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The Pioneer Motel

2.5 star property
Travelers find a welcoming retreat at this motel where barbecue grills provide a place to relax and complimentary newspapers keep everyone informed

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The Pioneer Motel offers practical comforts that make extended stays easier - from laundry facilities to free in-room WiFi. Staff members assist with express check-in and safely store luggage while providing local insights that help guests navigate the area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Mountain view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Cabin, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Cabin, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Mountain view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Mountain view
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Cabin, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Palmer is home to The Pioneer Motel. Finger Lake State Recreation Area and Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Musk Ox Farm and Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm. Reindeer Farm and Alaska Live Steamers are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing, ziplining, and mountain biking. Visit our Palmer travel guide
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124 W Arctic Ave, Palmer, AK, 99645

What's nearby

  • Close-up of a Musk Ox calf born in the spring on the Musk Ox farm, South-central Alaska; Palmer, Alaska, United States of America
    Musk Ox Farm
    3 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • This is one of my favorite places to take kids, family, and friends when they come for a visit. It is a truly "Alaska" experience to be able to wander among and feed the Reindeer here. And the scenery on the way can't be beat! Landscape wise, Pioneer Peak is the star of the show on this trip along the Old Glenn Highway & Bodenburg Loop Road.
    Reindeer Farm
    12 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Colony House Museum
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mat-Su Visitors Center
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palmer Visitor Information Center
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot
    16 min drive
  • Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC)
    57 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    14 min walk
  • Sluice Box @ Alaska State Fair
    6 min drive
  • Fred Meyer Fuel
    1 min walk
  • Noisy Goose Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Wendy's
    2 min drive

About this property

The Pioneer Motel

Property highlights
The Pioneer Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-in, free newspapers, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, a vending machine, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Pioneer Motel include amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and irons/ironing boards
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 20.00 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
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, 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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 20.00 per stay)
  • 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 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Guests must contact this property in advance if they plan to bring a pet. Breed restrictions may apply.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Pioneer Motel
Pioneer Motel Palmer
Pioneer Palmer
The Pioneer Motel Motel
The Pioneer Motel Palmer
The Pioneer Motel Motel Palmer

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pioneer Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Pioneer Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Pioneer Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Pioneer Motel located?

Situated in Palmer, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Mat-Su Visitors Center and Colony House Museum. Palmer Visitor Information Center and Arkose Brewery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Pioneer Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 456 out of 738 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 738 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 738 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 738 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 738 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, clean cozy rooms, and within close proximity to most things Palmer has to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stay is always great Clean, courtesy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place was very clean. Ideal location for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very clean -- we'll stay here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I”ve stayed here several times. It is consistently clean, easy check in, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Several great dining options less than a mile away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great check in procedure and the place very comfortable- we will certainly stay again, walking distance to many places also!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Narelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

Clean and very comfortable. Dining options across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, good location, room was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Liked the easy check in and out. Room was clean and convenient location. It was perfect for our 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Newly remodeled nice room. Comfortable chair.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic motel. Fantastic owner and staff. Would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel surprised us. Excellent room and very comfortable bed. The kitchen had everything we needed. Well done!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROGER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will stay again.

Great affordable place near Anchorage. Large room with all you need for a night, week or a month. Close to everything and everything works.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean safe place to stay, staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds were super comfy!! Air conditioning would have been nice. Overall we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight stay and place was very clean and would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and well maintained. If you are looking for a budget motel, I would recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always fantastic service and cleanliness always like to stay here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, updated, and well-maintained, and the staff was genuinely friendly and helpful throughout my stay. The location is convenient, and traveling with a dog was no problem — it’s a great setup for pet owners. Simple, quiet, and everything worked as it should. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here. Self check in was very nice and easy. We stayed in two different rooms on two different nights. We stayed in One of the cabins first and then one of the motel rooms. Both were easy to check in. Parking was easy. Rooms were clean and well-stocked with amenities. I would recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gelenea

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Big rooms, clean, laundry, nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nixe stay

We stayed just one night, but it met our needs. It was clean, comfortable and convienant to the little downtown area (walkable). There was a fridge and the room was good size for our family. The owners were really nice, and let us check in a little early without any issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025