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Borealis Basecamp

3.0 star property
Start your day with continental breakfast at this countryside retreat, then bike through hills or gather by the evening firepit.

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Borealis Basecamp blends rustic charm with modern comfort in a peaceful rural setting. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, an on-site art gallery, free bicycles to explore, and evenings around the communal firepit—a combination that consistently earns praise.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Panoramic Room

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Fairbanks, Borealis Basecamp is in a rural area and in the mountains. Gold Daughters and Moose Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wickersham Dome Trailhead and Fox Spring. University of Alaska Museum of the North and Wedgewood Wildlife Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Visit our Fairbanks travel guide
Map
2640 Himalaya Rd, Fairbanks, AK, 99712

What's nearby

  • Aurora viewing is great at Creamer's Field. It's wide open, fairly dark and close to town for those who don't want to travel far. #colorful
    Creamer's Field
    40 min drive - 50.4 km
  • Night starry view of a ice dome in Chena Hot Springs Resort
    Fairbanks Ice Museum
    43 min drive - 54.1 km
  • Museum of the North
    University of Alaska-Fairbanks
    44 min drive - 51.2 km
  • Lower Chatanika River State Recreation Area
    18 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Fort Wainwright
    44 min drive - 55.4 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Latitute 65 - Borealis Basecamp
    1 min walk

About this property

Borealis Basecamp

Hotel in the mountains
Consider a stay at Borealis Basecamp and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and an art gallery on site. Be sure to enjoy lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Outdoor furniture, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Borealis Basecamp include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Latitude 65
  • Pub

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 45 (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Borealis Basecamp Fairbanks
Borealis Basecamp Holiday park
Borealis Basecamp Holiday park Fairbanks

Frequently asked questions

Is Borealis Basecamp pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Borealis Basecamp?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Borealis Basecamp?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Borealis Basecamp provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 10:00 AM–5:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 45 per person applies.

Where is Borealis Basecamp located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is within 20 mi (32 km) of Wickersham Dome Trailhead, Fox Spring, and Gold Dredge 8. Gold Daughters and North Star Golf Club are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Reviews

Borealis Basecamp Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay here, you won't regret it. The hospitality and friendliness of everyone on site is 5 stars. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ankit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay with a mesmerising view of Northern lights.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

BIN

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kanwal

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were not woken up to see the Aurora. The alarm system could be more affective. Staff is very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice experience to sleep in the igloos, And I will be better if they had microwave and tv in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Rohit Reddy

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

Marco

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thais, Brazil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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 traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Levi, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Everyone was very friendly. The dinners were expensive but delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

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.
Looking into our yurt
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Maryland

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