Borealis Basecamp

Mountain hotel in Fairbanks with 2 restaurants

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When visiting Fairbanks, Borealis Basecamp is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Latitude 65, one of 2 restaurants, which serves lunch and dinner. Free bike rentals and a terrace are other highlights.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

Showing 3 of 3 rooms
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Panoramic Room

Wonderful
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
A room with two beds, each with white pillows and dark bedding, wooden headboards, and bedside lamps.

Panoramic Room

Exceptional
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Panoramic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
2640 Himalaya Rd, Fairbanks, AK, 99712

What's nearby

  • Lower Chatanika River State Recreation Area - 19 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Creamer's Field - 47 min drive - 51.1 km
  • Fairbanks Ice Museum - 49 min drive - 54.1 km
  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks - 51 min drive - 56.4 km
  • Fort Wainwright - 51 min drive - 55.4 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 55 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Latitute 65 - Borealis Basecamp - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Borealis Basecamp

  • When visiting Fairbanks, Borealis Basecamp is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Latitude 65, one of 2 restaurants, which serves lunch and dinner. Free bike rentals and a terrace are other highlights.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
4:00 p.m.
CHECK-OUT
11:00 a.m.

Hotel size

    • 20 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Borealis Basecamp Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The food at the restaurant was wonderful, with great options and terrific cocktails. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay with a mesmerising view of Northern lights.
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10/10 Exceptional

Stay here, you won't regret it. The hospitality and friendliness of everyone on site is 5 stars. We will be back!
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8/10 Very good

We were not woken up to see the Aurora. The alarm system could be more affective. Staff is very friendly and accommodating.
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8/10 Very good

The facility was great, the staff took great care of us. The food at Latitude 65 was amazing! Only thing keeping it from being a 5 for us was not seeing the Northern Lights.... the whole purpose for our visit. Staff was very responsive. There was a problem with our hot water, and they had it fixed within an hour. The heaters for each igloo are pretty loud. We found it helpful to sleep with ear plugs. The high air movement might be necessary to keep those giant windows to the sky clear! Such a beautiful and unique stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

Extraordinary experience!

It was great experience even though it was too cloudy so we didn’t see start sky or aurora lights. Stunning view of mountains and forest. Extraordinary architect style. They are like planet or spaceship! My son likes it immediately! The food in the restaurant was good. There are lots of activities to offer too! A few things for improvement: 1) the heater was too loud; 2) the sanitary countertop could be bigger; 3) the hair dryer could be nicer
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10/10 Exceptional

This is truly an experience! The Igloo was an amazing stay and we got to see snow and the most spectacular aurora in Oct! Words cannot say how lucky my family felt as we got this amazing experience. The staff were helpful and friendly, especially Marina and Ryan. The food was wonderful and the cocktails were delicious...Thanks Decker! We drove up to the camp and it was steep so if you do not feel experienced driving in snow with snow tires/chains... take the shuttle. While it is not free for expedia booked lodging- it is still a good deal for peace of mind. The facilities were just wonderful, warm showers, beautiful views, relaxing trails and exciting activities. we booked the UTV and the sunset experiences which we fun for our family. We are hooked on snowy, aurora adventures and I plan to return with my extended family!
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8/10 Very good

We went for a 3 night stay in late August - early September. I really loved the glass ceiling design of the igloos but the floor was really dusty and dirty, it feels like housekeeping never really vacuum the floor. Service wise was great, the staff were polite and all but i have to ding them for forgetting to change my return shuttle to the airport. I told front desk the morning before my checkout day that I would like the shuttle to pick me up one hour later. At the end of the day i checked back in with front desk again just to make sure they relayed my wishes, but realized that my shuttle pick up timing was not changed and it was too late already to change it. I must give them extra points though for the special service rendered to me for sending a buggy to pick me and my wife up from the igloo on check out day because it was raining and we did not want to walk all the way back to front desk in the rain and through all the mud. Really appreciate the ride, thank you for an unforgettable experience!
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10/10 Exceptional

Best experience I’ve had everyone was so kind and friendly the best vacation I’ve ever took thank you borealis basecamp
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was unbelievable!!! Food was great. This place may not be a success without the present staff. Dog sled girl was amazing. Snow mobile girl was from Hawaii. The restaurant manager was hands on and just never stopped! So corporate if you read this make sure you treat this staff. Oh the aurora was awesome too. Thanks for an unforgettable trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice experience to sleep in the igloos, And I will be better if they had microwave and tv in the room.
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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

Borealis Basecamp provides an amazing experience to see the Northern Lights. The staff was super helpful when I was trying to book a shuttle to and from the property last minute. The dome was clean and more spacious than I had expected. The king size bed was so comfortable! The Basecamp allowed us to be “off the grid” but with all modern day amenities. I’ll definitely be back in the future.
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2/10 Poor

Horrible experience. The Staff (Operation Manager) who received us was so rude.
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10/10 Exceptional

Sauber, Modern, toller Service

Das Hotel ist mehr für den Winterbesuch gedacht da mann durch die Offenen Iglus den Himmel sehen kann, doch haben wir den Aufenthalt sehr genossen, wir konnten das Bett komplett abdunkeln und darum sehr gut schlafen. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Iglu sehr Sauber und modern.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

One of the most amazing experiences in my life. I must say was unique. To each person close to me who asked me, I answer the same thing, "It cannot be explained, you must live the experience". I also chose Borealis Basecamp for my proposal and definitely I was no wrong. They make you feel so special. Every detail, attention to us, no words. They are just perfect. We will never forget our history there. For real, thanks
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10/10 Exceptional

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!!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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