Coast Inn at Lake Hood

Hotels
7.5 (898 reviews)
3450 Aviation Ave , Anchorage , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location close to the airport
Friendly service at the bar and front desk
Cons:
Stained carpets and old rooms
Expensive for the quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7
The hotel is a bit shabby and the carpets were stained. There's mention of cleanliness, but overall sentiment is mixed.
Service
8.5
Front desk was friendly despite some negative interactions. Service at the bar was excellent, though some felt staff were unapproachable.
Location
9.5
Great proximity to the airport and Katmai Air, convenient for early flights.
Room Quality
6
Rooms are old and dated, some faced a brick wall making it feel claustrophobic.
Amenities
7.5
The shuttle service was noted as convenient. Certain amenities like the restaurant were praised.
Value for Money
5.5
Many reviews mention it being overpriced for the quality of the hotel and services offered.
Food and Beverage
8
Food at the restaurant was surprisingly delicious and praised by guests.
Overall Experience
8
Guests enjoyed their stay overall due to the location and shuttle, despite several complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-01 10:54

Property Description

Unique Location and Aviation Theme
Coast Inn at Lake Hood offers a unique experience being just a short walk away from the bustling seaplane base, where you can witness float planes in action. The hotel's decor pays homage to Alaska Bush Pilots, creating a one-of-a-kind atmosphere that aviation enthusiasts will love.

Comfortable Rooms and Convenient Amenities
Our well-maintained guest rooms are equipped with all the essentials, from Keurig Coffee machines to in-room microwave and mini-refrigerator. Forget something? Our front desk has you covered with a variety of toiletries. Our veteran housekeeping team ensures your comfort during your stay.

Dining Options and Comprehensive Facilities
Indulge in local cuisine at Pipers Restaurant and Lounge, or enjoy room service. With a fitness center, laundry facilities, complimentary wi-fi, meeting spaces, and a courtesy airport shuttle, we cater to all your needs seamlessly. Make use of our partner Alaska Park for convenient park and fly options.

Experience the charm of Coast Inn at Lake Hood and book your stay with us today for an unforgettable Alaskan adventure!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ANC

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 898 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 8.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 5.5
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8
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Jörg extended_group at
6
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Andrea couple us
7
Decent but overpriced
Pros:

Location to the airport and the view of Lake Hood and the free airport shuttle

Cons:

Dated , could be updated , not the most comfortable bed

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Victor solo_traveller fr
1
Others are offered help carrying their suitcases; I’m not.
Cons:

I had warned you. The travel agency had called you to let you know about my late arrival, and supposedly the manager had said "no problem".*
*And that there was night staff.*
*Which is true, yes, but you should see how I was received.*

I got it very clearly that I was a bother here.

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She was yelling at everyone and speaking to them rudely,
employees
and customers included, including me...
I stayed calm, but other people would have reacted differently.
I remained polite and didn’t say anything, but
other people would have reacted differently to being insulted like that, literally.

I was very patient, but I could clearly see that I wasn’t the only one waiting for the smallest things. There is clearly a lack of organization in the whole team.
A lack of motivation.
She spoke to me like I was a dog, like shit.
It’s unacceptable.
She has no patience, and I had to negotiate just to get back a cable I had forgotten in my bag that was in the luggage storage.
She said, “No, you’re going to book your own taxi,” and it was so complicated just to move my 2 bags to my new
room that I absolutely had to put them in luggage storage right away.
They are illiterate and don’t even know how to write a number correctly! We agree, what is that, an 8, a 0!
But no, of course she had to yell at me, and I’m not joking, she really did yell at me, literally.
The bar hours are not clear at all, and on top of that, if it’s to get yelled at, I didn’t even try.
We’re not in the army here: no, wake up, this is a hotel where you’re supposed to welcome customers and even try to get them to buy drinks, breakfast.
Failed. I went to have my breakfasts and drinks at the bar next door.

The only and single positive point is the location near the airport.
I wasn’t even allowed to get other clothes or a toothbrush because of that rude person.
It’s a shame, there’s a nice lake, a museum nearby. There was something more interesting to do .

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Keiko couple us
5
Ok for location
Pros:

It’s close the the airport and lake hood

Cons:

Expensive for that it is, can hear everything of the room above and next doors

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Diane solo_traveller it
6
Convenient, clean, and pleasant
Pros:

The staff were welcoming and helpful.
The hotel is located next to Lake Hood, where float-planes can be seen taking off and landing.
The restaurant, Pipers, at the hotel was very good. Great menu, delicious food, awesome staff.
They did offer a shuttle to the airport, which was close by. The exercise room was well equipped.

Cons:

I did feel the price was excessive.
There wasn't an elevator, so we had to carry full sized and heavy luggage up and down. There was some staff that could help with this, so that was good.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Dominique solo_traveller fr
8
Pros:

L’hôtel ainsi que sa situation ggéogeaphique proche de l’aéroport et en face du lac.

Cons:

Rien

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
H
Heather solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Convenient to airport

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
K
K9924ILkathyc Couples
2
Do not recommend
Pros:

Stayed here in August and was very disappointed. No elevator and no one to help carry 5 pieces of luggage and camera equipment up several flights of stairs. The rooms were noisy and outdated. Smelled bad. Not a friendly atmosphere. I do not recommend.

2026-08-19 via Tripadvisor
K
Karel couple cz
3
Pros:

The rooms were fairly spacious, but unfortunately the overall condition of the hotel was very disappointing. There were old carpets everywhere, and the room had a strong, unpleasant smell of age and mustiness.

The hotel has no elevator, so we had to carry all our luggage up to the first floor ourselves. There was also a lot of noise from cars directly below our windows, which made the stay even less comfortable.

Considering the price of approximately $350 for just one night, it was particularly disappointing that breakfast was not even included.

The bed was also a major problem. It was only about 140 cm wide, which was extremely narrow for two people and made it very difficult to sleep comfortably.

Overall, the price is completely unjustified considering the age, condition, facilities and comfort of the accommodation. For $350 per night, I would expect a completely different standard.

Unfortunately, I absolutely cannot recommend this hotel as a suitable place to stay.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
M
Mark couple us
1
Survived but not memorable in a good way
Pros:

Overpriced, but nice enough

Cons:

Took an hour for the shuttle to pick us up after we traveled all day. The hotel was two stories but no elevator. The two females behind the counter offered no assistance. I had to drag two 50 pound suitcases up to the second floor. Not good after the shuttle screw up and traveling all day. We did get a 30% refund.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
T
tamara extended_group us
8
It was a pleasant stay
Pros:

It was veryconvenient

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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jan extended_group ch
6
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
M
Micha H. couple ch
7
Kurze Nacht in Anchorage
Pros:

Etwas rustikales Zimmer, aber dennoch gemütlich und komfortabel. Sauberkeit war auch gut. Shuttle Transfer nach Anruf im Hotel hat auch gut geklappt.

Cons:

Rezeptionistin, die uns eingecheckt hat, macht nicht unbedingt ein sehr freundlichen oder motivierten Eindruck.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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travelqueen68 couple us
8
We loved AK and from you, we enjoyed 3 days in Juneau, then went home.
Pros:

We left early so no breakfast. We liked the location.

Cons:

The neighborhood seemed sketchy but your facility was good. I thought $331 was steep, but we’re from the Midwest.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
G
Greg couple us
9
I will return
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Restaurant service was very slow

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
T
Tito extended_group br
7
Boa
Pros:

Proximidade e traslado Aeroporto

Cons:

Falta elevador

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
S
Susan couple us
3
Go to the Lakefront close to here for an extra $25 a night.
Pros:

We got an early check in at 11am for $50 fee. The restaurant (Pipers) was excellent.

Cons:

The Queen bed we booked was a double. The TV signal was scrambled, couldn't watch many channels that were available. The front of hotel landscaping was non existent. Flower boxes full of weeds. The shuttle driver was burning an active bee hive next to the front door.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Donghee couple kr
3
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Ww12345 solo_traveller ca
10
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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NickKarl2019 Couples Louisville, Kentucky
8
Great Hotel Near the Airport!
Pros:

What a great place to overnight before or after a Tour. We booked the Alaska Railroad to Denali and overnighted before. Location is minutes away from the Airport with a free shuttle. Bar was fun to watch the seaplanes take off and land.

2026-08-11 via Tripadvisor