Skip to Main Content.
List your propertySupportTrips

Unlock instant savings with Member Prices

Sign in
Learn more
Feedback

Puffin Inn of Anchorage

2.0 star property
Motel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Prince William Sound

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Puffin Inn of Anchorage

Front of property
Lobby
Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Reception
The Puffin Inn of Anchorage, amid Turnagain's rugged landscape, offers a welcoming base for explorers. The cozy lobby fireplace warms guests after adventures, while the on-site grocery store stocks snacks. Guests appreciate free in-room WiFi and convenient laundry facilities.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sep 10 - Sep 11
Check availability for tonight Sep 10 - Sep 11

Tomorrow

Sep 11 - Sep 12
Check availability for tomorrow Sep 11 - Sep 12
Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe, 1 Queen Bed | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Economy Room

Economy Room | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Moderate, 2 Queen Beds

Moderate, 2 Queen Beds | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Moderate, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(127 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

You may also like

Ad
Bar (on property)

Hilton Anchorage

Downtown Anchorage
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
7.2 out of 10, Good, 1,004 reviews
$229 nightly
The price is $256
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Anchorage
Mod logo
Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

Map
4400 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99517

What's nearby

  • Prince William Sound - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Anchorage Museum - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Port of Anchorage - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 13 min drive
  • Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wingstop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gwennie's Old Alaska Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Thai Town - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Puffin Inn of Anchorage

Motel near Prince William Sound
Located close to Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center and Anchorage Museum, Puffin Inn of Anchorage provides free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a grocery/convenience store. In addition to laundry facilities and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and a vending machine
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, bicycle tour information, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to the airport
Room features
All 85 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak well of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and travel cribs
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Gym
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 2:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day (maximum USD 200 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 250 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
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, per adult, 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 available for USD 25.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 250 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day (maximum USD 200 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

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, 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility

Property is also known as

Puffin Anchorage
Puffin Inn
Puffin Inn Anchorage
Puffin Hotel Anchorage
Puffin Inn of Anchorage Motel
Puffin Inn of Anchorage Anchorage
Puffin Inn of Anchorage Motel Anchorage

Frequently asked questions

Is Puffin Inn of Anchorage pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 250 per stay and a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Puffin Inn of Anchorage?

As of Sep 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Puffin Inn of Anchorage on Sep 11, 2025 start from $119.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Puffin Inn of Anchorage?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Puffin Inn of Anchorage?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Puffin Inn of Anchorage?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Puffin Inn of Anchorage provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Puffin Inn of Anchorage located?

Located in Turnagain, this motel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Prince William Sound and within 6 mi (10 km) of Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center and Anchorage Museum. University of Alaska - Anchorage and Providence Alaska Medical Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Puffin Inn of Anchorage Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

6.8

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1065 out of 2983 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 749 out of 2983 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 521 out of 2983 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 310 out of 2983 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 338 out of 2983 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyrol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay the at this property again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

dimitrious

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, easy access the rooms could be updated a little older but overall good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Erin

Room was small, continental breakfast was goid
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to airport!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this property was wonderful. Easy to get to and easy to get to all of the things that we wanted to see in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dennis

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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay Close to airport I’d stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn was very nice. The rooms were clean and beds were comfortable. The area around the hotel is not the best.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to airport and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Luanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not a place we'd want to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and price/value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I want to give a shout out to Yolanda for being so kind and gracious towards us. She gives excellent costumer service and was just amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s a definitely older hotel. Clean and great staff. Close to food options as well as the airport. Convenient for fishermen as they have an onsite freezer. Nice basic continental breakfast that starts early
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff made checin process easy and quick.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very relaxed atmosphere.Staff was very friendly and helpful..Would go back there nextvtime in Alaska.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Nice breakfast..good staff..room was quite small..sink is n bedroom was weird…good no frills motel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Harvey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent room, and quiet. The breakfast was okay, though not a lot of variety.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, helpful staff. Clean, comfortable room. Have stayed here for several years and will likely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property was very close to the airport and convenient for quick airport access.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Allen

Facility need as renovation
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I always stay at Puffin while in Anchorage. They are always improving on the property with an excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for your money. Provides coffee and a decent breakfast, can't go wrong. Staff was helpful and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025