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The Pioneer Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Palmer with free parking

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The Pioneer Motel

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Hiking
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly | Bathroom
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly | Private kitchen
Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Overview of The Pioneer Motel

8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Your area essentials

124 W Arctic Ave, Palmer, AK, 99645
  • Popular LocationPizzaria Delphi2 min walk
  • Popular LocationMat-Su Visitors Center8 min walk
  • Popular LocationWasilla Alaska Railroad Depot16 min drive
  • AirportAnchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)56 min drive
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Room options

Premium Cabin, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 419 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly

cleanliness

Highlights

Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly

cleanliness

Highlights

Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 28 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Cabin, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

cleanliness

Highlights

Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

cleanliness

Highlights

Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 350 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

cleanliness

Highlights

Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 300 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Palmer

The Pioneer Motel is located in Palmer. Finger Lake State Recreation Area and Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Musk Ox Farm and Reindeer Farm. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and mountain climbing.

What's nearby

  • Mat-Su Visitors Center - 8 min walk
  • Colony House Museum - 9 min walk
  • Palmer Visitor Information Center - 14 min walk
  • Musk Ox Farm - 4 min drive
  • Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Palmer City Alehouse - 14 min walk
  • Sluice Box Tavern - 6 min drive
  • Sophia's Cafe - 6 min drive
  • Noisy Goose Cafe - 3 min drive
  • Starbucks - 16 min walk

About this property

The Pioneer Motel

Property highlights
The Pioneer Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-in, barbecue grills, and a front-desk safe
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Pioneer Motel include amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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 available

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer on request
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • 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
For more details, 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 (varies based on length of 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 (varies based on length of 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pioneer Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Pioneer Motel?

As of Mar 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pioneer Motel on Apr 11, 2024 start from CA $168.71, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Pioneer Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Pioneer Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Pioneer Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Pioneer Motel located?

Situated in Palmer, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Mat-Su Visitors Center and Colony House Museum. Palmer Visitor Information Center and Arkose Brewery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

The Pioneer Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 282 out of 512 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 512 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 512 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 512 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 512 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight stay and place was very clean and would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyson H

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice layout, easy check-in and easy check-out. Park right next to the door of the room. Cabins are new and quite nice. Nothing super fancy, but well equipped and perfect for what I need. I stay here every time I’m in Palmer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Imelda

Liked: Staff & service
Easily hear Loud neighbor through walls
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, accommodating staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very clean with delightful little touches that showed the staff really cared. Two sinks were very handy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

William, Sheboygan Falls

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful check in. We were given great recommendations for dining. Very clean and up to date room. Easy to walk every where.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023