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The Kenai Inn

2.0 star property

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Deluxe Single Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi - The Kenai Inn (Kenai)
Double Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi - The Kenai Inn (Kenai)
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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

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Single Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Single Room

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

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Deluxe Single Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room

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

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Double Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 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
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kenai Beach
    2 min drive - 0.7 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
  • Coffee Express
    20 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 must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Kenai Inn Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 56 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

mary

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

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

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very great sleep nice rooms quite and very easy check in, we really appreciate for the stay the beds wer comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Michelle the manager was very responsive and incredibly pleasant. Comfortable and quiet room. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Súper clean and neat
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here while dipnetting. Excellent location. Great value. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable. Check in/out was very easy. The only thing was the bathroom door handle was installed backwards and my kids thought it was hilarious to lock me in the bathroom. 😂 10/10 would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

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

Unexpected Gem

Unexpected value gem in Kenai. Close to shopping and movie theater. Clean and updated. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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

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

8/10 Good

Craig F

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

Kenai inn

Room was clean, hotel was quiet. Bed was ok, had a 3" foam matress pad which helped, but there was an obvious pit in the mattress. Could improve the room lighting as just 3 table lamps. No desk personnel, given codes to enter hotel and room but no problem getting in. Grocery store nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Aleah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will be staying here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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