The Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center has a complete listing of local lodging places, along with their brochures. In the middle of Kenai town, Uptown Motel (on the Spur Rd., 907/283-3660 or 800/777-3650, www.uptownmotel.com, $169 d) has fridges, microwaves, and Wi-Fi in all the guest rooms, plus a restaurant and lounge. Check out the 100-year-old gold-plated cash register behind the front desk.

Kings Inn (907/283-6060 or 877/883-6060, www.alaskakingsinn.com, $160–170 d) is on the Soldotna side of the Spur Road near the airport. The hotel recently underwent a major renovation, with new guest rooms, microwaves, fridges, an indoor pool, a hot tub, and an exercise facility, plus Wi-Fi and breakfast.

Daniels Lake Lodge B&B (907/776-5578 or 800/774-5578, www.danielslakelodge.com) includes three rooms in the main house ($98–128 d) and three log cabins ($155–260) that are perfect for families. This is a fine get-away-from-it-all place set on 10 acres of lakeshore. Amenities include a waterside hot tub, Wi-Fi, and self-serve breakfasts.

Located in “old town” Kenai, Harborside Cottages (907/283-6162 or 888/283-6162, www.harborsidecottages.com, 150–195 d) are cute kitchenette units overlooking the Kenai River beach, with private baths and Wi-Fi.