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Alaska Legends Kenai River Lodge is a rustic Alaskan experience retreat located in Soldotna, Alaska. This cozy waterfront lodge offers scenic views, warm indoor areas, and open outdoor spaces for celebrations of any kind. We specialize in creating itineraries that display the best that Alaska has to offer. Fishing, bear viewing, tours of the Fjords, riding dogsleds, arctic helicopter trips up to Denali, you dream it up and we make it happen! Rental of the space guarantees you a private experience with the whole lodge to yourself. We have a 3-5 night minimum depending on the season.

Facilities and Capacity

Alaska Legends Kenai River Lodge can host outdoor ceremonies in its picturesque location alongside the Kenai River and amongst stunning evergreens. This property’s main floor features plenty of space for to-be-newlyweds to celebrate their new beginning together. Meals can be prepared in the commercial kitchen and then enjoyed in the warm and inviting dining room. The spacious living room adjoins a conference room and a built-in bar for on-site entertainment. The lodge boasts indoor and outdoor fireplaces, outdoor grills, and a fishing dock. We sleep up to 50 guests and have access to lodging nearby at an additional cost if your guest count requires additional accommodations.

Services Offered

Alaska Legends can manage food and beverage services which include the necessary dining items for rent such as flatware, glassware, and linens. To ensure every detail is accounted for, we provide event items including chairs, chair covers, tables, tents, lighting, audio equipment, and an altar.

Accommodations

This rustic lodge is complete with 12 rooms including one ADA accessible with ensuite bathrooms for the comfort of you and your guests. The cozy Otter’s Oasis contains a jacuzzi, a king bed, and a pull-out sofa bed with hardwood floors, perfect for a romantic Alaskan evening. The Caribou Cabin and Muskox Manor can both comfortably host four people with two queen-sized beds and private en-suite bathrooms. Secluded in its own corner of the lodge, the Lynx Lounge overlooks the flowing river and is suitable for up to five people. This location also includes The Eagle's Nest, Fox Kit Quarters, Grizzly Den, Lone Wolf Lair and many more luxurious suites. Take a look at our website for a tour of all our rooms.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Parking

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Dessert

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

13

Describe your venue:

Campsite/Cabin
Hotel
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Dessert
Family Style
Outside Cake
Plated

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
September
October
November
December
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Reviews of Alaska Legends Kenai River Lodge

4.0 out of 5 rating
4.0 out of 5 rating
2 Reviews
80% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    3.5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4 out of 5 rating
Weddingwire
4.0/5 2 reviews
Google
4.5/5 30 reviews
Kathleen
Kathleen Sent on 07/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Exactly the wedding we wanted

Deciding to go ahead with our destination wedding during a pandemic was probably the craziest thing ever. Bret and Caleb were by our side the whole way. Open to whatever we needed. Besides am amazing locating in the wood and on the river the owner and his team became our family. I’m so glad we met Bret and his wife Nancy. Their log cabin provided an amazing backdrop to our 5 day wedding celebrations and will be our friends for life. Already planning anniversary trip next summer.
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Rachel E. Sent on 10/13/2021
3 out of 5 rating

Alaska Wedding

My husband and I got married here in June of this year after a year and a half of planning. We found it through a wedding fair (pre-Covid) and what enticed us about this venue was the “all inclusive” aspect. Having been in several weddings before, the allure of being able to have everything in one place and the inclusion of services provided was attractive.

The venue itself is beautiful. It was very nice to have our friends and family in one place with the flexibility of being able to stay the night. Sitting down by the river on the metal dock brought us a wonderful sense of peace amid the chaos of putting the production of a wedding together.

Our problem mainly lies with the wedding package. I would recommend to anyone renting this venue to get your wedding necessities elsewhere. I promise you, it will be far cheaper to rent tables, chairs, linens, and dinnerware from a rental service in Kenai or Soldotna. We paid $2500 for the above listed items (with set up and clean up services) which were not received with additional fees being quoted for moving items from the ceremony to the reception (approximately 500 feet) the day of.

When we brought our concerns to the general manager it took over two months to get a response. I felt that over the year and a half leading up to our wedding we had build up a good rapport with him so I was surprised that It took so long to hear back. When we did receive the answer it was dismissive and defensive with a comment of “our expectations were too high”. This was incredibly disappointing. When you spend a decent sum of money on services in the expectation that they will be provided and some of the services are not, you expect some level of understanding. The view from the property is worth the price of the venue itself but we would highly recommend seeking outside resources and not relying on the venue for the additional wedding services. Especially if you are not looking to add stress on a day meant to be blissful.
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Brenna Rich
Brenna Rich
Sales & Marketing Manager

Brenna is our very own onsite wedding coordinator and planner! Along with helping you book your dream Alaskan adventures, she will help you plan a wedding like you could have never imagined. Going above and beyond for her clients is not unheard of and she treats each client like they are family! We promise that you will love working with her.

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Alaska Legends Kenai River Lodge frequently asked questions

Alaska Legends Kenai River Lodge includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
Alaska Legends Kenai River Lodge includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Dessert
The space offered by Alaska Legends Kenai River Lodge for wedding events is known for:
  • Campsite/Cabin
  • Hotel
  • Waterfront
Alaska Legends Kenai River Lodge offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Alaska Legends Kenai River Lodge offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Alaska Legends Kenai River Lodge offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Alaska Legends Kenai River Lodge offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
Alaska Legends Kenai River Lodge is recommended by 80% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.5 in value, 4 in quality of service, 4 in flexibility, 4 in professionalism and 3.5 in average response time.

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