Located in Sterling, The Hibernation Station is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Moose River and Kenai River. .This motel is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and 21.8 mi (35 km) from Kenai Beach.
Scout Lake State Recreation Site - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Moose River - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
Bings Landing - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
Morgan's Landing State Recreation Area - 11 min drive - 5.3 miles
Kenai Peninsula College Fishing Academy - 22 min drive - 14.0 miles
Getting around
Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Cook's Corner Tesoro - 3 min drive
Magpye's Pizzeria - 16 min walk
Suzie's Cafe - 1 min drive
Moosequitos Bar - 2 min drive
Mooseback Annie's - 12 min walk
About this property
The Hibernation Station
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Moose River
The Hibernation Station offers 15 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Sterling motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and gas grills.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
In a nature reserve
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 steps to reach entrance
High-pile carpet in room
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
More
2 floors
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LED TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Microwave
Mini-fridge
More
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A damage deposit of USD 250 will be collected before check-in.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
The Hibernation Station Motel
The Hibernation Station Sterling
The Hibernation Station Motel Sterling
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Heather was very helpful in rebooking. Staff is helpful. Rooms can be warm with direct sun, but with windows open it cooled off nicely. Property is tidy and the rear rooms are both cooler and quieter. There are fuel stations nearby with fuel, ice, and snacks. Soldotna is not to far away for more restaurant options. We booked short notice for a fishing trip in Sterling and it is convenient for that if you are meeting your guide at Bings Landing.
It doesn't look like much, but the rooms were clean, and refurbished. The beds were pretty hard, but I don't mind a firm bed. The staff was very friendly and even gave us some garbage bags to cover a piece of luggage we had on top of a vehicle to protect it from the rain. They a nice refrigerator to put your fish in too. Would stay here again.
David
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kendal
Traveled with family
Aug 9, 2024
Very friendly and super clean!
Kendal
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Irma
Traveled with partner
Aug 3, 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bed was very hard, no bath mat, unpleasant strong floral scent when you enter, stairway, and hallway. Hard for those of us with allergies
They are nice and welcoming. It looks old but clean inside.
Nicolas
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Jacquelynn, Kenai
Traveled with group
Jul 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
For an outdated building, it was very clean, staff was very nice, and I would stay there again. My only hope would be they consider updating at least the mattresses and pillows; they were super uncomfortable. Otherwise a great stay!
A perfectly fine place to stay at a reasonable price. The staff was friendly. Not a resort destination, but a welcome sight after dipnetting on the Kenai. I'd certainly stay there again!
This is a refurbished older hotel. It's a good place to stay for fishermen. They have freezer space for rent for one's catch. The room was comfortable. The refrigerator had a shelf for a freezer, like many hotels, and it was able to freeze our blue ice. There was coffee (but no decaf) tea, and grab and go items for breakfast; nothing special, but we still were glad to have it.