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Pioneer Inn Downtown

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A grassy area with three Adirondack chairs, a paved walkway, and a road with a building in the background. - Pioneer Inn Downtown (Homer)
A man holding a blue boat on a concrete surface with a mountainous background. - Pioneer Inn Downtown (Homer)
A bed with a quilt featuring animal prints, two bedside lamps, and three wall-mounted paintings of landscapes. - Pioneer Inn Downtown (Homer)
A building named "Pioneer" with a white facade, a balcony with flower boxes, and a flag. - Pioneer Inn Downtown (Homer)
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A terrace, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Pioneer Inn Downtown. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bed with a quilt featuring animal prints, two bedside lamps, and three wall-mounted paintings of landscapes.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a floral bedspread, two lamps on either side of the bed, and two wall-mounted paintings.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a nautical-themed bedspread, a framed map on the wall, and decorative pillows.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A wooden cabin with a porch, two windows, and flower boxes.

Family Cabin

  • Partial ocean view
  • 111 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

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A bathroom with two towels hanging on a towel rack, a hairdryer mounted on the wall, a sink with a mirror above it, and a small bottle of hand soap on the sink counter.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A bathroom with two towels hanging on a towel rack, a hairdryer mounted on the wall, a sink with a mirror above it, and a small bottle of hand soap on the sink counter.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Homer, Pioneer Inn Downtown is in the city center and by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Diamond Creek State Recreation Area and Wynn Nature Center, while Pratt Museum and Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding, mountain biking, and ecotours. Visit our Homer travel guide
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244 W. Pioneer Ave., PO Box 1340, Homer, AK, 99603

What's nearby

  • A calm lake with ripples, mountains in the background, and a sunset sky.
    Bishop's Beach
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Pratt Museum
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bunnell Street Arts Center
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
    2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM)
    6 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • River Cafe
    6 min walk
  • Alice's Champagne Palace
    6 min walk
  • The Kannery
    6 min walk
  • Duncan House Diner
    4 min walk

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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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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 accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1965
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

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 key retrieval information; 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Alcohol is not served at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Pioneer Inn Downtown pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pioneer Inn Downtown?

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

What time is check-out at Pioneer Inn Downtown?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pioneer Inn Downtown located?

Located in the heart of Homer, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Pratt Museum, Bunnell Street Arts Center, and Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center. Ptarmigan Arts and Bishop's Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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

Pioneer Inn Downtown Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 369 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 369 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 369 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 369 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 369 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Such a pleasant surprise! The accommodation was much bigger than expected for the price. The beds were SO comfortable. There were numerous amenities which were so appreciated after a very long drive. There was no on-sight staff but the room was ready and waiting. Would highly recommend hotel and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The people were great and the location was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay!

Very comfortable and quiet. Great location. Lots of amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was perfect for what I needed this trip. I was a late arrival and Lila made everything easy for me to self check-in - down to a late checkout so I could get some much needed rest! This will likely be my new go-to when I'm looking for a place to stay in Homer!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cute little Inn.

Nice little Inn, close to everything.Host owner very nice, and gave us a lot of suggestions for activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay in Homer

Awesome views . Awesome place!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay

Great communication and great room. This is nice situated close to everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Spacious room, has a good view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We had an awesome stay in Homer at the Pioneer Inn. The room perfectly suited our needs and Lila & Paula were amazing. Very responsive to questions and checking in to assure our stay was satisfactory. Also, I tweeked my knee, because you know, walking is hard :). They drove me to the medical center to get it checked out, and came back to pick me up afterward. They also helped me to find a knee brace in town. I would definitely stay at the Pioneer Inn when in Homer again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A very nice hotel in beautiful Homer. The room was very clean and the bed is so comfy. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful cozy, warm, private home away from home with wonderful views! Also, there is so much to do and see in Homer - fabulous!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Cute little motel in Homer,AK. Great location and just a short jaunt to the Homer Spit. Great customer service!! We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Place!

Very helpful staff, we live across the bay and they were very understanding of our arrival and posible departure due to weather.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

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Quiet & clean mini suite with kitchen. Great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay

Great communication from owner. Very clean and tidy. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Older building, but plenty of space for a small family to sleep on vacation for a reasonable price in today’s economy. Enjoyed the self check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice convenient location, all amenities needed were included. It was like having your own apartment for a great price! Host was very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The owner, Lila, was unbelievably helpful and kind. The room was decorated beautifully, even had an Alaska mountain shower curtain. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location right in the downtown area . Perfect for myself and the wife for a few day stay . Just made sure we were accommodated and was very fast to respond to our questions via text . Would recommend and stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Super clean, great views. But best of all the owner, Lila , is a delight. She gave us so many good tips on where to go and what to do. Best place we have stayed in Alaska!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very well furnished. Detailed information on anything and everything you could ask for (dining, activities, entertainment); both in a 3-ring binder and QR codes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a very clean and nice room. The owners are very nice and helpful. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We were just there overnight to take an excursion out of Homer early the next morning, but it was easy to walk to get our dinner and then ice cream on the way back. It was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The Perfect Location

What a wonderful location, it's close to restaurants, the spit, and hiking trails. It even had a moose in the parking lot.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Really enjoyed the stay for one night. The host was very friendly and helpful. The room is big and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024