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Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel

2.5 star property
Inn in Indian with free parking

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Single Room)
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Single Room) | Bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Single Room)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is CA $118
CA $132 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
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Standard Cabin, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Single Room Cabin)

Highlights

Patio
Kitchen
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Single Room)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Single Room)

Highlights

Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Located on the top floor
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Cabin, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Deluxe Cabin)

Highlights

Patio
Kitchen
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

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About the area

Map
28065 Seward Hwy, Indian, AK, 99540

What's nearby

  • Indian Valley Mine National Historic Site - 15 min walk
  • Chugach State Park - 14 min drive
  • Alyeska Ski Resort - 18 min drive
  • Dimond Center - 23 min drive
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Girdwood Alaska Railroad Depot - 14 min drive
  • Girdwood, AK (AQY) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Froth & Forage - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Brown Bear Saloon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Turnagain Kayak & Coffeehouse - ‬71 min drive
  • ‪Turnagain Arm BBQ Pit - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Best Water Ever - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel

Property highlights
Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel provides a bar and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self parking
Room features
All guestrooms at Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and coffee/tea makers
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 16 steps to reach entrance
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • 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, 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Brown Bear Saloon Hotel Indian
Brown Bear Saloon Hotel
Brown Bear Saloon Indian
Brown Bear Saloon And Indian
Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel Inn
Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel Indian
Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel Inn Indian

Frequently asked questions

Is Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel?

As of Sept 20, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel on Sept 21, 2024 start from CA $117.98, 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 Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel located?

Situated in Indian, this inn is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Indian Valley Mine National Historic Site and within 3 mi (5 km) of Chugach State Park and Penguin Valley Trailhead. Rainbow Trailhead and McHugh Creek Recreation Area are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 276 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 276 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 276 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 276 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 276 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our booking through Expedia did not work so we arrived without a reservation but luckily they had a vacancy. Overall, everything you’d expect from a roadside motel/bar. If you’re passing by, I’d recommend you stop in for a drink at the very least.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ashish

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hopping bar, but not loud. Rooms are kind of tired and old, but clean. The stairs to the rooms are ready for replacement — I would not want to climb those stairs in the rain or ice!! The location on Seward highway is beautiful — close to some great hiking areas, birding, the boretide, beluga sightings.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were on the small side but absolutely perfect!!!! There was everything that you needed from a microwave to a mini fridge with a freezer to a coffee pot with coffee with the extras. The rooms were immaculate and the beds were super comfy. The bar below was great after a long day just to have dinner and an ice cold beer from tap. Sara who worked the bar was kind enough to let me know one night that there would be music and what time it would be done. I had my 2 pups with me and could not have asked for any place safer or more relaxing for them and myself. Definitely our go to spot when in the area!!! Thank you so much for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was extremely small. No chair nor room to put a chair. Would be a great stopping over place for one person like a backpacker/hiker needing a dry place to lay their head for a night. Room was clean, bed was comfortable, and staff was pleasant. Price was fair compared to other way more expensive places.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were hoping for a place to stay along the Turnagain Arm on our last night in Alaska. The Brown Bear was just the spot. Our room was small and basic, but clean and comfy. Our window overlooked the mountains/water and we enjoyed watching the changing skies. We grabbed burgers in the saloon and they were delicious. We hiked a couple trails nearby. If we return to Alaska, we would be glad to stay at the Brown Bear Saloon & Hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

JoAnne

Travelled with group
The room was clean but small. No TV in room. Outside of building was not typical motel look but the room was very clean and comfortable. Nice to have a place to eat downstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Don sturm

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bar close to room view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Flew to Anchorage from Australia and drove straight to the Brown Bear. What a great first stop and first experience! It was 930pm but still able to order a couple kraut dogs and beers in a very friendly, cozy saloon with nice locals and killer decor. The room is very basic and small but clean with a great mattress and pillows. Not fancy…but we had a great night sleep and a wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jerome

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Well, it’s a motel, so I didn’t expect too much. The room isn’t bad, with a sink beside the bed and a small fridge. But the shower takes forever to get hot and the bed is very noisy. You can also hear everything around you, the cars, the neighbour coughing, the toilets flushing… I gave it 3 out of 5, but it would be 2,5 if I could.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Wifi was almost unusable, other than that it was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Amenities
The room was clean, and cozy. The saloon and its staff are amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean. Bed was comfy. Stairs up to the rooms are very steep and rickety. View from room was nice. Room had good amenities but no tv. Wifi connection was very slow...too slow to watch anything on your phone. All rooms are above the saloon which plays music until midnight every night. Difficult to sleep. Price is reasonable. Good Room for someone who stays out late.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a quaint place to visit. Food was good, good place if you just need a place to sleep overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great one night stay. Very friendly staff and patrons.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owner. Hospitable staff. Room was clean and cozy and covered all the basics. Very reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had lots of character
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
If all you need is a bed and a shower, this place is good for the price. It's a very small room and a very small 1/2 bathroom (toilet and shower, with sink in the other room.) HOWEVER, there is no soap or shampoo supplied, so bring your own. There's also no TV and the WiFi is very slow, so don't plan on streaming anything either. There IS a small fridge, a mircrowave, and a coffee maker, so those are pluses. The rooms are upstairs from the bar, so I thought it might be loud, but the noise level wasn't bad. The stairs are a little sketchy and steep, watch your head on the roof at the top of the stairs if you are tall, and a large part of the second-level deck has been blocked off. The area around the property (especially in back) is badly littered. The room itself was clean. Like I said at the beginning, if all you need is a bed and a shower, this place is a good place to save some money...just bring your own soap/ shampoo.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very simple, rustic room with too soft beds. Updated bathroom was nice. Thin walls with loud conversations woke us up. Outdoor staircase up to the rooms was old and worn. Cheapest room around outside of Anchorage. Good enough for an overnighter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ulrike

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024