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The Pioneer Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Palmer with free parking

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Premium Cabin, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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

Premium Cabin, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 3 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Cabin, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
124 W Arctic Ave, Palmer, AK, 99645

What's nearby

  • Mat-Su Visitors Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palmer Visitor Information Center - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Musk Ox Farm - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site - 10 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Reindeer Farm - 15 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sophia's Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Big Dipper Homemade Ice Cream - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Valley Hotel 24/7 Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Noisy Goose Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Palmer Alehouse - ‬14 min walk

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 front-desk safe
  • Barbecue grills, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • 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:
  • Kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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 available

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • 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)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • 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

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.

How much is parking at The Pioneer Motel?

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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The Pioneer Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 376 out of 641 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 641 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 641 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 641 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 641 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

BARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value. It was much cheaper than the hotels in Anchorage. Although basic, it was clean and we'll run.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

BARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here as much as possible. This is my kind of a motel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well organized, convenient access. Self-checkin. Everything worked well. A bit noisy due to location but overall a good night's stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Cozy room in Palmer

The cabins looked recently renovated, everything was clean and the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanene

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient check in and friendly staff-enjoyed our stay and would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jenny was so helpful with our very late check-in. The room was quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rosauro Guballa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast checkin. Nice recent updates. Room was quite large. No 2nd floor so my car was directly in front of my room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

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

Signe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such easy check in and out. Convenient to whatever might be needed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally clean and beds were very comfortable. Loved the convenience of the little kitchen. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

debi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and in a quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff was very helpful and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room and property were very clean. convenient location, though the street was very busy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Nice and convenient Motel

Close to restaurants in Palmer and for exploring Hatcher Pass.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I found the room spotless, shower water pressure was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Leigha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Humble accommodations, but very clean and a great location.

10/10 Excellent

Hollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect night stay- very spacious!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023