King Eider Inn is a small, family-run Arctic hotel located almost directly across the street from Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport. Opened in 1998, the property offers a quiet, lodge-style atmosphere with pine-log furnishings, a lobby fireplace, complimentary Wi-Fi, free coffee and tea, kitchenette accommodation, a private sauna and a large Presidential Suite.

Its proximity to BRW is one of its biggest advantages. Guests arriving in Utqiaġvik can normally walk from the airport terminal to the hotel in only a few minutes without arranging transportation.

The inn is especially suitable for travelers who prioritize airport convenience, cleanliness, comfortable rooms and a quieter environment rather than the extensive facilities of a larger hotel.

Guest Experience

Overall Average Guest Rating: 9.0/10 (4.5/5)

King Eider Inn receives strong guest feedback, particularly for its airport location, cleanliness, quiet atmosphere and comfortable accommodation.

Guests frequently praise the cleanliness, helpful staff, airport convenience and peaceful atmosphere.

The property's small size also contributes to a more personal experience than larger hotels in Utqiaġvik.

What Guests Like

Main Guest Complaints

King Eider Inn is best suited to travelers wanting a comfortable, quiet hotel close to the airport rather than a full-service resort.

Rooms & Suites

King Eider Inn has 19 guestrooms divided into five principal accommodation configurations.

Standard Room – 1 Queen Bed

This is the simplest accommodation for a solo traveler or couple.

The Standard Queen Room is the most straightforward choice for a short airport stay.

Standard Room – 2 Double Beds

This category is suitable for families or travelers requiring separate beds.

It offers more sleeping capacity without the additional kitchen facilities found in the Kitchenette categories.

Kitchenette Room – 1 Queen Bed

The Queen Kitchenette includes standard guestroom amenities along with facilities for preparing meals.

This room is particularly useful for longer stays because restaurant meals in Utqiaġvik can be expensive and dining choices are limited.

Kitchenette Room – 2 Double Beds

The Two-Double Kitchenette combines additional sleeping capacity with self-catering facilities.

For families staying several nights, this is one of the property's most practical configurations.

Presidential Suite

The Presidential Suite is approximately 1,000 sq ft and is the hotel's premium accommodation.

The Presidential Suite is significantly larger than the standard rooms and provides additional living space and premium in-room amenities.

October 2026

King Eider Inn does not publish confirmed, room-specific October 2026 prices on its standard public reservation page.

The hotel's rates vary according to accommodation category, travel dates and availability.

A 2026 travel guide places the property within a broad published hotel-level range of approximately $280–$400 per night, but this range cannot reliably be assigned to individual room categories.

Room-by-Room Price Comparison

Published hotel-level price benchmark: Approximately $280–$400 per night.

The Presidential Suite is the property's premium room, but a separate confirmed October 2026 rate is not publicly established.

The hotel's booking system provides availability and prices for selected travel dates.

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Price Comparison

The hotel's accommodation categories differ primarily in bedding, cooking facilities and available living space.

The Standard Queen offers the simplest accommodation for a solo traveler or couple.

The Standard Two Double Beds Room is practical for travelers requiring separate beds.

The Kitchenette categories add cooking facilities, which can reduce reliance on restaurants during longer stays.

The Presidential Suite provides the property's most spacious and extensively equipped accommodation.

Weekly rates and special government rates are also available.

Taxes & Final Cost

Final taxes and reservation-specific charges are added to the applicable room rate.

Because confirmed room-specific October rates are not publicly available, reliable final nightly totals cannot be calculated for each category.

The final price should be checked through the hotel's reservation system for the selected dates.

No conventional resort fee is prominently advertised.

Cancellation & Prepayment

King Eider Inn requires cancellation at least 72 hours before arrival.

Travelers should review the cancellation deadline before confirming their stay.

Advance-Booking & Walk-In Fees

No separate advance-booking fee is advertised.

No standard walk-in or spot-booking fee is published.

Because the property has only 19 guestrooms, advance reservations are particularly useful during busy business-travel periods, northern-lights travel and special events.

Breakfast & Dining

A full complimentary breakfast is not included.

However, the hotel provides complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby throughout the day.

There is no full-service restaurant inside King Eider Inn.

Guests who select a Kitchenette Room can prepare their own meals using the provided cooking equipment.

This is especially convenient during longer stays in Utqiaġvik.

Main Hotel Facilities

Paid Facilities & Extras

Potential additional expenses include:

Specific charges depend on the service or room selected.

Room Facilities

Depending on the room category, facilities include:

Airport Access & Parking

King Eider Inn is directly across from the airport area, making it one of the closest lodging options to BRW.

Guests can generally walk between the terminal and the property with luggage, although weather and walking conditions should be considered.

Because of the extremely short distance, a dedicated airport shuttle is generally unnecessary.

Car Rental

Vehicle rental is available through the property.

This can be useful for travelers wanting to explore locations farther from the airport and central hotel area.

Rental availability may be limited during busy periods, so arrangements should be made in advance when possible.

Sauna & Recreation

King Eider Inn has a private guest sauna.

The property does not advertise the following additional recreation facilities:

The sauna is the property's principal indoor recreational feature.

Lobby & Common Areas

The lobby has a comfortable lodge-style atmosphere.

Guests with later flights can store their luggage after checkout and remain in the lobby until departure.

Business Facilities

King Eider Inn is suitable for individual business travelers and longer corporate stays.

The property does not offer the extensive meeting facilities available at larger hotels such as Top of the World Hotel.

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible Standard and Kitchenette Rooms are available.

Travelers requiring specific mobility accommodations should confirm the exact room features before booking.

Safety & Security

King Eider Inn provides a quiet, smoke-free lodging environment.

The property also follows an indoor shoe-removal policy to help maintain cleanliness.

The hotel's positive guest feedback for cleanliness reflects one of its strongest operating characteristics.

Shoe Policy

Guests are asked to remove outdoor shoes when entering the hotel.

The policy helps prevent snow, dirt and gravel from Utqiaġvik's roads from being tracked through the property.

This policy is one reason guests frequently comment positively on the property's clean interior.

Check-In & Check-Out

Early check-in may be available when the assigned room is already ready.

Guests with later departures can store luggage after checkout and use the lobby until their flight.

Children & Extra Beds

The hotel's practical family configurations include:

Cribs and rollaway beds are identified among the hotel's guest services, subject to availability.

The Two Double Beds Kitchenette is particularly suitable for families because it combines separate beds with cooking facilities.

Pets

A detailed current pet policy is not publicly displayed.

Travelers with animals should confirm whether their selected room permits pets before completing a reservation.

Group & Longer Stays

Weekly rates are available.

The hotel also offers special government pricing.

Kitchenette rooms are particularly suitable for:

For longer visits, the ability to prepare meals can be a significant practical advantage.

Nearby Restaurants

Dining options within walking distance include:

A grocery store is also within walking distance, making Kitchenette Rooms especially useful for guests planning to cook their own meals.

Nearby Tourist Spots & Attractions

What Is Really Good?

King Eider Inn's strongest feature is its combination of excellent airport access and a quiet, home-style atmosphere.

Kitchenette accommodation is particularly useful in Utqiaġvik because it allows guests to prepare meals rather than relying entirely on local restaurants.

What Could Be Better?

Recommendation

For a solo traveler or couple, the Standard Queen Room is the simplest accommodation choice.

For families or two travelers wanting separate beds, the Standard Two Double Beds Room is the strongest basic configuration.

For longer stays, the Queen Kitchenette provides additional flexibility with a microwave, refrigerator/freezer, stove, sink and cooking equipment.

For families staying several nights, the Two Double Beds Kitchenette is especially practical because it combines sleeping space for multiple travelers with self-catering facilities.

For guests seeking premium accommodation, the Presidential Suite is the property's most distinctive choice. Its approximately 1,000-square-foot layout, King bed, fireplace, kitchenette and private Jacuzzi make it considerably more spacious than the regular guestrooms.

Compared with Top of the World Hotel, King Eider Inn is smaller and does not have an on-site restaurant. However, it offers a more intimate lodge-style atmosphere, additional kitchenette options and a particularly convenient location for travelers arriving at Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW).

Overall, King Eider Inn is a strong option for travelers who value airport proximity, quiet accommodation, cleanliness, self-catering facilities and a comfortable Arctic lodge atmosphere.

Official & Booking References

Official King Eider Inn

Official Online Reservations

Official Hotel Policies and FAQs

Standard Queen Room – Airbnb

Standard Two Double Beds Room – Airbnb

Tripadvisor – King Eider Inn