The Pioneer Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Palmer

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At The Pioneer Motel, enjoy the comforts of home with laundry facilities and free in-room WiFi. Explore your surroundings with ease thanks to express check-in, luggage storage, and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is CNY767
CNY836 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Cabin, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
124 W Arctic Ave, Palmer, AK, 99645

What's nearby

  • Colony House Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mat-Su Visitors Center - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Palmer Visitor Information Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site - 8 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Reindeer Farm - 14 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC) - 57 min drive
  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fred Meyer Fuel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Palmer Alehouse - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Noisy Goose Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪203 Kombucha - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Pioneer Motel

  • Enjoy your visit to Palmer with a stay at The Pioneer Motel. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing. The helpful staff and comfortable guestrooms get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 28 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in 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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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 20.00 per stay)

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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.

Also known as

Pioneer Motel
Pioneer Motel Palmer
Pioneer Palmer
The Pioneer Motel Motel
The Pioneer Motel Palmer
The Pioneer Motel Motel Palmer

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Pioneer Motel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Pioneer Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Pioneer Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in is available.

What is there to do at The Pioneer Motel and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for fishing and hiking.

What's the area around The Pioneer Motel like?

The Pioneer Motel is a short 9-minute walk from Colony House Museum and 14 minutes' walk from Palmer Visitor Information Center.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Pet owners found the property to be a welcoming and convenient place to stay with their pets. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Well laid out room. Clean and quiet! Would define stay here again.
Meredith, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable staff was awesome.
Candace, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice staff, cute clean rooms. Would recommend.
Sarah, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Kaila, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and very clean -- we'll stay here again
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy check-in, clean cozy rooms, and within close proximity to most things Palmer has to offer.
Kody, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stay is always great Clean, courtesy
Cheryl, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Place was very clean. Ideal location for us.
Billie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great check in procedure and the place very comfortable- we will certainly stay again, walking distance to many places also!
Liisa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I”ve stayed here several times. It is consistently clean, easy check in, friendly staff.
Mary, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Several great dining options less than a mile away.
jon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Being able to do late check-in is amazing. The rooms are clean.
Warren, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A clean safe place to stay, staff was great
ralph, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, good location, room was fine.
Ruth, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great overnight stay and place was very clean and would stay again!
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Liked the easy check in and out. Room was clean and convenient location. It was perfect for our 1 night.
Andrea, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Would stay again

Clean and very comfortable. Dining options across the road.
Narelle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place. Friendly people.
ROGER, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic motel. Fantastic owner and staff. Would definitely recommend it.
Christina, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Always fantastic service and cleanliness always like to stay here
Cheryl, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Big rooms, clean, laundry, nice staff.
Gelenea, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Will stay again.

Great affordable place near Anchorage. Large room with all you need for a night, week or a month. Close to everything and everything works.
William, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Newly remodeled nice room. Comfortable chair.
Marjorie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Beds were super comfy!! Air conditioning would have been nice. Overall we would definitely stay here again.
Karen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Exceptionally clean and beds were very comfortable. Loved the convenience of the little kitchen. Will definitely stay again.
Diana, 1-night trip