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The Kenai Inn

2.0 star property

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Deluxe Single Room
Exterior
Exterior
Deluxe Single Room | Bathroom
Single Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$334
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July

Explore the area

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260 S Willow St, Kenai, AK, 99611
  • Place, Leif Hansen Memorial Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenai Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Kenai

At The Kenai Inn you'll be within a 10-minute stroll of Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center and within 30 minutes of Kenai Beach. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and express check-out. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Kenai hotel, you'll be 4.9 km (3.1 mi) from Kenai River.

What's nearby

  • Leif Hansen Memorial Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kenai Historical Society - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kenai Municipal Park - 1 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Kenai Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Playa-Azul Mexican Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Flats Bistro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Paradisos Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Main Street Tap & Grille - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Kenai Inn

The Kenai Inn offers its guests express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kenai hotel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-out
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Kenai Inn offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. This individually decorated accommodation has separate sitting areas. This Kenai hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Kenai Inn?

The Kenai Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kenai Inn?

As of 1 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kenai Inn on 2 Jul 2026 start from NZ$334, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Kenai Inn?

Yep, The Kenai Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Kenai Inn?

The closest beach to The Kenai Inn is Kenai Beach (1.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Kenai Inn?

No, The Kenai Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Kenai Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

The Kenai Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 60 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Quinn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Warm room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy check in, close shopping for walking, quiet and felt safe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best place to stay in kenai!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very clean and friendly service will definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good motel a bit stuffy and basic but great for price
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Quinn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Whoop Whoop was a wonderful time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will be staying there again. It was nice and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
very comfortable and quaint
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will be staying here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is super friendly. Hotel is being remodeled but very clean and you can't even tell. The rooms are comfortable, clean and very homey vs the very hotel set up at most places. Will definitely stay here on my next visit to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was big and accepted pets we went to go fishing so it was located where we could go to alot of different places
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very great sleep nice rooms quite and very easy check in, we really appreciate for the stay the beds wer comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean, bed comfortable. An older inn with well worn fixtures. I like the secure entry system. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Even 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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, and simple. The place has a Kenai charm about it. Feels more like a guesthouse than a cookie-cutter-chain hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful walk nearby through the pld town and down to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoy 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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL JOSEPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, easy check in. Wide parking lot. Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet place with ample room to work.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gizella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a remote service motel. I did not see any staff during my stay. All were through text messages. That worked well to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent property clean rooms. There is no manager onsite. Not a lot to do or see in Kenai but ok for an overnight stop.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025