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Pioneer Inn Downtown

Property class: 2

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A grassy area with three Adirondack chairs, a paved walkway, and a road with a building in the background.
A bed with a quilt featuring animal prints, two bedside lamps, and three wall-mounted paintings of landscapes.
A dining table with chairs, a window with curtains, and a view of mountains and trees.
A building named "Pioneer" with a white facade, a balcony with flower boxes, and a flag.
A man holding a blue boat on a concrete surface with a mountainous background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $136
$127 nightly
$136 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20

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244 W. Pioneer Ave., PO Box 1340, Homer, AK, 99603
  • Place, Pratt Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bishop's Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Homer, AK (HOM)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A bed with a quilt featuring animal prints, two bedside lamps, and three wall-mounted paintings of landscapes.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

A bedroom with a floral bedspread, two lamps on either side of the bed, and two wall-mounted paintings.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

A bedroom with a nautical-themed bedspread, a framed map on the wall, and decorative pillows.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A wooden cabin with a porch, two windows, and flower boxes.

Family Cabin

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

A bathroom with two towels hanging on a towel rack, a hairdryer mounted on the wall, a sink with a mirror above it, and a small bottle of hand soap on the sink counter.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

A bathroom with two towels hanging on a towel rack, a hairdryer mounted on the wall, a sink with a mirror above it, and a small bottle of hand soap on the sink counter.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Homer

A stay at Pioneer Inn Downtown places you in the heart of Homer, steps from Pratt Museum and 9 minutes by foot from Bunnell Street Arts Center. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Ptarmigan Arts.

What's nearby

  • Pratt Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bunnell Street Arts Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bunnell Street Gallery - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bishop's Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪River Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Duncan House Diner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fat Olives - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Alice's Champagne Palace - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Pioneer Inn Downtown

Pioneer Inn Downtown offers 7 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. 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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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 accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1965
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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Pioneer Inn Downtown Homer
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Pioneer Inn Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 366 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 366 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 366 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 366 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 366 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved being right in town, and the host was very easy to communicate with and responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, would definitely recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The people were great and the location was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Hotel in Home

Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect for what I needed this trip. I was a late arrival and Lila made everything easy for me to self check-in - down to a late checkout so I could get some much needed rest! This will likely be my new go-to when I'm looking for a place to stay in Homer!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Great stay!

Very comfortable and quiet. Great location. Lots of amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location, amazing view from room, and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April

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

Cute little Inn.

Nice little Inn, close to everything.Host owner very nice, and gave us a lot of suggestions for activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice suite, nice view and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful, welcoming host, Lila. Nice view of Kachemak Bay. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and roomy Everything we needed for our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

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

Excellent stay

Great communication and great room. This is nice situated close to everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyson

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

Great stay in Homer

Awesome views . Awesome place!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple and met our needs for our short stay in Homer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, has a good view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decor was a bit dated, but it was an excellent value with more than adequate space and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dwane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun location walking distance to restaurants. Great view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay, cute little room, very clean. Loved all the recommendations of local things to do/places to eat!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great clean place. Great ocean views. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful. It was a good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cosy hotel, nice touches with decor. Quiet location but convenient for several local bars and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jolynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great communication with owner - spacious - would highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel in beautiful Homer. The room was very clean and the bed is so comfy. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little motel in Homer,AK. Great location and just a short jaunt to the Homer Spit. Great customer service!! We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet & clean mini suite with kitchen. Great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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