Puffin Inn of Anchorage

2.0 star property

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Reception
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Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds | Down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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4400 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99517
  • Place, Prince William Sound
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Alaska - Anchorage
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Moderate, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(128 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Economy Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Puffin Inn of Anchorage

Motel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Prince William Sound
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
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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 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

Reviews

Puffin Inn of Anchorage Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1112 out of 3090 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 770 out of 3090 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 546 out of 3090 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 314 out of 3090 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 348 out of 3090 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Nice breakfast..good staff..room was quite small..sink is n bedroom was weird…good no frills motel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Shuttle service was quick and friendly. To get to the room you had to take elevator to 2nd floor, then to end of hallway, outside across a catwalk around three sides of the next building outside and then carry luggage down two different sets of short stairs to get to the room at the end of that building. All while carrying all your luggage and backpacks.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Debra

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We booked in the economy rooms that looked nothing like the photos on the web. The beds had sagging spots, the toilet was leaking on the floor, the key cards would not work. Very unpleasant room. To upgrade to a nice clean newer room they made me pay 250.00 extra for one night. The only nice rooms are in the main lodge, other than that…I would not recommend staying here unless you are in the main lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cory

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Fairly decent facility. Toilet wasn't stable, but usable and room was clean. Check in was smooth, very accommodating for us as we were able to check in 30 minutes early. Check out was a less than pleasant. Attendant at front desk was very rude as we asked some questions about the airport shuttle and retrieving our fish from their freezer. She was not a happy person, so I'm glad we were checking out and didn't have to worry about it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathleen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very well managed and offers a comprehensive continental style breakfast starting at 5am. The staff was very attentive despite some challenges with room key readers. An amazing Italian restaurant is within walking distance. Great jumping off point for our fly fishing group!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are bare and minimal. Area not the best
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I ended up staying 2 nights here this trip. Very clean and reasonable hotel for the area. Staff were excellent! The airport shuttle service is wonderful! Picked me up first night and dropped me off to get rental car the next morning. I’m pretty picky and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and price/value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was only one night but we were placed in the annex with a room barely big enough for a bed and desk. Sink with no shelf was in main room , windows facing a maintenance room , sort of sketchy neighborhood. Next time I’ll stay elsewhere
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Yong

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property, is being updated, however even the updated rooms are bear bones. Given the cost i would most likely stay at a main line hotel chain of which the are several. For best bang for your buck go elsewhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is an older hotel with multiple buildings. You may not be staying in the building you check into and might have to carry luggage quite a way. The area it is located in is a lower class, noisy, busy area. We saw a handful of restaurants within walking distance but I wouldn’t walk after dark in this area. There’s a gas station/mart to purchase things in. It is like 5-8 minutes from the airport and has a 1 shuttle every 30-1hr daily. There is a lake nearby to watch small planes land on! Employees were friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

Liked: Staff & service
The room was smaller than expected, bathroom shower was very small, room was clean, bathroom door would not close properly, long walk to get to room from lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. We arrived way before the check in time and they let us check in early. Very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carolyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Shuttle driver nice Room horrible way over priced
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025