Puffin Inn of Anchorage

2.0 star property
Motel near Prince William Sound in Anchorage

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Puffin Inn of Anchorage

Lobby sitting area
Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds
Business centre
Reception
Property entrance

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

View in a map
4400 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99517
  • Place, Lake Hood Harbor
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Pop Carr Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum
    ‪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
(140 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(66 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(66 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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

You may also like

About the area

Anchorage

Turnagain stay.A stay at this Turnagain motel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Prince William Sound and 6 miles (10 km) of Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center. Anchorage Museum and University of Alaska - Anchorage are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Hood Harbor - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Pop Carr Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • DeLong Lake Park - 5 min drive - 2.4 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
  • ‪Rustic Goat - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Spenard Joe’s - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Puffin Inn of Anchorage

Motel near Prince William Sound in Anchorage
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)
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
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.

Similar properties

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • 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
  • 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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: 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! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 25.0 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
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 fire extinguisher, 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
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, 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.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, 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
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. 1263 out of 3414 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 820 out of 3414 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 599 out of 3414 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 337 out of 3414 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 395 out of 3414 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Favian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Transients everywhere. Not a safe location. Left luggage in the car because it felt safer than the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

shannon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean and the staff was super helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

adrian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Selena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly what I needed. Safe, clean, quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bed were surprisingly comfortable. My room was in the original building, but it was still livable. Plus, it had snowed the evening I was staying there, and my next destination was Palmer, so they allowed me to checkout an hour later, which I really appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orville

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shinji

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good option if you’re on a budget. Check in was nice and friendly. Love the shuttle pickup. One call and they were there in 10 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marc

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlene

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Terri

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

damian

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Pennie

The door was hard to open
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yingxin

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy, SEATTLE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cavell

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Carl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Horribly loud neighbors throughout night. No bathtub.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025