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Hotel Description

Motel perfectly located for exploring Turnagain

Turnagain stay

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

Free perks

This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free continental breakfast, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. There's a gym on site, and a 24-hour front desk and a convenience store are also provided.

Economy Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$93* Per night/room Oct 1 - Oct 2

Deluxe, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Annex, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 7 Max

Moderate, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Puffin Inn of Anchorage ratings based on 99 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.8 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Puffin Inn of Anchorage

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5 out of 5
Have stayed at Puffin got years

Posted by , from RIENZI on Sep 16, 2023

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Sep 18, 2023 by Amber

Thank you for your continued business :)

4 out of 5
Nothing special. A little pricey for accommodations.

Posted by on Sep 13, 2023

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Sep 13, 2023 by Amber

Thank you for your feedback!

5 out of 5
Very friendly staff

Posted by on Sep 9, 2023

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Sep 12, 2023 by Amber

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1 out of 5
The door lock to my room does not work. The toilet seat is broken. I had to walk outside in the rain with all my luggage to get to my room which is a block away from the main building. This place sucks

Posted by on Sep 8, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Sep 12, 2023 by Amber

I will look into these issues, and I'm sorry to hear you had to walk over to the Annex normally our driver should offer the shuttle to take you over.

4 out of 5
Stay here ever year

Posted by , from RIENZI on Sep 5, 2023

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Sep 5, 2023 by Amber

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3 out of 5
We arrived late due to airline delay. We got a 3rd flood walk up, no elevator. less than expected. Old and dated.

Posted by on Aug 26, 2023

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Sep 12, 2023 by Amber

I'm sorry to hear you were not pleased, unfortunatley our Annex building does not offer a elevator.

3 out of 5
It took over 2 hours to get checked in. Had to sit in the car. Had front counter person call cleaning staff and manager several times. Was constantly told it would be an other 1/2 hour to 45 minutes each time to have a room cleaned. Had 3 or 4 airport transports checked in ahead of me, my wife and dog.

Posted by on Aug 22, 2023

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Aug 23, 2023 by Amber

Sorry to hear of the Inconvenience, unfortunatley we only have minimal pet friendly roms which is why the other guests were able to check in before you.

3 out of 5
This is the perfect place to stay if you need a quick overnight before the airport. I wouldn't recommend a long term stay here. We stayed here during our last night in Anchorage- Arrived at 9 pm and checked out at 4 am. They have a free airport shuttle, which runs on the half hour. Very convenient for early flights but honestly, an Uber to the airport from there is also probably $10. My two biggest complaints are the noise at night - We could hear our neighbors loud and clear - and the lack of elevators. There is only one elevator in the lobby. We were in the connected building and had to carry our luggage up and down stairs. Not super ideal when you have 2-3 bags per person.

Posted by on Aug 15, 2023

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Aug 15, 2023 by Amber

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4 out of 5
This is about the best property for the money. I would stay here again

Posted by , from DELTA on Aug 10, 2023

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Aug 10, 2023 by Amber

Thank you so much for your positive comments!

3 out of 5
Close to the airport. The motel was a series of buildings that decreased in appearance from the office to barrack type to a shed type facing back street under some stairs-ours!

Posted by on Aug 10, 2023

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Aug 10, 2023 by Amber

Thank you for your feedback! We do have different price options to meet all budgets!

About the Puffin Inn of Anchorage

Location 4400 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99517

Property Features

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. This Anchorage motel is smoke free.

  • 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
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot (6.5 km / 4 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Free airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Puffin Inn of Anchorage offers 85 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 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. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Down blanket
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 5 AM to 9 AM.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the motel include a fitness center.

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

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom (in select rooms)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • In-room accessibility (in select rooms)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 2:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

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 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day (maximum USD 200 per stay)
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • 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

Policies

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; cash is not accepted

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, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted.Ā Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Contactless check-out is available. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast.

  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 18
  • Guests are not provided with hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • No gap period between guest stays

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 fee: USD 25 per pet, per day (maximum USD 200 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.