Near Colony House Museum
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.
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.
English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Bar
Laundry
Spa
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Housekeeping
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Cleanliness
9.2/10
Location
6.6/10
Recommendation
78.4%
Closest airports
The preferred airport for The Pioneer Motel is Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC)
78.8 km / 49 mi
What's nearby
Mat-Su Visitors Center
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Colony House Museum
0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Palmer Visitor Information Center
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Arkose Brewery
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Musk Ox Farm
3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Palmer Golf Course
4 km / 2.5 mi
Finger Lake State Recreation Area
8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site
8.6 km / 5.4 mi
Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
8.6 km / 5.4 mi
Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm
11.7 km / 7.2 mi
Bodenburg Butte
11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Reindeer Farm
12.1 km / 7.5 mi
Lazy Mountain
13.3 km / 8.3 mi
Hatcher Pass Management Area
15.1 km / 9.4 mi
Dorothy G. Page Museum
18.9 km / 11.7 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Bar
Laundry
Spa
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Food and drink
Barbecue grill(s)
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Daily housekeeping
Full-service spa
Free newspapers in lobby
Languages spoken
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wireless internet access
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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