Puffin Inn of Anchorage

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $301
$269 nightly
$301 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

Explore the area

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4400 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99517
  • Place, Lake Hood Harbor
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Pop Carr Park
    ‪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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(151 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(74 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(79 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds

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

Economy Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Anchorage

Located in Anchorage (Turnagain), Puffin Inn of Anchorage is within a 10-minute drive of Prince William Sound and Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center. .This motel is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Anchorage Museum and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from University of Alaska - Anchorage.

What's nearby

  • Lake Hood Harbor - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • DeLong Lake Park - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Pop Carr Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Business Park Wetlands Special Management Area - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Connors Bog Dog Park - 10 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Puffin Inn of Anchorage

Puffin Inn of Anchorage offers 85 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 85 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and ski storage. Additional amenities at this motel include gift shops/newsstands, a fireplace in the lobby, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Puffin Inn of Anchorage. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 5 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 5 AM and 9 AM.

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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day (maximum USD 200 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 250 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
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, per adult, 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 available for USD 25.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

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, 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 fire extinguisher, 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility

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

Puffin Inn of Anchorage Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1337 out of 3586 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 638 out of 3586 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 354 out of 3586 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 418 out of 3586 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, bus stop, great breakfast and price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was convenient to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent room, great front desk service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness
Great friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and shuttle to the Airport a plus
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edwell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay, friendly staff big plus!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Giancarlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was great. If you want basic amenities with clean rooms, then this hotel is for you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great customer service, modest but enough breakfast. I would recommend the hotel and I will stay again in my next trip to Anchorage.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Great breakfast. Great shuttle to/from airport
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for the money! Clean and the staff was really nice. I would definitely stay there again and recommend to anybody that is staying in that area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay , close to a few the stores, the room was clean and the bathroom as well, I definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Courteous staff, clean room, great atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were awesome and super clean...the t.v. was so cool...had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price, it was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Marquita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and quick response from staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless and staff were kind and efficient. Booking through app is always a smooth way and cost is wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Leo

A bit cold but overall was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice good, good breakfast, friendly staff. Shuttle to the airport was clutch.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here i would recommend this hotel for anyone
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trishia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay, Manu at the front desk was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent room in an okay location for a great price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yohan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026