King Eider Hotel
St Paul, AK 99660, St Paul, United States
Guest rating: 4.2 / 5
Overview
King Eider Hotel is a small, remote lodging option in St Paul, Alaska (99660), in the Bering Sea. Guest feedback describes it as the primary place for visitors to stay on St. Paul Island, with the current hotel refurbished from a former construction camp. Public rating is 4.2/5 based on 27 reviews.
Location & Access
The hotel is attached to the St. Paul Island Airport buildings, placing it about 1.1 km from St. Paul Island Airport. For broader regional air access, Saint George Airport is much farther away (about 73.1 km).
Rooms & Bathrooms
Rooms are described by guests as small, neat, and simple, with comfortable beds. Bathrooms and showers are shared and located down the halls, which some guests find inconvenient. The property is often very quiet, with noise picking up mainly around incoming flights.
Common Areas
Guests mention a shared kitchen and a lounge area, located along the halls. No other on-site amenities are documented.
Surroundings & Points of Interest
The hotel is positioned for nature-focused visits around St. Paul Island. Nearby points of interest include Otter Island (about 16.1 km away) and Walrus Island (about 18.2 km away).
Best for
King Eider Hotel best suits travelers coming to St. Paul Island for adventure and nature-oriented trips who want straightforward lodging close to the airport. It can work well for guests comfortable with simple rooms and shared hallway bathrooms, and who plan their meals and tours in advance given the remote setting.
Travel tips
Plan logistics ahead: guest feedback emphasizes arranging tours in advance and bringing your own food. Expect a quiet stay most of the time, with activity and noise increasing when flights arrive at the adjacent airport. If shared bathrooms are a concern, prepare for hallway access to showers and restrooms.
What guests say
Guests commonly describe King Eider Hotel as a practical, adventure-oriented base in a very remote destination, especially valued for being near (and attached to) the airport. Reviews highlight small but neat rooms with comfortable beds and generally very quiet nights except around flight arrivals. Several comments note the shared hallway bathrooms and showers as a downside, even when the rooms themselves are satisfactory. Reviewers also stress the need to plan ahead—particularly for tours and food—given limited local options and the island setting.
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