# Chena Hot Springs Resort Fairbanks, AK · Mapped: on the map. It has not cleared the selection standard yet, so read it as coverage, not a recommendation. - Page: https://mindreachgetaways.com/us/ak/fairbanks/wellness-retreat/chena-hot-springs - Book direct: https://www.chenahotsprings.com/stay/ - Their site: https://www.chenahotsprings.com - Find it in Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chena%20Hot%20Springs%20Resort%2C%2017600%20Chena%20Hot%20Springs%20Rd%2C%20Fairbanks%2C%20AK%2C%20USA ## Our read The water is the reason to come, and getting there is part of the reset. ## Come here for - Bathing culture over treatment menus - Sleeping outdoors without giving up a real bed - Swimming, paddling or simply staring at water ## Skip it if - You want to arrive on a whim. Reaching it takes planning - You want restaurants and an evening scene within walking distance ## The place Chena Hot Springs Resort sits about an hour from Fairbanks on Chena Hot Springs Road, known for naturally heated geothermal waters, remote wilderness lodging, and Northern Lights viewing. Guests come for Rock Lake and the indoor pool, then stay for lodge rooms, cabins, yurts, camping, and seasonal adventures from snowmachine and ATV tours to aurora snow-coach outings. The resort dates to a 1905 discovery in the Alaskan interior and still runs as a self-contained destination: lodging steps from the springs, the Aurora Ice Museum, greenhouse dining, and dark-sky viewing from Charlie Dome. Winter travellers chase the aurora; summer guests use endless daylight for trails and outdoor soaks. Hot springs passes are included with lodging such as Moose Lodge rooms when booked through the official stay pages. Book direct on chenahotsprings.com. Front desk: frontdesk1@chenahotsprings.com or +1-907-451-8104. MindReach does not take bookings or commission. ## What it is like - Geothermal hot springs: Year-round soaks in naturally heated water, including Rock Lake and the indoor pool. - Northern Lights valley: Dark Interior skies for aurora viewing, with guided snow-coach tours to open viewpoints. - Lodge, cabin, and yurt stays: Moose Lodge rooms, cabins, suites, and forest yurts a short walk from the springs. - Aurora Ice Museum: Year-round ice sculptures, ice bar, and illuminated igloo experiences on the property. - Seasonal Alaska adventures: ATV, snowmachine, and outdoor programs that change with Interior Alaska seasons. ## Ways to stay - Lodge, cabin, or yurt stay · See chenahotsprings.com/stay · https://www.chenahotsprings.com/stay/ - Aurora viewing tour · Confirm with resort · https://www.chenahotsprings.com/aurora/ ## Best seasons - Winter for peak aurora and snow-coach tours - Summer for midnight-sun soaks and trails - Shoulder seasons for quieter lodging ## Stay lengths - 1-night aurora soak - 2-3 night Interior base - Midweek Fairbanks escape ## Getting there About one hour east of Fairbanks on Chena Hot Springs Road (17600 Chena Hot Springs Rd). Confirm winter road conditions before travel. ## Questions **Where is Chena Hot Springs Resort?** 17600 Chena Hot Springs Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712. About a one-hour drive east of Fairbanks on Chena Hot Springs Road. **Can I soak and watch the aurora on the same trip?** Yes. Guests soak in geothermal waters year-round and book aurora viewing tours or self-guided sky watching from the dark valley. Winter is peak aurora season. **What lodging options are available?** Moose Lodge rooms, Bear Family Suites, Fox Rooms, cabins, yurts, and camping or RV sites. Check availability on chenahotsprings.com/stay. **Are hot springs passes included with lodging?** Many lodging types, including Moose Lodge, list hot springs passes as included. Confirm for your room type when you book. **What is check-in and check-out?** Published Moose Lodge hours: check-in from 4:00 PM, check-out at 11:00 AM. Confirm for other lodging types when you reserve. **How do I book?** Book direct at https://www.chenahotsprings.com/stay/ or email frontdesk1@chenahotsprings.com / call +1-907-451-8104. MindReach does not take the booking. **Is Wi-Fi available?** Wi-Fi is available in main lodge buildings and select common areas. Connectivity can be limited because of the remote location. **Are pets allowed?** Pets are permitted only in designated dry cabins and select Fox Rooms. Service animals follow ADA guidelines. Confirm when you book. ## How far to trust this Written from what the property publishes. Not yet checked by hand. Confirm on their site before you book. MindReach Getaways does not take the booking. You book with the property.