Located in the heart of Kenai, Uptown Motel Kenai offers a warm welcome with WiFi, a restaurant and bar. Unwind with dry cleaning services or get your day started right with cooked-to-order breakfast. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
Bar
24/7 front desk
Pet-friendly
Laundry facilities
Air conditioning
Main amenities (11)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Free airport shuttle
Room service
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Free newspapers in the lobby
Feel at home (6)
Rollaway/extra beds available (surcharge)
Microwave
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
The current price is NZ$146
NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Room options
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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Suite, Jetted Tub
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Uptown Motel Kenai is just 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from the airport and offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
49 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets stay for free
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Transfers
Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Free rollaway/extra bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 3.00 to 20.00 per person
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 100.0 per stay
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Uptown Motel
Uptown Kenai
Uptown Motel Kenai Motel
Uptown Motel Kenai Kenai
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Frequently asked questions
Does Uptown Motel Kenai offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Uptown Motel Kenai does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Uptown Motel Kenai?
Yes, pets stay free. A deposit of USD 100.0 per stay is required. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Uptown Motel Kenai?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Uptown Motel Kenai?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Uptown Motel Kenai?
You can check in starting at 4 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Are there restaurants at or near Uptown Motel Kenai?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Uptown Motel Kenai like?
Uptown Motel Kenai is a short 19-minute walk from Meeks Trailhead and 8 minutes' walk from Kenai Public Library.
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Uptown Motel Kenai Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
20 January 2025
Friendly service and appreciated the lady helping me checknout
Naomi
Naomi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 October 2024
Great place to stay
Tom
Tom, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 January 2025
Right price comfortable stay
The front desk was helpful and very courteous ,had lunch in Louies ang the cheeseburger is a thin piece of meat and potatoe salad tasted like a refrigerator.No Thanks Never again
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 November 2024
The food at the restaurant is excellent. The restaurant staff and the hotel staff were friendly and efficient.
jodi
jodi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 October 2024
Great place
Glenn
Glenn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 October 2024
My favorite place to stay on the Kenai Peninsula.
Vicki
Vicki, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 October 2024
It was great allways stay there very clean rooms and helpful staff
Vicki
Vicki, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 September 2024
Great restaurant!
Pat
Pat, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 October 2024
Very clean and a great location. The staff was excellent. I would stay here again!
Deborah
Deborah, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 October 2024
Our 3rd stay at the Uptown. Great restraunt and staff, excellent food. Hotel is neat and clean.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 September 2024
Stayed there a long time ago and was good! Now again it was Great so I will be changing to this hotel for my Kenai stays!!
Robin
Robin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 August 2024
The restaurant had an excellent breakfast and great service
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 September 2024
It’s an older motel but very clean.
Carine
Carine, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 September 2024
Receptionist made good recommendations for asian restaurant.
Juliann
Juliann, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 July 2024
Easy access
This is a nice little motel with a fantastic restaurant attached
Jette
Jette, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 August 2024
Inside is not what you would expect when walking up…more of an ol’ fashion ambiance inside. Rooms were clean, afternoon/evening staff were helpful & polite. Great lounge and great restaurant onsite.
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 July 2024
Comfortable stay with very kind house keeping. Perfect after a long day dipnetting! Extremely comfortable beds and hot, high pressure shower!
Timothy
Timothy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 July 2024
Rooms dated but clean and friendly atmosphere
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 July 2024
The beds are very comfy, perfect stay when you need a hot shower and comfy bed after dip netting. we’ll be back
Brandy
Brandy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 September 2024
Property was clean and quiet. Didn’t like no elevator and our room wasn’t cleaned the 2nd day. B B ur n overall would stay there again.
Darla
Darla, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 July 2024
The place to stay in Kenai
I’ll be back next year for another night. My kind of place. Great staff
Carol
Carol, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 July 2024
This was an old hotel, little on the dusty side with the decor. Everyone was very friendly. The restaurant was very good.
Pam
Pam, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 July 2024
Overall pretty nice! A little outdated but allowed pets and was very clean!