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9.0/10Excellent891 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/10 9.4
Service9.2/10 9.2
Comfort8.8/10 8.8
Condition9.0/10 9.0
Location6.8/10 6.8
Neighborhood7.8/10 7.8
Amenities9.0/10 9.0
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About The Pioneer Motel
With a stay at The Pioneer Motel in Palmer, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Mat-Su Visitors Center and Palmer Visitor Information Center. This motel is 2. 2 mi (3. 5 km) from Arkose Brewery and 2. 4 mi (3. 8 km) from Musk Ox Farm.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
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When you stay at The Pioneer Motel in Palmer, you'll be near ski lifts, within a 10-minute walk of Mat-Su Visitors Center and Colony House Museum. This motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Palmer Visitor Information Center and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Arkose Brewery.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Featured amenities include express check-in, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
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Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:00 PM
Check-in until
anytime
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Professional property host/manager
Pets allowed
Only dogs 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
Cleaning and safety
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free 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.
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Special Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Guests must contact this property in advance if they plan to bring a pet. Breed restrictions may apply.
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 20.00 per stay)
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Mat-Su Visitors Center
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Colony House Museum
0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Palmer Visitor Information Center
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Arkose Brewery
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Musk Ox Farm
3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Palmer Golf Course
4 km / 2.5 mi
Finger Lake
7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Finger Lake
7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Finger Lake State Recreation Area
8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site
8.6 km / 5.4 mi
Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
8.6 km / 5.4 mi
Alaska Railroad
10.6 km / 6.6 mi
Cottonwood Lake
11.4 km / 7.1 mi
Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm
11.7 km / 7.2 mi
Bodenburg Butte
11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 28
- hotel
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Laundry service
- Hotel safe
- Newspapers
- Luggage room
- Grill/BBQ
- Bikes available
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- Picnic
- Minimum check-in age: 18
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DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN
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QUADRUPLE MOUNTAIN VIEWQUADRUPLE • MOUNTAIN VIEWQUA.VN
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Room code: QUA.VN
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DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG
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Cabin PREMIUM KING BEDCabin • PREMIUM KING BEDCAB.KG-PI
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Cabin TWO QUEEN BEDS PREMIUMCabin • TWO QUEEN BEDS PREMIUMCAB.2Q-PI
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DOUBLE MOUNTAIN VIEWDOUBLE • MOUNTAIN VIEWDBL.VN
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- MOUNTAIN VIEW
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Room code: DBL.VN
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QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BEDQUADRUPLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDQUA.QN
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- QUADRUPLE
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- QUADRUPLE
- View / characteristic
- QUEEN SIZE BED
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Room code: QUA.QN
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about The Pioneer Motel
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Sean
I had 5 days off from work and just wanted a place to catch up on rest after 2 months on the road. My criteria: clean, quiet and comfortable. Pioneer Motel exceeded all 3. The property is older but you can tell has been updated recently. The appliances in my kitchenette looked unused. Beds were really comfortable. Staff was friendly and attentive. Hotel had some charm. I’d definitely stay again.
Allan
Nice place. Reasonable price
Lisa
The rate was very reasonable for summer in Alaska. Lovely staff in the office. It's an old building, so the older smell in the room was not unexpected, and didn't bother me. There was a fan in the room, which I love because it helps me sleep, and the windows had screens so you can let in fresh air. The bed was VERY comfortable - I overslept and barely had time to check out! I loved the Roku TV, and was happy for the hair dryer provided. The Kaladi coffee in the morning was much appreciated! It's too bad the counter tops were sticky, there were spider webs in the corners of the ceiling in the bathroom, and I even saw a daddy long legs walk across the floor. I'm sure this is due to the bit of weather stripping that's missing along the bottom of the door of my unit #6. Luckily I didn't see any more spiders that night, or I would have left and found another place to stay! I really wanted to give this place a higher rating, but I could have stayed at my friend's home for free if I was okay with spiders lol!
David
Every thing was great very nice place
Lynn
The room was very nice and it was great having a full kitchen. It was close to plenty of eating establishments and the staff were quick to help when we had a minor issue with our key. Would definitely stay again
Xinyu
great
Philip
I arrived after five pm so there was an envelope in the office with my name in it. Inside was my keycards and statement to sign. Quick check in and loved it. We stayed in room 9 and it was super clean, awesome shower and comfortable bed. I’ve already booked a room during the Alaska state fair, that shows my confidence it will be a great stay again.
Jerry
The place was as described and a great location. No staff, but the door keys, paperwork, and instructions were all plain to understand, and in the lobby. Since we had no issues with anything we left happy.
William
The room was clean and comfortable bed. the location was good and quiet
Laura
This motel looks simple and unassuming on the outside, but is very nicely updated on the inside with many thoughtful touches. We only needed a room for one night, but this place would be pleasant for a longer stay. There’s a Fred Meyer a 1/2 mile away, 2 fuel stations next door and across the street - and that one has a very nice convenience store, too. Motel is just off the Glen Highway. Recommend this place!
Elizabeth
The Pioneer Motel in Palmer has clean, comfortable lodging for travelers looking for good value and few frills. The location is very central to any activity in Palmer.
Douglas
Very clean and spacious room! Plenty of easy parking, coffee maker, toaster, microwave and mini fridge in the room which makes it very convenient and comfortable. Nice clean comfy beds as well!
Andrea
The self check in was nice, the room was clean, and there is a really good ice cream shop across the street
Vishal
Good to stay
Ronald
Super clean and just what we were hoping for!! Will definitely stay again!!
John
First hotel in my 60 years of hotel stays that didn’t have a closet or a wardrobe to hang clothes. This was especially annoying because we were attending a wedding and couldn’t hang wife’s dress or my suit, unbelievable.
Beds were comfortable, room was clean.
Beds were comfortable, room was clean.
John
Close to everything. Well kept. Clean. Everyone was helpful. Loved the stay. I will
Be back again!!
Be back again!!
GARY
Very clean and cozy.
Madi
A convenient location. Easy check in and check out. Clean. Lots of hot water. Everything you need. The room is as a little bit too warm, but they do provide fans. We just didn’t find it till in the morning. Will for sure stay here again.
Valerie
It was amazing place to stay with my two pups for the summer solstice Fly ball tournament. Room was just what we needed to rest in the evening and regenerate for the next day of fun fun in the sun. Nice to have a full fridge full stove cooking utensils, Keurig and microwave. Would definitely stay there again if the opportunity arises.
Gerard
Coffee maker was deficient.
Randy
We stayed one night for a medical appointment. Was clean and had everything we needed. Room was a little warm but they provided fan and was able to open the window during the night to cool off the room. There wasn't a hair dryer in the room and I didn't need one for one night but you may have been able to get one from the office. Nice stay.
Michael
This place is a real Palmer gem. It’s hard to find locally owned and operated motels anymore but this is one!
Muthukumaran
Good place to stay outside of Anchorage. Reasonable price. Clean. No AC. But they provide a fan. Staff not available most of the time.
Mark
Newly renovated, clean, relatively quiet, comfortable bed. Will definitely stay again!
vicki
We really liked staying here. Late check in and they provided our key in an easy to locate way. Very helpful staff and clean and convenient location.
We had no negatives staying here. We will stay here again.
We had no negatives staying here. We will stay here again.
Rick
Everything is always good
ronald
Great location
Jan
Perfect for quick overnight stay.
Shari
Clean and comfortable
Timothy
Nice enough but hardly \"boutique.\" Stove but no pans. Had to leave early due to a family medical issue. Told by hotels.com that up to hotel to get a refund. Told by hotel that they had no say. The AI charbot said hotal had been contacted. They had not. Disappointing...
Barbara
Clean, updated, great room.
Andrew
Older motel exterior fairly well maintained. Room completely remodeled with new flooring, bathroom and kitchenette.
We had a pet friendly room and it was one of the nicest low budget motels I’ve stayed at!
We had a pet friendly room and it was one of the nicest low budget motels I’ve stayed at!
Donna
Super cute! Great location! Would stay again!
Greg
It was perfect
Leslie
This was a good stopping point on our way to Seward. Accommodations met our needs for the night.
Heather
Clean room, great location in Palmer, nice staff and check in. The room was large and had been remodeled. The only thing is that it didn’t have shampoo and conditioner and because of my long vacation I didn’t have any. I would def stay there again.
Diana
Our favorite place on our trip so far!
Nathaniel
Easy parking and nice staff and clean rooms
jason
Absolutely loved the room me of my nicest motel stays ever. A little noisy by the road.
Elana
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Delores
Checking in was super easy and not stressful, also rom was clean and comfortable.
tamra
Very clean, and staff was very friendly and efficient.
Patrick
We enjoyed our time there.
Barbara
We arrived earlier than the posted check in times and were able to check in early. The staff was helpful and friendly during our interactions. The manager (I believe her name is Jenny), even checked to see of she could upgrade our room but the room style she would have switched us to was fully booked out.
Meredith
Well laid out room. Clean and quiet! Would define stay here again.
Megan
This was our second stay and it is perfect for us. Convenient location, rooms have everything we need. Staff very friendly and helpful. It is our go-to for Palmer and Hatcher Pass events.
Helen
It was a very nice hotel
Pam
Rooms are great. Spacious and immaculate. Beds extremely comfortable. Highly recommend.
Eugene
Looks much better on the inside but the pictures on Expedia are a bit more \"glamorous\" looking than it really is. However it was very clean and cozy. Would come back again.
Susan
This place is clean and modest...very quiet area.
Kaila
The room was clean, big and open, with a coffee counter and space to eat. I stayed when it was below zero outside, and the room was rather cold; however the inn supplied a portable heater and that did the trick in keeping us toasty warm. Pizza and snacks within walking distance. Enjoyed the stay.
Cheryl
Easy check-in process, clean and comfortable
dawn
Room was perfect, spotless and comfortable. Staff was great!
Sarah
Very nice staff, cute clean rooms. Would recommend.
Tony
Loved my stay
Dan
Tv did not work even after I reported it and they simply changed batteries in remote.
Staff was fine room was clean and as expected
Overall it was good
Staff was fine room was clean and as expected
Overall it was good
Candace
Clean and comfortable staff was awesome.
Debbie
Jenny did an excellent job communicating during a difficult situation. The power went out because of a wind storm, and we had to find a different place to stay because it was too cold to tough it out at this motel.
Ronald
Clean room, check in was quick
Warren
Being able to do late check-in is amazing. The rooms are clean.
Cheryl
Stay is always great
Clean, courtesy
Clean, courtesy
Melanie
My husband and I somehow locked both keys in our room 30 minutes after we checked in. The front desk attendant got us back in right away. Clean and comfortable.
Sarah
It was a great hotel with a friendly manager ; Jenny. She even accommodated us with an extra heater. Us Texans was not used to the base board heat and need a little extra , especially at night. There is no kitchen but they do offer a small refrigerator and a microwave. This property does not offer long-term rental but for the few days we were there it was wonderful. Would stay again if in that area. Five stars!
Peter
Thank You!
Billie
Place was very clean. Ideal location for us.
Kody
Easy check-in, clean cozy rooms, and within close proximity to most things Palmer has to offer.
Martha
This motel surprised us. Excellent room and very comfortable bed. The kitchen had everything we needed. Well done!
Jorge
This was the 4th time I stayed here and they seemed to update the place but either way it was still a great stay.
Jennifer
Easy check in and wonderful beds. It had everything we needed.
Marjorie
Newly remodeled nice room. Comfortable chair.
CAROL
Very nice
Derrick
This room was clean and comfortable. We did not realize they had a refrigerator and toaster in the room, which was a bonus. Area is quiet at night however, traffic picks up early in the morning which you can hear. We did not meet any staff as we had a late arrival. They left the room key and registration at the office for us. They were great with communication.
Warren
It’s a great quiet place to stay. I try to stay here every time I pass through.
steve
We had a great stay here. Self check in was very nice and easy. We stayed in two different rooms on two different nights. We stayed in One of the cabins first and then one of the motel rooms. Both were easy to check in. Parking was easy. Rooms were clean and well-stocked with amenities. I would recommend this place.
Narelle
Would stay again
Clean and very comfortable. Dining options across the road.
Jeffton
Great plave to stay in Palmer for the fair.
Wayne
Close to a local tap house.
Parking right in front of the room .
Clean. Coffee microwave refrigerator in room .
Friendly staff greeted us at check in .
Parking right in front of the room .
Clean. Coffee microwave refrigerator in room .
Friendly staff greeted us at check in .
Kristina
It was very clean but there was no one about to ask questions. I never saw anyone the whole time I was there. Also it was super noisy, not just the traffic but paper thin walls. Did rather stay in Anchorage for the fair but in a pinch it works.
Juanita
Very clean, great area.
Douglas
Poor area
Karin
Comfortable stay in Palmer
Check-in consisted of finding the envelope with your name, filling out a form, and taking a cookie and a drink. Super easy. Room was clean and comfortable.There were several restaurants within a 5 minute drive.
Dawn
Very clean and all the modern amenities.
Terry
No problems
Marilyn
Super cute and convenient
Michael
Check in was easy not much parking for trucks with trailers but made it work poor remodeling work in bathroom sound proof cabin wasn't sound proof.
Katherine
Very clean, easy check-in. Great overall experience.
Rita May
Very nice place and comfortable to stay.
Rodney
Comfortable bed, clean, nice location, ice cream shop across the street.
Sai Srivastava
Hidden Gem... very clean
Clean and comfortable. Hope the owner continues to maintain it. His business will succeed
Hermen
Very clean and cozy. Relaxing.
Arthur
A fine place to stay
It's a nice motel. Very old school. Some people living here for longer stays. Room did not have a shower curtain, which was odd. On the other hand, nice fridge, microwave, small table and chairs. Overall, fine.
Thomas
People in next room very noisy and up till midnight
Tom
I got there late so they had my keys waiting for me with self check in that went very easy. Room was clean and in good condition and bed was comfortable. The only issue was the bathtub drained very slowly after taking a shower.
Lisa
Friendly staff. Beautiful view. Clean room. Convenient parking
Kary
The room was nice and doable for our 1 night stay. We couldn’t do laundry because you had to get coins from the office, but no staff were in the office when we arrived or left in the morning. The room was very hot. It was like the heat was on high and no option to turn it down or off. Other than that, it was a good stay.
Laura
Was clean and comfortable except for the fact that the heater ran all night (we adjusted the thermosta
jon
Several great dining options less than a mile away.
Mary
I”ve stayed here several times. It is consistently clean, easy check in, friendly staff.
Andrea
Liked the easy check in and out. Room was clean and convenient location. It was perfect for our 1 night.
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The Pioneer Motel
124 W Arctic Ave, Palmer, United States
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