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The Pioneer Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A West Butt Trail sign with a map and a person walking on a gravel path.
A hallway with a refrigerator, a mail slot, and a door labeled "PRIVATE".
A compact kitchen with a wooden countertop, a black refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a trash bin.
A corner of a room with a wooden floor, a black microwave, a toaster, a coffee maker, a small potted plant, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A compact room with a kitchenette, two beds, a desk, and a television.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $161
$148 nightly
$161 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

A bedroom with two beds, wooden flooring, a wall clock, and a painting.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a clock, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

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

View all photos for Premium Cabin, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with dark curtains, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Premium Cabin, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chair, a small kitchen area, and a clock on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a clock, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

A room with two beds, a kitchenette, a TV, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Premium Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly

A bedroom with two beds, wooden flooring, a wall clock, and a painting.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pet Friendly

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chair, a small kitchen area, and a clock on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pet Friendly

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 - 7 min walk - 0.4 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 - 14 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 16 min drive
  • Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Dans - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sluice Box @ Alaska State Fair - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Palmer Alehouse - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Noisy Goose Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Pioneer Motel

The Pioneer Motel offers 28 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. 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 microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 fire extinguisher and 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

The Pioneer Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 574 out of 891 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 891 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 891 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 891 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 891 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and just what we were hoping for!! Will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated, clean, relatively quiet, comfortable bed. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable bed. the location was good and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite place on our trip so far!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and nice staff and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The self check in was nice, the room was clean, and there is a really good ice cream shop across the street
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute! Great location! Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a good stopping point on our way to Seward. Accommodations met our needs for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, and staff was very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is clean and modest...very quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay and it is perfect for us. Convenient location, rooms have everything we need. Staff very friendly and helpful. It is our go-to for Palmer and Hatcher Pass events.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, updated, great room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable staff was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well laid out room. Clean and quiet! Would define stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was as described and a great location. No staff, but the door keys, paperwork, and instructions were all plain to understand, and in the lobby. Since we had no issues with anything we left happy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Very nice place and comfortable to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very clean -- we'll stay here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved the room me of my nicest motel stays ever. A little noisy by the road.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Older motel exterior fairly well maintained. Room completely remodeled with new flooring, bathroom and kitchenette. We had a pet friendly room and it was one of the nicest low budget motels I’ve stayed at!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025