Surrounded by the rugged beauty of Turnagain, Puffin Inn of Anchorage offers a cozy retreat. Warm up by the lobby fireplace or grab a snack from the grocery store. With free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities, you'll feel right at home.
Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center - 6 min drive
William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center - 6 min drive
Port of Anchorage - 8 min drive
Getting around
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) - 4 min drive
Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 19 min drive
Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 14 min drive
Free airport shuttle
Restaurants
Rustic Goat - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Naruto Japanese Restaurant - 2 min drive
Panda Express - 3 min drive
Fiori D'Italia - 12 min walk
About this property
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Located just 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from the airport, Puffin Inn of Anchorage offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can enjoy the fitness centre, and hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and cross-country skiing are nearby. Also, this motel is within a short drive of Port of Anchorage. The helpful staff and airport proximity get great marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
85 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 5 AM–9 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Water dispenser
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Local/corner shop
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowshoeing nearby
Working away
24-hour business centre
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Facilities
5 buildings/towers
ATM/banking
Fireplace in reception
Fitness centre
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Thin carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top mattress
Travel cot
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Free local calls
Desk chair
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day (maximum USD 200 per stay)
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Puffin Inn of Anchorage offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Puffin Inn of Anchorage does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Puffin Inn of Anchorage?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Puffin Inn of Anchorage?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Puffin Inn of Anchorage?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Puffin Inn of Anchorage?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Puffin Inn of Anchorage and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, and return when the snow melts for hiking and mountain biking. Puffin Inn of Anchorage also has a fitness centre.
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Puffin Inn of Anchorage Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
17 Dec 2024
I’m frequently staying there and love it.
Jordan
Jordan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Dec 2024
A good place to stay starts with the staff and the Puffin crew delivers excellent service every time!
Karl S
Karl S, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
15 Feb 2025
Great place to stay!
Nice place but lots of homeless people around the area that make it unsafe and only seen one or two cops in the are, a larger police force in the area would make the area safe. Every one was nice and keep to them self, just keep in mind great for people looking for a nice place to stay but not so much if you have a family you need to keep tabs on lol.
Cole
Cole, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Nov 2024
Nice place for the price, would stay again.
Devin
Devin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jan 2025
Budget Friendly
The room I stayed in was very small, but given the good price that I paid for the room, it was pretty much what I was expecting. Nice hotel, friendly staff, very relaxed atmosphere.
Jason
Jason, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 Oct 2024
Great budget friendly place to stay! I’m biased because I love puffins, but I would definitely stay here again.
Laken
Laken, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Oct 2024
Great hotel, love the shuttle
Service
Cavell
Cavell, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Dec 2024
Puffin inn. A good place to stay
It’s an older hotel but kept up nice. Friendly staff. My room was very small but fine for just an overnight.
Nathan
Nathan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 Nov 2024
Nice place
LanceSoft
LanceSoft, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Sep 2024
I was happy stay at Puffin inn
Ricky
Ricky, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Sep 2024
Very happy with my stay
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Dec 2024
Good
It was a good stay.
Adam
Adam, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Oct 2024
Clean with friendly staff
MIchelena
MIchelena, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Oct 2024
We stay here almost everytime we come through Anchorage - price is decent - free airport shuttle - great location - restaurants are close and McDonald’s is next door for early morning coffee
Elisha
Elisha, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 Oct 2024
We needed just one night in Anchorage after our flight arrived. We were very pleasantly pleased with Puffin Inn and will plan to stay there again.
Cheryl
Cheryl, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Oct 2024
Conveniently located near the airport.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 Nov 2024
Love the airport shuttle transportation
Cavell
Cavell, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 Nov 2024
Kind and helpful staff. Beautiful lobby
Shianne
Shianne, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Feb 2025
Puffin Inn
It was relaxing but the room should have been cleaned better. Shower was dirty, Desk chair wasn’t wiped down. It still had make up wiped on it, and room just didn’t seem to be cleaned up very well.
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Oct 2024
Great service and staff
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Sep 2024
I loved the breakfast
Oscar
Oscar, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jan 2025
EXCELLENT, NO PROBLEM.
RONALD
RONALD, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 Oct 2024
Decent place, could walk to dispensary and restaurants
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
Great service
Duane
Duane, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Sep 2024
Very pleasant staff . Very clean room , close to lake Hood and lots of restaurants , breakfast included and free shuttle to the airport