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Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel

2.5 star property
Inn in Indian with free parking

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Coffee/tea maker
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Single Room) | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Single Room) | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Cabin, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Single Room Cabin)

Highlights

Patio
Kitchen
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Single Room) | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Single Room)

Highlights

Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Located on the top floor
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Cabin, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Deluxe Cabin)

Highlights

Patio
Kitchen
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

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About the neighborhood

Map
28065 Seward Hwy, Indian, AK, 99540

What's nearby

  • Indian Valley Mine National Historic Site - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Chugach State Park - 19 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • Alyeska Ski Resort - 24 min drive - 20.7 miles
  • Providence Alaska Medical Center - 35 min drive - 29.6 miles
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage - 37 min drive - 31.6 miles

Getting around

  • Girdwood Alaska Railroad Depot - 14 min drive
  • Girdwood, AK (AQY) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brown Bear Saloon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Turnagain Kayak & Coffeehouse - ‬71 min drive
  • ‪Turnagain Arm BBQ Pit - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Best Water Ever - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tito's Discovery Cafe - ‬63 min drive

About this property

Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel

Property highlights
Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self parking
Room features
All guestrooms at Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and coffee/tea makers
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 16 steps to reach entrance
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Brown Bear Saloon Hotel Indian
Brown Bear Saloon Hotel
Brown Bear Saloon Indian
Brown Bear Saloon And Indian
Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel Inn
Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel Indian
Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel Inn Indian

Frequently asked questions

Is Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel located?

Situated in Indian, this inn is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Indian Valley Mine National Historic Site and within 3 mi (5 km) of Chugach State Park and Penguin Valley Trailhead. Rainbow Trailhead and McHugh Creek Recreation Area are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 302 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 302 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 302 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 302 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 302 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Thank you so much, was great to get of the city, apologizes did not bring back the Bear spray, so helpful... A Piece of Paradise.. Gratitudes to the staff an locals.. Kam and Anna
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10

The room was clean and adequate for the night. It reminded me of a private room in a Hostel. You can't control the room temperature.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

What’s not to like? If you love, rustic, and you love the outdoors, or a fabulous view then you’re gonna love this place! The staff is absolutely wonderful, and even with a bar downstairs it really wasn’t that loud. A nice little bike trail, get you across the road with ease so that you can stand on the edge of the ocean and breathe in the mountain view. Absolutely love this place definitely going back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Staff and crowd were super nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Not much to look at and the room was small but, it was clean and the bed was comfortable. The room was on the second floor above the bar, surprisingly it was not noisy at all. The bar is a unique place with a lot of bar charm. We ate chicken wings and they were good. The one staff person we saw took care of everything. She was the registration desk, barmaid and waitress. She was friendly and provided excellent service. There was a nice walking path nearby. Definitely no frills but for a one night stay it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Nice place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Friendly staff, good food
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Great one night stay. Very friendly staff and patrons.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10

Little bit overpriced but we made it work.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10

The Brown Bear Saloon is a very unique property and although the rooms are very basic (this is reflected in the price) the staff are wonderful, helpful, friendly and the food is good. We enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

Beautiful location! A nice little stop if you just need a rest, a burger and a beer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Cool place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Very nice, front desk lady was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10

Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

The Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel was clean, comfortable, and cute. The staff were super friendly and we enjoyed chatting with other guests as we ate in the bar downstairs. Nice little park across the road from the hotel. This place is not fancy or luxurious, but it has everything you need for a safe and comfortable overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

The staff are very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

It was The perfect accomodation…place was comfy and clean…totally worth the price!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

The room was clean, and cozy. The saloon and its staff are amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

The staff were friendly as always. Good atmosphere and great working class crowd.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Good staff, good food, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10

nice place for a stop before heading to Whittier
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

Very nice people
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

Had lots of character
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

staff is nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2024