Dredge No. 7 Inn is one of Nome's most distinctive accommodation properties. The inn combines modern lodging with a historic Alaska gold-mining theme, using mining memorabilia, old photographs and individually styled suites to reflect Nome's turn-of-the-century mining history. The property is owned by a family with several generations of Alaska mining connections.

The property operates from multiple locations. The main Dredge No. 7 Inn and Gold Houses are located along Teller Highway in a quieter area near Nome Airport, while the Sluicebox Suites are located closer to downtown Nome. Altogether, the property offers approximately 28 suites, with cooking facilities either inside the rooms or in shared commons areas.

Guest Experience

Overall Average Guest Rating: 8.8/10 (4.4/5)

Dredge No. 7 Inn has one of the strongest guest-review profiles among Nome's conventional lodging properties.

Guest feedback is particularly positive about cleanliness, room comfort, customer service and kitchen facilities.

Reviews from 2024 and 2025 also highlight the property's suitability for longer stays and the convenience of its Sluicebox accommodation.

What Guests Like

Kitchen access is particularly useful in Nome, where restaurant choices are relatively limited and dining costs can be high.

Main Guest Complaints

The property's less conventional check-in arrangements may also feel different from those of a standard chain hotel.

Rooms & Suites

Dredge No. 7 Inn offers individually configured suites rather than a standardized chain-hotel room lineup.

All suites include:

Cooking facilities are either inside the suite or available in a private or shared kitchen area.

Dredge No. 7 Inn Suites

Location: 1700 Teller Highway, Nome, AK 99762

Main Inn Suites 1–4

Suites 1 through 4 include:

These are among the most self-contained accommodations because the kitchen is located directly inside the suite.

Main Inn Suite 5

The main difference is that Suite 5 uses a kitchen in its private commons area rather than directly inside the sleeping room.

Gold Houses

The Gold Houses are located beside the main Dredge No. 7 Inn at the Teller Highway property.

Prospector Suite

Available bedding configurations can include a King bed, Queen bed or two Twin beds.

Gold Pan Suite

The Gold Pan Suite follows a similar arrangement.

Sluicebox Suites

Address: 608 E D Street, Nome, AK 99762

The Sluicebox is the property's downtown accommodation building, suitable for travelers wanting easier access to restaurants, shops and central Nome attractions.

Typical suite facilities include:

Individual Sluicebox accommodations mentioned in guest reviews include Miner's Landing and Big Hurrah.

Guests have described these rooms as clean, well equipped and convenient for preparing meals.

Monthly Price Updates

October 2026 Prices

All prices are shown in USD.

Dredge No. 7 Inn primarily handles reservations through its official online booking calendar. Room-specific October 2026 prices are not consistently available across major third-party booking sites.

The property's published pricing provides the following benchmarks.

Published Room Prices

These are published room-price benchmarks, not independently confirmed nightly rates for every date in October 2026.

The hotel's reservation calendar determines current room availability and pricing.

The published room names should not automatically be assigned to the numbered Main Inn, Gold House or Sluicebox suites without a corresponding booking listing.

Online vs. Phone Booking

The hotel's official pricing policy states that its published online rates are discounted and that phone-booked reservations cost approximately 10% more.

The phone-rate figures are calculated from the hotel's stated pricing difference and are not separate confirmed October quotations.

Price Comparison

The Pioneer Suite has the lowest published nightly rate at $125, followed by the Frontier Suite at $130 and Dredge Master Suite at $135.

The difference between the lowest and highest published room prices is only $10 per night.

Exact room availability, suite configuration and final pricing should be checked using the official booking calendar.

Check room rates and availability directly

Compare rates on Tripadvisor

Taxes & Final Cost

For short hotel stays within Nome, the City of Nome imposes two separate local taxes.

The separate 6% hotel/motel room tax generally applies to stays of 27 days or less, in addition to the city's regular sales tax.

Using the published online room rates as a benchmark:

These are calculated examples, not guaranteed checkout prices. The final total depends on the selected suite, booking dates and applicable exemptions or additional charges.

No conventional resort fee is prominently advertised.

City of Nome – Official Tax Information

Cancellation & Prepayment

The hotel's reservation policy includes:

The hotel's cancellation rules are based on a 24-hour day beginning at midnight, so guests should review the applicable deadline carefully.

Advance-Booking & Walk-In Fees

No separate standard advance-booking fee is listed.

No dedicated walk-in booking fee is advertised.

Walk-in reservations depend on available suites and the rate offered at arrival.

Rollaway Beds

Rollaway/foldaway beds are available for applicable suites.

The property's normal maximum occupancy is approximately three guests per room.

Breakfast & Dining

Dredge No. 7 Inn is not a traditional bed-and-breakfast with a staffed breakfast restaurant.

Instead, its accommodation setup emphasizes self-catering.

Some older guest experiences mention starter breakfast items, but a full complimentary breakfast should not be assumed.

Main Hotel Facilities

Paid Facilities & Extras

Potential extra expenses include:

Vehicle rental rates vary according to season, demand and travel dates.

Room Facilities

Depending on the selected suite, amenities can include:

Airport Access & Parking

The hotel's official vehicle-rental information states that no regular shuttle service is provided from Nome Airport.

Travelers can use local taxi transportation between OME and the property.

The main Teller Highway inn is approximately 1.5 miles from the airport according to the property, while Tripadvisor places it around 1.7 miles away.

Airport pickup has occasionally been mentioned in older guest reviews, but travelers should not assume transportation is included.

Vehicle Rental

Dredge No. 7 Inn offers vehicle rentals for registered hotel guests.

A valid suite reservation confirmation number is required before reserving a vehicle.

Vehicle rental is particularly useful in Nome because many scenic and birdwatching areas are outside the walkable downtown area.

Official Vehicle Rental Information

Laundry

Laundry facilities and services are available on site.

These are particularly useful for:

Pool, Fitness & Recreation

The inn does not advertise the following facilities:

Recreational opportunities are primarily outdoors.

The Teller Highway location provides access to surrounding tundra landscapes and birdwatching areas.

Business Facilities

Dredge No. 7 Inn provides several practical business amenities.

The suite-style layout can be particularly useful for travelers spending extended periods in Nome for work.

Accessibility

Detailed accessibility specifications for individual suites are not prominently published.

The property does not have an elevator, and some accommodations require stair access.

Travelers needing step-free entry or a particular accessible bathroom should confirm the exact suite location before booking.

Safety & Security

The main Teller Highway property is described as being in a quiet and private location with guest parking.

Smoking Policy

Smoking is not permitted inside the inn.

An older property policy mentions a substantial cleaning and reconditioning charge for smoking indoors.

Check-In & Check-Out

Children & Extra Beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway beds can be requested for applicable suites.

The normal maximum occupancy is approximately three guests per room, so families should check the occupancy allowance for their selected accommodation.

Pets

Pets are accepted upon approval.

Permission should be obtained before arriving with a pet, because approval is not automatic for every suite.

Group Bookings

Dredge No. 7 Inn can accommodate smaller groups across its various lodging buildings.

For stays exceeding two weeks, the hotel requires a 25% deposit.

Nearby Restaurants

Popular dining options in Nome include:

The downtown Sluicebox location provides easier walking access to Nome's central dining options than the Teller Highway main inn.

Nearby Tourist Spots & Attractions

The Sluicebox is particularly convenient for downtown attractions because it is located directly within central Nome.

What Is Really Good?

Dredge No. 7 Inn provides a distinctive alternative to a conventional chain hotel.

The Sluicebox is particularly useful for travelers wanting to explore Nome on foot, while the Teller Highway location offers a quieter setting near the airport and tundra.

What Could Be Better?

Travelers wanting a conventional full-service hotel may prefer Aurora Inn & Suites, while those prioritizing kitchen access, historic character and a quieter setting may prefer Dredge No. 7 Inn.

Recommendation

For a solo traveler or couple wanting a self-contained accommodation, one of the Main Inn Suites 1–4, with an in-room kitchen and private bathroom, is a practical choice.

For travelers wanting to explore downtown Nome on foot, the Sluicebox Suites are more convenient.

For two travelers who prefer separate beds, selecting a King-or-Two-Twin configuration and requesting the Twin arrangement is more suitable.

For longer stays, suites with full in-room kitchens provide greater independence than those using shared commons kitchens.

For families or smaller groups, the Gold Houses or larger Sluicebox configurations offer additional flexibility, subject to their individual occupancy limits.

Compared with Aurora Inn & Suites, Dredge No. 7 Inn offers stronger Tripadvisor ratings and a more distinctive mining-inspired atmosphere. Aurora Inn & Suites provides a more conventional hotel setup, complimentary airport shuttle and published room pricing.

Overall, Dredge No. 7 Inn is a strong accommodation choice near Nome Airport (OME) for travelers who value clean rooms, kitchens, free parking, individually configured suites and a historic Nome experience.

Official & Booking References

Official Dredge No. 7 Inn

Official Suites & Room Information

Official Availability Calendar

Official Location Information

Official Vehicle Rentals

City of Nome – Local Sales and Room Taxes

Tripadvisor – Dredge No. 7 Inn