Welcome to the Goldrush Inn
The Goldrush Inn is the Air Force Inns lodging operation for Eielson AFB, Alaska. It is located approximately 9 miles from the city of North Pole and approximately 21 miles from Fairbanks, Alaska’s 2nd largest city. The Goldrush Inn offers 413 Visiting Quarter rooms, 39 three-bedroom TLFs and 12 Business Suites. All rooms are non-smoking.
The Goldrush is within minutes of the world renowned Santa Claus House, the Museum of the North, several legs of the Alaska Pipeline and Pioneer Park, home to the world famous “Salmon Bake”. For the outdoorsman, you are 2 1/2 hours from Denali National Park, home to the tallest peak in North America.
The Goldrush Inn front desk is located in 540 North Street, Building 2270, on the corner of Central Avenue and North Street. All buildings are located within walking distance to the Dining Facility, Yukon Club, Shopette, Base Exchange, and Commissary. All Goldrush Inn facilities are equipped with laundry facilities and ice machines. The Goldrush Inn main building provides a Business Center adjacent to the main lobby, a mini gym available to all guests is located on the 2nd floor, located on the 3rd is an up to date state of the art Conference Room set up with computer, projector supported by multi-screen viewing.
Air Force Inns Promise
“Our goal is to provide you a clean comfortable room to guarantee a good night’s rest and pleasant stay. If any part of your stay with us is not satisfactory, please provide the lodging manager or front desk staff an opportunity to ‘make it right’.”
Reservations
Space-Available reservations in our VQ and Business Suites can be made up to 120 days in advance, depending on the base occupancy and at the lodging managers’ discretion. Space-A reservations for TLFs can only be made up to 30 days in advance in accordance to AFI 34-135 Table 3.5. A confirmed reservation may not guarantee a specific room type. For reservations, please visit Air Force Inns.
Lodging Rates Per Night
Visiting Quarters (VQ)
Buildings 2270 & 2272 & 3116
16 September – 15 May $75 / night
16 May – 15 September $129 / night
Temporary Lodging Facilities (TLF) Units
16 September – 15 May $75 / night / Reg plus $10 Pet Fee
16 May – 15 September $138 / night / Reg plus $10 Pet Fee
Business Suites
Building 2272 & 2264
16 September – 15 May $75 / night
16 May – 15 September $138 / night
Distinguished Visiting Quarters (DVQ)
Eielson House
16 September – 15 May $75 / night
16 May – 15 September $139 / night
75Additional Fees
- Smoking or Pet Policy violation: Up to $150 (per occurrence)
- Damages or excess cleaning needed: Up to $150 or market value of item
- Early Check-in Fee (between 0100 & 0500): 1 nights room charge
- Late Checkout Fee (after 1100): 1 nights room charge
- No-Show Fee: 1 nights room charge
If you have any questions, please contact the Goldrush Inn Guest Services department at 907-377-1844, ext 1 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Goldrush Inn Gift Shop
Purchase unique Alaskan, Eielson and RED FLAG-themed mugs, t-shirts and hoodies at the Goldrush Inn Gift Shop. Whether you're shopping for yourself or someone special, we have a great gifts for everyone!