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The Kenai Inn

2.0 star property

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Located close to Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center and Kenai Beach, The Kenai Inn has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Single Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Single Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Kenai is home to The Kenai Inn. Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kenai Beach and Kenai River. Jumping Junction and Soldotna Creek Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Kenai travel guide
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260 S Willow St, Kenai, AK, 99611

What's nearby

  • Leif Hansen Memorial Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kenai Public Library
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kenai Beach
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Challenger Learning Center
    2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)
    2 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    16 min walk
  • Playa-Azul Mexican Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • The Flats Bistro
    6 min drive
  • Paradisos Restaurant
    7 min walk
  • Martha’s Cocina
    3 min walk

About this property

The Kenai Inn

Hotel near Kenai River
Located close to Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center and Kenai Beach, The Kenai Inn has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Separate sitting areas, mini fridges, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

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 50 per pet, 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, 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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kenai Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Kenai Inn?

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

What time is check-out at The Kenai Inn?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Kenai Inn located?

Situated in Kenai, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center and Kenai Beach. Kenai River is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Reviews

The Kenai Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Warm room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Quinn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Whoop Whoop was a wonderful time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy check in, close shopping for walking, quiet and felt safe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heath

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

Kenai area family trip.

My family and I stayed at the Kenai Inn for a two-day trip to a high school football game. Take this review with a grain of salt, but after a few days of reflection, here’s my honest impression. Upon arrival, my very first thought was of the great Eagles song “Hotel California.” Earlier that afternoon, Michelle, the hotel manager, had texted me the access codes for the front door and our room, explaining that this was a virtual check-in and to simply text when we arrived and checked out. Walking in, the place gave off a charmingly rustic 70s vibe. The quiet, empty lobby and lack of a front desk greeting added to the “Hotel California” atmosphere—no one to check us in, and, as it turned out, no other guests all weekend. Slightly eerie… but also kind of cool. Our room was on the second floor and featured two queen beds. It was surprisingly spacious and much more modern inside than I expected. The beds were comfortable, the bathroom worked just fine, and the water? Scalding hot perfection! The only hiccup came later that night—it got pretty warm, and there was no thermostat in sight. After some good old-fashioned “man skills” tinkering, I managed to crack open the window and let in that crisp Kenai air. Problem solved. Bonus perk: there’s a local coffee hut right outside. Just a fair warning—when I knocked on the window at 7 a.m. to say good morning, I nearly gave the poor barista a heart attack. All in all, if you’re looking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a remote service motel. I did not see any staff during my stay. All were through text messages. That worked well to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Even though the building is old and isn’t as visually appealing as others around, the room was comfortable, warm, hot water, coffee pot, microwave, refrigerator, and there was a drive through coffee shop out front.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Enjoy it

The hotel is conveniently located and offers easy access to all areas. The room and bathroom are clean and tidy, the heating is adequate and easy to use, and the online service provided by Ms. Michelle was excellent and always helpful, clear and prompt.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
very comfortable and quaint
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will be staying there again. It was nice and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was big and accepted pets we went to go fishing so it was located where we could go to alot of different places
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is super friendly. Hotel is being remodeled but very clean and you can't even tell. The rooms are comfortable, clean and very homey vs the very hotel set up at most places. Will definitely stay here on my next visit to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best place to stay in kenai!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

SUE

Disliked: Amenities
Never saw a human. Check in was all on line with a code to get in the room. No ice available.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good motel a bit stuffy and basic but great for price
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

MD SAKIBUR

Liked: Cleanliness
The room has pretty basic stuff. Overall, it is neat and clean. Comfy bed, secured place. Bathroom was so basic, commode was very adjacent to the wall by the bathroom door that you will have hard time to sit on it. There was no air conditioning system or heating system!!! Overall, okay for a single night or last minute check in!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Dana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too hot. No AC I can understand but a fan would’ve been nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very clean and friendly service will definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gizella

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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent property clean rooms. There is no manager onsite. Not a lot to do or see in Kenai but ok for an overnight stop.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Domonic

$200 for what felt like a 1970’s property seemed REALLY expensive. A Hotel without a front desk, restaurant or staff. Unit was clean, nice size. Windows seemed broken but I was able to figure out how to open them. 6am garbage truck was a bummer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint and quirky

Quaint place in an old strip mall. Room was nice but no staff on site meant we had to text when we needed anything. Took an hour to bring us a blow dryer—which is pretty standard in rooms so not sure why there wasn’t one. Ran out of toilet paper on our final day (we were provided only one roll) and asked for more about 3 hours before we left the room but no one ever brought us any. Room was clean and comfortable though. However the drapes were mostly sheer and we tried to pull them closed as best we could but could not block out a lot of the light. You would expect better curtains to block out light in Alaska.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean, bed comfortable. An older inn with well worn fixtures. I like the secure entry system. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, and simple. The place has a Kenai charm about it. Feels more like a guesthouse than a cookie-cutter-chain hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025