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Featured Motels in Kenai

Motel 6 Anchorage - Midtown
Motel 6 Anchorage - Midtown
2 out of 5
5000 A Street, Anchorage, AK
Free Cancellation
The price is $76 per night

Located in Midtown Anchorage, this motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Campbell Creek Greenbelt Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from University of Alaska - Anchorage. Z.J. ...…

3.3/5 (639 reviews)

"We always stay here because pets stay free, and we have a saint Barnard. Plus the staff remembers us from the last time we came down from Fairbanks. The ladies are always very nice and pleasant. The only thing I wish they had, was the little refrigerators in the room."…"

Reviewed on May 26, 2020

Motel 6 Anchorage - Midtown
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
2 out of 5
4400 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $99 per night

Located in Spenard, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Bootlegger Cove, Lake Hood Harbor, and DeLong Lake Park. Jewel Lake and Pop Carr Park are also within ...…

3.5/5Good! (1,464 reviews)

"Clean, nice lobby for breakfast. Close to airport."…"

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2020

Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Lakeshore Inn & Suites
Lakeshore Inn & Suites
2 out of 5
3009 Lake Shore Drive, Anchorage, AK
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $113 per night

Located in Turnagain, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Bootlegger Cove, Lake Hood Harbor, and DeLong Lake Park. Pop Carr Park and Jewel Lake are also within ...…

4.2/5Very Good! (618 reviews)

"location location location location location location"…"

Reviewed on May 16, 2020

Lakeshore Inn & Suites
Uptown Motel Kenai
Uptown Motel Kenai
2.5 out of 5
47 Spur View Drive, Kenai, AK
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $69 per night

Situated near the beach, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center, Kenai Beach, and Challenger Learning Center. Cunningham Park ...…

4.3/5Excellent! (56 reviews)

"The room was comfortable and had everything we wanted. The cleaning staff was amazing at getting in and out when we left for a short time. The front desk was very friendly."…"

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2019

Uptown Motel Kenai
The Place Motel Bar & Grill
The Place Motel Bar & Grill
2.5 out of 5
53791 Sparrow Ln, Kenai, AK
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Situated in Kenai, this motel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Kenai Beach, North Peninsula Recreation Area, and Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center. Challenger Learning ...…

The Place Motel Bar & Grill
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Kenai Airport Hotel
Kenai Airport Hotel
2 out of 5
230 N Willow St, Kenai, AK
The price is $77 per night
4.4/5Wonderful! (92 reviews)

"Staff were really welcoming and also always helpful when we needed things for our room ☺️"…"

Reviewed on May 20, 2020

Kenai Airport Hotel
Aspen Extended Stay Suites Kenai
Aspen Extended Stay Suites Kenai
2.5 out of 5
10431 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AK
The price is $145 per night
4.5/5Wonderful! (336 reviews)

"I like it the fact that have kitchen in the room. Not that many hotel have that."…"

Reviewed on May 25, 2020

Aspen Extended Stay Suites Kenai
Quality Inn
Quality Inn
2.5 out of 5
10352 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AK
The price is $110 per night
3.9/5Very Good! (266 reviews)

"Friendly staff and great breakfast whenever you order it in morning"…"

Reviewed on May 4, 2020

Quality Inn
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Kenai Motels and More for the Frugal Traveler

If you're having difficulty finding a motel in Kenai, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let us help you find something similar from over 37 lodging options. Simply use our search tools to filter by price per night or cost-effective amenities such as free parking and free airport transportation.

Here are some of our customers’ favorite motels in the larger area:

Uptown Motel Kenai

  • Enjoy access to the restaurant, and freebies including WiFi, parking, and an airport shuttle.

Lakeshore Inn & Suites

  • Room amenities like free WiFi are included, along with freebies like breakfast, parking, and an airport shuttle.
  • Central Kenai is 62 mi (99.8 km) away

Puffin Inn of Anchorage

  • Enjoy the in-room free WiFi, and freebies including breakfast, parking, and an airport shuttle.
  • Located 62 mi (99.8 km) from the heart of Kenai

Motel 6 Anchorage - Midtown

  • Central Kenai is 63.1 mi (101.6 km) away
  • Laundry facilities along with freebies like WiFi, parking, and an airport shuttle are available during your stay.

Hooligans Fishing Lodge

  • 8.1 mi (13 km) from the heart of Kenai
  • Enjoy access to the restaurant, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.

What to Do in Kenai

Enjoy nature with a stop at:

  • Kenai Beach
  • Cunningham Park

You'll find these family-friendly attractions in the area:

  • North Peninsula Recreation Area
  • Jumping Junction

These are other places worth a visit:

  • Challenger Learning Center
  • Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center

Kenai is also known for its:

  • Fishing
  • Tours
  • Sightseeing
  • Riverfront
  • Volcano
  • Seafood
  • Boating
  • Churches

Best Time to Visit Kenai

Figure out the ideal time to visit Kenai by checking these seasonal weather details:
  • The hottest months are typically August and July, while January and February are the coldest months
  • January-March: Daytime temperatures average 39° F and nighttime temperatures average 8° F
  • April-June: 63° F is the daytime average and 22° F is the nighttime average
  • July-September: Daytime averages are around 65° F and nighttime averages are around 35° F
  • October-December: The average temperatures are 51° F during the day and 9° F at night
  • Average rainfall is 18.15 inches in a year

How to Get to Kenai and Around the Area

Kenai Transportation
NameTypeDistance
Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) Airport 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
Tyonek, AK (TYE) Airport 36 mi (57.9 km)

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Kenai?
There are more than 50 hotels and other lodging choices in Kenai, though there are only 2 low-priced motels. These less expensive accommodations can help you cut costs when compared with traditional hotels, which may have more amenities but also come with a higher price tag.
What is a motel?
At many motels, you’ll often find free parking and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel property, you’ll usually access your room directly from the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trip vacations, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Kenai?
Uptown Motel Kenai: Enjoy access to the restaurant, and freebies including WiFi, parking, and an airport shuttle. The Place Motel Bar & Grill: Free WiFi, free parking, and a bar are available during your stay.
What can I do in Kenai?
Enjoy nature with a stop at Kenai Beach and Cunningham Park. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions in the area: North Peninsula Recreation Area and Jumping Junction. Other places worth a visit include Challenger Learning Center and Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center.
What's the seasonal weather like in Kenai?
The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 53°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 20°F. Average annual rainfall for Kenai is 18 inches.
How should I get around Kenai?
Fly into Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal), which is located 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away from the city center. You can also search for flights into Tyonek, AK (TYE), which is 36 mi (57.9 km) away. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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