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The Pioneer Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A West Butt Trail sign with a map and a person walking on a gravel path. - The Pioneer Motel (Palmer)
A compact room with a kitchenette, two beds, a desk, and a television. - The Pioneer Motel (Palmer)
A hallway with a refrigerator, a mail slot, and a door labeled "PRIVATE". - The Pioneer Motel (Palmer)
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A compact kitchen with a wooden countertop, a black refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a trash bin. - The Pioneer Motel (Palmer)
The Pioneer Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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Room options

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

A bedroom with two beds, wooden flooring, a wall clock, and a painting.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a clock, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with dark curtains, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Premium Cabin, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chair, a small kitchen area, and a clock on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a clock, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

A room with two beds, a kitchenette, a TV, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Premium Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly

A bedroom with two beds, wooden flooring, a wall clock, and a painting.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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 Alaska Railroad. Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm and Reindeer Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, horse riding, and ziplining. Visit our Palmer travel guide
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124 W Arctic Ave, Palmer, AK, 99645

What's nearby

  • Two reindeer grazing in a muddy enclosure with a mountain in the background.
    Reindeer Farm
    14 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Colony House Museum
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mat-Su Visitors Center
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palmer Visitor Information Center
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm
    11 min drive - 8.3 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
  • Palmer Alehouse
    14 min walk
  • Sluice Box @ Alaska State Fair
    6 min drive
  • Noisy Goose Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    2 min drive

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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 on-site 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 fire extinguisher and 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

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

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 537 out of 845 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 845 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 845 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 845 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 845 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location, good price, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and just what we were hoping for!! Will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central to town and Jenni was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Price was good and it was comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice motel, convenient to Anchorage and the state fair. Laundry facilities are excellent, very clean. Room was comfortable and having a Keurig was a nice addition
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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Clean and tidy room. Easy check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and it was great having a full kitchen. It was close to plenty of eating establishments and the staff were quick to help when we had a minor issue with our key. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beverly

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Quiet and clean Easy accessible
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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The self check in was nice, the room was clean, and there is a really good ice cream shop across the street
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and nice staff and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Varniya Reddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well maintained motel. Comfortable mattress. Nice to have a fridge and a microwave. The location is conveniently located to a supermarket and restaurants. It is not Ritz Carlton but exceeded my expectations for a motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a good stopping point on our way to Seward. Accommodations met our needs for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

tamra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, and staff was very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What we liked that our room was very clean and there was no smell of any kind in the air, and the price was right. What we didn’t like was there no information about what time on the wall of what time was check out time. We enjoyed the room, for this was not our first time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Myra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very clean but noisy. Super thin walls. You could hear your neighbors. No one working except a young worker doing laundry. Great location. The room was big but had no chairs or table or place to hang clothes.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

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This place is clean and modest...very quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well laid out room. Clean and quiet! Would define stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Older motel exterior fairly well maintained. Room completely remodeled with new flooring, bathroom and kitchenette. We had a pet friendly room and it was one of the nicest low budget motels I’ve stayed at!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable staff was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had 5 days off from work and just wanted a place to catch up on rest after 2 months on the road. My criteria: clean, quiet and comfortable. Pioneer Motel exceeded all 3. The property is older but you can tell has been updated recently. The appliances in my kitchenette looked unused. Beds were really comfortable. Staff was friendly and attentive. Hotel had some charm. I’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location in Palmer, nice staff and check in. The room was large and had been remodeled. The only thing is that it didn’t have shampoo and conditioner and because of my long vacation I didn’t have any. I would def stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

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Great location and very clean -- we'll stay here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, cute clean rooms. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026