10/10 Exceptional
John
Mar 24, 2026Easy check in. Warm room.
The Kenai Inn
Hotel within walking distance of Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center
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When you stay at The Kenai Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center and Kenai Beach. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking.
7.8
Good
Popular amenities
- Pet friendly
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Connecting rooms available
- Air conditioning
Main amenities (2)
- Daily housekeeping
- Air conditioning
Feel at home (6)
- Microwave
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Private bathroom
- Separate sitting area
- Daily housekeeping
- Free self parking
CA $142
CA $151 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Room options
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Showing 3 of 3 rooms
Single Room
8.0Very good
12 reviews
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Deluxe Single Room
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Double Room
7.6Good
9 reviews
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
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About the area
260 S Willow St, Kenai, AK, 99611
What's nearby
- Leif Hansen Memorial Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Meeks Trailhead - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Kenai Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
- Challenger Learning Center - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
- Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 2 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 16 min walk
- The Flats Bistro - 6 min drive
- Duck Inn - 8 min drive
- Paradisos Restaurant - 7 min walk
- The Brew - 8 min drive
About this property
The Kenai Inn
- When you stay at The Kenai Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center and Kenai Beach. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking.
At a glance
Hotel size
- 12 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Express check-out available
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
- There is no front desk at this property
- Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
- To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
- A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
- No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
- Pets allowed (dogs only)*
- Service animals welcome
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
- Free uncovered onsite self parking
Other information
- Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Services
- Virtual front desk
Room amenities
Home comfort
- Air conditioning and heating
Sleep well
- Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
- Individually decorated
- Separate sitting area
Freshen up
- Private bathroom
- Shower/tub combination
- Free toiletries
- Towels
- Toilet paper
Stay connected
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Desk chair
Food and drink
- Mini-fridge
- Microwave
More
- Daily housekeeping
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Pets
- Service animals exempt from fees
- Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Frequently asked questions
Does The Kenai Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Kenai Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Kenai Inn?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Kenai Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Kenai Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Kenai Inn and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center (6-min walk) and Kenai Beach (1.1 mi).
What's the area around The Kenai Inn like?
The Kenai Inn is a short 6-minute walk from Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center and 4 minutes' walk from Leif Hansen Memorial Park.
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The Kenai Inn Reviews
Good
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8.2
Cleanliness
7.0
Amenities
8.2
Staff & service
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
10/10 Exceptional
Jay
Oct 27, 2025Clean room, easy check in, close shopping for walking, quiet and felt safe
10/10 Exceptional
Robert
Jul 29, 2025It was very clean and friendly service will definitely stay there again!!
4/10 Fair
Penny And Steve
Jun 1, 2026When we arrived the outside seemed old and not maintained. But the inside of the room seemed and smelled clean. After the first day though a musty odor showed up.
No staff on premises.
Big round water mark on ceiling. Not sure if it’s recent or older.
I would suggest some maintenance be done prior to renting atleast that room out again.
10/10 Exceptional
mary
Aug 28, 2025very comfortable and quaint
10/10 Exceptional
Irina
Jul 23, 2024Had a very great sleep nice rooms quite and very easy check in, we really appreciate for the stay the beds wer comfortable
8/10 Very good
Lotus
Apr 16, 2026It is definitely an older hotel and it was a bit different not having any staff on site. But the manager was fantastic and got us information right away. It was a special occasion and they went above and beyond to make the room super cute for my daughter who was attending prom. I think the most important thing is to just know that you are in an old hotel and things are not gonna be fancy and pretty basic, but it was clean and it was very quiet and we had a wonderful experience overall!!
8/10 Very good
Sue
Jul 12, 2025Room was clean, bed comfortable. An older inn with well worn fixtures. I like the secure entry system. I would definitely stay here again
8/10 Very good
William
Sep 19, 2025Even though the building is old and isn’t as visually appealing as others around, the room was comfortable, warm, hot water, coffee pot, microwave, refrigerator, and there was a drive through coffee shop out front.
8/10 Very good
Verified traveller
Sep 1, 2025Enjoy it
The hotel is conveniently located and offers easy access to all areas. The room and bathroom are clean and tidy, the heating is adequate and easy to use, and the online service provided by Ms. Michelle was excellent and always helpful, clear and prompt.
8/10 Very good
John
Jul 24, 2025Decent property clean rooms. There is no manager onsite. Not a lot to do or see in Kenai but ok for an overnight stop.
10/10 Exceptional
Alice
Aug 11, 2024Michelle the manager was very responsive and incredibly pleasant. Comfortable and quiet room. Will definitely be back.
8/10 Very good
Rene
Aug 20, 2024Súper clean and neat
10/10 Exceptional
Amanda
Jul 30, 2024Stayed here while dipnetting. Excellent location. Great value. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable. Check in/out was very easy. The only thing was the bathroom door handle was installed backwards and my kids thought it was hilarious to lock me in the bathroom. 😂 10/10 would stay here again.
10/10 Exceptional
cheryl
Jul 27, 2024Unexpected Gem
Unexpected value gem in Kenai. Close to shopping and movie theater. Clean and updated. I would stay here again.
6/10 Good
Domonic
Jul 24, 2025$200 for what felt like a 1970’s property seemed REALLY expensive. A Hotel without a front desk, restaurant or staff. Unit was clean, nice size. Windows seemed broken but I was able to figure out how to open them. 6am garbage truck was a bummer.
8/10 Very good
Craig F
Aug 8, 2024Kenai inn
Room was clean, hotel was quiet. Bed was ok, had a 3" foam matress pad which helped, but there was an obvious pit in the mattress. Could improve the room lighting as just 3 table lamps. No desk personnel, given codes to enter hotel and room but no problem getting in. Grocery store nearby.
8/10 Very good
Vicki
Jul 23, 2025Quaint and quirky
Quaint place in an old strip mall. Room was nice but no staff on site meant we had to text when we needed anything. Took an hour to bring us a blow dryer—which is pretty standard in rooms so not sure why there wasn’t one. Ran out of toilet paper on our final day (we were provided only one roll) and asked for more about 3 hours before we left the room but no one ever brought us any. Room was clean and comfortable though. However the drapes were mostly sheer and we tried to pull them closed as best we could but could not block out a lot of the light. You would expect better curtains to block out light in Alaska.
10/10 Exceptional
Heath
Oct 6, 2025Kenai area family trip.
My family and I stayed at the Kenai Inn for a two-day trip to a high school football game. Take this review with a grain of salt, but after a few days of reflection, here’s my honest impression.
Upon arrival, my very first thought was of the great Eagles song “Hotel California.” Earlier that afternoon, Michelle, the hotel manager, had texted me the access codes for the front door and our room, explaining that this was a virtual check-in and to simply text when we arrived and checked out.
Walking in, the place gave off a charmingly rustic 70s vibe. The quiet, empty lobby and lack of a front desk greeting added to the “Hotel California” atmosphere—no one to check us in, and, as it turned out, no other guests all weekend. Slightly eerie… but also kind of cool.
Our room was on the second floor and featured two queen beds. It was surprisingly spacious and much more modern inside than I expected. The beds were comfortable, the bathroom worked just fine, and the water? Scalding hot perfection!
The only hiccup came later that night—it got pretty warm, and there was no thermostat in sight. After some good old-fashioned “man skills” tinkering, I managed to crack open the window and let in that crisp Kenai air. Problem solved.
Bonus perk: there’s a local coffee hut right outside. Just a fair warning—when I knocked on the window at 7 a.m. to say good morning, I nearly gave the poor barista a heart attack.
All in all, if you’re looking
6/10 Good
Nolan
Jul 29, 2026The room itself was clean and comfortable. Liked all the bear motifs. Very cute.
The entrance to the property to get to the rooms had an overwhelming food smell(I think the building also houses a catering company?) and the stairs/carpet to get to the room seemed very old/dingy/dusty). I was just relieved the smell wasn’t detectable in the room itself.
10/10 Exceptional
Ariel
Aug 25, 2026Very clean and convenient motel with helpful and responsive staff. It's not luxury, but it's a fine place to crash in Kenai. We loved the wolf motif in our room.
10/10 Exceptional
Quinn
Mar 27, 2026Good place to stay
8/10 Very good
Michael
May 17, 2026Room was simple but comfortable, bed was good.
6/10 Good
William
Aug 21, 2026This is the first time I ever stayed at a property and never saw another soul. You have to call the manager to get the codes to get in. No one was at the desk and no one else seemed to be staying there. There was no coffee or breakfast station. Very strange place.
10/10 Exceptional
ken
Jun 17, 2026It smelled clean and was clean.
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