The Kenai River Suites are located in downtown Soldotna, Alaska. Soldotna is known for its fishing, specifically salmon fishing, and is located near the Kenai Peninsula. The suites are within walking distance of the downtown shopping and the Soldotna Creek Park. Due to the location of The Kenai River Suites, there are several fishing ports that are close by that allows visitors to fish the river and bay. The Kenai River, which The Kenai River Suites is named after, is recognized among the CNN Travel as one of the "Best Rivers for Travelers."
The Kenai River Suites supplies ten rooms for its guests, varying from several different types of two-bedroom suites. A honeymoon suite located on the property includes a queen bed as well as a jacuzzi tub in the bathroom. A full kitchen comes included with not only the honeymoon suite but the other various nine suites that the Kenai River Suites has to offer. The full kitchens include a refrigerator, a microwave, an oven, and a dishwasher. Besides the honeymoon suite, the other nine serve as a two-bedroom suite, including a queen bed in the first room and a bunk bed in the second room. The property offers laundry services outside of the rooms, allowing guests to clean their clothing during their stay at the Kenai River Suites. Outdoor parking comes with the booking for guests to park their cars or rentals throughout their time there.
Fishing is seen as a popular activity to do in the city of Soldotna, Alaska, especially salmon fishing. Sitting at a population of 4,163, Soldotna offers several fishing ports for their avid fisherman, with the peak season occurring between July 18th to August 8th. Room pricings at the Kenai River Suite vary, depending on the season that the guests stay. A fish smoker and barbecue are accessible to the guests on the property, which serves as the cooking and preparation for the salmon caught during the various fishing trips done at the Kenai River Suites.
Located twenty minutes from the property is its "sister" property, the King Salmondeaux Lodge, which is also owned by the Kenai River's same owners: Michel Heard and his wife, Konie. Unlike the Kenai River Suites, the King Salmondeaux Lodge is full of cabin rentals, offering ten various cabins for guests to rent. Focusing primarily on fishers, these cabins include full kitchens, bedrooms, and more. The city of Soldotna is located in the Southcentral portion of Alaska, near the Kenai Peninsula's central-western part. Seven miles of the Kenai River are covered within the city limits of Soldotna. The Kenai River was listed as one of the "World's 15 Best Rivers for Travelers" by CNN Travel.
Kenai River Suites strives to accommodate its guests, as described by general manager Oakley Lowe. All fishing charters and tours can be booked by the Kenai River Suites owners or managers, allowing the guests to have their travel times planned for them. Kenai River Suites also strives to have its guests "relax in a cozy living area after a long day of fishing," which they try for by "providing top-end bedding and couches for our guests to relax on."
Guests who have stayed at the property mention in their reviews Oakley Lowe, the general manager, by stating, "the lady who runs it was super nice and easy to deal with." Access to the river is also mentioned in the reviews, noting that the suites give guests "easy access, right near the river." Guests also say that it is "a home away from home, make sure you stay here if you are looking for similar home-like quality." One guest, in particular, stated, "I was searching for a suite to stay in that was similar to my home, since I had to stay there for a longer period of time. [Kenai River Suites]...was that experience for me."
The city of Soldotna is mentioned as a "great place to live if you love the outdoors." In the city, tourists tend to visit the Kenai River Brewing Company, a restaurant that brews its own beers as well as provides food for its guests. Other various parks and rivers can be found in the surrounding area of Soldotna, as well as being under three hours away from Anchorage, Alaska's largest city.
The Kenai River Suites have been in operation for the last five years under the ownership of Michel and his wife, Konie Heard. The Heards also own the "sister" property King Salmondeaux Lodge, which supplies cabin rentals for its guests. The Suites were purchased in 2015, having been previously owned as a bed and breakfast by various owners throughout the last 30 years. Before its time as a bed and breakfast, the suites mostly sat as a fishing lodge for local travelers during the peak of the fishing season in the months of July and August.
310 Tern Cir
Soldotna, Alaska 99669
United States
Bed and Breakfast
Michel & Konie Heard
