Long House Hotel Bethel
Description
Hotel class: Independent hotel; classification varies by booking platform
Address: 751 3rd Avenue, Bethel, AK 99559, United States
Nearest airport: Bethel Airport — BET
Airport distance: Approximately 0.5 mile
Airport shuttle: Not available
Long House Hotel Bethel is a small independent hotel serving travelers visiting Bethel and the surrounding Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta communities. The property completed renovations in 2025, including updates to its guestrooms, lobby and other areas. It offers private bathrooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, free parking, refrigerators and microwaves in every room, a 24-hour front desk and meeting space for up to 50 people.
The hotel is only about half a mile from Bethel Airport, but it does not operate an airport shuttle. Travelers need to arrange local ground transportation between BET and the property.
Guest Experience
Overall Guest Rating: 6.2/10 (3.1/5)
Guest feedback is mixed, although recent reviews are more positive than some of the property's older feedback.
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Location | 6.8/10 |
| Rooms | 5.2/10 |
| Value | 5.8/10 |
| Cleanliness | 6.2/10 |
| Service | 7.0/10 |
| Sleep Quality | 7.2/10 |
Recent guests have praised comfortable beds, hot showers, accommodating management and helpful staff. Business groups have also highlighted the hotel's flexibility with group reservations and conference-room use.
The 2025 renovation may make some older reviews less representative of the property's current condition.
What Guests Like
| Very close to Bethel Airport | Helpful staff and management | Comfortable beds |
| Private bathrooms | Microwave and refrigerator | Free Wi-Fi |
| Free parking | 24-hour front desk | Meeting space |
| Recently renovated rooms and lobby | Nearby restaurants and shopping |
The hotel is primarily valued as practical conventional lodging in a remote Alaska community.
Main Guest Complaints
The weaker areas are mainly room consistency and value.
| Basic room design | Older furnishings in some areas |
| Inconsistent housekeeping | Occasional maintenance issues |
| High nightly rates | Limited leisure amenities |
The lower room and value scores reflect these concerns, although the 2025 renovation may have improved some of the issues mentioned in older reviews.
Rooms
Long House Hotel Bethel keeps its accommodation lineup simple with three main room configurations.
All rooms are non-smoking and include private bathrooms, microwaves and refrigerators.
Standard Queen
The Standard Queen is the most practical room for a solo traveler or couple.
| One queen bed | Workstation | Private telephone |
| Cable television | Private bathroom | In-room coffee |
| Hair dryer | Alarm clock | Microwave |
| Refrigerator | Iron and ironing board available |
Standard Twin
The Standard Twin works well for two travelers who prefer separate beds.
| Two twin beds | Workstation | Private telephone |
| Cable television | Private bathroom | In-room coffee |
| Hair dryer | Alarm clock | Microwave |
| Refrigerator | Iron and ironing board available |
Standard Queen Twin
The Standard Queen Twin provides the hotel's most flexible standard sleeping arrangement.
| One queen bed | One twin bed | Workstation |
| Private telephone | Cable television | Private bathroom |
| In-room coffee | Hair dryer | Alarm clock |
| Microwave | Refrigerator | Iron and ironing board available |
Monthly Price Updates
October 2026 Prices
All prices below are shown in USD.
| Room Type | KAYAK | Tripadvisor |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Queen – 1 Queen Bed | $289/night | Around $289/night |
For October 13–14, 2026, the Standard Queen was displayed at approximately $289 per night with fees for two guests.
No separate public October 2026 rate was listed for the Standard Twin or Standard Queen Twin, so no room-specific price should be assigned to those categories.
Check Long House Hotel Bethel on KAYAK
Official Long House Hotel Bethel
These are October 2026 comparison prices, not permanent hotel rates.
Taxes & Final Cost
The City of Bethel applies a 12% transient lodging tax to hotel-room rentals. This is the applicable lodging tax rate rather than the city's standard 6% rate for other sales and services. cityofbethel.org
| Tax Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| City of Bethel Transient Lodging Tax | 12% |
| Total Lodging Tax | 12% |
The displayed October rate of approximately $289 per night was shown with fees included in the booking-price calculation.
Travelers should still check the final checkout total before confirming the reservation because booking displays may handle taxes and fees differently.
Cancellation & Prepayment
The hotel's cancellation policy requires cancellation by approximately 4:00 PM on the day before arrival.
| Policy | Conditions |
|---|---|
| Cancellation deadline | 4:00 PM on the day before arrival |
| Late cancellation | Up to one night's stay |
| No-show | Up to one night's stay |
| Weather/flight cancellation | Cancellation charges are not automatically waived |
Travelers should pay particular attention to this policy because flight disruptions are relatively important when traveling to remote western Alaska.
Advance-Booking & Walk-In Fees
No separate advance-booking fee is listed.
No dedicated walk-in or spot-booking fee is listed either.
Walk-in guests would normally pay the room rate available at the time of arrival.
Breakfast & Dining
Complimentary breakfast is not listed among the hotel's official amenities.
Several casual dining options are available in Bethel, so travelers should plan to arrange breakfast and other meals separately.
Main Hotel Facilities
| Complimentary Wi-Fi | Free parking | 24-hour front desk |
| Meeting space | Non-smoking rooms | Private bathrooms |
| Cable television | Microwave in every room | Refrigerator in every room |
| Restaurants and shopping nearby |
The property focuses primarily on practical lodging rather than extensive leisure facilities.
Room Facilities
Typical room facilities include:
| Microwave | Refrigerator | Private bathroom |
| Cable television | Workstation | Telephone |
| Coffee facilities | Hair dryer | Alarm clock |
| Guest furnishings | Iron/ironing board available | Free Wi-Fi |
Airport Shuttle & Parking
| Service | Details |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Bethel Airport — BET |
| Airport distance | Approximately 0.5 mile |
| Airport shuttle | Not available |
| Parking | Free |
The hotel is extremely close to Bethel Airport, but guests need to use local ground transportation because the property does not operate its own shuttle.
Fitness & Recreation
Long House Hotel Bethel does not advertise a swimming pool, spa or fitness center among its main facilities.
The property is focused mainly on lodging, business travel and short stays rather than recreation.
Business & Meeting Facilities
Long House provides conference space for approximately 50 people.
The meeting area is suitable for:
| Corporate meetings | Business groups |
| Social gatherings | Small events |
This can be particularly useful for business, healthcare, government and regional groups traveling to Bethel.
Safety & Security
All guestrooms are non-smoking, and the hotel operates a 24-hour front desk.
Check-In & Check-Out
| Policy | Time |
|---|---|
| Check-in | From 4:00 PM |
| Check-out | By 11:00 AM |
Group Bookings
The hotel is suitable for smaller groups because its conference room accommodates approximately 50 people.
Group travelers may benefit from arranging rooms and meeting space together rather than making individual reservations separately.
Nearby Restaurants
Popular Bethel dining options include:
| Red Basket | Tundra Restaurant | The Snack Shack |
| Fili's Pizza | Bethel Pho-Thai | Alba's Coffee Shop |
Nearby Areas & Attractions
| Attraction / Area | Approximate Access |
|---|---|
| Bethel Airport (BET) | ~0.5 mile |
| Central Bethel restaurants and shops | Nearby |
| Kuskokwim River area | Short local trip |
| Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region | Surrounding Bethel area |
Bethel serves as a transportation and service hub for many surrounding western Alaska communities, making the hotel particularly useful for regional business and transit stays.
Important Cell-Phone Coverage Information
Cellular coverage in Bethel can be more limited than in larger U.S. cities.
The hotel advises visitors that GCI is the locally supported cellular network and that travelers using some national carriers may have limited normal cellular service.
Complimentary hotel Wi-Fi can therefore be particularly useful for visitors.
What Is Really Good?
The hotel's strongest advantages are practical.
| About half a mile from BET | Free parking | Complimentary Wi-Fi |
| Microwave in every room | Refrigerator in every room | Private bathrooms |
| 24-hour front desk | Multiple bedding configurations | Meeting space |
| Recently renovated rooms and lobby |
The property is particularly useful for travelers who need a conventional private hotel room rather than guesthouse-style accommodation.
What Could Be Better?
The biggest drawback is the price relative to the simplicity of the accommodations.
At approximately $289 per night for the Standard Queen in October 2026, the hotel is expensive compared with similarly equipped accommodation in many larger U.S. cities. Bethel's remote western Alaska location, however, means operating and lodging costs can be substantially higher.
Other drawbacks include:
| No airport shuttle | No swimming pool |
| No fitness center | No confirmed complimentary breakfast |
| Limited leisure facilities | Historically mixed room/value feedback |
Recommendation
Long House Hotel Bethel is a practical choice for travelers using Bethel Airport (BET) who need conventional lodging with a private bathroom and useful in-room facilities.
For one or two guests, the Standard Queen is the most straightforward option and was priced at approximately $289 per night during the October 2026 comparison.
For two travelers who prefer separate beds, the Standard Twin is more suitable.
For travelers needing additional bedding flexibility, the Standard Queen Twin combines one queen and one twin bed.
Long House is not a resort or luxury property. Its main strengths are its airport proximity, private rooms, practical amenities, renovated facilities and 24-hour front desk, making it best suited to short business, regional and transit stays in Bethel.
Official & Booking References
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