Puffin Inn of Anchorage

2.0 star property
Motel near Prince William Sound in Anchorage

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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4400 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99517
  • Place, Lake Hood Harbor
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Business Park Wetlands Special Management Area
    ‪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
(130 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(61 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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
  • 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 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.

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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 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 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

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Puffin Inn of Anchorage Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1214 out of 3304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 804 out of 3304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 582 out of 3304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 328 out of 3304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 376 out of 3304 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

Johnny

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Puffin Inn was an order property, but clean and well staffed. My rooms heater wasn't working, and the staff provided a portable heater quickly to improve the temperature and comfort of my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean. However, the room was located two buildings over away from the lobby. Check in took more than 15 mins due to the long line. The airport shuttle was on time going out in the AM and very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Krishnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk service, clean rooms, comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yrs
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Garland

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlos, Tampa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Didn't enjoy stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Vladimir

Liked: Staff & service
The bed was warm and soft, but the walls are paper thin.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cristian

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Robbie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor service, outdated rooms, mold around tub and painted. Breakfast was very limited and sketchy folks hanging around all night.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

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

10/10 Excellent

Oleg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent price per night. Liked, would like to stay again for next trip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diamond

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Temp

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Henry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Shower was small, bed was nice and soft though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025