Brown Bear Saloon & Motel
Motel in Anchorage, AK
1 single bed
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
About this motel
Situated in Bird Creek, 32 km from The Alaska Zoo, Brown Bear Saloon & Motel features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Beachfront or waterfront
Map of Anchorage, AK
Available Rooms
1 Single • 107 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Futon • 322 ft²
Sleeps 4
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1 Sofa • 1 Queen • 484 ft²
Sleeps 5
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Reviews
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9.0
Quaint & rustic. Nice out of the way spot with a local watering hole serving great bar food right downstairs.
Walls are thin so if your neighbor’s noisy it could be an issue. For me though a baby crying for a couple minutes isn’t an issue!
7.0
Food and atmosphere was exactly what was expected. Ate dinner and had drinks. Both were great. Service was very good.
3.0
that picture of a cabin is not the room.
the room was an extremely small room over the bar.
Noisy, small, not clean, not a cabin,
10.0
It’s comfortable and easy to get to. The view from the window is beautiful and either direction it is full of the Great Alaskan Landscape! Mountain ranges in the back and Inlet views in the front with the sounds of a creek on the side.
It was a little cold. Other than that everything was great!
9.0
genuine log cabin, cozy & quiet with nice deck & funky saloon nearby
limited food options in saloon
10.0
comfy immaculate cabin with everything we could need. lovely manager. great price and convenient location
8.0
This is a good location for those arriving on evening flights to ANC, with next day activities in Whittier or Seward. You get part of the drive out of the way for an early start the next day.
Kind of primitive, but I slept like a rock after a long day of airline travel.
10.0
I really enjoyed staying at the Brown Bear. It is not fancy, but it is clean. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower. Probably the best value in Alaska. The Saloon had a great cheeseburger. Matt was very pleasant and talkative.
7.0
We had the cabin, very well equipped, but the staircase would be too steep for a child or older person. Nice size cabin, but no tv. Unfortunately we had very noisy neighbors, so we could not sleep during the night. The bed upstairs needs a new mattress. But it has a nice kitchen with everything but food in it and a nice size bathrooom
The mattress and steep staircase
5.0
suited my needs. very basic. very friendly people at the tavern. good service
very small and a bit tired
10.0
I liked this property because the staff was exceptionally kind and the food below in the bar was also great. You get a lot for what you pay for. A great bed, shower, microwave, and coffee machine! It was super great in location, right next to a lot of hiking locations.
6.0
Charmingly rustic cabin. Good location
Bed was very uncomfortable, heater made loud clanging sound.
10.0
Beautiful and comfortable cabin two levels. Didn’t expect to get so nice a place, but happily surprised. The staff was amazingly friendly and kind.
Nothing
7.0
The location the cabin and the food
I liked it all, it was just a little on the "raw^ side
10.0
I liked the rustic feel to the place. It had an old saloon vibe where the hotel rooms were above the bar and locals and traveller's made you feel welcome with banter and friendly chatter.
I even stopped on the way back to Anchorage for lunch.
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8.0
Great, rustic cabin. The cheeseburger at the Saloon were great, and very welcomed after a long day of travel.
8.0
Very rustic with lots of character! Sarah was welcoming and friendly!
9.0
The staff
8.0
Very interesting atmosphere
The uniqueness
10.0
Incredibly comfortable bed and blankets. So comfortable, that I rode out the 6.1 Memorial Day earthquake with glee, then totally slept through the 4.? (on the Richter scale) aftershocks. I was also beautifully exhausted from the nearby hiking trails up the mountain, then down by the river. I'm a birder, so there were LOTS to see. Fantastic!! I had a bison brat with onions grilled brown and caramelized the way I like them and they were gracious enough to do that for me. It was salty and delicious!!
Me, because I was probably so distracted by the earthquake that I forgot to leave a tip for the housekeepers. I am mortified and I will mail something.
9.0
No frills room that is above a well stocked bar that also has some good cheap eats. The bed is comfortable and the staff are very friendly!
No tv in the room and you can hear the chatter of people in the bar, but not necessarily a bad thing since the bar doesn’t stay open too late.
9.0
Was greeted kindly and promptly on arrival, super easy check-in/out. Plenty of hot water! The pooch was welcome. Bar noise was not too bad (I always have earplugs). Although small, private, never saw other guests. Great proximity to Girdwood, mostly fenced in park right across the hwy for the pooch to play ball. In my budget (unlike Girdwood).
It could have been a dash cleaner, found hair that wasn't mine :-I The bed could use an upgrade, felt a little taco-ed.
FAQs
How much does this motel cost compared to others in Anchorage?
The average price for a rental in Anchorage is £169 per night. This rental is £104 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this motel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Brown Bear Saloon & Motel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this motel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this motel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Brown Bear Saloon & Motel pet friendly?
Yes! This motel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Brown Bear Saloon & Motel?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.
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