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Borealis Basecamp

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Ecotours
Panoramic Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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2640 Himalaya Rd, Fairbanks, AK, 99712
  • Lower Chatanika River State Recreation Area
  • Creamer's Field
    43 min drive
  • Moose Mountain
    55 min drive
  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)
    56 min drive

Room options

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Panoramic Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

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The price is $146
per night
$196 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6
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About the neighborhood

Fairbanks

With a stay at Borealis Basecamp in Fairbanks, you'll be 26.8 mi (43.1 km) from Creamer's Field and 27.9 mi (44.9 km) from Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center. .This holiday park is 30.1 mi (48.5 km) from Pioneer Park.
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What's nearby

  • Fort Wainwright - 42 min drive
  • Creamer's Field - 43 min drive
  • Pioneer Park - 45 min drive
  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks - 52 min drive
  • Moose Mountain - 55 min drive

Getting around

  • Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 56 min drive

About this property

Borealis Basecamp

Holiday park in Fairbanks with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Borealis Basecamp offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the holiday park include complimentary bicycles.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At Borealis Basecamp, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Borealis Basecamp has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Borealis Basecamp Fairbanks
Borealis Basecamp Holiday park
Borealis Basecamp Holiday park Fairbanks

Borealis Basecamp Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Rohit Reddy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible experience. The Staff (Operation Manager) who received us was so rude.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer, Simi Valley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Best place to see the Auroras. Their igloos are really comfortable and warm. They even provide an alarm in the igloo to wake you up when the Auroras appear, which makes it really convenient so your not waiting up. The restaurant has really great 5 star food, best fish tacos we have ever had! Several activities you can do on the grounds. I definitely want to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thais, Brazil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am so grateful for providing the most incredible experience of my life. Amazing resort, amazing view, amazing activities and amazing food in their restaurant. I am absolutely in love!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Larissa, Cupertino

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was smaller than twin, so we combined them together with the stripe they provided and it worked great! The comforter was cozy, warm and light. I liked it very much. They have a counter but you can't cook there, you can pre-order meals with front desk. They woke you up with an alarm if they saw the aurora. We were there only two nights and saw the aurora twice. One even dancing around. But only green color under the camera. However, the sunset, moonset, the stars...OMG! You got to live here once in the winter in your lifetime.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Las Vegas

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying in the Igloos was a unique and wonderful experience. The excursions were fun and went well. We enjoyed going to the Artic Circle, Reindeer meet & greet, Snow machining, and Dog sledding. The staff was outstanding and the restaurant was wonderful too. We did see the Northern Lights on the last evening, so that was the highlight of the trip. However, we all agreed that if we didn't see the Northern Lights that the trip would have still been 5 Stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall, we enjoyed our stay. The igloos offer a great way to view the aurora without freezing outside for hours. The bed & pillows were comfortable. The unit was clean. Aurora viewing was great. We had a few nights when they were visible & 1 night where they were excellent. The staff was friendly and helpful. Wifi was good. Lounge area nice. On the downside, there are a few things I'd recommend: lower dining room prices. Better breakfast based on the price of the unit. There was no place to unpack our clothes. A small dresser or shelved closet would be nice and helpful. We had a fridge, but it was not in the kitchenette area. It was on the other side of the room even though there is space for it under the kitchen counter. There was on chair and no place to sit for a game of cards or similar. They provided an electric kettle & tea/instant coffee, but the cups were tiny (maybe 4 oz) and awkward to handle. There's a sink in the kitchenette, but no dish soap or towel or anything to wash your items with. These are somewhat picky things, but at the same time we are paying a significant price for these units to find they not well equipped. Borealis Basecamp is not close to any dining and only a few local activities. If you're eating in the dining room, the prices seemed high to us. If not in the dining room, then it's about 40 minutes to Fairbanks. We visited when there was no snow, so snowmobiling, dog sledding, etc. were not an option. I'd recommend with these few cavaets.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Colin, Seattle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an unbelievable and once in a life time experience. Majestic Aurora Borealis and star viewing from the comfort of your igloo. Very friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Levi, Seattle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area, lodge and our room/dome was amazing. Best part about this stay was the staff. They were amazing and accommodating to all our needs. The restaurant is top notch food with a gorgeous view too.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Everyone was very friendly. The dinners were expensive but delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was a one a kind experience staying in a yurt with an opening to the sky. With a comfortable bed and cozy warm blanket I was glamping under the sky with the big dipper right infront of me. It was a very memorable birthday to remember.
Looking into our yurt
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Maryland

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great place to stay and experience on our trip. The staff was very personable and welcoming. Activities on site to do. Wonderful food and crystal clear fresh water. We will definitely revisit next time we are in fairbanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing customer service and infrastructure. I highly recommend of you are looking forward to see the northern lights.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom-toilet is something that you need to get used to but other than that, our stay was great. Yes, there's condensation and you might feel a drop or two of water on your face/body middle of the night. Yes, hot water might not work because it's too cold or the igloo is brand new. But, overall, I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Monica, New York

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great experience! It has various outdoor activities. Meals are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Koni, Denver, CO

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful location and the igloos are fantastic. Friendly staff, excellent excursions, and delicious food ... hard not to love the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

PL, Atlanta

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed. Stayed here for two night. WiFi was extremely slow. NO HOT WATER for shower, just lukewarm when the temperature is below the freezing point outside. Even worse, there was water leaking from the ceiling middle of the night. Woke up to a damp bed 2 am in the morning. I had to push my bed to the side to avoid the leak. When I reported the issue to the front desk next morning, I was told the issue will be fixed but I still end up taking a cold shower second night. They failed to provide very basic thing like hot water. When I called back asked for some compensation, I was told because I paid through expedia, so they can’t do anything for me. I told the lady they can send me a check, she made an excuse saying that it will take long time. I told her I don’t mind the wait, I deserve some compensation for my experience. She told me she will talk to her manager then give me a follow up. Never heard anything back since. Hmmmm why am i not surprised? Absolutely worst experience I ever had.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rainnie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place and amazing view! Staffs are very friendly, Aurora alarm is very useful that we didn’t miss anything!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing. This place is really nice. Everything is perfect. The staff is so kind and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Amazing! Everyone friendly and nice, food great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019