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Bird Creek Motel

Property class: 2

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A parking lot with a view of a forest and mountains.
A room with a bed, two wall-mounted lamps, a small bedside table with a tissue box, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A row of single-story buildings with green doors and windows, a paved walkway, and a mountain backdrop.
A compact kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a refrigerator, and a stacked washer and dryer.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a stove, and a microwave.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is $100
$89 nightly
$100 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

Explore the area

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29433 Seward Highway, Indian, AK, 99540
  • Place, Chugach State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Penguin Valley Trailhead
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Alyeska Ski Resort
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Studio, 1 Full Bed, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

  • Park view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Economy Studio, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

A room with two beds, a starfish decoration, a salmon poster, and a refrigerator.

Economy Studio, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Economy Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

A hotel room with a wooden headboard bed, a small bedside table with a lamp, a trash can, a kitchenette with a refrigerator, and a painting on the wall.

Economy Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Mountain View

A room with a massage chair, two armchairs, a TV, and a small wooden table.

Basic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 8998 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Bathtub, Mountain View

A compact kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a refrigerator, and a stacked washer and dryer.

Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Bathtub, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Futon

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About the neighborhood

Indian

With a stay at Bird Creek Motel in Indian (Bird Creek), you'll be steps from Chugach State Park and a 3-minute drive from Penguin Valley Trailhead. .This motel is 13.6 mi (22 km) from Alyeska Ski Resort and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Indian Valley Mine National Historic Site.
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What's nearby

  • Chugach State Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Penguin Valley Trailhead - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Alyeska Ski Resort - 16 min drive - 17.6 miles
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage - 32 min drive - 32.3 miles
  • Port of Anchorage - 41 min drive - 35.7 miles

Getting around

  • Girdwood Alaska Railroad Depot - 12 min drive
  • Girdwood, AK (AQY) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turnagain Fish Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brown Bear Saloon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Birch & Alder - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Jim's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Bird Creek Motel

Bird Creek Motel offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 20-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 20-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Free self parking is available onsite.

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • 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 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1963
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 20-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an access code

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

3 children, up to the age of 15 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

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Bird Creek Motel Indian

Bird Creek Motel Motel

Bird Creek Motel Indian

Bird Creek Motel Motel Indian

Bird Creek Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 344 out of 618 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 618 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 618 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 618 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 618 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Check in and out was very easy. Location of the motel makes it very easy to get to many things. We had a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean and we loved the location for our trip! We stayed 3 separate nights! Loved our coffee and the view!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SURESH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price, located mid way b/w Anchorage and Girdwood. We stayed two night total with different reservations since we enjoyed our first stay. Budget friendly and great views.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sasaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect AK experience, affordable with a view.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, beautiful view, and right off the road. Gas station within walking distance. Room was nice and everything we needed. Really enjoyed this place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and convenient location off the Seward Highway. I would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed 2 nights and enjoyed my stay. I’d stay here again. It is a great value in a beautiful location. The virtual front desk was a new concept for me but worked out perfectly for my very late arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely updated rooms. First impression isn’t too special but rooms are good on the inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place, sits right across the Seward Highway from the Turnagain Arm. Room well-appointed; shower in bathroom is semi-circular cubicle. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t let the “Bates Motel” vibe scare you off. Rooms are clean with everything you need, including ice. Quiet, comfortable beds, clean rooms and the price is incredible for the location. Stayed here 3 times now !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

jason

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice but noisy and very much a motel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the stay…much quieter than Anchorage. Great value! Super hosts. The room was simple, clean, good furnishings. For the value…can’t go wrong.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Avnish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel is conveniently located on the Anchorage Seward highway. Nice view from the room. Rooms are spacious and property is well maintained and clean. Easy self check-in and checkout.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent little Motel. They communicate through text message but answer quickly. It was clean and well taken care of. Would have no hesitation to stay here again. Great little spot that was more reasonable than Anchorage or Girdwood.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Typical older motel. It was clean and had what i needed to spend a night. For the price, it was a good stay. Very close to Gridwood so we went there to eat.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SURESH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and resonable price
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, Staff replied to questions quickly, plenty of Parking, Kitchen was minimal but served its purpose. No issues. Fair price about 30 mins from DT Anchorage. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed staying here. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Consistently reliable place to stay. Great value!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Agnes

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very musty and we had to open the window and door to air it out. Location is quiet. Carpet was sticky. Beds were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place to stay on the way to Anchorage.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was cozy and clean.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old but worked for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

india

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a great stay. Accommodations were clean and stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025