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The Pioneer Motel

2.5 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
124 W Arctic Ave, Palmer, AK, 99645
  • Mat-Su Visitors Center
    8 min walk
  • Colony House Museum
    9 min walk
  • Palmer Visitor Information Center
    14 min walk
  • Palmer, AK (PAQ)
    5 min drive

Room options

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Premium Cabin, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Cabin, 1 King Bed

  • 419 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly

  • 28 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Cabin, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Cabin, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

  • 350 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

  • 300 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Palmer

With a stay at The Pioneer Motel in Palmer, you'll be 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.
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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
  • Reindeer Farm - 12 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sophia's Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Big Dipper Homemade Ice Cream - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Valley Hotel 24/7 Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Noisy Goose Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Palmer Alehouse - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Pioneer Motel

Motel in Palmer with free parking
The Pioneer Motel offers 28 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Kitchenettes offer 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.
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.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include express check-in, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

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

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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 provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • 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
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, 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
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

The Pioneer Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 354 out of 614 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 614 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 614 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 614 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 614 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

4/10 Poor

Deanna

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
When looking at the pictures of the pioneer motel it shows pictures of log cabins with beautiful views but instead you get crammed between gas stations and a heavily traveled street. First room they picked for us had a musty smell (it was a self check in). When I was able to get service they offered me a free upgrade to a larger room, we had just travelled 17 hours and were willing to accept anything at that time. After staying the 4 nights I was billed for, we checked out.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Xinhai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was pretty clean. Front desk lady was very helpful and nice. Stayed there for two nights. No big complaint. Will stay there again next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kessa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found Jenni to be extremely friendly and helpful. We even got fresh cooked cookies on arrival which were super yummy. Check in was super quick and easy, plenty of room for parking, room was very clean, neat and tidy. We were very happy with this room and location. Would definately stay here again and would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

debi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and in a quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

I felt very comfortable staying here. Jenny at the office was very helpful and shared her wonderful cookies upon arrival! 👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only place I’ll want to stay in Palmer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kezia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were skeptical but it was actually really nice and clean! Good experience and the lady running the place is SO kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room and property were very clean. convenient location, though the street was very busy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived after a long day of driving to a cookie at check in and the most comfortable bed and pillows! The room was incredibly clean, sheets smelled wonderful, and there was a perfect little kitchenette. The location is very convenient but there was some road noise. Overall, so much attention to detail that was so appreciated after a week of travel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just wonderful quiet clean. Good beds, bath and kitchen area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie, Homer

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quite very very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanene

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient check in and friendly staff-enjoyed our stay and would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for what we needed! The staff was very nice, they offered us sparkling water and cookies. We were able to park our trailer there. The rooms were out dated but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ervin, Norman

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This s was an extremely comfortable stop. Overnight or a couple days you'll love the vibe at a reasonable pric
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The management were very nice. The only issue I had was the noise, the walls are thin.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy, lady at Check in area was friendly and helpful. The cabin was a nice surprise, very clean with comfortable beds and pillows. The only drawback was traffic noise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a gem to finish and on a last minute deal. One of the nicest motels we've been in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juanita, SOLDOTNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I found the room spotless, shower water pressure was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael, Aurora

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nothing fancy but clean and comfortable. Bathroom was clean along with kitchen area and beds were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024