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The Pioneer Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, stove, and sink.
A hallway with a refrigerator, a mail slot, and a door labeled "PRIVATE".
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.
A West Butt Trail sign with a map and a person walking on a gravel path.

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
Sep 19 - Sep 20

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(64 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

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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 Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm - 11 min drive - 8.3 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
  • ‪Sluice Box @ Alaska State Fair - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Noisy Goose Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 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 on-site 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. 545 out of 857 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 857 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 857 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 857 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 857 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

Patrick

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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

Nathaniel

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

Donna

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

Leslie

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

tamra

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

Helen

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

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

8/10 Good

Shari

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

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

Greg

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

10/10 Excellent

Candace

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

jason

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

Rita May

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

8/10 Good

Cheryl

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

10/10 Excellent

dawn

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location in Palmer, nice staff and check in. The room was large and had been remodeled. The only thing is that it didn’t have shampoo and conditioner and because of my long vacation I didn’t have any. I would def stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

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