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Aurora Borealis Lodge

Clear Summit Rd., Fairbanks, AK
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San Francisco
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

It's worth the wait to stay at this lodge if you want the best chance to see the greatest number of auroras. Mok and family have it wired--or wireless, to be accurate. The group gatherings on the big deck for hot cocoa, and photos by Mok, are great, of course. But the BEST part is they also ding the walkie... More

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

My boyfriend & I stayed at the ABL specifically to see the Aurora. We saw the Aurora except for the night that it snowed heavily & the cloud cover just wouldn't budge! It was freak weather in April, even for Alaska - one clear night the temperature dropped to -10F. All of it made for a truly exciting experience. Mok... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

We stayed at ABL as part of a Make-A-Wish trip. Our son wished to see the aurora borealis and his dream came true! We saw the aurora every night, 4 nights in a row! The accommodations were really one of the only ways we could manage seeing the aurora borealis for someone with a medical condition. The rooms are cozy,... More

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Wayside, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We stayed at the Aurora Borealis Lodge for four nights and saw the Aurora 4 times! What could be better? Our room was extremely comfortable, with a small kitchen area, a large comfy bed, and a huge picture window with a lovely sofa to view the aurora from the warmth of our room. Stopped at Fred Meyers in Fairbanks on... More

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Padua, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Torrents of words have already been written about Aurora Borealis Lodge. Most of them are indicative of a full satisfaction and enthusiastic appreciation, and I do quote and agree with many reviews I’ve read here on T.A. On the other hand, if I’ve come here from Italy for the 3rd time in one year, certainly there are some good reasons... More

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North Bergen, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

We recently stayed at this lodge for a couple of days and it was great. Mok was very welcoming and patient. We stayed on the first floor with two huge windows making it easy to view the northern lights from indoors. There are walkie-talkies in the room are for Aurora alerts from the Main Lodge, which made sure we didn't... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

We stayed here in Feb and we had a great stay. Mok and family were so accommodating. We stayed on the 2nd floor of the lodge but I think it doesn't matter if you stay on the 1st or 2nd floor of the lodge. Make sure before you get to the lodge to stop by at Fred Myers to get... More

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Cambridge, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

We recently (early/mid March) stayed at the newly completed "Logan's Chalet" at the Aurora Borealis Lodge for an extended period (10 nights) and had a wonderful time. The Chalet is just down the road from the main lodge/ accommodations. The Chalet has one bedroom downstairs (one bed), a main room (kitchen and living space) along with an open upstairs loft... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

This was one of our most memorable trips. We couldn't thank the owners Mok, Akiko and Logan enough. Their place is awesome and they are great!! We have stayed here twice and looking forward to more visits!! Seeing the Auroras was beautiful, the main reason to stay here. The view was perfect. We were in a bottom room both times... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013 via mobile

Mok is a very warm, welcoming guy and the room was in great shape. The view was amazing! Water pressure was good, everything worked, and the heated bidet was awesome too. That being said, we went for a romantic night to ourselves and had a bottom room. The curtains only go halfway down on the north Side (where there is... More

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Also Known As:
Aurora Borealis Hotel
Aurora Borealis Hotel Fairbanks
Aurora Borealis Lodge Fairbanks, Alaska
Address: Clear Summit Rd., Fairbanks, AK
Region: United States > Alaska > Fairbanks
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Ranked #1 of 19 Speciality lodging in Fairbanks
Price range (per night): 204 AUD - 230 AUD

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