Puffin Inn of Anchorage

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Prince William Sound

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Lobby sitting area
Reception
Business center
Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Property entrance

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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4400 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99517
  • Place, Lake Hood Harbor
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Business Park Wetlands Special Management Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Moderate, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(134 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(63 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Economy Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Anchorage

Located in Turnagain, Puffin Inn of Anchorage is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Prince William Sound and within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center. This 85-room motel welcomes guests with free breakfast and conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Lake Hood Harbor - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • DeLong Lake Park - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Business Park Wetlands Special Management Area - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Connors Bog Dog Park - 7 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 13 min drive
  • Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fiori D'Italia - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Naruto - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Spenard Joe’s - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Rustic Goat - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Puffin Inn of Anchorage

Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Prince William Sound
Guests of Puffin Inn of Anchorage enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a 24-hour business center. There's free parking, as well as a free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and securing valuables. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a computer station, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with down comforters ensure a restful night. Microwaves, coffee makers, and free local calls are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a fitness center.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Gym
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 2:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25 per pet, per day (maximum USD 200 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 250 per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (40 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 18 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet deposit: USD 250 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day (maximum USD 200 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Puffin Anchorage
Puffin Inn
Puffin Inn Anchorage
Puffin Hotel Anchorage
Puffin Inn of Anchorage Motel
Puffin Inn of Anchorage Anchorage
Puffin Inn of Anchorage Motel Anchorage

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Puffin Inn of Anchorage?

Puffin Inn of Anchorage provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Puffin Inn of Anchorage?

As of Feb 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Puffin Inn of Anchorage on Feb 14, 2026 start from $69.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see close to Puffin Inn of Anchorage?

This motel is situated in Turnagain, close to Lake Hood Harbor, Prince William Sound, and Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. You'll also find Delaney Park and Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Puffin Inn of Anchorage?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Puffin Inn of Anchorage feature a casino?

No, Puffin Inn of Anchorage doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Puffin Inn of Anchorage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Is Puffin Inn of Anchorage good for couples?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress as well as a nature reserve and free breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at Puffin Inn of Anchorage?

No, but some guestrooms at this motel feature jetted bathtubs.

Does Puffin Inn of Anchorage feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Puffin Inn of Anchorage offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Puffin Inn of Anchorage allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Puffin Inn of Anchorage for a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. A deposit of USD 250 per stay is collected.

Are there connecting rooms at Puffin Inn of Anchorage?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

How close is the airport from Puffin Inn of Anchorage?

The closest major airport to Puffin Inn of Anchorage is Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC), which is 2.2 mi away (6 minutes by car). Another top airport is Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field), which is located 6.2 mi away (18-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Puffin Inn of Anchorage?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Puffin Inn of Anchorage.

Puffin Inn of Anchorage Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1221 out of 3323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 806 out of 3323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 588 out of 3323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 330 out of 3323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 378 out of 3323 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly very helpful staa
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael, National city

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

christopher

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

christopher

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was nice and clean. Staff was nice too 😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

sam

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean and warm good price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place with helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adhitya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is perfect here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was great, loved the walk in shower, unfortunately it was the staff that escalated things to such a scale I will never go there again without. A company recognition.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Levi

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessie, Sheridan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There were unsavory characters hanging around the hotel. The hotel was 2 different buildings. We were not in the main building. Housekeeping didn't clean our room while we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgann

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Josefina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was in good condition, and clean. Very small room. There were a few homeless by the outside rooms. One even stayed in front of one of the rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darin, Anchorage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the staff. Very respectful and fast service on the dime. With a smile always and ready to serve. I love the waffles. Good price on Expedia. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

teresa, sterling

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gwendolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and comfortable. Good continental breakfast, staff was very courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

joshua

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Airport shuttle is always quick, rooms are up to date for the price..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nicely updated and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Francisco

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are terrible and have a bad odour
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce, Fritz Creek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was in excellent condition Maid inquired if any items were needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerusalem

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025