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Puffin Inn of Anchorage

2.0 star property
Motel in Anchorage with free breakfast and airport shuttle service

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Front of property
Moderate, 2 Queen Beds | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Property entrance
Reception
Deluxe, 1 Queen Bed | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe, 1 Queen Bed | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Economy Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Moderate, 2 Queen Beds | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Moderate, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
4400 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99517

What's nearby

  • Lake Hood Harbor - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Prince William Sound - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center - 7 min drive - 3.5 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 - 14 min drive
  • Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rustic Goat - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Naruto Japanese Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fiori D'Italia - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Puffin Inn of Anchorage

Motel located in Turnagain
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a grocery/convenience store at Puffin Inn of Anchorage. 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 vending machine, an elevator, and a gift shop
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, 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 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:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and travel cribs

Languages

English

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

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • 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

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
Children 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 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 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
This property accepts credit 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
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

Property is also known as

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

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 within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Hood Harbor, DeLong Lake Park, and Lynn Ary Park. Business Park Wetlands Special Management Area and Arctic Benson Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Puffin Inn of Anchorage Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 975 out of 2727 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 692 out of 2727 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 450 out of 2727 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 292 out of 2727 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 318 out of 2727 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Located near airport Staff were always helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

Good place for short stay in Anchorage
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

It was nice accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Good location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Excellent accomodation. Close to shops and walking distance to airport and Spenard Park..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Have stayed here before it’s a good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Stayed in main section - Very Nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Nice bed friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Nothing overly fancy, (which isn’t bad) but close to the airport with an airport shuttle & many local tours pick you up from here which was a bonus. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Very easy check in. We asked for a room change and it was done easily
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Hss been renovated and updated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Stayed here many times! Fair prices, airport shuttle, decent facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

My first time staying there and I liked it pretty quiet and not too bad
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

A good amount of food places by the area to eat at.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10

It was ok, it would be a third choice. Nice size room and decent price for the stay. It’s an older building.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

front desk often unattended so a bit of a wait to check in and out. Very niec and welcoming lobby for people to sit and have a cup of coffee.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Nice place and good service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

The property is as described. The shuttle was a nice perk - quick pickup
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

I enjoyed the staff, the property is well maintained it's just a three star property in my book. Nothing wrong with that, priced accordingly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

This property is in the midst of renovation. Check in was good. Clerk was helpful. Shuttle service was fantastic. In spite of refreshing the property, it was good. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

It did the trick for a nice deep after a day of travel !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Thanks for the airport shuttle Great service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10

Easy to say I would not stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

It was located near alot of restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025