Puffin Inn of Anchorage

2.0 star property

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Lobby
Reception
Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$103
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7

Explore the area

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4400 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99517
  • Place, Lake Hood Harbor
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Business Park Wetlands Special Management Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Moderate, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(130 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(61 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Economy Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Puffin Inn of Anchorage

Motel in Turnagain
Along with a fitness center, this smoke-free motel has a 24-hour business center and coffee/tea in a common area. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle. Other amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.
Puffin Inn of Anchorage offers 85 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a fitness center.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This motel offers access to a 24-hour business center. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available 24 hours). This business-friendly motel also offers a fitness center, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Puffin Inn of Anchorage is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 5 AM and 9 AM.

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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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
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 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

Puffin Inn of Anchorage Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1197 out of 3259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 795 out of 3259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 576 out of 3259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 323 out of 3259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 368 out of 3259 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Darcy K, Balgonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was good but showing its age
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One night wonder. Ride to airport @ 3:30 am. Wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price this hotel was great. All needs met very well. Clogged toilet was fixed within ten minutes. Cool seaplane airport down the block. Great breakfast provided. I would definitely consider staying there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

russell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

YINGJUE

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

maureen, soldotna

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stay for business, 40 years😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

micah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Megan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vernice

Disliked: Room comfort
Checked me into an already occupied room. Offered me another room. I tried but the sketchy people hanging around the building had me so freaked out I had to leave I have requested a refund
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Melinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

No hot water for showers

There was no hot water in my room or my daughter's room. Cold showers were hard to endure after a ling day of traveling. Staff never responded to helping us out with this hoy water problem.
My daughter parked in front of our room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There wasn’t any heat in the room. We were offered a space heater and that worked
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

jennifer

staff not helpful and room is disgusting when it was book on the old building it was different from the photo seen on expedia .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025