Here is the short and sweet of it: Bettles lodge caters to high-paying, tour-package buying tourists. If you are here for business OR pleasure, stay across the street (about a third of the price and WAY nicer staff). We had to change reservations suddenly and stay at the Bettles lodge and we were treated as an inconvenience and the management... More

We had a great time here! The Aurora Lodge was clean and comfortable; the staff and locals are very friendly and we learned a lot about the area. Roger put together some out-of-this-world meals (I'll miss his chowder and salmon). The dog sled ride and the flight-seeing trip were a lot of fun. The Northern Lights were beautiful and we... More

We've just returned from our family vacation to Alaska. We've spent four nights at the Bettles lodge and enjoyed every minute! We were welcomed by the wonderful host Hazel and a delicious lunch! The food was always excellent, which was surprising considering that Bettles can only be reached by plane (at least most of the year). We especially enjoyed the... More

Bettles lodge provide every comfort needed, rooms and beds were very warm and comfortable far exceeded expectations, every meal was a grand experience, after arriving and getting settle in the friendly staff made the lodge ours. One my first night we saw the Northern lights , the 2nd night the Aurora Borealis were incredible and the 3rd not they Rocked... More

We flew here from Fairbanks, but it was worth every penny, an oasis in the arctic wilderness. Got driven around Evanstown and down to lake, and then a trip on the river to see Old Bettles. with Sven. We met a lot of nice peoples. We hope to come back soon, next time in the winter-time to see the northern... More

A five day visit to Bettles at the end of a four week trip which was planned around a tour to see the polar bears at Churchill (Canada) became the absolute unforgettable highlight of our holiday. Starting with the flight with Ryan air, which landed at Bettles and taxied almost to the door of the lodge, the tour exceeded all... More

My friend and I did the 4 night aurora viewing trip to Bettles Lodge at the end of October and cant say enough good things about the whole experience Snow gear was included in our trip as were dog mushing (excellent fun)and a local village tour The rooms were clean and very comfy, best beds of our whole 28 day... More

We flew here (only way to get here) on an expensive days excursion from Fairbanks, but it was worth every penny - an oasis in the arctic wilderness. Hazel made us very welcome, and although strangers, we were treated as old friends, especially by Ted (who seems to be the local welcoming 'character'. Got driven around Evanstown and down to... More

After a week on the John River (with canoe rentals and float plane drop courtesy of the Bettles Lodge), we spent the night at the lodge before heading south. The staff at the lodge is incredible. Every member is pleasant, professional, and exceptionally competent, from pilot to cook to the front desk clerk. They learned our names immediately and made... More