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title: The Lakefront Anchorage
slug: the-lakefront-anchorage
type: hotel
sub_type: hotels
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/the-lakefront-anchorage
city: Anchorage
state: AK
country: US
address: 4800 Spenard Road
geo:
  lat: 61.17776
  lng: -149.94213
cancellation_policy: All sales are final. No cancellations or changes.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T21:33:04.423Z
price_from:
  amount: 466
  currency: USD
  unit: per_night
availability: InStock
rating:
  value: 3.5
  count: 1710
  scale: 5
room_rates:
  - name: Deluxe King Room, Non-Smoking
    price: 516.08
    regular_price: 630
    savings: 113.92
  - name: Deluxe Queen Room with 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking
    price: 533.78
    regular_price: 650
    savings: 116.22
  - name: Deluxe 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible, Non-Smoking
    price: 546.82
    regular_price: 665
    savings: 118.18
---
## Overview

Enjoy a lakeside stay at The Lakefront Anchorage, located next to Lake Hood with magnificent views of the lake and the Chugach Mountains. This pet-friendly hotel offers amenities such as a free 24-hour airport shuttle, a fitness center, a private float plane dock, and on-site dining featuring local cuisine.

## What's Included

- Free 24-hour airport shuttle service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport  
- Complimentary WiFi access  
- Self-parking for registered hotel guests  
- Access to fitness center  
- Use of private float plane dock  
- Dining at three on-site restaurants including The Flying Machine Restaurant, Fancy Moose Lounge, and The Deck at Lake Hood

## What's Not Included

- Breakfast (available for purchase at the restaurant)  
- Pet fees: USD 100 per pet per stay and a USD 250 pet cleaning fee  
- Premium high-bandwidth WiFi service at USD 9.95 per room per day  
- Nightly USD 28 resort fee  
- Incidental deposit of USD 50 per night (refundable)

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## Room Rates

- **Deluxe King Room, Non-Smoking** — $516.08/night (regularly $630.00/night, save $113.92)
- **Deluxe Queen Room with 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking** — $533.78/night (regularly $650.00/night, save $116.22)
- **Deluxe 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible, Non-Smoking** — $546.82/night (regularly $665.00/night, save $118.18)

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## Good to Know

* The minimum check-in age is 21.  
* Pet-friendly rooms are limited and subject to fees and availability. Notify the hotel prior to arrival if traveling with pets.  
* The hotel is 100% smoke-free; no smoking rooms available.  
* The hotel offers a summer shuttle service to Downtown Anchorage from May to September.  
* Located 4.2 miles from Anchorage Museum and 8.5 miles from The Alaska Zoo.  
* Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM and check-out is until 12:00 PM.  
* An incidental deposit of USD 50 per night is taken on a credit or debit card at check-in and released 3-5 business days after check-out.  
* Accessible features include elevators and in-room accessible amenities; contact the hotel for specific needs.  
* Parking is complimentary for all registered guests.  
* Pets allowed: maximum two pets per room, with occupancy and cleaning fees applied.

## Cancellation Policy

All fees mentioned are subject to change without prior notice and applicable taxes.

## FAQs

### Where is The Lakefront Anchorage located?

You’ll find The Lakefront Anchorage at 4800 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99517. It’s located right beside Lake Hood.

### What time is check in and check out?

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

### What is the minimum age to check in?

The reservation holder must be at least 21 years old to check in with a matching, valid, government-issued photo ID and credit card.

### Is The Lakefront Anchorage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed on hotel property. A maximum of two pets per room is allowed. A pet occupancy fee of USD 100 per pet per stay and a pet cleaning fee of USD 250 are charged. Please notify the hotel directly prior to your arrival date if traveling with a pet. Pet-friendly rooms are limited. All fees mentioned are subject to change without prior notice and applicable taxes.

### Can I reserve a smoking room?

No. The Lakefront Anchorage is 100% smoke-free.

### Does the property have WiFi?

Yes, complimentary WiFi is provided in the lobby. Premium high-bandwidth service is available at USD 9.95 per room per day. All fees mentioned are subject to change without prior notice and applicable taxes.

### Does the property serve a complimentary breakfast?

No, however, guests may purchase breakfast from the restaurant onsite.

### Does the hotel have a restaurant?

The hotel has 3 dining options for guests – The Deck at Lake Hood, Fancy Moose Lounge, and Flying Machine.

### Does the property have a pool?

The property does not have an onsite pool.

### Is parking available?

Self-parking is complimentary to all registered hotel guests.

### Does the hotel offer a shuttle service?

Yes, the hotel offers free all-year-round 24-hour shuttle service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. They also offer a Summer Shuttle Service to Downtown Anchorage from May to September.

### Is there a resort fee?

A nightly USD 28 resort fee is collected upon arrival. All fees mentioned are subject to change without prior notice and applicable taxes.

### Is the hotel accessible? What are accessible amenities available?

The hotel is accessible. Accessible features include elevators and accessible in-room amenities. Please contact the hotel directly for specific accessible needs to ensure the hotel will be able to meet your requirements.

### Are there any additional charges besides room and tax?

An incidental deposit of USD 50 per night is taken on a credit or debit card at the time of check-in. The authorization is released at the time of check-out and will be returned within 3-5 business days. All fees mentioned are subject to change without prior notice and applicable taxes.

### How far is The Lakefront Anchorage from Anchorage Museum?

Anchorage Museum is 4.2 miles away from the hotel.

### How far is The Lakefront Anchorage from The Alaska Zoo?

The Alaska Zoo is 8.5 miles away from the hotel.

### How far is The Lakefront Anchorage from Alaska Native Heritage Center?

Alaska Native Heritage Center is 10.7 miles away.

## Reviews

> "Never stay at this hotel"
> — Slux10, June 14, 2026

> "Dated, but nice!"
> — ellieellington08, June 12, 2026

> "Lakefront Anchorage could use some love"
> — Nordsandy, June 11, 2026

> "Great Employees1"
> — Luvnotworking, June 10, 2026

> "Helpful Matias"
> — lcfkal, June 09, 2026