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The Kenai Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center in Kenai

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Deluxe Single Room
Exterior
Exterior
Double Room
Single Room | Bathroom

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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260 S Willow St, Kenai, AK, 99611
  • Place, Leif Hansen Memorial Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenai Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Kenai

In Kenai .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center and 2 miles (3 km) of Kenai Beach with a stay here. Kenai River is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

What's nearby

  • Leif Hansen Memorial Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kenai Public Library - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kenai Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Challenger Learning Center - 2 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Playa-Azul Mexican Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Flats Bistro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Paradisos Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Express - ‬20 min walk

About this property

The Kenai Inn

Hotel near Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center in Kenai
WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kenai hotel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Kenai Inn offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas. This Kenai hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Kenai Inn to the airport?

The Kenai Inn is 0.8 mi (2-min drive) away from the Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kenai Inn?

As of May 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kenai Inn on May 15, 2026 start from CA $195, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Kenai Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Kenai Inn.

How close is The Kenai Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 1.3 mi (4-min drive) from Kenai Beach.

Does The Kenai Inn offer free breakfast?

The Kenai Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Kenai Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Kenai Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Kenai Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Kenai Inn have a pool?

The Kenai Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Kenai Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Kenai Inn to downtown Kenai?

The Kenai Inn is 0.2 mi away from Kenai.

The Kenai Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 55 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Quinn

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Whoop Whoop was a wonderful time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy check in, close shopping for walking, quiet and felt safe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heath

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

Kenai area family trip.

My family and I stayed at the Kenai Inn for a two-day trip to a high school football game. Take this review with a grain of salt, but after a few days of reflection, here’s my honest impression. Upon arrival, my very first thought was of the great Eagles song “Hotel California.” Earlier that afternoon, Michelle, the hotel manager, had texted me the access codes for the front door and our room, explaining that this was a virtual check-in and to simply text when we arrived and checked out. Walking in, the place gave off a charmingly rustic 70s vibe. The quiet, empty lobby and lack of a front desk greeting added to the “Hotel California” atmosphere—no one to check us in, and, as it turned out, no other guests all weekend. Slightly eerie… but also kind of cool. Our room was on the second floor and featured two queen beds. It was surprisingly spacious and much more modern inside than I expected. The beds were comfortable, the bathroom worked just fine, and the water? Scalding hot perfection! The only hiccup came later that night—it got pretty warm, and there was no thermostat in sight. After some good old-fashioned “man skills” tinkering, I managed to crack open the window and let in that crisp Kenai air. Problem solved. Bonus perk: there’s a local coffee hut right outside. Just a fair warning—when I knocked on the window at 7 a.m. to say good morning, I nearly gave the poor barista a heart attack. All in all, if you’re looking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

William, Montgomery

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Even though the building is old and isn’t as visually appealing as others around, the room was comfortable, warm, hot water, coffee pot, microwave, refrigerator, and there was a drive through coffee shop out front.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Montgomery

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
very comfortable and quaint
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will be staying there again. It was nice and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was big and accepted pets we went to go fishing so it was located where we could go to alot of different places
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is super friendly. Hotel is being remodeled but very clean and you can't even tell. The rooms are comfortable, clean and very homey vs the very hotel set up at most places. Will definitely stay here on my next visit to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best place to stay in kenai!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

SUE, Chatham

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Never saw a human. Check in was all on line with a code to get in the room. No ice available.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good motel a bit stuffy and basic but great for price
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

MD SAKIBUR

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room has pretty basic stuff. Overall, it is neat and clean. Comfy bed, secured place. Bathroom was so basic, commode was very adjacent to the wall by the bathroom door that you will have hard time to sit on it. There was no air conditioning system or heating system!!! Overall, okay for a single night or last minute check in!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Dana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too hot. No AC I can understand but a fan would’ve been nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very clean and friendly service will definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent property clean rooms. There is no manager onsite. Not a lot to do or see in Kenai but ok for an overnight stop.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Domonic

$200 for what felt like a 1970’s property seemed REALLY expensive. A Hotel without a front desk, restaurant or staff. Unit was clean, nice size. Windows seemed broken but I was able to figure out how to open them. 6am garbage truck was a bummer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint and quirky

Quaint place in an old strip mall. Room was nice but no staff on site meant we had to text when we needed anything. Took an hour to bring us a blow dryer—which is pretty standard in rooms so not sure why there wasn’t one. Ran out of toilet paper on our final day (we were provided only one roll) and asked for more about 3 hours before we left the room but no one ever brought us any. Room was clean and comfortable though. However the drapes were mostly sheer and we tried to pull them closed as best we could but could not block out a lot of the light. You would expect better curtains to block out light in Alaska.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Woong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lusiana

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025