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The Pioneer Motel

2.5 star property

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Premium Cabin, 2 Queen Beds | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premium Cabin, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$123
$114 nightly
$123 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20

Explore the area

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124 W Arctic Ave, Palmer, AK, 99645
  • Place, Colony House Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mat-Su Visitors Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmer Visitor Information Center
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Cabin, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Cabin, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 36 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Cabin, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Palmer

When you stay at The Pioneer Motel in Palmer, you'll be near ski lifts, within a 10-minute walk of Mat-Su Visitors Center and Colony House Museum. .This motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Palmer Visitor Information Center and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Arkose Brewery.
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What's nearby

  • Colony House Museum - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mat-Su Visitors Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palmer Visitor Information Center - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Musk Ox Farm - 3 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Reindeer Farm - 12 min drive - 9.2 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
  • ‪Fred Meyer Fuel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Noisy Goose Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pho and Thai Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Palmer Alehouse - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Pioneer Motel

Motel in Palmer with free parking
The Pioneer Motel offers 28 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-in, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. 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 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 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 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

Property is also known as

Pioneer Motel
Pioneer Motel Palmer
Pioneer Palmer
The Pioneer Motel Motel
The Pioneer Motel Palmer
The Pioneer Motel Motel Palmer

Reviews

The Pioneer Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 449 out of 729 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 729 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 729 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 729 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 729 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chenxi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deyuan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick, Grand Haven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This room was clean and comfortable. We did not realize they had a refrigerator and toaster in the room, which was a bonus. Area is quiet at night however, traffic picks up early in the morning which you can hear. We did not meet any staff as we had a late arrival. They left the room key and registration at the office for us. They were great with communication.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great quiet place to stay. I try to stay here every time I pass through.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here. Self check in was very nice and easy. We stayed in two different rooms on two different nights. We stayed in One of the cabins first and then one of the motel rooms. Both were easy to check in. Parking was easy. Rooms were clean and well-stocked with amenities. I would recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Narelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

Clean and very comfortable. Dining options across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffton, dublin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great plave to stay in Palmer for the fair.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to a local tap house. Parking right in front of the room . Clean. Coffee microwave refrigerator in room . Friendly staff greeted us at check in .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristina, Homer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
It was very clean but there was no one about to ask questions. I never saw anyone the whole time I was there. Also it was super noisy, not just the traffic but paper thin walls. Did rather stay in Anchorage for the fair but in a pinch it works.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juanita, SOLDOTNA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay in Palmer

Check-in consisted of finding the envelope with your name, filling out a form, and taking a cookie and a drink. Super easy. Room was clean and comfortable.There were several restaurants within a 5 minute drive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and all the modern amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry, Avilla

Traveled with partner
No problems
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super cute and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Camille

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory and Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check in was easy not much parking for trucks with trailers but made it work poor remodeling work in bathroom sound proof cabin wasn't sound proof.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, easy check-in. Great overall experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita May

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very nice place and comfortable to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025