Puffin Inn of Anchorage

2.0 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring Turnagain

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Reception
Moderate, 2 Queen Beds
Property entrance
Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Living area
Deluxe, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
4400 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99517
  • Lake Hood Harbor
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Prince William Sound
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Economy Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Moderate, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Anchorage

Turnagain stay.Your stay at this Turnagain motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Hood Harbor and DeLong Lake Park. Lynn Ary Park and Business Park Wetlands Special Management Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Hood Harbor - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Prince William Sound - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Port of Anchorage - 8 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 14 min drive
  • Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rustic Goat - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Naruto Japanese Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fiori D'Italia - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Puffin Inn of Anchorage

Motel perfectly located for exploring Turnagain
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. Free breakfast is available daily. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). A fitness center, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Puffin Inn of Anchorage. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Anchorage motel.

  • 85 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Convenience store
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Puffin Inn of Anchorage offers 85 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

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). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • 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

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: USD 25 per pet, per day (maximum USD 200 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 250 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 972 out of 2675 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 677 out of 2675 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 430 out of 2675 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 284 out of 2675 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 312 out of 2675 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

RANDALL, MORRAL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The elevator was not working. Therr was no water in main building from noon till 4pm. The structure is old and it did not give you a feeling of security. The beds wete comfortable and the bedding was clean and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in good shape, staff was friendly, the issue i have is the homeless that roam that area. Continuously roaming the parking lot, checking the dumpsters for anything to eat or drink

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice I stayed I. The older section
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

AARON

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room smelled musty, took forever to get limited hot water. No pot for coffee maker.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Samuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dangerous area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty!!!! Seems like they didn’t change the bed sheets. Asked for room change and it was the same. DURTY!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

d

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

great stay in City that doesn’t clear/grit sidewal

called shuttle from airport and it arrived a few minutes later - very efficient, lovely lobby with gas open fire and easy chairs. efficient check in and elevator, nice large room with efficient heating and fridge + microwave. comfortable bed, nice side view of lake. lots of eating options within 5 minutes walk. (but authorities hadn’t cleared or gritted the sidewalks so I was marooned in the hotel unless I took a cab or Uber - wouldn’t bother to visit city in Winter again- too dangerous)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The inside of the unit was clean and there was breakfast in the main lobby each morning. There was always someone on staff at the desk. However, the area of town was getting a bit run down and hobo's were all around. It didn't feel safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saad

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

10/10 Excellent

Theodoore

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danny

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

RONALD

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

RONALD

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
EXCELLENT, NO PROBLEM.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Dusty

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Free breakfast and shuttle ride is the best part and why instay here. The rest is just well.......
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

sandra

Liked: Staff & service
Clean and good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again for business trip

6/10 Okay

Garland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Melody

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The 24 hour shuttle was very nice. Overall, the stay was pretty good. I would stay for a night or two again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025