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Puffin Inn of Anchorage

2.0 star property
Motel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Prince William Sound

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Lobby
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Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
The Puffin Inn of Anchorage, amid Turnagain's rugged landscape, offers a welcoming base for explorers. The cozy lobby fireplace warms guests after adventures, while the on-site grocery store stocks snacks. Guests appreciate free in-room WiFi and convenient laundry facilities.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Moderate, 2 Queen Beds | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Moderate, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(128 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe, 1 Queen Bed | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Economy Room | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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4400 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99517

What's nearby

  • Prince William Sound - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Anchorage Museum - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Port of Anchorage - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 13 min drive
  • Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Spenard Joe’s - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fiori D'Italia - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Gwennie's Old Alaska Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rustic Goat - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Puffin Inn of Anchorage

Motel near Prince William Sound
Located close to Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center and Anchorage Museum, Puffin Inn of Anchorage provides free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a grocery/convenience store. In addition to laundry facilities and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A gift shop, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services
  • A front-desk safe, a water dispenser, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to the airport
Room features
All 85 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak well of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and travel cribs
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip 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 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Gym
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

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

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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • 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 crib
  • 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 available
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day (maximum USD 200 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 250 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 250 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day (maximum USD 200 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

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
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 cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Puffin Inn of Anchorage pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 250 per stay and a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Puffin Inn of Anchorage?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Puffin Inn of Anchorage?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Puffin Inn of Anchorage?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Puffin Inn of Anchorage provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Puffin Inn of Anchorage located?

Located in Turnagain, this motel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Prince William Sound and within 6 mi (10 km) of Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center and Anchorage Museum. University of Alaska - Anchorage and Providence Alaska Medical Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Puffin Inn of Anchorage Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

6.8

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1105 out of 3078 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 768 out of 3078 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 543 out of 3078 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 314 out of 3078 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 348 out of 3078 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, clean, comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price for the room!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Freda

Very comfy beds, and friendly services
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Airport shuttle was easy and efficient. Public transportation in Anchorage was also efficient and bus stops are right in front of the motel.
Best shower curtain in the history of shower curtains!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom was extremely nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and very good water pressure in the shower
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
An older hotel but fine. I will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jasmine

Great for one night before catching an early flight.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and spacious for a great price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kyle

I like the part of town it's in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price this hotel was great. All needs met very well. Clogged toilet was fixed within ten minutes. Cool seaplane airport down the block. Great breakfast provided. I would definitely consider staying there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Price was good for Anchorage during tourist season.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ver clean and comfy and great price. I will stay again !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
welcoming and polite workers
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room looked new inside and clean. Comfortable bed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property was OK for a one night stay over but definitely needs updating. Overall, it was clean and I would stay there again as just a stopping point to my next destination.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Staff & service
Arrived late in anchorage and needed a place to crash until the following. Stayed one night before heading to final destination it was not in my comfort zone but it aww
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay the at this property again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Darcy K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was good but showing its age
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stay for business, 40 years😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Erin

Room was small, continental breakfast was goid
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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