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Puffin Inn of Anchorage

2.0 star property
Travelers start their day with a complimentary continental breakfast before relaxing beside the crackling lobby fireplace at this Alaskan retreat

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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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

Moderate, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(130 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(61 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 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

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

Economy Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Near a metro station, Puffin Inn of Anchorage is in Turnagain, a neighborhood in Anchorage with great airport proximity. Anchorage Museum and Alaska Native Heritage Center are cultural highlights, or if an activity is on the agenda, check out Port of Anchorage. Prince William Sound and Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing.
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4400 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99517

What's nearby

  • Lake Hood Harbor - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • DeLong Lake Park - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Business Park Wetlands Special Management Area - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Connors Bog Dog Park - 7 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fiori D'Italia - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Naruto - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Spenard Joe’s - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Rustic Goat - ‬3 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
  • ATM/banking services, bicycle tour information, and a gift shop
  • Smoke-free premises, a nature reserve, and a water dispenser
  • 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

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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
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
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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 is parking?

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 2.5 mi (4 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).

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Reviews

Puffin Inn of Anchorage Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1207 out of 3291 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 800 out of 3291 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 581 out of 3291 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 328 out of 3291 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 375 out of 3291 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the atmosphere here. We felt relaxed and welcomed from the moment we arrived.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect. And the staff was exceptionally friendly , courteous , & very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent room in an okay location for a great price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick Rey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and friendly staff 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My brother stayed here. Staff was great service above and beyond! Clean quite. I loved the entrance off street. I would highly recommend anyone to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and the lobby is very beautiful. Perfect proximity to the airport with shuttle service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Shuttle was timely. Bed clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shnell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
All service provided was excellent. I will highly recommend it to other people I know.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Connie

Friendly staff and got to pay to park my car at the Puffin Inn
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff and clean rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprise at the quality of the hotel, room, staff, very good bang for the buck
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pohan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was in good shape, comfortable water pressure poor, elevator broken,
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always polite and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, safe and staff all great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean! A bit colder than I prefer but quick check in with friendly customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amenities were excellent;newly upgraded bathrooms, very comfortable bed; good work area in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good nice and cozy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Giancarlo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff were nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Lysandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff very attentive and nice. But the room card key wasn’t working and the room was extremely cold.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Clarence

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in excellent condition. Very clean surprisingly quiet at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025