairbanks, with an amazing and friendly staff that made our stay truly special. Don't even get me started on the breakfast they provided for us every morning. We even saw a moose with her calf right outside our window on our first night! If you're looking for a place to stay around Fairbanks you won't find a better spot!

Me and the wife had a wonderful time, the owners were very helpful and inviting. They will take time to wake you if the northern lights appear which can be as late as 2am or later. That's pretty awesome to be willing to stay up for your guests etc. The breakfast was great and felt more personal than a hotel etc. The only small thing I can complain about is the room in which we stayed had a very small shower , due to that the shower handle was easily hit in which resulted in almost burning hot water for a split second. A small detail that might be easy fixed with a different style knob. Beyond that rooms were clean and comfortable. We will definitely come back if we ever end up in Alaska again. Highly recommend them.

This cozy lodge was an amazing spot to experience the northern lights as we felt welcomed by our gracious hosts. The location is perfect as it is far enough away from the city lights but not too far from the sights and attractions of the town. The breakfasts always offered a variety of foods and were a highlight of our stay in Alaska. If your intent is to see the northern lights, their wake up service made it very convenient to see the lights.

UPDATE! As I write this, I am sitting in the lovely common area of the lodge, watching the sun come up. I am updating my review because once we got here, the hosts were wonderful, and the lodge is exactly what we wanted. Very comfy, nice amenities, cozy chairs for reading, etc. The hosts, Janet and Fred, are very friendly and knowledgeable about both the local area and aurora viewing. Fred handles the hot breakfast every day and has been eager to accommodate my dietary requests, even tho I offered to bring my own items. Janet handles the night shift and happily wakes guests personally if and when the aurora decides to pop up. As others mentioned, there are multiple viewing balconies so you can see the lights wherever they decide to show themselves. Who knew that the "northern" lights are sometimes in the south? Well, now I know! In short, the place is great. I wish we could stay longer! Hopefully they get the website back online and get the other communication issues resolved soon. They are working very hard to keep up with everything (Fairbanks is not the most gentle climate for a big ol' wooden building!) and I wish them all the best with the business.

Janet and Fred are amazing. Wealth of knowledge with Alaska and life. The breakfast service was fantastic! Loved all of the local suggestions and recommendations. The viewing of the northern lights was exceptional. There are a multitude of balconies to see the light from. I cannot recommend this stay enough. Made our vacation.

Had an amazing stay here! Hosts are very helpful, personable and kind. It is a beautiful location not far north of Fairbanks. You will definitely need a car to get here. Room was very comfortable - bed and bedding lovely.

Prior to becoming the proprietors of Alaska Grizzly Lodge in 2019, the current owners had worked as Alaskan guides and in a variety of University of Alaska and governmental agencies in the natural resources and archeology field all while raising a family of three in Fairbanks. Janet and Fred are knowledgable educators and well versed in about all things natural, Alasakan history, and Alaska's many cultures. We echo the positive comments about Fred's fresh delicious breakfasts and easy conversational style, Janet's excellent wakeup service when the Northern LIghts come out, personable help with photography, taking group photos for guests, and exceptionally warm amiable hospitality from both hosts. We stayed for a week at the beginning of March with a group that included 6 days of a variety of guided tours hosted by Janet who guided our daily excursions while safely driving of one of their vans. She never failed to be ready on time in the morning or to set out the extra step for getting in and out of the van. Along the way, Janet provided a wide ranging narrative and exhibited her detailed expertise of wide range of all things Alaskan. Using an easy to hear amplified microphone headset through the van radio, she never ran out of interesting and entertaining stories and there was hardly a topic or question she didn't have a concise knowledgeable answer or perspective. As a minimum she always provided a short concise introduction to every indoor museum, eatery, and venue balanced against offering each guest time to explore on at their own pace. The innkeepers keep a room full of warm clothing and winter boots they will rent if you need one or more items. The Lodge is clean and comfortable in both the accomodations and large common areas. Take time to notice and enjoy the artwork and personal Alaskan touches all around the Lodge.

The hosts, Janet & Fred were friendly, and Janet ensures you are up for the Aurora viewing. The blankets on the bed were warm and cozy. Breakfast was oatmeal, Danish, toast, and egg, sausage, English muffin sandwiches. Now the reasons why we would never stay at Alaska Grizzly Lodge again. We paid $275.40 per night. We did not expect to use a space heater to keep the room warm. We did not expect to use the shower head to fill the toilet tank with water so we could flush the toilet. This was Fred's recommendation because the waterline from the sink to the toilet "was frozen". We did not expect the breakers to keep blowing causing no electricity in our room. We did not expect the door to the room to not secure because "the house is settling" and the lock does not line up with the strike plate. The room was advertised as having a kitchenette. We did not expect to be told the water for the sink did not work. We were fearful of using the microwave as we needed the space heater to keep the room warm because it is Alaska in the winter. When we asked about the heat, the wall heaters are for the Lodge central heat and "they either do not work or the heat is so hot you can't breathe". Our second night was when we experienced the electricity and plumbing issues. When Fred said we would have to fill the toilet tank with the shower head to flush the toilet, I said this is not what we expected for the price we are paying. Fred was quick to offer another room, but it would not have the king bed that we were paying for. Considering the numerous issues, it is sad there was no offer to discount the $550.80 that we pre-paid in July. Alaska Grizzly Lodge requires full payment for reservations at the time of booking and one night's stay is non-refundable. This should have been a red flag. The Fairbanks area has a variety of places to stay for less money with working electricity, plumbing, and heat. Be suspicious of the 3.9 ratings.

We have been trying unsuccessfully to contact Grizzly Lodge by phone, email,Facebook about our upcoming reservation - NO LUCK

The one thing they do well is they wake you when the lights are out. There are a lot of issues (too long to list). Wrote to them to discuss our stay, but they never wrote back. Just do not expect a typical bed & breakfast experience. Do expect poor communication. On our last night, no plugs worked but the staff member said it would be fine which is not the case if you want your car to start so you can get to the airport on time for your flight.

Great place to stay in the middle of nowhere (but close to all the sights in Fairbanks). The lodge is not fancy but the perfect place to lay your head at night. It is clean and comfortable. Fred and Janet were the perfect hosts and very knowledgeable about all things Alaska. Although we arrived late at night, Janet greeted us with a smile and made us feel welcome. Fred cooked up a delicious breakfast each morning which was a great start to each day before we headed out to make the most of our Alaskan adventure. We were lucky to see the "lights" every night with the third night being the most spectacular of them all. If we're lucky enough to ever do it all over again, we would definitely stay at Alaska Grizzly Lodge again.

The staff was so friendly and accommodating. The room was cozy and had everything we needed. The breakfast was terrific, and made special for us being vegan. So glad we stumbled upon this nice B&B. Recommend or sure

We really enjoyed our recent 3 night stay. Janet was very knowledgable about the Northern Lights and offered to wake us if she saw them. She really went the extra mile when she sent several texts alerting us to the Lights even when we had moved to our next lodging. Now that's service! Breakfast was great. Each morning we had a different, individual egg skillet. There was also a variety of fruit and other breakfast items. We especially enjoyed the large common room. Comfortable chairs, good lighting and a TV with Netflix. Be sure to wait "Into the Wild". It's based on a true Alaska story. We found it to be riveting.

Room- 4 stars! Clean room, nice bed, own bathroom, and shared patio deck which you can walk out on to view the northern skies. It's nice that there is no light pollution from Fairbanks, but the lodge is only a 15 minute drive from the city. Unfortunately, the cloudy skies obscured the northern lights during my stay. The lodge is family-owned and they rent out some rooms for some long-term tenants. The family and their 3 dogs are caring and hospitable. Continental breakfast is available all the time. 3 stars- You really feel like you're staying at home as the common areas could use some organizing and cleaning. It's nice that you can use their kitchen to cook and store food in the fridge, but the cookware is quite used. I loved my room, but I also felt like I was staying at a hostel but at hotel prices. Note: I heard the breakfast is delicious, but I opted out of it.

Fantastic location, fantastic accommodations, and the best part is the owner, Anita! The rooms are spacious and comfortable! There is a downstairs kitchen for guests use as well as the upstairs living area where guests from all over the world can sit and meet each other. The breakfasts are homemade and delicious. There's a den with Netflix and all the movies you would like (and a tv in your room as well). A full library with a wide range of reading material, and every possible type of musical instrument is available for your use. Plus there's a wonderful large dog, Kiva who is docile and available for hugs. While it feels remote, it's only 20 minutes outside of Fairbanks. On the nights that were not cloudy, we were able to see the northern lights from the balcony outside of our bedroom! We met other travelers who stay here every time they come to Fairbanks and we understand why! Thank you so much to Anita and Peter for your wonderful hospitality!

I just made a reservation last Thursday. I got an email saying the reservation was received but "not confirmed". They have charged my credit card. I have called 5 times over 4 days and 3 emails. NO RESPONSE AT ALL. I am concerned that I have been scammed. Not sure what is going on but I hope they don't steal my money.

We stopped here for one night While traveling through the Fairbanks area. Anita was extremely helpful when I reached out to her regarding the accommodations. Our room was great for a family of four. It was roomy, clean and had a great deck that enabled us to look for the northern lights at 2am. We enjoyed breakfast in the morning and meeting the rest of people in the house.

This is the best place we stayed in our 2 week AK vacation! The hostess, Anita, made us feel absolutely welcome in her home, cooks an excellent breakfast and has a relaxed energy that really contributed to our enjoyment. The lodge location is killer: close enough to Fairbanks that we didn't spend valuable time/gas driving, yet it's far enough away from Fairbanks that we saw clear night skies and heard quiet countryside. Our room was awesome: two queen beds kept our party of 4 cozy and well-rested, decorations are wildlife related but not overdone, and there are two different decks we could use to bake ourselves golden brown (we had sun that day). We REALLY wanted to stay longer and just... DO NOTHING but hang out there. If that isn't a great endorsement, I don't know what is! :-)