Great great fishing ! Guides are awesome and our fish arrived home nicely packed. The river is…read moreamazing and its right at your feet literally. They have everything you need for a great time. And close enough to town if you wanna go for whatever. Cabins have all basic amenities but are truly comfortable and clean.

Dan and I fell in love with Alaska back in 2016 when we went on our first Alaskan cruise. The…read morefollowing year, we did a cruise tour and realized that Alaska has more to offer than just the cruise. So, we always discussed since then to plan an Alaskan vacation that was more land than a cruise. However, the pandemic happened and our vacation plans were on the shelf until this year. We are not avid fishermen. I haven't touched a pole since I was a child but we decided to book a 5 day fishing package with Kenai Riverbend Resort that's located in Soldotna, Alaska. Once I booked with them and they received our payment, they emailed our confirmation as well as travel information, packing instructions and obtaining fishing licenses. Best.DECISION.ever We flew into Anchorage and decided to rent a car to take the scenic drive to Soldotna (roughly 3 hours). The resort is located by the Kenai River and it has been in business for 40+ years by the Cho family. The history of how this business came into fruition is amazing and every American dream for anyone who comes to America. They have a lot of returning visitors. One man shared he's been vacationing at Kenai Riverbend Resort for 20+ years! Talk about great customer service when you hear stories like this. At the resort, you can either rent an RV space, lodge (2 or less) or cabin (4 or more). If you don't have fishing gear, they have the necessary gear to make your fishing excursions successful. Their guides are knowledgeable, friendly and helpful and have been with the company for years. Dan and I were upgraded to a cabin next to the river and it was just beautiful. This is glamping at its finest. The cabin had a fridge, microwave, sink, cookware, dishes, hot plate and a gas grill. Dan and I agreed that next time we are here, we are buying a week's worth of groceries instead of dining out. We had 2 halibut fishing excursions at Cook Inlet and Homer as well as 2 silver salmon excursions on the river. Dan and I came prepared with our seabands and motion sickness medication. Our first day on halibut fishing, the guides (Christian and Mason) were super helpful and the remaining group were fun (I was the only female and they all cheered when I got the first catch of the day!). We forgoed the second day of halibut fishing to rest and explore instead. Our third day was an afternoon of silver salmon fishing on the river. While the current flowed fast, the river was smooth. Our guide, Jeremy was helpful and fun as well while we fished. Our fourth day was a morning of silver salmon fishing on the river, which went by quickly because we all caught the max number of salmon (3 per person) for the day. It was cold, rainy and fun! If you're wondering about the fish we caught, the resort will clean, filet, vacuum seal your fish and freeze it all until you check out. You can either have it mailed via FedEx or have them box it for you to travel with. Note: Anchorage International Airport has a storage freezer for your fish if you're planning to stay overnight in Anchorage. ***If you're traveling through Seattle from Anchorage and will be staying overnight...contact your hotel to see if they'll store it in their freezer as the SmartCarte baggage storage does not open until 8am at SeaTac. We took home 70+ lbs of fish. The resort and surrounding area was peaceful, serene and breathtaking. Alaska always brings things back into perspective about life. Keep it simple. Are we returning? Absolutely. Recommend: HIGHLY

We had a great father son trip with Salmon Catcher Lodge. They took great care of us, arranged 3…read moreamazing fishing and bear viewing excursions for us. They made sure we had what we needed each day and fed us well every morning and evening (and packed us lunch each day). The learned our preferences and accommodated us for meals. They were very friendly, personable, genuinely cared that we enjoyed the experience. Our accommodations were fantastic with Alaska motif and the lodge was a whole was class. We enjoyed the hot tub, sauna and massage chairs. Would love to come back again. If you're looking for an Alaska fishing lodge vacation, this is an excellent choice.

This was our first trip to the lodge it was amazing. We were the last booking for the year and they…read moretreated us like family. We had a great time the food and accommodations were amazing. A very friendly group work there we can't wait to come back soon. Gloria and Justin the new owners were awesome we had a great time. They even invited us to the end of the year party our last day but we had a flight to catch

The BEST! Went to Alaska to fish.....never fished before. Jason took us out the first day and…read morewas so helpful. First day I caught my limit and the three other trips with him! We will be back next year. Thanks Jason, Jeremy and Josh!!

Best guides, closest to the best fishing, great support staff!…read more Having lived near the Kenai River for over 30 years and still avidly fish the river, I know these folks are top notch guides. One of the best things about HiLo is their location. They are located on Beaver Hole on the lower river. A lot of the other lodges on the river either are located much further upriver or meet you somewhere on the lower river. With Hi-Lo, you step off their dock and 10 yards aways is one of the very best fishing spots on the lower Kenai River. If you want to catch fish that are blushed or turning red, then fish upstream. If you want to have the first crack at the first fish coming out of the Ocean and into the river silver bright and in mint shape, then you have to fish with Hi-Lo if you don't want to wait at some launch in the dark hoping the guides show up or start an hour earlier in the morning at 5am so the guide has time to run downriver through a hundred boats in the dark. Eat breakfast, step on the boat, and literally one minute later you are fishing in a premium spot. I have my own boat and base out of a launch several docks from them and ALWAYS use their services to help book my friends trip not only for salmon but halibut charters and any other activities. I fish side by side with their boats often and I ALWAYS get out fished. Very knowledgeable folks. When ever we fish late or we catch too many fish (haha, yes it happens!) I can rely on Melissa and their crew to get my fish processed for my guests. Always comes out perfectly Having fished the Kenai river since 1971, there are only several outfits I can personally give my stamp of approval to and Hi-Lo is one of them!

Had a blast here Sat. night. This place was filled with 20's and 30's, and the kereoke was actually…read morepretty good. Check it out.

Awesome food and great service! The waitress was on top of it and did an amazing job. I wish more…read moreplaces down here had their attention to detail.

Wow what a trip this is a makeing place here great times and the people are…read moreJust so on the spot and the scenery speaks for itself if u want a true fishing expectancy of a score Of 100 + this is on the top of the list . And please Take a friend this is truly a Life time of a lifetime Rt here . Look forward To doing this again .

Absolutely would recommend! Fantastic experience for my 4 teenage grandsons! They caught 64…read morepounds of sockeye salmon.

Beautiful views recommend this place to anyone coming and visiting the Soldotna Peninsula area you…read morewill be happy you went there

From the owner: Located in Soldotna, Loon Lake Resorts offers wonderful vacation rentals on Loon Lake. If you are…read morelooking for lodging accommodations on the Kenai Peninsula, we offer cabin style condos just minutes away from a few of the most popular fishing spots in the state. Loon Lake comes fully furnished and with all amenities included: * Linens, Towels, Dishes, Keurig/K-Cups and Bottled Water * Free WiFi and DIRECTV * Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer and Freezer for fish storage * BBQ Grill and outside table and chairs * Hot tub, Paddle Boat and Canoe Loon Lake is a non-motorized lake and is stocked with trout if you want a quiet relaxing fishing experience. The Kenai River is the most popular sport fishing destination in Alaska and is just minutes away. Each year there are two runs each of king salmon, silver salmon, red salmon, plus a run of pink salmon every other year (even numbered years). There are also rainbow trout and Dolly Varden.

So we are back for another week and I have to say that this place deserves some updated feedback…read morebased on their attention to some of the things that were lacking on the last visit. Pro's So the hotel owner updated each room with new 37" LCD flat screen tv's. Additionally, the wireless routeres were replaced after our feedback and so now I am able to comfortably relax in my room and provide this update via a strong wireless connection. I will say too that week two the customer service from the front desk was still as great as last time. Also, this hotel has amazing insulation values becasue it stays warm...and the bed was much better on the second visit.

Pros: Excellent…read morecustomer service Free wi-fi Decent continental breakfast (also free) with DIY waffle making station, cereal and milk, juices, and fruits. Cons: Rooms are outdated (80s decor, ghetto bathtubs with sliding doors that hardly slide) Restaurant is usually closed or has peculiar operating hours Hallways can get chilly in the cold months.

We loved our stay at Silver Tip! We would highly recommend. They organized all of our activities…read moreand we had a seamless adventure. The stay at the cabin was great, there was plenty of room for our family of four and we felt like we were away in a cabin deep in the woods. We were close to amenities if needed. Our trips were all within two hours which gave us the opportunity to see much of Alaska. We rafted, ocean fished, whale watched, rode atv's, rode in a helicopter, dog sledded and fished in the Kenai river. Our trip was spectacular and it is all due to Andrea and Jeremy. They were wonderful and gracious hosts!

We had a great time at SilverTip. The cabins are clean and comfortable. The hosts were great!…read more There is laundry on site, a fish processing room and a great campfire area. We3 will definitely stay here on our next trip. Also, Jeremy is an incredible guide with great boats and gear. We had so much fun (and success) fishing with him.

I have stayed here twice. The first time was when I needed to unexpectedly extend my stay in the…read moreKenai area and stumbled upon the hotel after staying at another hotel. So much quieter than the first place even though it's literally across the street from the airport. Very clean, staff is beyond friendly. The second time I didn't even think about staying elsewhere. Comfy beds, great location, and again, quiet! For me, it's like a home away from home!

I thought the hotel was really go for what it was, a budget friendly hotel!…read more It is located right outside of Kenai airport .... you could walk to it if you are on a layover and need a place to crash! Lots of parking. We stayed in a dog friendly room, on the end. They provided a dog dish and some dog treats! There are some trails behind the hotel that I was able to walk my dog down, he seemed to enjoy them. They offer a "continental" breakfast... it was some cereal and coffee/juice. But, I'm not complaining, I enjoyed the rare lucky charms indulging!

Easy to find, fishing on site, comfortable rooms. King room…read morebed on the soft side, but lots of places to hang clothes, plug in and a comfy chair to see the river right outside. Staff super friendly and they even called to let me know I left something. If you want something a bit closer to civilization this might be your spot

In theory, this seems like a nice place to stay. Things you should be aware of if you're from out…read moreof state and visiting in the warmer months: - there is no A/C - it's on a busy street so sleeping with an open window is less than ideal. - we stayed in a suite, only 2 windows had a screen, so opening windows without letting mosquitos in is limited. - it's loud - fans aren't in the rooms, so be sure to ask for them when you're at the front desk, because they won't bring it to you - place is clean, but dated - food options are in walking distance - there is a bar Overall, it's an ok place, but i won't be staying here again after this visit.