Puffin Inn of Anchorage

4400 Spenard Rd., Anchorage, AK 99517 United States (USA)
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2.0 Star Property
61.180233-149.938960
+1-800-219-2797
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3.0/5

Based on 1059 guest reviews

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  • Comp. Breakfast
  • Airport shuttle provided
  • Fitness + Health Center
  • 85 rooms in property
  • 3 floors in property
  • 7 suites in property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Group booking rating of 7.4/10

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Room Types

Check RatesDeluxe 1 Queen Bed
Non-Smoking
Check RatesDeluxe 2 Queen Beds
Non-Smoking
Check RatesDeluxe Suite 2 Queen Beds
Non-Smoking

Local Attractions

We are next door to Lake Hood Int'l Airport - the world's largest floatpane airport. We are within 5 miles of downtown Anchorage.

Verified Reviews of Puffin Inn of Anchorage

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Good price with everything you need!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Rooms are clean, well priced, had all the things you might need (microwave, coffee pot with coffee, small fridge.) Also a Roku TV if you wanted to watch streaming.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
02-May-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Apr 29 to Wed Apr 30 2025 at a $89.00 average nightly rate.
"My stay at the PUFF INN was very pleasant."
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Average
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
30-Apr-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Apr 26 to Mon Apr 28 2025 at a $93.99 average nightly rate.
"Only good thing."
Overall Score3.0/ 5
2nd stay since I figured I would give this hotel another chance. The only thing good about it was Taz at the front counter. She is wonderful. Stop using a third party for bookings. They messed up and lied once again.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
23-Apr-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Apr 23 to Thu Apr 24 2025 at a $98.99 average nightly rate.
"Nice place to stay."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Would recommend it to anybody. Nice place!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
06-Apr-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Apr 04 to Sat Apr 05 2025 at a $101.99 average nightly rate.
"Stay at Puffin Inn for Comfort!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Comfortable beds, quiet area. Clean accommodations. I would use this hotel again and recommend it to my friends.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
02-Mar-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Feb 27 to Fri Feb 28 2025 at a $109.99 average nightly rate.
"Professional and friendly staff. Clean and peaceful environment."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Professional and friendly staff. Always a clean and peaceful environment.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
28-Jan-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jan 23 to Sat Jan 25 2025 at a $89.00 average nightly rate.
"Clean, comfortable and a great deal!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
They let me have my dog in the room and it was a very nice stay! I will definitely stay there again.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
11-Jan-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jan 08 to Thu Jan 09 2025 at a $98.99 average nightly rate.
"Friendly Staff"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
I typically stay here never had any issues. I'll be back!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
01-Dec-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Nov 30 to Mon Dec 02 2024 at a $107.20 average nightly rate.
"Stayed one night at clean hotel."
Overall Score3.0/ 5
The room was clean and bed was okay.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
30-Aug-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Aug 27 to Wed Aug 28 2024 at a $200.70 average nightly rate.
"Clean, comfortable and very reasonable in price."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
We will stay there again next time we come to Alaska.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
26-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jul 23 to Wed Jul 24 2024 at a $206.10 average nightly rate.
"Clean Safe Stay"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
I had a pleasant experience. The room was clean and I felt safe during my stay which is always important. I appreciated the cleanliness and safety of the hotel.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
22-Apr-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Apr 20 to Sun Apr 21 2024 at a $96.99 average nightly rate.
"Great city, great hotel."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Great city, great hotel.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
18-Apr-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Apr 12 to Mon Apr 15 2024 at a $114.99 average nightly rate.
"Quiet Hotel Close to the Airport"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
I have stayed at the Puffin Inn multiple times. Close to the airport and quiet. Great staff always greeted with a smile.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
29-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Mar 26 to Wed Mar 27 2024 at a $116.00 average nightly rate.
"Good Hotel, Long Term Parking & Shuttle Service"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Staff was very nice. I appreciate having the shuttle, both drivers were also very nice and I appreciated being able to leave my car while I was gone. Room was clean, hot shower was hot and I would stay again if need a place in town.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
26-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Mar 22 to Sat Mar 23 2024 at a $96.99 average nightly rate.
3.0 out of 5. Based on 1059 guest reviews

Property Description

LocationThe Puffin Inn is conveniently located near the Ted Stevens International Airport and Lake Hood and just 10 minutes from Downtown Anchorage, shopping, flight seeing, fishing and more.Accomodations Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the Puffin Inn has 4 distinct room styles to perfectly suit your needs. Our deluxe section has spacious, attractively appointed rooms with many comfortable features. Offering comfort and privacy, The Chandler Inn, which houses our boutique rooms, is a small building ½ block from the Puffin Inn. The moderate section contains spacious rooms with exterior entrances making them ideal for sportsmen or families with lots of gear. While older and much smaller, the original section rooms are a bargain for the budget traveler.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Year of Last Renovation: 2012
Floors: 3
Rooms: 85
Corridors: Both Interior and Exterior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 85
Handicap Rooms:
Suites: 7
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 0
Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.4 Km
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.4 Km
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Groups need to cancel 7 days in advance if entire group is to be cancelled, 72 hour for partial cancellations. 24 hours prior to arrival for individual rooms. If canceled any later than that, one nights room and tax to be charged.
Nightly Parking: 0
Typical Group Deposit: 50%
Total Taxes: 12.00%
Total Misc Fees: Rp0.00 IDR
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Occupancy Tax: 12.00%
Porterage Fee: 2.50 Per Item (if opted)

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Kitchenette in room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

Ted Stevens International Airport1 1/2 MilesFree 24 Hour Shuttle to and from airport

Airport Shuttle? Yes! There is an airport shuttle.

Breakfast Information

We provide a complementary continental breakfast with coffee, tea, juice, fruit, toast, danish, muffins, bagels and hot waffles.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
There is a $10 (non-refundable) per night, per-pet fee.Guests with pets will be assigned to pet-friendly rooms onlyPets are limited to cats and dogs with a maximum weight of 40 lbs. No exotic animalsPets must be leashed or carried while on hotel property.Pets cannot be left unattended in your room unless kenneled or crated.Pets who disturb other guests will be asked to leave.You are responsible for the cost of any damages or extraordinary cleaning caused by your pet.There is a $100 pet deposit required, refundable at the end of your stay.Service animals for disabled guests will not be charged a pet deposit or fee.

Parking Info

Spacious parking area, free of charge for guests.

Internet / WiFI

Free WI-FI

Previously known as:
Puffin Inn

FAQs about Puffin Inn of Anchorage

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Puffin Inn of Anchorage have?

There are 85 rooms in the property.

What kind of breakfast is at Puffin Inn of Anchorage?

We provide a complementary continental breakfast with coffee, tea, juice, fruit, toast, danish, muffins, bagels and hot waffles.

What parking is available at Puffin Inn of Anchorage?

Spacious parking area, free of charge for guests.

How much does internet cost?

Free WI-FI

Can I get a AAA rate at Puffin Inn of Anchorage?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Puffin Inn of Anchorage?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

Is there a gym at Puffin Inn of Anchorage?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Testimonials:

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