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The Pioneer Motel

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $138
$127 nightly
$138 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11

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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

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  • 350 sq ft
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
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  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly

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

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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
  • Palmer Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.7 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Palmer Alehouse - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fred Meyer Fuel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪203 Kombucha - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Perkup Espresso - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Pioneer Motel

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 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. 475 out of 763 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 763 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 763 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 763 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 763 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable staff was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check-in process, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was perfect, spotless and comfortable. Staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, cute clean rooms. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rita May

Liked: Amenities
Very nice place and comfortable to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very clean -- we'll stay here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, check in was quick
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kaila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, big and open, with a coffee counter and space to eat. I stayed when it was below zero outside, and the room was rather cold; however the inn supplied a portable heater and that did the trick in keeping us toasty warm. Pizza and snacks within walking distance. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, clean cozy rooms, and within close proximity to most things Palmer has to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great plave to stay in Palmer for the fair.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and wonderful beds. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great check in procedure and the place very comfortable- we will certainly stay again, walking distance to many places also!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

BARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I”ve stayed here several times. It is consistently clean, easy check in, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Billie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place was very clean. Ideal location for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stay is always great Clean, courtesy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

BARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, clean, nice location, ice cream shop across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was the 4th time I stayed here and they seemed to update the place but either way it was still a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean safe place to stay, staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Several great dining options less than a mile away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025