Aurora Villa
US$577
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$577
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Aurora Villa average US$341 in the cheapest month (May) and US$637 in the most expensive month (December), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | US$633 |
| February | US$635 |
| March | US$626 |
| April | US$559 |
| May | US$341 |
| June | US$431 |
| July | US$537 |
| August | US$535 |
| September | US$577 |
| October | US$549 |
| November | US$613 |
| December | US$637 |
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Cheapest: May (~US$341)
About this property
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Rooms
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring heated floors and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.
Location
When you stay at Aurora Villa in Fairbanks, you'll be in the mountains and 12 minutes by car from Chena River. This luxury guesthouse is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from North Star Golf Club and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Birch Hill Recreation Area.
What's nearby
Chena River(5 Miles)
North Star Golf Club(9.1 Miles)
Birch Hill Recreation Area(9.5 Miles)
Gold Daughters(9.7 Miles)
Creamer's Field(10.7 Miles)
Gold Dredge 8(11.4 Miles)
Morning Star Park(11.7 Miles)
North Pole Plaza(12.3 Miles)
North Pole City Hall(12.4 Miles)
Santa Claus House(12.5 Miles)
Beaver Lake(12.5 Miles)
Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center(12.6 Miles)
Fairbanks Antler Arch(12.6 Miles)
Fairbanks Community Museum(12.6 Miles)
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum(12.7 Miles)
The preferred airport for Aurora Villa is Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI)(18.7 Miles)
Parking
Free wi-fi
Non-smoking rooms
Tour desk
Free parking
Outdoor Fireplace
Location
1110 John Kalinas Road, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Chena River (5 Miles)
North Star Golf Club (9.1 Miles)
Birch Hill Recreation Area (9.5 Miles)
Gold Daughters (9.7 Miles)
Creamer's Field (10.7 Miles)
Gold Dredge 8 (11.4 Miles)
Room options
5
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
Heated FloorHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
7
Traditional Cabin, Multiple Beds, Mountain View
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
and 4× Single Beds
Sleeps 6
Heated FloorHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Heated FloorHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews
8.2
Very good
Based on 119 verified reviews
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Aurora Villa draws praise for its modern, comfortable spaces and stunning views ideal for Northern Lights watching, but many reviews note a remote, self‑serve setup with minimal on‑site staff, making advance planning and independence important for a smooth stay.
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What guests think
Aurora Villa draws praise for its modern, comfortable spaces and stunning views ideal for Northern Lights watching, but many reviews note a remote, self‑serve setup with minimal on‑site staff, making advance planning and independence important for a smooth stay.
Guests often praise overall cleanliness and comfort, though several reported no housekeeping during multi‑night stays or occasional dust and unprepared rooms. There is no on‑site restaurant or breakfast; most rely on a shared kitchen and snacks, so bringing groceries or a car helps. The setting is quiet and scenic, though a few mentioned parking or pathway upkeep. Best for self‑sufficient travelers seeking aurora views.
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Facilities
Facilities are basic, with a shared kitchen and snacks available for guests. A few mentioned poorly maintained pathways or parking and limited parking availability.
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4
Nicolette
8 Sept 2023
·
Stayed 4 nights
The facility and location is beautiful. Unfortunately that’s the only good thing to say. This place is priced and advertised as a high end hotel, but there are literally NO staff there. You check yourself in, handle your own bags, they don’t clean your room. They give you a few crummy snacks in your room that never get replenished and that’s the extent of the food within 20 minutes. It’s honestly just a hostel priced like a high end hotel. Which would be fine if it were advertised as such and priced appropriately. Overall very very disappointed with the experience.
The facility and location is beautiful. Unfortunately that’s the only good thing to say. This place is priced and advertised as a high end hotel, but there are literally NO staff there. You check yourself in, handle your own bags, they don’t clean your room. They give you a few crummy snacks in your room that never get replenished and that’s the extent of the food within 20 minutes. It’s honestly just a hostel priced like a high end hotel. Which would be fine if it were advertised as such and priced appropriately. Overall very very disappointed with the experience.
2
Nick
21 Mar 2023
·
Stayed 3 nights
very bad place to stay no parking at all，if you have car， please do not book this hotel
very bad place to stay no parking at all，if you have car， please do not book this hotel
10
Hua
12 Mar 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Lots coffee snacks and noodles … fruit … clean quite , smells good , warm , heated floor… very comfortable , send to friends already !
Lots coffee snacks and noodles … fruit … clean quite , smells good , warm , heated floor… very comfortable , send to friends already !
10
Denean
28 Feb 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
We loved our trip! We stayed in the V Lodge and it was perfect! We explored during the day and cooked dinner every night and played games. The main room is spacious and comfortable. We also had one night of Northern Lights!
We loved our trip! We stayed in the V Lodge and it was perfect! We explored during the day and cooked dinner every night and played games. The main room is spacious and comfortable. We also had one night of Northern Lights!
10
Janis
10 Mar 2024
·
Stayed 3 nights
The property is very modern and clean. Shoes off at the entry, they provide disposable slippers, helps keep the floor very clean! The bed was comfortable. The common kitchen area was clean and organized. We would definitely come back again. As a bonus we were able to view the Northern Lights right from our room window!!
The property is very modern and clean. Shoes off at the entry, they provide disposable slippers, helps keep the floor very clean! The bed was comfortable. The common kitchen area was clean and organized. We would definitely come back again. As a bonus we were able to view the Northern Lights right from our room window!!
10
BIN
26 Dec 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
The hotel is really stylish with lots of designer’s touch in both architecture and interior design. The location is a bit far from the city but it’s a great place for aurora viewing. The view from those huge glass windows is stunning. The nature outside of the building is gorgeous too. Kevin has been very informative and helpful. A few minor things: 1) the entry way is a bit messy with all the shoes/boots unorganized; 2) there is a second floor but no elevator or helpers with luggage
The hotel is really stylish with lots of designer’s touch in both architecture and interior design. The location is a bit far from the city but it’s a great place for aurora viewing. The view from those huge glass windows is stunning. The nature outside of the building is gorgeous too. Kevin has been very informative and helpful. A few minor things: 1) the entry way is a bit messy with all the shoes/boots unorganized; 2) there is a second floor but no elevator or helpers with luggage
6
Penelope
5 Apr 2023
·
Stayed 3 nights
I thought that the opportunity to see the Northern lights was amazing but there is no staff on site, the lodge was dirty and dusty, the water pressure and hot water non-existent. Still using COVID as an excuse not to serve breakfast at a B&B. Poorly maintained and cleared pathways and parking lot.
I thought that the opportunity to see the Northern lights was amazing but there is no staff on site, the lodge was dirty and dusty, the water pressure and hot water non-existent. Still using COVID as an excuse not to serve breakfast at a B&B. Poorly maintained and cleared pathways and parking lot.
8
Marcelo O
7 Aug 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
Quite with a beautiful view of mountains. Because we had more than 4 in family stayed in villa which was a bit older but comfortable and well equipped for a family. Nice to have some snacks and beverages available and communication for check in or general questions was excellent. About 20-25 minutes outside of Fairbanks proper but would recommend if looking for family get away and quite.
Quite with a beautiful view of mountains. Because we had more than 4 in family stayed in villa which was a bit older but comfortable and well equipped for a family. Nice to have some snacks and beverages available and communication for check in or general questions was excellent. About 20-25 minutes outside of Fairbanks proper but would recommend if looking for family get away and quite.
2
Alexander
17 Sept 2022
·
Stayed 1 night
This place is not deserving to be on Expedia. Nonsense Checkin process. The “Main Window” can’t see out at night, due to poor lighting design and floodlights. No soft lights outside rooms to see outside. Dimmers don’t work. Poorly designed. TV doesn’t work. Strict quiet time rules but the idiot who designed the place, installed all heavy weighted doors that are super loud. If you get lucky to see “northern lights” which is unlikely due to outside floodlights, then good for you. I do not recommend this place.
This place is not deserving to be on Expedia. Nonsense Checkin process. The “Main Window” can’t see out at night, due to poor lighting design and floodlights. No soft lights outside rooms to see outside. Dimmers don’t work. Poorly designed. TV doesn’t work. Strict quiet time rules but the idiot who designed the place, installed all heavy weighted doors that are super loud. If you get lucky to see “northern lights” which is unlikely due to outside floodlights, then good for you. I do not recommend this place.
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Cleanliness
Many reviews praise very clean rooms and common areas, but several report no housekeeping during stays and some instances of dusty or unprepared rooms at check‑in. Overall cleanliness feels inconsistent.
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4
Nicolette
8 Sept 2023
·
Stayed 4 nights
The facility and location is beautiful. Unfortunately that’s the only good thing to say. This place is priced and advertised as a high end hotel, but there are literally NO staff there. You check yourself in, handle your own bags, they don’t clean your room. They give you a few crummy snacks in your room that never get replenished and that’s the extent of the food within 20 minutes. It’s honestly just a hostel priced like a high end hotel. Which would be fine if it were advertised as such and priced appropriately. Overall very very disappointed with the experience.
The facility and location is beautiful. Unfortunately that’s the only good thing to say. This place is priced and advertised as a high end hotel, but there are literally NO staff there. You check yourself in, handle your own bags, they don’t clean your room. They give you a few crummy snacks in your room that never get replenished and that’s the extent of the food within 20 minutes. It’s honestly just a hostel priced like a high end hotel. Which would be fine if it were advertised as such and priced appropriately. Overall very very disappointed with the experience.
10
Hua
12 Mar 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Lots coffee snacks and noodles … fruit … clean quite , smells good , warm , heated floor… very comfortable , send to friends already !
Lots coffee snacks and noodles … fruit … clean quite , smells good , warm , heated floor… very comfortable , send to friends already !
10
Madhuvanthi
7 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Rooms were clean, staff were polite and helpful.
Rooms were clean, staff were polite and helpful.
10
Janis
10 Mar 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The property is very modern and clean. Shoes off at the entry, they provide disposable slippers, helps keep the floor very clean! The bed was comfortable. The common kitchen area was clean and organized. We would definitely come back again. As a bonus we were able to view the Northern Lights right from our room window!!
The property is very modern and clean. Shoes off at the entry, they provide disposable slippers, helps keep the floor very clean! The bed was comfortable. The common kitchen area was clean and organized. We would definitely come back again. As a bonus we were able to view the Northern Lights right from our room window!!
6
Penelope
5 Apr 2023
·
Stayed 3 nights
I thought that the opportunity to see the Northern lights was amazing but there is no staff on site, the lodge was dirty and dusty, the water pressure and hot water non-existent. Still using COVID as an excuse not to serve breakfast at a B&B. Poorly maintained and cleared pathways and parking lot.
I thought that the opportunity to see the Northern lights was amazing but there is no staff on site, the lodge was dirty and dusty, the water pressure and hot water non-existent. Still using COVID as an excuse not to serve breakfast at a B&B. Poorly maintained and cleared pathways and parking lot.
4
Wenqi
10 Dec 2022
·
Stayed 1 night
We originally chose that room because we wanted three rooms, and we were looking forward to checking in, but when I went over the room was not cleaned. The attendant did not understand our stay and the number of days, and there was no communication between the cleaning department and the front desk. In the end we were given a double and a single in addition to the room, without any other compensation. Not a very pleasant experience
We originally chose that room because we wanted three rooms, and we were looking forward to checking in, but when I went over the room was not cleaned. The attendant did not understand our stay and the number of days, and there was no communication between the cleaning department and the front desk. In the end we were given a double and a single in addition to the room, without any other compensation. Not a very pleasant experience
10
Brenda
3 Oct 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
very much enjoyed our Aurora Villa experience!! easy check in, impeccably clean, spacious and very comfortable! highly recommend, big bonus was our incredible view of the northern lights!
very much enjoyed our Aurora Villa experience!! easy check in, impeccably clean, spacious and very comfortable! highly recommend, big bonus was our incredible view of the northern lights!
10
Kirandeep
6 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice place to Relax . Clean rooms . Kinda out in the wilderness which helps although Fairbanks is fairly close by.
Nice place to Relax . Clean rooms . Kinda out in the wilderness which helps although Fairbanks is fairly close by.
4
Jingjing
8 Mar 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
I left my AirPods Pro at Aurora Villa. A staff member said he found it and would mail it to me. However, though my Airpods location, it says that the Airpods have been used and were taken outside of the cases at another place in Fiarbanks (another hotel, restaurant, etc.) Twenty days later, he said the AirPods were lost by USPS. What a good story. BTW, I stayed there for 3 nights, no one came to clean the room.
I left my AirPods Pro at Aurora Villa. A staff member said he found it and would mail it to me. However, though my Airpods location, it says that the Airpods have been used and were taken outside of the cases at another place in Fiarbanks (another hotel, restaurant, etc.) Twenty days later, he said the AirPods were lost by USPS. What a good story. BTW, I stayed there for 3 nights, no one came to clean the room.
10
Angela
30 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location and clean. Love it.
Great location and clean. Love it.
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Rooms
Rooms are stylish and generally spacious and comfortable, with large windows and memorable views. Some guests felt the finish wasn’t as luxurious for the price, and a few noted minor design or maintenance issues.
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Chung
26 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Not worth of the money. The room is not that luxury as the price.
Not worth of the money. The room is not that luxury as the price.
10
Glen
18 Dec 2023
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Amazing property. Incredible views of the Auora.
Amazing property. Incredible views of the Auora.
10
Hua
12 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lots coffee snacks and noodles … fruit … clean quite , smells good , warm , heated floor… very comfortable , send to friends already !
Lots coffee snacks and noodles … fruit … clean quite , smells good , warm , heated floor… very comfortable , send to friends already !
10
Karen P
28 Sept 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Beautiful hotel with luxurious rooms, but fully automated no reception or concierge to assist with transportation. Recommend renting a vehicle at tbe airport.
Beautiful hotel with luxurious rooms, but fully automated no reception or concierge to assist with transportation. Recommend renting a vehicle at tbe airport.
10
Denean
28 Feb 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
We loved our trip! We stayed in the V Lodge and it was perfect! We explored during the day and cooked dinner every night and played games. The main room is spacious and comfortable. We also had one night of Northern Lights!
We loved our trip! We stayed in the V Lodge and it was perfect! We explored during the day and cooked dinner every night and played games. The main room is spacious and comfortable. We also had one night of Northern Lights!
10
Janis
10 Mar 2024
·
Stayed 3 nights
The property is very modern and clean. Shoes off at the entry, they provide disposable slippers, helps keep the floor very clean! The bed was comfortable. The common kitchen area was clean and organized. We would definitely come back again. As a bonus we were able to view the Northern Lights right from our room window!!
The property is very modern and clean. Shoes off at the entry, they provide disposable slippers, helps keep the floor very clean! The bed was comfortable. The common kitchen area was clean and organized. We would definitely come back again. As a bonus we were able to view the Northern Lights right from our room window!!
10
BIN
26 Dec 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
The hotel is really stylish with lots of designer’s touch in both architecture and interior design. The location is a bit far from the city but it’s a great place for aurora viewing. The view from those huge glass windows is stunning. The nature outside of the building is gorgeous too. Kevin has been very informative and helpful. A few minor things: 1) the entry way is a bit messy with all the shoes/boots unorganized; 2) there is a second floor but no elevator or helpers with luggage
The hotel is really stylish with lots of designer’s touch in both architecture and interior design. The location is a bit far from the city but it’s a great place for aurora viewing. The view from those huge glass windows is stunning. The nature outside of the building is gorgeous too. Kevin has been very informative and helpful. A few minor things: 1) the entry way is a bit messy with all the shoes/boots unorganized; 2) there is a second floor but no elevator or helpers with luggage
10
Brenda
3 Oct 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
very much enjoyed our Aurora Villa experience!! easy check in, impeccably clean, spacious and very comfortable! highly recommend, big bonus was our incredible view of the northern lights!
very much enjoyed our Aurora Villa experience!! easy check in, impeccably clean, spacious and very comfortable! highly recommend, big bonus was our incredible view of the northern lights!
8
Jordan
19 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful view. Road getting to property is a little rough.
Wonderful view. Road getting to property is a little rough.
2
Alexander
17 Sept 2022
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Stayed 1 night
This place is not deserving to be on Expedia. Nonsense Checkin process. The “Main Window” can’t see out at night, due to poor lighting design and floodlights. No soft lights outside rooms to see outside. Dimmers don’t work. Poorly designed. TV doesn’t work. Strict quiet time rules but the idiot who designed the place, installed all heavy weighted doors that are super loud. If you get lucky to see “northern lights” which is unlikely due to outside floodlights, then good for you. I do not recommend this place.
This place is not deserving to be on Expedia. Nonsense Checkin process. The “Main Window” can’t see out at night, due to poor lighting design and floodlights. No soft lights outside rooms to see outside. Dimmers don’t work. Poorly designed. TV doesn’t work. Strict quiet time rules but the idiot who designed the place, installed all heavy weighted doors that are super loud. If you get lucky to see “northern lights” which is unlikely due to outside floodlights, then good for you. I do not recommend this place.
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Service
Service is largely self‑serve with no on‑site reception, and multiple reviews cite inconvenient or delayed check‑in and limited assistance. When contacted, staff were described as polite and helpful.
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4
Nicolette
8 Sept 2023
·
Stayed 4 nights
The facility and location is beautiful. Unfortunately that’s the only good thing to say. This place is priced and advertised as a high end hotel, but there are literally NO staff there. You check yourself in, handle your own bags, they don’t clean your room. They give you a few crummy snacks in your room that never get replenished and that’s the extent of the food within 20 minutes. It’s honestly just a hostel priced like a high end hotel. Which would be fine if it were advertised as such and priced appropriately. Overall very very disappointed with the experience.
The facility and location is beautiful. Unfortunately that’s the only good thing to say. This place is priced and advertised as a high end hotel, but there are literally NO staff there. You check yourself in, handle your own bags, they don’t clean your room. They give you a few crummy snacks in your room that never get replenished and that’s the extent of the food within 20 minutes. It’s honestly just a hostel priced like a high end hotel. Which would be fine if it were advertised as such and priced appropriately. Overall very very disappointed with the experience.
10
jovita
15 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We loved the place; the location was awesome. The staff was super cool, and the property was well-maintained. It's pretty much self-serve, and we loved the quality of all the amenities. Nothing can beat the location and view.
We loved the place; the location was awesome. The staff was super cool, and the property was well-maintained. It's pretty much self-serve, and we loved the quality of all the amenities. Nothing can beat the location and view.
10
Madhuvanthi
7 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Rooms were clean, staff were polite and helpful.
Rooms were clean, staff were polite and helpful.
10
Karen P
28 Sept 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Beautiful hotel with luxurious rooms, but fully automated no reception or concierge to assist with transportation. Recommend renting a vehicle at tbe airport.
Beautiful hotel with luxurious rooms, but fully automated no reception or concierge to assist with transportation. Recommend renting a vehicle at tbe airport.
10
Melanie
14 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was inconvenient
Check in was inconvenient
10
BIN
26 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is really stylish with lots of designer’s touch in both architecture and interior design. The location is a bit far from the city but it’s a great place for aurora viewing. The view from those huge glass windows is stunning. The nature outside of the building is gorgeous too. Kevin has been very informative and helpful. A few minor things: 1) the entry way is a bit messy with all the shoes/boots unorganized; 2) there is a second floor but no elevator or helpers with luggage
The hotel is really stylish with lots of designer’s touch in both architecture and interior design. The location is a bit far from the city but it’s a great place for aurora viewing. The view from those huge glass windows is stunning. The nature outside of the building is gorgeous too. Kevin has been very informative and helpful. A few minor things: 1) the entry way is a bit messy with all the shoes/boots unorganized; 2) there is a second floor but no elevator or helpers with luggage
6
Penelope
5 Apr 2023
·
Stayed 3 nights
I thought that the opportunity to see the Northern lights was amazing but there is no staff on site, the lodge was dirty and dusty, the water pressure and hot water non-existent. Still using COVID as an excuse not to serve breakfast at a B&B. Poorly maintained and cleared pathways and parking lot.
I thought that the opportunity to see the Northern lights was amazing but there is no staff on site, the lodge was dirty and dusty, the water pressure and hot water non-existent. Still using COVID as an excuse not to serve breakfast at a B&B. Poorly maintained and cleared pathways and parking lot.
4
Wenqi
10 Dec 2022
·
Stayed 1 night
We originally chose that room because we wanted three rooms, and we were looking forward to checking in, but when I went over the room was not cleaned. The attendant did not understand our stay and the number of days, and there was no communication between the cleaning department and the front desk. In the end we were given a double and a single in addition to the room, without any other compensation. Not a very pleasant experience
We originally chose that room because we wanted three rooms, and we were looking forward to checking in, but when I went over the room was not cleaned. The attendant did not understand our stay and the number of days, and there was no communication between the cleaning department and the front desk. In the end we were given a double and a single in addition to the room, without any other compensation. Not a very pleasant experience
2
Stacy
23 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
NO food, NO service, NO communication on site. NO support for activities. No airport service (like every other motel in Alaska) No timely check-in over 2 hours late, and didnt even finish. Did NOT match renderings. Feel completely ripped off. Check out Borealis basecamp -- now that is a worthy resort: food, communications, activities and more! You should be embarrassed for false marketing. And I will be active on media warning other seasoned travels like us and others, so they dont buy your lies! Not remotely luxury. Would NEVER recommend.
NO food, NO service, NO communication on site. NO support for activities. No airport service (like every other motel in Alaska) No timely check-in over 2 hours late, and didnt even finish. Did NOT match renderings. Feel completely ripped off. Check out Borealis basecamp -- now that is a worthy resort: food, communications, activities and more! You should be embarrassed for false marketing. And I will be active on media warning other seasoned travels like us and others, so they dont buy your lies! Not remotely luxury. Would NEVER recommend.
2
Alexander
17 Sept 2022
·
Stayed 1 night
This place is not deserving to be on Expedia. Nonsense Checkin process. The “Main Window” can’t see out at night, due to poor lighting design and floodlights. No soft lights outside rooms to see outside. Dimmers don’t work. Poorly designed. TV doesn’t work. Strict quiet time rules but the idiot who designed the place, installed all heavy weighted doors that are super loud. If you get lucky to see “northern lights” which is unlikely due to outside floodlights, then good for you. I do not recommend this place.
This place is not deserving to be on Expedia. Nonsense Checkin process. The “Main Window” can’t see out at night, due to poor lighting design and floodlights. No soft lights outside rooms to see outside. Dimmers don’t work. Poorly designed. TV doesn’t work. Strict quiet time rules but the idiot who designed the place, installed all heavy weighted doors that are super loud. If you get lucky to see “northern lights” which is unlikely due to outside floodlights, then good for you. I do not recommend this place.
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Location
Remote and scenic location with expansive views and frequent mentions of easy aurora viewing; Fairbanks is roughly 20–25 minutes away with few services nearby.
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Glen
18 Dec 2023
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Amazing property. Incredible views of the Auora.
Amazing property. Incredible views of the Auora.
8
Kenneth
26 Sept 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
This would have been a great place to view the Northern Lights if it had not been raining and cloudy during our stay. The villa is remote with no services nearby. Fairbanks is more than 20 miles away.
This would have been a great place to view the Northern Lights if it had not been raining and cloudy during our stay. The villa is remote with no services nearby. Fairbanks is more than 20 miles away.
10
jovita
15 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We loved the place; the location was awesome. The staff was super cool, and the property was well-maintained. It's pretty much self-serve, and we loved the quality of all the amenities. Nothing can beat the location and view.
We loved the place; the location was awesome. The staff was super cool, and the property was well-maintained. It's pretty much self-serve, and we loved the quality of all the amenities. Nothing can beat the location and view.
10
BIN
26 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is really stylish with lots of designer’s touch in both architecture and interior design. The location is a bit far from the city but it’s a great place for aurora viewing. The view from those huge glass windows is stunning. The nature outside of the building is gorgeous too. Kevin has been very informative and helpful. A few minor things: 1) the entry way is a bit messy with all the shoes/boots unorganized; 2) there is a second floor but no elevator or helpers with luggage
The hotel is really stylish with lots of designer’s touch in both architecture and interior design. The location is a bit far from the city but it’s a great place for aurora viewing. The view from those huge glass windows is stunning. The nature outside of the building is gorgeous too. Kevin has been very informative and helpful. A few minor things: 1) the entry way is a bit messy with all the shoes/boots unorganized; 2) there is a second floor but no elevator or helpers with luggage
8
Marcelo O
7 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Quite with a beautiful view of mountains. Because we had more than 4 in family stayed in villa which was a bit older but comfortable and well equipped for a family. Nice to have some snacks and beverages available and communication for check in or general questions was excellent. About 20-25 minutes outside of Fairbanks proper but would recommend if looking for family get away and quite.
Quite with a beautiful view of mountains. Because we had more than 4 in family stayed in villa which was a bit older but comfortable and well equipped for a family. Nice to have some snacks and beverages available and communication for check in or general questions was excellent. About 20-25 minutes outside of Fairbanks proper but would recommend if looking for family get away and quite.
10
Brenda
3 Oct 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
very much enjoyed our Aurora Villa experience!! easy check in, impeccably clean, spacious and very comfortable! highly recommend, big bonus was our incredible view of the northern lights!
very much enjoyed our Aurora Villa experience!! easy check in, impeccably clean, spacious and very comfortable! highly recommend, big bonus was our incredible view of the northern lights!
8
Kimaya
3 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We would recommend this property for sure, I would just suggest to carry food with you before as there are no food options around the area.
We would recommend this property for sure, I would just suggest to carry food with you before as there are no food options around the area.
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Ping
11 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Easy for Aurora watch.
Easy for Aurora watch.
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Kirandeep
6 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice place to Relax . Clean rooms . Kinda out in the wilderness which helps although Fairbanks is fairly close by.
Nice place to Relax . Clean rooms . Kinda out in the wilderness which helps although Fairbanks is fairly close by.
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Jordan
19 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful view. Road getting to property is a little rough.
Wonderful view. Road getting to property is a little rough.
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Dining
No on‑site dining or breakfast; guests use the shared kitchen and snacks, which some found limited or not replenished. With few nearby options, bringing groceries or a rental car is recommended.
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Nicolette
8 Sept 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
The facility and location is beautiful. Unfortunately that’s the only good thing to say. This place is priced and advertised as a high end hotel, but there are literally NO staff there. You check yourself in, handle your own bags, they don’t clean your room. They give you a few crummy snacks in your room that never get replenished and that’s the extent of the food within 20 minutes. It’s honestly just a hostel priced like a high end hotel. Which would be fine if it were advertised as such and priced appropriately. Overall very very disappointed with the experience.
The facility and location is beautiful. Unfortunately that’s the only good thing to say. This place is priced and advertised as a high end hotel, but there are literally NO staff there. You check yourself in, handle your own bags, they don’t clean your room. They give you a few crummy snacks in your room that never get replenished and that’s the extent of the food within 20 minutes. It’s honestly just a hostel priced like a high end hotel. Which would be fine if it were advertised as such and priced appropriately. Overall very very disappointed with the experience.
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Kenneth
26 Sept 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
This would have been a great place to view the Northern Lights if it had not been raining and cloudy during our stay. The villa is remote with no services nearby. Fairbanks is more than 20 miles away.
This would have been a great place to view the Northern Lights if it had not been raining and cloudy during our stay. The villa is remote with no services nearby. Fairbanks is more than 20 miles away.
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Hua
12 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lots coffee snacks and noodles … fruit … clean quite , smells good , warm , heated floor… very comfortable , send to friends already !
Lots coffee snacks and noodles … fruit … clean quite , smells good , warm , heated floor… very comfortable , send to friends already !
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Karen P
28 Sept 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Beautiful hotel with luxurious rooms, but fully automated no reception or concierge to assist with transportation. Recommend renting a vehicle at tbe airport.
Beautiful hotel with luxurious rooms, but fully automated no reception or concierge to assist with transportation. Recommend renting a vehicle at tbe airport.
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Denean
28 Feb 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
We loved our trip! We stayed in the V Lodge and it was perfect! We explored during the day and cooked dinner every night and played games. The main room is spacious and comfortable. We also had one night of Northern Lights!
We loved our trip! We stayed in the V Lodge and it was perfect! We explored during the day and cooked dinner every night and played games. The main room is spacious and comfortable. We also had one night of Northern Lights!
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Janis
10 Mar 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The property is very modern and clean. Shoes off at the entry, they provide disposable slippers, helps keep the floor very clean! The bed was comfortable. The common kitchen area was clean and organized. We would definitely come back again. As a bonus we were able to view the Northern Lights right from our room window!!
The property is very modern and clean. Shoes off at the entry, they provide disposable slippers, helps keep the floor very clean! The bed was comfortable. The common kitchen area was clean and organized. We would definitely come back again. As a bonus we were able to view the Northern Lights right from our room window!!
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Penelope
5 Apr 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
I thought that the opportunity to see the Northern lights was amazing but there is no staff on site, the lodge was dirty and dusty, the water pressure and hot water non-existent. Still using COVID as an excuse not to serve breakfast at a B&B. Poorly maintained and cleared pathways and parking lot.
I thought that the opportunity to see the Northern lights was amazing but there is no staff on site, the lodge was dirty and dusty, the water pressure and hot water non-existent. Still using COVID as an excuse not to serve breakfast at a B&B. Poorly maintained and cleared pathways and parking lot.
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Marcelo O
7 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Quite with a beautiful view of mountains. Because we had more than 4 in family stayed in villa which was a bit older but comfortable and well equipped for a family. Nice to have some snacks and beverages available and communication for check in or general questions was excellent. About 20-25 minutes outside of Fairbanks proper but would recommend if looking for family get away and quite.
Quite with a beautiful view of mountains. Because we had more than 4 in family stayed in villa which was a bit older but comfortable and well equipped for a family. Nice to have some snacks and beverages available and communication for check in or general questions was excellent. About 20-25 minutes outside of Fairbanks proper but would recommend if looking for family get away and quite.
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Kimaya
3 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We would recommend this property for sure, I would just suggest to carry food with you before as there are no food options around the area.
We would recommend this property for sure, I would just suggest to carry food with you before as there are no food options around the area.
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Stacy
23 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
NO food, NO service, NO communication on site. NO support for activities. No airport service (like every other motel in Alaska) No timely check-in over 2 hours late, and didnt even finish. Did NOT match renderings. Feel completely ripped off. Check out Borealis basecamp -- now that is a worthy resort: food, communications, activities and more! You should be embarrassed for false marketing. And I will be active on media warning other seasoned travels like us and others, so they dont buy your lies! Not remotely luxury. Would NEVER recommend.
NO food, NO service, NO communication on site. NO support for activities. No airport service (like every other motel in Alaska) No timely check-in over 2 hours late, and didnt even finish. Did NOT match renderings. Feel completely ripped off. Check out Borealis basecamp -- now that is a worthy resort: food, communications, activities and more! You should be embarrassed for false marketing. And I will be active on media warning other seasoned travels like us and others, so they dont buy your lies! Not remotely luxury. Would NEVER recommend.
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Mike
1 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Service ,cleanliness , unique , views , the bed The courtesy snacks drinks
Service ,cleanliness , unique , views , the bed The courtesy snacks drinks
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Philippe
2 Apr 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Great property, clean, comfortable and best of all with great orientation to see the Auroras. Breakfast was a bit minimalistic (frozen items in the cabin’s fridge). Felt awkward not to ever meet any Staff at the lobby but they were always quick to answer email or phone. We recommend it !
Great property, clean, comfortable and best of all with great orientation to see the Auroras. Breakfast was a bit minimalistic (frozen items in the cabin’s fridge). Felt awkward not to ever meet any Staff at the lobby but they were always quick to answer email or phone. We recommend it !
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Juyao
2 Apr 2026
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Stayed 1 night
check in is not convenient at all.
check in is not convenient at all.
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Angela
27 Mar 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Amazing View
Amazing View
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Maria
21 Mar 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
The place was definitely amazing. You can order food delivery from Walmart, but getting around without a car is extremely expensive. 75-100 dollars one way to anywhere.
The place was definitely amazing. You can order food delivery from Walmart, but getting around without a car is extremely expensive. 75-100 dollars one way to anywhere.
FAQs about Aurora Villa
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available onsite.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM (midnight) and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in the mountains, 12 minutes by car from Chena River, and is 9.1 miles from North Star Golf Club and 9.5 miles from Birch Hill Recreation Area.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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There is no front desk at this property. Guests will receive an access code. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.9 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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