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Uptown Motel Kenai

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free airport shuttle at this Kenai motel

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Bar (on property)
Suite, Jetted Tub | Desk, free rollaway beds, free WiFi
Exterior
Suite, Jetted Tub | Living area | TV
Desk, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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47 Spur View Drive, Kenai, AK, 99611
  • Place, Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Challenger Learning Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kenai Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal)
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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Suite, Jetted Tub | Desk, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Suite, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Kenai

Close to the beach.You'll be steps from Leif Hansen Memorial Park and within a 10-minute walk of Kenai Public Library. Kenai Historical Society and Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Leif Hansen Memorial Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kenai Public Library - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Challenger Learning Center - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Kenai Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Flats Bistro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Playa-Azul Mexican Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paradisos Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Uptown Motel Kenai

Enjoy the free airport shuttle at this Kenai motel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Uptown Motel Kenai also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kenai motel.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Uptown Motel Kenai offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Kenai motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 3 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 3.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Pet deposit: USD 100.0 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Uptown Motel
Uptown Kenai
Uptown Motel Kenai Motel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Uptown Motel Kenai to the airport?

Uptown Motel Kenai is 0.9 mi (3-min drive) away from the Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Uptown Motel Kenai?

As of Nov 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Uptown Motel Kenai on Dec 14, 2025 start from $85.49, excluding 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.

Does Uptown Motel Kenai have an airport shuttle?

Uptown Motel Kenai offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day.

How close is Uptown Motel Kenai to the beach?

This motel is 1.6 mi (4-min drive) from Kenai Beach.

Does Uptown Motel Kenai offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Uptown Motel Kenai, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 3.00 and 20.00 per person. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Uptown Motel Kenai?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Uptown Motel Kenai?

Check-in begins at 4 PM.

Is there free parking at Uptown Motel Kenai?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Uptown Motel Kenai have a pool?

Uptown Motel Kenai does not have a pool.

Does Uptown Motel Kenai have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Uptown Motel Kenai have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Uptown Motel Kenai to downtown Kenai?

Uptown Motel Kenai is 0.5 mi away from Kenai.

Uptown Motel Kenai Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 291 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 291 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 291 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 291 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 291 reviews

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

8/10 Good

Karin

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

Good value in Kenai

Rooms were clean, beds were comfortable. Louie's restaurant next door had good food options. Electrical was a little funky. After a power surge, the air conditioner turned itself on and blew only hot air. Thankfully, the receptionist found us a different room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Restaurant unavailable on Mondays, and no breakfast available. It would have been nice to know beforehand. Check in took forever to verify a room ready well after check in time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in/out easy. Friendly staff, great restaurant in the building. Very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Onsite bar and restaurant have great food and great service. Room was renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry, Rogers

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building and comfortable room. The couple running this place were delightful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

Great restaurant, very helpful staff, fun lounge, comfortable rooms, solid internet access and close to services (Walmart, fuel, Kenai/Soldotna, and Sterling highway)
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mariusz

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom need replaced of bathroom fittings , specially at room 21
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Roy

Traveled with family
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carter

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Todd

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water in the evening. No new towels each day. Had to reuse the same towels 3 times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth, Grand Junction

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Daye, squeaky bed and hard/glat pillows. 1 small garbage can. Given room at top of stairs so SUPER noisy from all the ppl loitering at bottom of stairs for restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for an overnight stay for a tournament in the area. Clean and tasteful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I got to my room my TV would not turn on had to call the front desk she came right down and saw the cord had been cut she called the manager they upgraded me to a different room also I'm disabled an I use a walker to get around she helped me grab my things and move to different room cuz their doors are quite heavy an close fast so when they saw me they all would open the doors also they gave me a late check out which was very nice..an I also had dinner an a dessert an a drink which the ladies there were also very nice and their meal and drink were very tasty... I would definitely recommend staying there and eating there
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and friendly. However, there is no shuttle to the airport despite it being listed as such.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy. Affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Alaska animal trophy mounts in Louie's restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such a lovely and affordable place to stay. Everything to do is close and walking distance. Rooms are clean and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025