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. 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.
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
8/10 Very good
5 Feb 2025
Joel
Joel, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Feb 2025
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 Jan 2025
Phillip
Phillip, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 Jan 2025
Thelonius
Thelonius, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Jan 2025
Donald
Donald, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Jan 2025
great stay in City that doesn’t clear/grit sidewal
called shuttle from airport and it arrived a few minutes later - very efficient, lovely lobby with gas open fire and easy chairs. efficient check in and elevator, nice large room with efficient heating and fridge + microwave. comfortable bed, nice side view of lake. lots of eating options within 5 minutes walk. (but authorities hadn’t cleared or gritted the sidewalks so I was marooned in the hotel unless I took a cab or Uber - wouldn’t bother to visit city in Winter again- too dangerous)
d
d, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Jan 2025
RONALD
RONALD, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Jan 2025
EXCELLENT, NO PROBLEM.
RONALD
RONALD, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
16 Jan 2025
Robin
Robin, 1-night business trip
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4/10 Fair
16 Jan 2025
Jeremy
Jeremy, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
13 Jan 2025
Krissi
Krissi, 1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor
11 Jan 2025
Neighbors were rowdy and smoking right by room door. The smell of smoke was penetrated in my room. Neighbors were arguing all night. Many homeless people walking around, and one even tried to open my door at 3 in the morning. I didn’t sleep the whole night.
Fabian
Fabian, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
11 Jan 2025
Henry
Henry, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
10 Jan 2025
Michele
Michele, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good
10 Jan 2025
Shannon
Shannon, 1-night business trip
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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
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4/10 Fair
6 Jan 2025
Not great
Door Key failed to work. DId not look like the room or sheet had been cleaned.
Dennis
Dennis, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good
5 Jan 2025
No Heat
The room was very clean...but there was no heat! I told the front office about it...I was told there was some controls on the baseboard itself. Well, there was no type of sign in the room letting patrons k ow how to put the heat on.
Raymond
Raymond, 1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor
5 Jan 2025
Disgusting
Stayed here one night for next day flight. The beds sheets had hair and looked unclean, there was food and wrappers under the edge of the bed, and the room key machine was broken so when we needed back in our room, staff had to let us in because we didn't get a room key. If zero starts we're an option, that would've been my rating.
Amandah
Amandah, 1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor
3 Jan 2025
Awful experience
No key to get in the room.door had to be opened by employee. Room on opposite side of complex,difficult for older adults in 1deg weather. Blood on sheets. Heat wasn't working correctly,Cold in room.had thermostat on 90deg,warmed to 60deg.
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Jan 2025
Lance
Lance, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
1 Jan 2025
Noisy neighbors.
When. Check in to my room the people next to me were very loud disrupted so I called The front desk and complain they took care of it, but it didn’t stop them from making noise and waking me up so I called front desk and Ask them if I can get a different room they had no problem. They put me in another room quickly, nice and quiet and clean the police came and ran the others out.
James
James, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good
30 Dec 2024
It was ok.
The room was nice, and the beds were pretty soft, but on the night before we checked out the person working the front accidentally gave the wrong room information to another person staying at the hotel and opened our door a quarter of the way before realizing that we had the room booked. It almost led to me having a panic attack but other than that incident the overall stay was just ok.