Puffin Inn of Anchorage

2.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Deluxe, 1 Queen Bed
Reception
Property entrance
Moderate, 2 Queen Beds

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
4400 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99517
  • Lake Hood Harbor
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe, 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Economy Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Moderate, 2 Queen Beds

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

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About the area

Anchorage

Located in Anchorage (Turnagain), Puffin Inn of Anchorage is within a 10-minute drive of University of Alaska - Anchorage and Alaska Regional Hospital. .This motel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Connors Bog Dog Park and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Lake Hood Harbor.

What's nearby

  • Lake Hood Harbor - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Prince William Sound - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage - 8 min drive - 7.0 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
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Naruto Japanese Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Puffin Inn of Anchorage

Motel in Anchorage with free breakfast and airport shuttle service
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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 85 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. Additional amenities at this motel include a fireplace in the lobby, a vending machine, and bicycle tour information.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Puffin Inn of Anchorage. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 5 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 5 AM and 9 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Gym

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (91 centimetre 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 lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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 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
Children 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 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 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
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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. 1039 out of 2903 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 733 out of 2903 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 490 out of 2903 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 311 out of 2903 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 330 out of 2903 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Russell G., Juneau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Limited ADA rooms not suited to handle persons with disabilities hard getting into facility
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sketchy people in area on street
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tomas

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Great deal for the price

Hotel staff was friendly and helpful. Room was roomy, clean, quiet with a nicely remodeled bathroom. Complimentary breakfast was pleasant and fresh. The shuttle to the airport was on time and proficient. Good hotel for a good price. We would recommend to friends and family
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey Stanley

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
When i arrived, after 5pm, they still didnt have a room ready. Short staffed which i get. But for an additional 2hours then moving me to another room after sitting in the lobby for that time( left to get food real quick then came back to wait). It was ridiculous in my opinion, worst stay ive had here ever unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible

I will NOT stay here ever again. Check in was 3pm. We arrived at 4:15pm BUT did not get in the room until 8:00pm. Said staff did not come in to clean rooms. No updates. No offer for anything. I should not have to pay for 5 hours. Management left at 5:00pm. So so disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Low price sketchy people lingering outside
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Avoid the Puffin Inn in Anchorage at all cost.

The phone in the room didn't work, the heating and cooling system was so loud you couldn't sleep, the TV in the room did not work, and I reserved a shuttle for 3:00 a.m. for a 5:00 a.m. flight and was told at 3:00 a.m. when I was to leave that they would not leave until 3:30. When the driver did get ready to leave he made all of the passengers on the shuttle load and offload their own luggage. Luckily I made my flight. I will never stay at the Puffin Inn in Anchorage again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

longfa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shuttle service from airport to hotel was convenient and a great driver. The check in process was great with a very helpful employee. Our travel date was a Sunday, so several restaurants were closed, but we ate at a convenient (walkable) and delicious chowder place. Fast food is also walking distance. The hotel staff was very helpful with shuttle service back to the airport. Breakfast was hot with a variety and delicious. The hotel staff worked hard to replenish when things were low. A great layover place between airport and cruise ship.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Joanne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
As a 68 year old woman and a 73 year old husband coming off a plane at 11:00pm at night they put us out side on the second floor of the second building which we had to carry our suit cases up because there was no elevator. I will call the motel and make reservations rather than going through expeedia again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean but very dated. The shower stall was small. For the price it was okay and the receptionist was helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Prabin Kumar

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was on the first floor at a open parking lot just next to a busy road. Pedestrians were passing by. This is not what I had wanted and booked for. Hotel website should let the customers know about this. I would have never stayed at this hotel if they had this information on their website.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Radley

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Robby

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Damon

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gerard

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Artisia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best experience I’ve had in a while
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean. Staff was polite. Bed was comfortable, and the kitchenette was perfect for reheating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

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