Borealis Basecamp

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Breakfast included

24/7 front desk

Housekeeping

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Parking included

Explore the area

2640 Himalaya Rd, Fairbanks, AK, 99712

Fort Wainwright
42 min drive
Creamer's Field
43 min drive
Moose Mountain
55 min drive
Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)
56 min drive

Room options

Panoramic Room

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Room

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

About this property

Holiday park in Fairbanks with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

This smoke-free holiday park features a restaurant, coffee/tea in a common area, and free use of bicycles. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk. All 20 accommodations provide free WiFi, electric kettles, and free tea bags/instant coffee. Other amenities available to guests include hair dryers, showers, and free toiletries. Change of towels is available on request.

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.

During your stay at Borealis Basecamp, you'll be close to Lower Chatanika River State Recreation Area. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking. This comfortable holiday park has 20 accommodations. Each accommodation includes amenities such as free WiFi and free toiletries.

Air-conditioned accommodations with electric kettles, free tea bags/instant coffee, and showers
Free continental breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
Amenities include a terrace and coffee/tea in a common area
Onsite recreation includes complimentary bicycles and hiking/biking trails
26.8 mi (43.1 km) from Creamer's Field and 27.9 mi (44.9 km) from Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center

There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Borealis Basecamp also features a terrace and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Fairbanks holiday park is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 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 public transport

Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
1 restaurant
Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

Art gallery
Free bike hire
Hiking/biking trails

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Change of towels (on request)
Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Terrace

Accessibility

This property does not have any lifts

Romance packages available
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels

Food and drink

Electric kettle
Free tea bags/instant coffee

Slippers

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

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Property is also known as

Borealis Basecamp Fairbanks

Borealis Basecamp Holiday park

Borealis Basecamp Holiday park Fairbanks

Borealis Basecamp Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

2/10 Terrible

Rohit Reddy

6 Jul 2022

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

Travelled with partner

2 Oct 2021

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

Travelled with partner

25 Jan 2021

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

Travelled with partner

17 Jan 2021

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

Travelled with group

7 Dec 2020

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 traveller

Travelled with family

12 Oct 2020

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

Travelled with partner

11 Oct 2020

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 traveller

11 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

6 Oct 2020

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Levi, Seattle

Travelled with partner

7 Sept 2020

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 traveller

10 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Everyone was very friendly. The dinners were expensive but delicious!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

20 Jan 2020

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Maryland

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children

20 Jan 2020

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 traveller

Travelled with partner

17 Jan 2020

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 traveller

Travelled with partner

8 Jan 2020

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

Travelled with partner

2 Dec 2019

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

Travelled with partner

14 Nov 2019

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

Travelled with group

3 Nov 2019

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