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Puffin Inn
2 stars

Puffin Inn

4400 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK 99517, United States
+1 907 243 4044
From
$75
Cheapest

rate per night

6.3
Okay

based on 674 reviews

Puffin Inn
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Sat 5/4
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Queen room
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About Puffin Inn

  • Motel Room
    You’ll have direct access to the parking lot
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi, Breakfast, Parking, and Airport shuttle for free

The Puffin Inn of Anchorage offers lodge-inspired accommodations with free breakfast and free parking for all visitors. Located in Spenard, this hotel is close to Bootlegger Cave, Lake Hood Harbor, Pop Carr Park, the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum, and plenty of restaurants and local shops. Guests can also visit Earthquake Park, Jewel Lake, and the Westchester Lagoon Overlook.

There are 85 guest rooms at this non-smoking inn, which has a fitness center and a 24-hour business center available. There is also a lobby lounge area with a fireplace and coffee and tea are available in the lobby. The front desk provides 24-hour reception and other guest services. There is a public computer station for guest use and laundry service is available.

Complimentary hotel-wide WiFi is provided at the Puffin Inn of Anchorage. There is a free airport shuttle at this property, which is about five minutes from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. The Alaska Railroad Depot is also just minutes away. Pets are allowed at this property with a limit of two per room. Other restrictions may also apply. Children stay free with existing bedding.

The hotel offers guest laundry facilities and free daily newspapers. Air conditioning is provided in all guest rooms, along with a microwave and refrigerator. There is also a coffee maker, blackout curtains, premium bedding, a desk, and a flat-screen TV with premium channels. Free local calls and complimentary toiletries are also provided. Daily housekeeping and luggage storage are also available.

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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night, not including taxes and fees

Amenities at Puffin Inn

  • Fitness center
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Shuttle service (free)
  • Business center
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Increased accessibility
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Spa bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Kitchenette

General

  • Family rooms
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Parking and transportation

  • Shuttle service (free)
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business center
  • Wake-up service
  • 24hr front desk

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock
  • Sofa bed

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Dining

  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Complimentary breakfast

Things to do

  • Gift shop

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Fitness

  • Fitness center

Reviews of Puffin Inn

All reviews are collected from real users with a verified booking made with KAYAK or one of our trusted external partners.

6.3
OkayBased on 674 verified guest reviews
6.2Friends
5.9Families
6.5Solo
6.2Couples

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J
2.2 Poor
Pros:Staff was mostly polite
Cons:Musty towels, constantly non functional internet,smelly sheets, noisy room, old out of date, overpriced hotel.
A
4.0 Mediocre
Pros:Price was okay at $54
Cons:Stayed 2 nights, floor wasn’t clean(dog food on floor), wasn’t vacuumed in two days, mini fridge had frozen and broken beer bottles inside, dark black stuff on walls in shower and in windows. Room was not serviced(no fresh towels) on day 2. Staff couldn’t seem to care less.
A
7.4 Good
Pros:Great staff Everyone works with what they've got Cheap and easy Close to airport 24 hour shuttle I got a late check out as I arrived after midnight. Stored luggage for me after I moved out. Price is right for travelers on a budget
Cons:That old, familiar motel smell in the room .
A
8.0 Very good
Pros:good location to airport
A
10.0 Wonderful
Pros:Clean quiet
Cons:Crack queen
J
2.2 Poor
Pros:NOTHING
Cons:OLD AND DINGY ROOM BED SLANTED TO THE HEAD WATER IN SHOWER GOES FROM FREEZING TO SCALDING HOT IN .001 SEC's WAIT AT AIRPORT FOR SHUTTLE WAS NEARLY 1 HR W MOTEL ABOUT 5 MIN AWAY. RM WAS 89 DOLLARS FOR A 20 DOLLAR A NIGHT DIVE, AND I WOULDN'T PAY 20.. I HONESTLY WILL SLEEP ON AN AIRPORT BENCH BEFORE I BOOK THERE AGAIN!
F
5.0 Fair
Pros:Close to airport. Management tries to make most of what it has
Cons:Starting to show its age. Rooms are small, at least the out buildings. These rooms need to be renovated.
L
2.3 Poor
Pros:Nothing we never got to stay their. They put us up in a Manor a half a block a way. It way dirty and trashy. Their was a apartment building in between us and the Puffin Inn.
Cons:This was a terrible booking, we did not even get to stay at the Puffin Inn. We stayed at the Manor a half a block away. It was filthy dirty, stained and very run down. I would never recommend this to any one traveling.

Location

4400 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK 99517

What's nearby

  • Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum1.1 mi
  • Earthquake Park1.6 mi
  • Tony Knowles Coastal Trail1.7 mi
  • Oscar Anderson House Museum2.8 mi
  • Alaska Center for the Performing Arts2.9 mi
  • Fifth Avenue Mall3 mi
  • Anchorage Museum3.1 mi
  • Cyrano's Playhouse3.1 mi
  • Anchorage Market and Festival3.2 mi
  • Chester Creek Greenbelt Park3.3 mi
  • Alaska Railroad Depot3.3 mi
  • Ship Creek Viewing Platform3.5 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Puffin Inn

Low season

March

High season

September

Average price (weeknight)

$124

Average price (weekend night)

$184
Cheapest month to stay with an average 29% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 129% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Puffin Inn

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Top tips for your stay at Puffin Inn

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Puffin Inn, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in March and April.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Puffin Inn, plan to stay on a Sunday or Tuesday. The most expensive day is usually Thursday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Puffin Inn was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $81, while the most expensive was $123.
  • How long should you stay at Puffin Inn? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Puffin Inn

  • What sets the Puffin Inn of Anchorage apart from other Anchorage accommodations?

    From the moment you walk into the lobby of the Puffin Inn of Anchorage, you are swept away by an adventurous Alaskan vibe. The vaulted ceiling, stuffed bears ready for action, and comfortable furniture situated in front of a grand fireplace welcome you. Public areas, the grand staircase, and guest rooms are decorated with both black-and-white and color photos of Alaskan terrain and wildlife, reminding you of the adventure waiting just outside. Paintings of puffins on the wall, pots of flowers, and blankets and drapes in the room add splashes of color. The Puffin Inn of Anchorage provides affordable comfort with an undeniable Alaskan ambiance.

  • What is the pet policy at the Puffin Inn of Anchorage?

    The Puffin Inn of Anchorage welcomes guests with either cats or dogs. The weight limit of each pet is 40 lbs. There is a non-refundable fee per night, per pet, as well as a refundable deposit. Since guests with pets will be assigned to pet-friendly rooms, and there are only a limited number of those, make sure you indicate when you make your reservation that you want a pet-friendly room. Pets must be leashed or carried through public areas of the hotel; guests may not leave pets unattended in guest rooms; and guests with pets that disturb other guests will be asked to leave.

  • What family-friendly amenities does the Puffin Inn of Anchorage feature?

    At the Puffin Inn of Anchorage, children are allowed to stay free with paying adults, as long as no extra bedding is required. The whole family will enjoy the free continental breakfast buffet served in a gorgeous dining area in the grand rotunda, which also houses the lobby and the front desk. You can get ready for the day by enjoying muffins, waffles, yogurt, cereal, bagels, coffee, juices, and fruits. If you want to pack light but keep clean, even after days of adventuring, the whole family can use the laundry facilities available. And when you need transportation to and from the airport, the whole family can pile into the free airport shuttle.

  • What are the different levels of accommodations available at the Puffin Inn of Anchorage?

    The Puffin Inn of Anchorage offers four different levels of accommodations. Deluxe rooms are in the main building, and some feature a sitting area and/or a Jacuzzi. The building housing the deluxe rooms is three stories with an elevator and interior corridors. The annex rooms are in a building a half block from the main hotel, providing perfect accommodation for wedding parties or other groups. Moderate rooms feature the amenities of deluxe rooms, but in more of a motel setting, where rooms have exterior entrances. Economy rooms are in the oldest section of the hotel, built in the 1950s but since renovated.

  • Does the Puffin Inn of Anchorage feature any accessibility adaptations?

    The Puffin Inn of Anchorage is proud to both meet and exceed the requirements stipulated by the ADA and offers accessible accommodation in all four types of guest rooms. Service animals are allowed and are not charged a deposit or fee, and the lobby, breakfast area, and business center are all accessible. Smoke detectors have a flashing light. Accessible rooms have either one queen bed or one queen bed and one twin bed, and the bathrooms have toilets with handrails. Accessible bathrooms either have a roll-in shower stall with an adjustable shower head or a combination of a tub and shower with an adjustable shower head, a hand bar, and a tub seat.

  • Where is Puffin Inn located?

    Puffin Inn is located at 4400 Spenard Road in Spenard, 3 miles from the center of Anchorage. Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum is the closest landmark to Puffin Inn.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Puffin Inn?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Puffin Inn.

  • Does Puffin Inn offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Puffin Inn offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Puffin Inn offer free parking?

    Yes, Puffin Inn offers free parking.

  • Does Puffin Inn offer free airport shuttle service?

    Yes, Puffin Inn offers free airport shuttle service.

  • How far is Puffin Inn from the airport?

    Puffin Inn is 2 miles from Anchorage. Puffin Inn is 60.7 miles from Kenai.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Puffin Inn hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Puffin Inn in Anchorage and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Puffin Inn and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Puffin Inn.

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Good to know

Value for money

6.7

Distance to city center

3.0 mi

Nearest Airport

Anchorage

Distance to airport

2.0 mi