Exceptional
307 Guest reviews
244 W. Pioneer Ave., Homer, United States of America. See map
A stay at Pioneer Inn Downtown places you in the heart of Homer, steps from Pratt Museum and 9 minutes by foot from Bunnell Street Arts Center. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Bishop's Beach. Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
No alcohol served onsite
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
English
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities
Concierge services
Barbecue grill(s)
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Garden
Picnic area
Express check-out
Mountain biking nearby
Express check-in
Bicycle rentals on site
Free self parking
Terrace
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Very nice and clean
Really enjoyed the stay for one night. The host was very friendly and helpful. The room is big and clean.
All great. Window sheers would create day time privacy.
Central to everything. Clean, conformable, good value. Would definitely recommend!!
I’ve never experienced a 10am checkout, but this is the case with Pioneer Inn. Be aware, housekeeping walks in at 10.
Simple and met our needs for our short stay in Homer.
Wonderful cozy, warm, private home away from home with wonderful views! Also, there is so much to do and see in Homer - fabulous!
Nice little Inn. Not modern, but vibes of a home, and well loved. Off the beaten (and worn) path down at the Spit, which suited us fine. Great pizza down the street, and a fine arts gallery next door. Good spot, good stop. If we ever make it back, you’ll find us here.
Wonderful stay
Great communication from owner. Very clean and tidy. Will definitely stay again.
It was a very clean and nice room. The owners are very nice and helpful. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
Running refrigerator OR ASMR
Cute room, King size bed is comprized of two mattresses put together so sleeping in the middle can get you sore after a bit. There is a small refrigerator that also turns on every 15 minutes that is located right next to the bed so it might wake you up at night like it did me. Good space for parking. Overall the room was a great location and gave us a roof over our head after a long day of fishing.
The overall appearance and comfort was exceptional. Only thing I didn’t like was that, with my schedule, I couldn’t stay another few days.
Great stay in Homer
Awesome views . Awesome place!!
Great location right in the downtown area . Perfect for myself and the wife for a few day stay . Just made sure we were accommodated and was very fast to respond to our questions via text . Would recommend and stay again
A very nice hotel in beautiful Homer. The room was very clean and the bed is so comfy. I highly recommend this place.
Great place!
The Pioneer Inn was a perfect place to rest my family’s heads for the evening after a great couple of days in Homer. There were three beds, a kitchen, and a little tv sitting area. The view from the second floor room was amazing.
Older building, but plenty of space for a small family to sleep on vacation for a reasonable price in today’s economy. Enjoyed the self check-in.
Five stars are not enough
This was a true hidden gem. I've been on the road traveling for close to four months, and this is hands-down my favorite landing spot. It is family-owned, and Lila goes above and beyond to accommodate and make a person feel welcome. A more genuine and upbeat person you will not likely meet. The rooms have a multitude of little touches that make it more like "home" than just another hotel -- from the soft, quality toilet paper (!) to the plush bath towels, the container of coffee and blackout curtains, the cleanliness, and I will mention once again, how NICE and helpful the owner is! Also, the location is perfect, and quiet. Best of all, the owners keep the rates reasonable when they could easily rate-gouge, given how nice this Inn is.
Nice place off of main street. Great view from the room. Clean & cozy room. Great communications with the owner. Highly recommend.
We had an amazing time in this room! It was cozy, warm, and had everything we needed. In addition, the view was incredible and it was close to all the nearby eating places in Homer. We were very comfortable here. We also appreciated the ease of check in and check out. Would highly recommend this inn to anyone looking to stay in Homer!!
The Pioneer Inn truly felt like home from home. Lila, the host, had thought of everything and more. I highly recommend staying at the Pioneer Inn.
There's a great art store and a small museum next door. The staff checked in throughout our stay to make sure we had whatever we needed and to make sure we found good things to do and food to eat. Easy check-in and check-out. We highly recommend!
The owner, Lila, was unbelievably helpful and kind. The room was decorated beautifully, even had an Alaska mountain shower curtain. Great stay!
Lila is wonderful and incredibly accommodating and attentive to her guests. Room, although small, contained everything needed for making our stay very comfortable. I would recommend to anyone seeking a quiet and comfy place to stay while in Homer.
Excellent
Super clean, great views. But best of all the owner, Lila , is a delight. She gave us so many good tips on where to go and what to do. Best place we have stayed in Alaska!
They checked with me to see if I needed anything.
The staff here was very friendly and accommodating. Check-in was a bit unusual, but the staff was great. They answered my call quickly and let me know exactly how to access my room. As soon as my room was clean, they texted me to let me know. I appreciated being able to drop my things off and be on my way. This is not a glamorous, upscale boutique hotel. It was clean, friendly and the location was perfect. I would stay here again.
The Perfect Location
What a wonderful location, it's close to restaurants, the spit, and hiking trails. It even had a moose in the parking lot.
Great stay, would definitely recommend
Just what we needed for our stay in Homer!!!
Very comfortable and clean
The owner was so nice to me and helped me with a request. The room was very cozy. The linen was bright white and clean. The Bathroom was spotless. It’s a good pick if you come to Homer.
Very attentive
It's a a beautiful property.
Wonderful stay at Pioneer Inn
We had a wonderful stay at Pioneer Inn Downtown. Perfect location, it was easy to park, to walk to restaurants, Bishop's Beach Park, and to a local playground. The room was very clean, comfortable and well stocked. Beautiful views and great outdoor space for our kids. Lila was so welcoming and even had toys ready for our children. Thank you so much Lila, we hope we will be back in the future!
Great Family Owned Hotel In Homer
The Pioneer Inn is a nice and convenient place to stay at in Homer, AK. This is a family owned hotel and the service was fantastic. Easy parking, great area of town, quiet, and some beautiful views of Kachemak Bay. The owner(Lila) has great recommendations for where to eat and explore in Homer. I enjoyed my three night stay at the Pioneer Inn. I hope to be again next year!
We had a relaxed stay. Lila was an amazing hostess who responded quickly to questions and texts. Our room was clean and well supplied. The flowers around the inn were lovely, and it has a gorgeous view of the Bay. It is a location close to many shops and restaurants.
We recently had a great stay at the Pioneer Inn. Our room was very clean and had a nice, well stocked kitchen. The day of our arrival the owner communicated with us to let us know when the room would be ready. She checked in with us after our arrival to see if we needed anything. I would definitely stay there again.
The view was amazing and the owner went out of her way to help us plan our best vacation. The room was great and had a small well stocked kitchen and full cable. Walk to restaurants and the beach.
Clean and roomy Everything we needed for our stay
Comfy stay in Homer
This place is so comfy and cozy with great wifi and dedicated work space. The owner of the hotel visited us and gave us great info on local walking trails and restaurants within walking distance. We would definitely stay here next time we’re in Homer!
Beautiful, centrally located and convenient. I liked being able to simply walk into the room as "checking in."
When we got to homer the owner met us, somehow our room got overbooked but she went way above and beyond to find another room for my daughter and kids, The room was cozy and comfortable, enjoyed our stay at this place!!
Staff very helpful.
The staff were friendly and helpful. It was a good place to stay.
Nice ocean view from our room. Easy in and easy out
Great clean place. Great ocean views. Loved it!
A very “home” type location without actually having to be inside someone’s home. Location is excellent for walking to just about anywhere in Homer. Great casual and fine dining restaurants and bars within blocks. It’s in the heart of the “Arts” district, so lots of shopping for local custom art and jewelry. The room itself had a coffee maker and mini fridge, desk, several suitcase stands and an area for hanging clothing. The large platform bed and good sized room allowed for me to sort and reorganize my suitcases in comfort. There is an apartment sized bathroom with a tub/shower combo. Great for everything you’d need in the heart of town. The hosts were excellent at responding to questions about recommendations in the area, and provided a list of nearby dining options upon arrival. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
Nice host and was very helpful with suggestions on restaurants and other questions.
Had a great stay, cute little room, very clean. Loved all the recommendations of local things to do/places to eat!
Great place to stay
I had a great stay here. It is a small, unassuming place but really clean and comfortable. I had excellent communication before I arrived with simple instructions. The room itself had everything I needed. The location is really close to restaurants. Best of all the room was dark and quiet leading to a good night of sleep.
The place to stay in Homer
We had a short two-day trip to Homer and were fortunate to stay at the Pioneer Inn. It is centrally located to the shops and restaurants in the downtown area, with nearby walking trails, and just a 5 minute drive to the Homer Spit. We had an upstairs room with a small table in the front and bedroom in the back. Through the front window there was a great view of the ocean. It was spotlessly clean and felt very comfortable. Homer is a great small town in Alaska, and the Pioneer Inn is highly recommended if you are staying in the area.
Great central location, amazing view from room, and very comfortable.
Well-furnished rooms. Clean enough to pass your grandma’s inspection. Nice area to walk. Beautiful view.
Clean and convenient for town activities. Staff available as needed and provided all necessary information.
Staff is very friendly
Friendly and welcoming staff. Comfortable stay for our family of 4
LAYLA WAS THE BEST, MOST ACCOMODATING HOST! WE NEEDED TO LEAVE A DAY EARLYM AT VERY SHORT NOTICE. SHE WAS ABLE TO RENT OUT ONE OF OUR 2 ROOMS TO HELP US RECOVER THAT PORTION OF OUR PAYMENT. IT WAS OUR FAULT AND OUT OF CANCELLATION LIMITS BUT SHE WAS GREAT HELPING US OUT. HER COMMUNICATION THROUGHOUT WAS EXCELLENT!
The Inn was what we needed after a long day of driving. Clean, confortable and quiet. The Hostess was very responsive to our inquiries, and offered good suggestions for our evening. We would definitely stay there again if we are in the area.
The place was very quiet and convenient. Owner was great and greeted us son after arrival.
The manager was very nice & helpful. Room was very well maintained
The room was beautifully and thoughtfully furnished. The owner, Lila, made sure I had all the information I needed to enjoy Homer. The view from the hotel is spectacular.
The Pioneer was very nicely located, and the accommodations were great. Well kept, and quiet with stunning views. Much more fitting to the surroundings than a hotel room. What sets this place apart though is the innkeeper, Leila. She was very accommodating to some special needs that arose from extreme weather and changes of plans. She was available, responsive, and generous with her time. We felt more like a guest in her house without it being intrusive, very well done. She event lent some bear spray for a hike to the unprepared. Fair prices. Overall, our favorite night on the peninsula.
Good place to stay in Palmer.
Comfortable room at a reasonable price (for Alaska). Man at front desk was very helpful and recommended some scenic drives and places to eat.
The owner is so accommodating! The view is spectacular!
The property has a gorgeous view and beautiful flowers everywhere. The owner greeted us and walked us through a binder with photos showing everything we could do in the area. It was very helpful. Our apartment is spacious and attention has been paid to details as it has everything one might need. We are very pleased.
Very cosy hotel, nice touches with decor. Quiet location but convenient for several local bars and restaurants.
We only stayed one night but it certainly didn’t disappoint. Lila greeted us and made sure we had everything we needed. We even left an over half full 12-pack of Alaskan Setzers in the fridge as a tip :-)
Amazing host.
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Excellent choice in Homer
Our stay was very nice and roughly half the price of the alternative. There was plenty of beds for our family and it was well decorated and very cozy with a decent view of the ocean. Strongly recommend and will use again next time i'm in town.
The wind had knocked out the cable. The upstairs room was too hot even with the thermostat turned down. Room was nice and clean. Service was great.
Friendly accommodating staff. Very clean and comfortable room. Simple done well.
Nice room for the price and area
We stayed one night in November and the room served our purpose especially since it had two beds (well actually 3 but we only needed two). The room was more apartment than hotel room in that the queen bed was in back while the other beds were in more the living area. All our communication with the hotel was by e-mail but the hotel was very responsive to our e-mails and made sure we didn't need anything or we contact them with any questions or problems. They left instruction by e-mail on how to get in the room. The room is nothing fancy but clean and comfortable, we would stay here again if we ever come back to Homer.
Folks were friendly, room was comfy, bed was awesome. Two complaints, which are totally stupid…! I loved that there was a coffee pot and coffee, until I opened the coffee container, and found out is was one of those flavored coffee’s…. Lol, coffee snob problems, for sure! The only real complaint, and extremely minor, was that the towels, though *extremely soft and absorbent*, were super super small, lol. I’m assuming that I may have just gotten two of the same size, instead of a large, medium, and wash cloth set, and I DID NOT SAY ANYTHING, simply because I’ve been traveling for four months, and I’m pretty sure they would have gotten me a bigger towel if I’d asked. I’d definitely suggest staying here, and I will the next time I need to go to Homer.
This hotel is conveniently located. The room was very spacious and everything was super clean. The owner is very kind and helpful.
Quaint private owned smaller hotel. New owners have only been there a few weeks and are still trying to figure things out. They were very nice and accommodating. The property is a little run down and needs some attention, but was clean sufficient for our one night stay.
A last minute change - worked for me!
This is such a sweet property!! Wonderful view and lovely accommodations- I wish I had planned on staying more days!
Nice place, highly recommend
Great place to stay! The owners are super friendly! Highly recommend!
Great time in Homer.
Rich and Amy were great. They were super flexible and accommodating to allow us to have a great family vacation! Really enjoyed our time in Homer!
Basic comfort plus kindness
Amy is a very helpful and accommodating hostess. Our room was basic, clean and comfortable. Good bed. Good temperature control. No toiletries. Another bedside table needed.
The hosts are great!
Nice private place. Owners are super sweet. Family owned. Now a new hotel, but very clean and comfortable. Everything worked and had everything we needed. Close to activities and restaurants. Would use again.
The owner Rich was very nice and had good recommendations for places to eat and things to do. The room was spacious, clean, and quiet. The property is well kept and lovely with numerous flower boxes. We were able to park very close to the door to our room which was very convenient. Make sure to bring your own shampoo, etc., which is pretty typical in our experience in Alaska, though they did provide liquid hand soap and bar soap. We would totally stay here again, it was very nice!
The owners were very gracious. Exceptionally clean and comfortable room. Provided tips on making reservations at local restaurants.
Apartment style rooms are great. Owners are the sweetest people! Would stay again!
Couldn't have been happier with our stay. Easy to find location, plenty of parking available and our room was ready and open for us upon arrival. The owners arrived shortly afterwards to ensure everything was good and offered great tips and info for our stay. Great views across Kachemak Bay from the room. Comfortable bed, nice linens and pillows, hot shower and nice towels, stocked kitchen with full-size fridge - everything needed for a comfortable stay. Very quiet area of town with easy driving access to cafes, groceries and the Spit. Wouldn't want to stay anywhere else!
The room was immaculate. Location was perfect! Charming hotel.
We found our time at the pioneer home was well worth the money spent and was one of the more affordable options. The beds were comfortable, especially after a whole day of fishing. The hosts ,Amy & Rich , were very friendly & were in communication with us the whole time in order to coordinate our arrival and the parking of our boat. They had several recommendations for good food in the area, some of them even walkable. The grounds are gorgeous with flowers of all types all over and places to sit. The units are more of an apartment style and are nice when trying to obtain some sort of separation and privacy. There's a bedroom with a kind sized bed in the back with a bathroom with tub/ shower and 2 twin beds, a table with chairs and tv with another reading chair in the main room. The units also come equipped with full kitchens, complete with dishes and appliances making it very easy to stay in. We found it easy to sleep our party of 3, but the unit could accommodate up to 4 and would be good for a longer rental period. The only downfall is that you have to go into the bedroom to access the bathroom and if you have any mobility issues you need to make sure to ask for a lower unit as the stairs are somewhat steep. Overall we really enjoyed our time here and will stay again when visiting Homer.
The inn had nice comfy beds and all the necessary needs for a stay. Kitchen was great and a bonus supply of coffee etc was great. Would definitely stay here again
Nice place has good ocean and mountains view! Strongly recommend!
Great Place
Great hotel and great service. Highly recommend Pioneer Inn.
Very quaint
Propert 1 block off Main St in middle of Homer with Amazing view. Room was seperated with bedroom and main area with 2 beds. Hotel is kept up with great care by local owners who were very thoughtful and friendly and wanted nothing more than making sure you had the best stay possible and we did!
Great location with awrsome view. Equipped kitchen if you need it.
Beautiful views, friendly staff and comfortable accommodations.
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Great Place!
Very helpful staff, we live across the bay and they were very understanding of our arrival and posible departure due to weather.