EXPERIENCE ALASKAN HOSPITALITY
AT RIVER’S EDGE RESORT

Loved the little cabin/cottage on the river! We walked in without a reservation and we were able to stay in this cozy cabin. There is a sliding glass door to the patio which is on the grassy river front. Very relaxing. The restaurant was extremely busy- And, after tasting the food, we realized why. The service and the food were great!

~Yelp Review

I loved this place. super cute little cottages next to a river. great restaurant as well. friendly staff, clean and bursting with flowers. I would return.

~Yelp Review

Then I found this place on Travelocity! I could not believe this place wasn’t fully booked yet! You have an option to have a room at the main hotel, or a private cottage (garden view or river view) What!? Price was beyond reasonable, it seemed too good to be true. The employees are great and I LOVE the privacy! My husband and I had our 6yr old, 4yr old and 9mo old children with us, so not having to worry about letting others hear my baby cry, the kids running in the room, or any other noise bothering neighbors, was great!
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I’d 100% recommend this to EVERYONE looking for a place to stay!

~Yelp Review

This is a hidden gem!  We had just one night in Fairbanks on Sunday evening and the choices were limited.  We found this goldmine and I can say it was awesome.  Pulling up to a trailer park, we were a little nervous, but once we stepped inside we were not disappointed.  The staff were super friendly, the service was great and the food was excellent.  Everything we ordered was superb:  Wild Caught Cedar Salmon, Lavender-Honey Infused Halibut, Chicken Kiev.  We skipped appetizers since our waiter said dessert was really good.  He was wrong: (more…)

Not only is this restaurant in a beautiful location and really knows how to take advantage of that, but their food is also delicious! I love the wrap around deck, right on the Chen River. They have deck area that is covered for those who appreciate being outside, but want to avoid the sun-in-your-eyes thing, and some uncovered for the all out sun-lovers. I like it all.

For food, I’ll start at the bar. We came here right when they opened, at 5pm, so there was not a wait at the bar. I can imagine it may get pretty busy and there was only one bartender at the time. Throughout the dinner, though, the drinks came within a pretty short amount of time. I had the watermelon mojito and it was delicious! (more…)

We decided to end our Alaska vacation with a bang and eat at Chena’s, and we were not disappointed! It’s right along the Chena River, has a huge deck for outdoor eating, but also spacious indoor seating for those hot days. It’s both upscale and casual: nice cloth napkins & set ups, yet they have plastic tables & chairs on the deck; the wait staff dresses very professionally, yet there is no dress code for the customers. My favorite part about this restaurant was that they had wine pairing suggestions for almost all of the entrees. Our waitress Cassondra was fantastic as well. She was very personable &  knowledgeable.
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Great location on the river.
We came here early for dinner as we were leaving @3am the next day.
Sat at the bar since the restaurnt wasnt open yet. Had a few glasses of wine. Great bartender and friendly staff
We sat outside overlooking the river on the deck with shade.
Service was very good unlike some of the other things I’ve read it was attentive and friendly. Food was deliverd ontime and cooked properly.
We had a pasta dish and salmon.  Both were excellent.

I would easily come back here for dinner if I was ever in
Fairbanks again. Maybe for Northern Lights.

My friend Eric, a former Alaskan industrial fisherman, has always told me you haven’t had salmon until you’ve had it fresh from the river in Alaska. Chena’s proves that point beyond amazingly! I don’t eat seafood very often. Just not a big fan… but if I lived in Fairbanks I’d probably eat it almost everyday at Chena’s. It was outstanding.

I can’t believe I’m about to type this but: Chena’s salmon was even better than a filet mignon!

I came to Fairbanks as the last stop on my family vacation with Princess Cruises and ate dinner at Chena’s both nights we were in town. The first evening I had the blueberry cod which was fresh, cooked to perfection, and had a wonderful sauce. For dessert we had the fresh berry cream cake made with mascarpone and accompanied by a huckleberry ice cream which was the highlight of the dish.

The second evening I had the pan seared halibut which was even better and in my opinion, fresher than the cod I had the prior evening. The vegetables and basmati rice made for a perfectly portioned meal.

Overall, Chena’s is a true gem in the lovely little ‘city’ of Fairbanks.

Yelp Review

We got a spot right on the river. This is the best place in Fairbanks to RV at. Unlimited hot showers, antique car show through the campgrounds. All the facilities are clean. Very quiet location compared to others. I’m glad we choose this location.

~ Trip Advisor Review

Beautiful RV park on the Chena River, nice picnic area, clean restrooms, showers, laundromat, cafe, and gift shop. Nice employees are an added benefit. (more…)

~ Trip Advisor Review

The beauty of this RV park is that it is situated on the banks of the river and it has its own restaurant. That was a big plus for us as so many are located in beautiful locations but have nowhere to eat near them. Some reviewers have mentioned proximity to the airport. I saw a couple of planes but it isn’t that busy so it wasn’t a problem. Clean restrooms and showers and a great laundry are worth a mention too and very pleasant helpful staff.

~Trip Advisor Review

Stayed by the river. Beautiful. Very clean, people were great, grounds were very well maintained. The restaurant was very good, prices reasonable and the bar had brandy and the bartender knew how to make and old fashioned. Wish we had time to spend a few more nights and watch the Northern lights from our patio door.

- Trip Advisor Review

Very friendly staff and true Alaskan hospitality, and they really do carry through on their promise to take you to and from the nearby airport at whatever hour is needed. It’s wonderful sitting out on the little patio on a late summer’s evening. You really must pay the extra for a river-side cottage, as it is surprisingly quiet and private….

~ Trip Advisor Review

If not for this campground, our trip up to Fairbanks would have been a bust. The sites are mostly private. We asked to change to a river-front site, and were accommodated. The campground offers amazingly clean(free) showers, and hair dryers at every sink. The laundry facility is large and reasonably priced. There is a shop on site that offers gifts and necessities. There is also a restaurant located on the property, with outdoor waterfront seating. The meals were pricey, but had large portions and were delicious. The resort is clean, well maintained and decorated. We had a 32 ft RV with full hook-ups. We traveled with a family of 4, with kids aged 10 and 12. Highly recommend.

~ Trip Advisor Review