Puffin Inn of Anchorage

2.0 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring Turnagain

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

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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4400 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99517
  • Lake Hood Harbor
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Prince William Sound
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(56 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
(108 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Anchorage

Turnagain stay.Your stay at this Turnagain motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Connors Bog Dog Park and Lake Hood Harbor. DeLong Lake Park and Arctic & Benson Dog Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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 perfectly located for exploring Turnagain
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.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Anchorage motel.

  • 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
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch 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 elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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: 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! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 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
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
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, Diners Club, 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 in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • 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.

Property is also known as

Puffin Anchorage
Puffin Inn
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Puffin Hotel Anchorage
Puffin Inn of Anchorage Motel
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Puffin Inn of Anchorage Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1033 out of 2876 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 728 out of 2876 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 483 out of 2876 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 305 out of 2876 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 327 out of 2876 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

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very clean, the problem is the amount of homeless around the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very well managed and offers a comprehensive continental style breakfast starting at 5am. The staff was very attentive despite some challenges with room key readers. An amazing Italian restaurant is within walking distance. Great jumping off point for our fly fishing group!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. We arrived way before the check in time and they let us check in early. Very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is being renovated so understandable that there may be issues. In the room we received the toilet was leaking and they were great to move us to a different room although the second room was smaller and there was an issue with the air conditioning unit. We were able to open the window which was helpful but
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

PATRICK

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANNE, Ft Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANNE, Ft Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating with the airport shuttle and the breakfast included in the morning that was comfy after a long flight everyone was super helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANN, SOUTH PARK

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Puffin Inn was a very nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
When we checked in, the woman had a hard time explaining to us where we were staying. Turns out we were in a building next-door. She told us we had to take all our luggage outside. To get to our room. But it turned out a bellhop was there and he said we could go across a indoor connecting walkway. I could not get our TV volume on for quite a while. There’s only one night stand. It’s very disappointing for $200 a night.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Erline

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joesph

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service

Puffin Inn

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Manikantan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
While the hotel was decent, the room given was in a connected adjacent annex building. Open uncovered passage, external staircase with no security, poorly maintained
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manolito

Travelled with group
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first time staying there and I liked it pretty quiet and not too bad
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was nice and had no issues but a lot of homeless people were on and off the property. Did not feel safe leaving anything in the vehicles.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

marvin william

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Was in old part, was clean but building and surrounding area are run down
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025