Puffin Inn of Anchorage
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About this property
Puffin Inn of Anchorage is a 2-star independent motel located in the Turnagain neighborhood of Anchorage, Alaska. The property sits within a 10-minute drive of Prince William Sound and the Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center, with convenient access to the Anchorage Museum (4 miles away) and University of Alaska Anchorage (4.3 miles away). A free 24-hour airport shuttle serves guests traveling to and from Ted Stevens International Airport, just 1.5 miles from the property.
The inn offers 85 air-conditioned guest rooms, including 7 suites, each equipped with a microwave, flat-screen television, and pillowtop bed with down comforter. Complimentary wireless internet access and satellite programming are standard in all rooms. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. The property maintains a fitness center and ski storage for guests interested in winter sports, with downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding available nearby.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 5 AM to 9 AM. Guests also have access to an on-site grocery and convenience store. The motel features a lobby fireplace, gift shop, and vending machines. Additional amenities include a business center, safe-deposit boxes at the front desk, laundry facilities, and luggage storage. The property is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible, with 3 designated accessible parking spaces.
Check-in is available from 3:00 PM to 2:30 AM, with standard check-out at 11:00 AM. Pets are welcome for a $10 non-refundable nightly fee per pet, with a $100 refundable deposit required. Dogs and cats weighing up to 40 pounds are permitted, with a maximum of two pets per room. Service animals are exempt from fees. Pets must be leashed or carried on property and cannot be left unattended in rooms unless kenneled.
Location & nearby attractions
Lake Hood Harbor - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Pop Carr Park - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Lynn Ary Park - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
DeLong Lake Park - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Arctic & Benson Dog Park - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Arctic Benson Park - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Earthquake Park - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Westchester Lagoon Overlook - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Cinemark Century Anchorage 16 - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Wells Fargo Alaska Heritage Library and Museum - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Prince William Sound - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Point Woronzof Park - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Valley of the Moon Park - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
The nearest airports are:
Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC) - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 10 km / 6.2 mi
The preferred airport for Puffin Inn of Anchorage is Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC).
Rooms
Dining
Complimentary breakfast.
Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- 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
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 18
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 40
- Only dogs and cats are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- There is a $10 (non-refundable) per night
- per-pet fee. Guests with pets will be assigned to pet-friendly rooms only Pets are limited to cats and dogs with a maximum weight of 40 lbs. No exotic animals Pets 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.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay
- Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day (maximum USD 200 per stay)
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night<
Know before you go
- Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-out is available.