This was our last lodge on our tour through Alaska. It rooms had a real cozy feel, with wood…read morefurniture and a fireplace ready to light. There is a shuttle service to take guests to and from the main lodge to their rooms. Even though it was the middle of summer, we wanted to be able to have a fire in the fireplace. There was plenty of cut wood for the stove and they even provided fire starter. There was a nice trail behind the main lodge building that goes down in a bit of a slope. Have no fear; they provide walking sticks you can borrow. There are two restaurants on site, and reservations are recommended. The gift shop in front of the lodge office has lots of souvenir items.

The location is the main location for the princess cruises. The lodge is extremely nice and…read morerelaxing! The grounds are great and a lot of fun! Staff is extremely nice and helpful. Views from the desk which you can access at the lodge are amazing! Everyone says the bar and restaurant is fantastic! I highly recommend this location for local Alaskans and everyone visiting Alaska!

I wasn't sure what to expect, having never fly fished before, on a float trip trying it for my…read morefirst time. We selected the half-day tour with Tom, and it couldn't have been more perfect. The gear they provided kept us dry, and it was the perfect amount of time to be on the Kenai River for a novice to both learn and try to catch some fish. Tom had the patience of a saint while we learned, was an excellent teacher, and knew every inch of that river: where to go to go for a hit, what bait to use, the technique for that specific spot -- it was absolutely unreal. My husband ended up catching a nice rainbow and a Grayling. Well worth the money. Give Tom a raise!

Spent the 1st night at the Princess Lodge, loved it--but it was booked our 2nd night--. That's how…read morewe came across Alaska Troutfitters Cabins- what a gem!! We LOVED it!! Our cabin over looked the river- stunning!! Sat at the campfire and drank wine! Beds were comfy! Shower was hot! Rooms were big and clean-- great for large groups!!! 5 stars!!

Quaint coffee & ice cream bar in Kenai Peninsula. Lovely views. If we had time I would have love to…read moresit outside and take in the mountains & lake out side.

**REVIEW IS FOR RESTAURANT & CAFE ONLY**…read more This is definitely what I would consider old school fine dining. The type of food is no frills, but it's still steak and seafood prepared in a more upscale manner, and the servers are dressed like it's a fine dining establishment. I'm very much into the new age dining with creative and eclectic menus. Chefs nowadays are pushing boundaries, but I can also appreciate this more classic and simple style of food. This is the type of restaurant that would be safe to take any person to. It's also a good place to stop on your drive down to Seward or Homer. They're open until 9pm, but I think the restaurant stops taking their last seating at 8:30pm so keep that in mind. They also have a cafe (cash only) on property that closed at 9pm with pizza, deli sandwiches, ice cream and a full service coffee bar. We've gotten ice cream from there, which is the same brand of ice cream served at the Ice cream shop in Girdwood & Twin Peak treats in Eklutna. The service at the restaurant is always friendly and attentive. The menu hasn't changed in the past 5 years, and I've dined there 3 times now. They do run specials ever so often. There's a full bar, which is a plus especially if you're a hotel guest. The food menu isn't very big. My favorites appetizer are coconut shrimp. The steaks are prepared to your specifications and are always cooked properly. I think the steaks are the best menu item here. The seasonal veggies change depending on availability, and all the entrees come with veggies, rice or masked potatoes. I like the stuffed halibut, but wish it came with some type of sauce on it as parts of the fish can be over cooked. It's a simple preparation that really showcases the fish so not over cooking it is crucial. We also like the salmon Mac & cheese, which comes with a very hearty portion of salmon. I've found that the seafood tends to be overcooked at some points, but not at others so it's not cooked evenly. You cannot choose your burger temperature, but the burger pattys are seasoned well. Burgers come with a choice of fries or side salad. The food here is prepared exactly as stated, and it's always a satisfying, hearty meal. It's just nothing really fancy. The desserts here are all house made, and rotate. They are truly excellent. I've had fruit pies or cheesecakes and they're delicious. Overall I think you'll have a good experience dining here as long as you're expectation are set for old school fine dining and not something more eclectic!

Primarily to serve fishermen. I liked the large, soft fluffy white towels. Rooms have a private…read morewith no tub; there's a stall shower. Family sized body wash, shampoo & moisturizer instead of small, travel sized bottles. Please use and leave for the next guest. The bed was comfortable bed but smelled strongly of fabric softener. I suggested to the owner that she switch to unscented detergent & dryer sheets for sensitive guests. She'd never thought about that and said she'd change. I enjoyed looking at the tall spruce trees outside the 2nd floor window. Mountains soar from the front and back yards. It's a beautiful location. My room was decorated with a picture of the Portland (Maine) Head light made from puzzle on wall. The building has a community lounge with TV & movies. No in-room television. It felt more like a motel than a Bed and Breakfast. Less personal, less intimate. Breakfast as in a Best Western - self-serve bowls of HB eggs, bagels & packets of cream cheese, small boxes of cereals, bowl of bananas, apples; etc - a few muffins. Nothing homemade. If I'm in the area again, I'd probably stay there again. It is was a good value for the price and especially for Alaska. $85. Visa & Master Card only. No American Express.

Outstanding accomdations! Clean, comfortable bed and affordable. Good breakfast with several…read morechoices. We will stay again!

Our group of 5 stayed for a week this summer. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Cabin was…read moresimple and clean. Beds were comfortable. The best part is the view. Absolutely spectacular. The Kenai is such an amazing color, and you are surrounded by mountains. Convenient location within Cooper. You'll be glad you stayed.

I am coming here to WARN YOU TO NOT BOOK WITH ALPINE INN MOTEL…read more They are shady and deceptive. We booked in April, showed up in July (high season) with a confirmed reservation and door codes provided by AirBNB. When we arrived, we were notified that we didn't have a reservation and that we would have to rebook onsite if we wanted a room. So we had no choice but to rebook three nights in three different rooms. Which meant checking out every day and checking back in in the evening. Reading Google reviews shows that the property knew of the issues well in advance of our stay. Once checked in to our room, we were greeted with filthy accommodations, no hot water, no WiFi, no tv stations, and mold in the bathroom. We are going to post this review on as many platforms as possible. Alpine Inn Motel is a scam and needs to be held responsible. We are currently disputing our transaction through Mastercard, so if you used Mastercard, please do the same. If that fails, small claims court will be our next avenue of holding them accountable. Contacting the BBB and third party booking sites are also on our agenda.

Loud, poor internet, barking dogs, dirty, had to ask for refills. The lady at the desk is nice…read more Don't stay in the first floor! It sounds like a herd of elephants stay upstairs.

This review is for the lodge. Warning... if you are one bit bougie, staying at Gwin's Lodge is not…read morefor you. After easy check-in, we went to our cabin and was greeted with dirty spatula on the porch. Not a good sign, but we remained hopeful. However, as we entered the cute little cabin, we saw dead bugs on the window sill, the shower curtain was wet from the previous occupants, and the couch was stained & dirty. As two women travelling, what concerned us most was the various 'characters' walking throughout the property, who we think were either fisherman or workers from the local outfitters. Not the wholesome environment we thought Gwin's Lodge would offer. For pros, the bed was comfy and the front desk was friendly. I can see how the lodge would be good enough for some guests. Sad to say, I'm not one of them. I got through the night pretending I was camping and left early the next morning. Other than above, the roadhouse restaurant is well worth the food stop and the gift/gear shop is stocked with all you'll need for your stay in Cooper Landing.

The folks here are incredibly kind! Our van broke down and they allowed us to leave it there…read moreovernight. And the next afternoon, when I arrived with a trailer to haul the van away, the owner spent about an hour helping me to get it safety loaded and chained down (he pretty much did most of it for me!). This was above and beyond: I wasn't even a customer! But I will for sure be stopping at their restaurant on future trips through Cooper Landing. The are a number of nice cabins tucked away behind the main buildings towards the mountain- super nice set-up and I look forward to recommending it to folks traveling to the Kenai Peninsula! Thank you Keith!

We stayed here on our anniversary and had a great stay. The Cecil cabin was really comfortable and…read moreKaty the host was very friendly. Enjoyed the hot tub, pool table, and the beautiful grounds. Will definitely recommend it to friends and family.

My dad and I stayed in one of the Mt Cecil rooms. Clean, comfortable beds....we enjoyed playing…read morepool and the hot tub was great. Unfortunately we couldn't stay longer because the grounds were well kept, peaceful, and with great views of the surrounding mountains. Hosts were super nice and helpful for suggestions on where to grab gear, eat, and spend time. WiFi worked well. We'll stay here again when we come back. Only thing is pay attention on the left as you're driving out of town for the sign because it was a small white sign that we missed the first time....the sign isn't as big as some of the others along the highway.