Coast Inn at Lake Hood rates, Anchorage
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#3 of 6 hotels in Spenard & Lake Hood by Axel's take. Spenard & Lake Hood is #2 of 3 places to stay in Anchorage. The best hotels in Spenard & Lake Hood, ranked · Where to stay in Anchorage
Axel's take: 7.3/10
Useful for an airport overnight, but tired rooms limit the appeal. A practical, older 3-star airport hotel across from Lake Hood, scored for what it is.
Coast Inn at Lake Hood is an older 3-star airport hotel that makes most sense before or after a flight. We'd pick it for convenience rather than polish: the hotel advertises a free 24-hour airport shuttle, and guests repeatedly praise Pipers restaurant, comfortable beds and helpful staff. Lake Hood's floatplanes give the setting character, especially for aviation fans.
The catch is inconsistent room condition. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests describe both clean, comfortable rooms and dated interiors with maintenance problems; musty or smoky odors also recur. Aircraft and hallway noise can disturb sleep, and there is no elevator, so request a ground-floor room if stairs are difficult. It's a reasonable short-stop choice, but we'd skip it for a quiet retreat or a stay centered on downtown Anchorage.
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Best for: Airport overnight stays; Aviation enthusiasts; Fishing-trip stopovers
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Watch out for: Uneven upkeep and recurring room odors; Aircraft and hallway noise; No elevator
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Location: Across the road from Lake Hood, about five minutes from the airport; less convenient for downtown.
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Rooms: Comfortable beds, microwaves and mini-fridges; dated decor and maintenance vary by room.
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Cleanliness: Generally positive ratings, tempered by recurring carpet, dust and odor complaints.
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Service: Helpful staff earn frequent praise, though problem handling receives mixed feedback.
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Amenities: Pipers restaurant and lounge, gym, free Wi-Fi, airport shuttle and fish-storage freezer.
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Fees and surprises: Guest parking is free during the stay; early check-in, late checkout and rollaways can cost extra.
Axel's opinion of Coast Inn at Lake Hood, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
About Coast Inn at Lake Hood
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- Coast Hotels
- 3450 Aviation Drive, Anchorage
- Amenities: ATM, Computer, Air conditioning, 24-hour reception, Smoke-free property, Heating, Security guard, Newspapers, Express check-in/check-out, Television in lobby, Terrace, Non-smoking rooms
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Anchorage
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- $158 a night · Nov 6 to Nov 13, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed), refundable · Seen Oct 23 · Get current price for this stay
- $165 a night · Nov 22 to Dec 4, 2026 · 12 nights · 2 adults · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed), refundable · Seen Oct 24 · Get current price for this stay
- $414 a night · Aug 9 to Aug 12, 2027 · 3 nights · 5 adults · Deluxe Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (child meal not included, extra bed not included), refundable · Seen Oct 28 · Get current price for this stay
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3-star hotel · Coast Hotels · 3450 Aviation Drive, Anchorage
Check-in from 15:00 · Check-out by 11:00
ATM · Computer · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Newspapers · Express check-in/check-out · Television in lobby · Terrace · Non-smoking rooms
Hotels in AnchorageAxel's take
A practical, older 3-star airport hotel across from Lake Hood
7.3/10
Useful for an airport overnight, but tired rooms limit the appeal.
Coast Inn at Lake Hood is an older 3-star airport hotel that makes most sense before or after a flight. We'd pick it for convenience rather than polish: the hotel advertises a free 24-hour airport shuttle, and guests repeatedly praise Pipers restaurant, comfortable beds and helpful staff. Lake Hood's floatplanes give the setting character, especially for aviation fans.
The catch is inconsistent room condition. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests describe both clean, comfortable rooms and dated interiors with maintenance problems; musty or smoky odors also recur. Aircraft and hallway noise can disturb sleep, and there is no elevator, so request a ground-floor room if stairs are difficult. It's a reasonable short-stop choice, but we'd skip it for a quiet retreat or a stay centered on downtown Anchorage.
Best for
- Airport overnight stays
- Aviation enthusiasts
- Fishing-trip stopovers
Watch out for
- Uneven upkeep and recurring room odors
- Aircraft and hallway noise
- No elevator
- Location
- Across the road from Lake Hood, about five minutes from the airport; less convenient for downtown.
- Rooms
- Comfortable beds, microwaves and mini-fridges; dated decor and maintenance vary by room.
- Cleanliness
- Generally positive ratings, tempered by recurring carpet, dust and odor complaints.
- Service
- Helpful staff earn frequent praise, though problem handling receives mixed feedback.
- Amenities
- Pipers restaurant and lounge, gym, free Wi-Fi, airport shuttle and fish-storage freezer.
- Fees and surprises
- Guest parking is free during the stay; early check-in, late checkout and rollaways can cost extra.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
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