The Pioneer Motel

2.5 star property

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premium Cabin, 2 Queen Beds | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Premium Cabin, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$137
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17

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124 W Arctic Ave, Palmer, AK, 99645
  • Place, Colony House Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mat-Su Visitors Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmer Visitor Information Center
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Cabin, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 36 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly

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

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About this property

The Pioneer Motel

Palmer motel with free in-room WiFi
Along with laundry facilities, this motel has a 24-hour front desk and express check-in. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, free newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine are onsite.
The Pioneer Motel offers 28 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Pioneer Motel features a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Palmer motel also offers express check-in and a front-desk safe. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Pioneer Motel has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 20.00 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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 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.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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

The Pioneer Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 447 out of 727 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 727 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 727 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 727 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 727 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Camille

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory and Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, easy check-in. Great overall experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita May

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very nice place and comfortable to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, clean, nice location, ice cream shop across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sai Srivastava

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem... very clean

Clean and comfortable. Hope the owner continues to maintain it. His business will succeed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hermen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and cozy. Relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Arthur

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People in next room very noisy and up till midnight
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Beautiful view. Clean room. Convenient parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and comfortable except for the fact that the heater ran all night (we adjusted the thermosta
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Several great dining options less than a mile away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I”ve stayed here several times. It is consistently clean, easy check in, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Liked the easy check in and out. Room was clean and convenient location. It was perfect for our 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Business traveler, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, updated, and well-maintained, and the staff was genuinely friendly and helpful throughout my stay. The location is convenient, and traveling with a dog was no problem — it’s a great setup for pet owners. Simple, quiet, and everything worked as it should. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nick, Rochester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in, room, amenities, etc were all great. The only issue I had is the walls are very thin so you can hear a lot from neighbors.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. We stayed for 1 night. Only issue was parking because they were repaving the lot, other than that, great little place!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025