Puffin Inn of Anchorage

2.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
A hotel entrance with a blue van, a large column, and potted plants.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a black curtain.
A kitchenette with a coffee machine, a microwave, and a trash bin.
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a reception desk.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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4400 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99517
  • Place, Lake Hood Harbor
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Pop Carr Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Connors Bog Dog Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Moderate, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(168 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(83 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(84 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Puffin Inn of Anchorage

Along with a fitness centre, this smoke-free motel has a 24-hour business centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free airport shuttle. Other amenities include a business centre, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk.
Puffin Inn of Anchorage offers 85 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a fitness centre.

Guests aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they enjoy the free breakfast at Puffin Inn of Anchorage. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Hood Harbor. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free round-trip airport shuttle.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a 24-hour business centre and convenience store
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • 5 minutes by car from Prince William Sound and 6 minutes from Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
  • Free airport shuttle service
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite 24-hour business centre. Free breakfast is available daily. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). A fitness centre, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Puffin Inn of Anchorage. Free self parking is available.

This Anchorage motel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 5 AM to 9 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 5 AM to 9 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Gym
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 2:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day (maximum USD 200 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 250 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children aged 18 years old and younger stay free per registered adult when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 250 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day (maximum USD200 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests arriving after 2:30 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 18 years old and younger stay free per registered adult in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Puffin Anchorage
Puffin Inn
Puffin Inn Anchorage
Puffin Hotel Anchorage
Puffin Inn of Anchorage Motel
Puffin Inn of Anchorage Anchorage
Puffin Inn of Anchorage Motel Anchorage

Puffin Inn of Anchorage Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1357 out of 3741 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 690 out of 3741 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 387 out of 3741 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 430 out of 3741 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nona B.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good to stayed and the breakfast is awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pace to stay and close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice place at a reasonable price!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and hospitality was excellent and very polite! I love my visitation here!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pride

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, staff really friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great people and place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, Attentive Staff and a Clean Room were much appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome rates Very friendly staff Clean
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was a wuick one for getting to the airport for wee morning flight Clean, and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean very professional staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value hotel. Breakfast is simple.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value compared to what is available nearby. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was great, especially Yolonda!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful spot if you're looking for an affordable stay near the airport! Friendly staff, clean rooms, and great rates!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for the price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Huber Jose Barquero

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was very convenient to commute around, staff very caring and nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. Easy free shuttle to airport
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cortnea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast in the morning. Loved the waffles
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean. The front desk staff was pleasant and helpful. Decent place to stay for the price. Shady location but was not bothered while there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Utilizing all your surroundings from staff to location you will relize the great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We always stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026